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How to Get an Accurate Air Freight Rate from China

Jan 03,2022

Air freight Shipping  has a great market against their fast and safe, highly efficiency service, just a short time for deliver, and it's played a great role in the capital turnover and circulation of the supply chain. But the cost of air freight is more expensive then ocean freight, and the time requirement is high, the cost ratio of sea and air transport is approximately 1:10. Do you know how to get an exactly air freight rate from China?

Here let me show you the 8 important points for an exactly rate inquiry and fix your requirement: 
1.Commodity name (Is it a DG cargo or not?)
2.Cargo ready time( So we can choose a best time to pick your cargo from your warehouse)
3.GW, measure (the chargeable weight was against the weight proportion largest one,1CBM:167KGS)
4.POL (Air port of loading)
5.POD (port of delivery)
6.Timeliness requirement.
7.AWB type.(HAWB or MAWB only)
8.Domestic transport requirement (Customs terms, Customs docs. eg)

Frequently Asked Questions

What information do I need to get an accurate air freight rate from China?

Provide the commodity name and whether it is a dangerous good (DG), the cargo ready time, gross weight and dimensions (chargeable weight is the greater of actual and volumetric weight, about 1 CBM equals 167 kg), the airport of loading (POL), the port of delivery (POD), your timing requirement, the AWB type (HAWB or MAWB), and any domestic transport or customs requirements.

What does chargeable weight mean for air freight?

Airlines bill on the greater of actual gross weight or volumetric weight. Volumetric weight is calculated at roughly 1 cubic meter equals 167 kg, so a light but bulky shipment is charged by volume rather than by actual weight.

What is the difference between a HAWB and a MAWB?

A MAWB (Master Air Waybill) is issued by the airline, while a HAWB (House Air Waybill) is issued by the freight forwarder for consolidated shipments. Both serve as the contract of carriage for the air shipment.

Why does the cargo ready time matter for an air freight quote?

The ready time lets the forwarder choose the best pickup window and routing and affects available flight options and pricing, so an accurate date leads to a more precise quote.

What special customs requirements should I mention when requesting a rate?

Different destination countries have specific customs rules; disclose any special requirements such as dangerous-goods documentation, certificates, or restricted items so the quote correctly covers clearance.

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