Top 5 Myths about Air Export Services Busted

In 1910, the first air cargo flight took off. Today the air freight industry transports an average of 51.2 million tonnes. While that’s impressive, so are some of the myths surrounding the air export service industry? Unfortunately, they can lead people to make bad shipping decisions.

For those hesitant to use air freight shipping for their business needs, it’s time to learn the facts. We want to help. Keep reading as we debunk the five most common air freight shipping myths.

Myth: Air export service is the only way to meet the deadline

Fact: Typically, shipping cargo by air is the fastest option. But all sorts of factors can cause a delay such as inclement weather.

If the airport shuts down for any reason that shipment doesn’t get transported anywhere. While shipments by truck can also experience delays due to poor weather, ground delays are often shorter than air delays.

Myth: Anything can be shipped by air

Fact: Air and ocean export service aren’t for anything and everything. The size of the plane dictates the weight and size requirements allowed on board.

Some items may be too large and/or too heavy to ship by air. Other items are prohibited from being transported by air for safety reasons. This includes items such as gases, toxins, bio-chemicals, and explosives

Myth: items shipped by air won’t be opened

Fact: Air travel rules and regulations are generally the same whether they’re flying cargo or passengers. Especially when it comes to air safety.

All bags and packages are subject to being selected at random by security for inspection. Make it easy on and assume all cargo will be inspected.

Ask the air freight carrier to provide proper packaging to ensure all items are replaced safely if handled by security.

Myth: Valuable items should be shipped only by air

Fact: There’s some truth to this statement. Shipping valuable items by air may sometimes be safer due to the high-security levels at airports.

What makes it a myth is that it’s not the shipping method that’s the problem. The issue lies with the issuance of insurance.

It’s easiest to work with a company offering coverage policies that provide insurance for all items shipped.

Myth: Heavier items are more expensive to ship

Fact: While this makes some logical sense, when it comes to freight shipping, space is more important than weight. A larger box takes up more space than a smaller one, regardless of weight. To save some hassle, pack items in the smallest packaging possible.

Lastly, it’s often thought that ground services are more economical than air. But that’s not always true.

How far the shipment needs to travel impacts both transit time and cost, especially when comparing ground to air services. Planes can travel across the country in less than a day.

To ship by air also uses less human-powered resources. Trucks take at least two or more days to travel across the country.

Shipping by truck long distances also requires more workers to get the job done. These factors can easily lead to overall shipping costs than air.

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