What Happens When the Consignee Cannot Be Contacted? In international air freight, successful delivery does not end when cargo arrives at the destination airport. The shipment must still go through customs clearance, import procedures, and final delivery to the consignee. But what happens when the consignee cannot be contacted? An unreachable consignee can cause unexpected […]
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How New Trade Policies Could Reshape International Air Freight New trade policies are becoming an important factor for international air freight. Changes in tariffs, import rules, customs procedures, and trade agreements can affect where goods are produced and how quickly they need to move across borders. As supply chains adapt, airlines and logistics providers may […]
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What Is Cargo Release and When Can Goods Be Collected? Cargo release is an important step in the air freight process. It refers to the point at which a shipment is authorized for release after the required procedures have been completed. For international shipments, cargo cannot always be collected immediately after the aircraft arrives. The […]
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Cargo Offloaded From a Flight: Causes and How to Handle It Air freight is known for its speed and reliability. However, cargo may sometimes be offloaded from a flight before departure. This situation can cause unexpected delays and affect delivery schedules. Cargo offloading can happen for several reasons. These include aircraft capacity limits, weight restrictions, […]
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What Is Fuel Surcharge? Why Does Air Freight Cost Change? Fuel surcharge is an important component of air freight pricing. It is an additional charge applied to shipments to reflect changes in aviation fuel costs. Because fuel is a major operating expense for airlines, changes in fuel prices can affect international air freight rates. Understanding […]
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Global Trade Routes in 2026: How Shipping Networks Are Changing Global trade routes in 2026 are changing rapidly. Geopolitical tensions, security concerns, port congestion, and supply chain diversification are affecting international shipping. These changes are forcing carriers and businesses to rethink traditional transportation routes. For importers and exporters, changes in shipping networks can affect delivery […]
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What Is Dimensional Weight in Air Freight? Dimensional Weight is an important concept in air freight pricing. Unlike actual weight, which measures how heavy a shipment is, dimensional weight considers how much space the shipment occupies during transportation. This concept is particularly important for lightweight and bulky cargo. A shipment may not be very heavy, […]
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FIATA World Congress: Global Trends in Freight Forwarding and Logistics The FIATA World Congress is one of the major international events for the global freight forwarding and logistics industry. The 2026 edition will take place in Milan, Italy, from 6–9 October 2026, under the theme “Empowering Global Logistics.” The event is especially significant because FIATA […]
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What Is Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)? Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) is one of the most important concepts in aviation. It defines the maximum weight at which an aircraft is permitted to take off under specified operating conditions. For air cargo operations, understanding MTOW is essential because an aircraft cannot simply carry as much cargo as […]
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How Moisture and Pressure Affect Air Cargo Packaging Moisture and pressure are two important factors that can affect air cargo packaging during international transportation. Changes in humidity, temperature, and atmospheric pressure can influence packaging materials and the condition of goods during a flight. For this reason, businesses need to understand how moisture and pressure affect […]