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In today's increasingly frequent global trade, the timeliness of cargo transportation is more and more important, air import and export has become the key way to realize the rapid transportation of goods by virtue of its unique advantages.
Advantages of air import and export
1. Fast speed
Air freight is the fastest of all modes of transportation. For those time-sensitive goods, such as fresh products, high-tech parts, emergency medical supplies, air transport can greatly shorten the transportation time. For example, a shipment from Asia to Europe can take weeks by sea, but only a day or two by air. This fast transportation ability can ensure that the goods arrive at the destination in time to meet the immediate needs of the market, and reduce the loss of value of goods due to long transportation time.
2. Flexible transportation routes
Air transport routes are all over the world and can reach most major cities and commercial centers in the world. Airlines can flexibly arrange routes according to the market demand and cargo characteristics, whether it is a direct flight or transit, can provide a variety of transportation options for the cargo. Moreover, with the development of the aviation industry, more and more new routes are constantly opened up, which further enhances the flexibility and accessibility of import and export of air transportation.
3. High cargo security
In the process of air transportation, cargoes are subject to strict security control both at the airport and in the cargo hold of the airplane. The airports are equipped with advanced security equipment and professional security personnel to carry out comprehensive inspection of cargoes and prevent dangerous goods from mixing in. The environment in the cargo hold of the airplane is relatively stable, and the temperature, humidity and other conditions can be better controlled, which reduces the risk of damage to the goods in transit. This provides a more reliable transportation guarantee for some high-value and easy-to-damage goods, such as precision instruments and works of art.
The process and key links of air transportation import and export
1. Booking
Importers and exporters need to book space with airlines or their agents. When booking the space, it is necessary to provide accurate information about the cargo, including weight, volume, packaging form, nature of the cargo, etc.. According to these information, the airline will arrange suitable flights and space to ensure that the goods can be loaded smoothly.
2. Customs declaration and inspection
Air cargo also needs to go through customs declaration and inspection procedures. The exporter has to declare the export information of the goods to the customs, submit relevant documents, such as invoices, packing lists, customs declarations, etc., and accept the customs inspection. For goods that need inspection and quarantine, they also need to declare to the inspection and quarantine department to ensure that the goods comply with the relevant regulations of the import and export countries.
3. Cargo transportation and handover
After the cargo is loaded, the airline is responsible for transportation. After arriving at the destination airport, the airline will hand over the cargo to the forwarder or consignee. During the handover process, the quantity, status and other information of the goods should be carefully checked to ensure that the goods are delivered accurately.
4. Customs Clearance
Importers need to go through customs clearance procedures at the destination airport and pay tariffs and other taxes before picking up the goods. The customs clearance process requires the provision of complete documentation and compliance with local customs regulations to ensure that the goods can be cleared smoothly.
The development trend and challenges of air transportation import and export
1. Development trend
With the deepening of global economic integration and the rapid development of e-commerce, the demand for air transport import and export will continue to grow. At the same time, the continuous progress of aviation technology and the use of new models will further improve the efficiency and capacity of air transportation. In addition, environmental protection requirements have prompted the aviation industry to seek more environmentally friendly flight methods and fuels to minimize the impact on the environment.
2. Challenges
However, there are also a number of challenges facing air transport imports and exports. First, the relatively high cost of air transportation, including fuel costs, airport landing fees, etc., may limit the choice of some price-sensitive cargoes. Secondly, air transportation is highly affected by factors such as weather and air traffic control, and flight delays may adversely affect the timeliness of cargo transportation. Finally, changes in the international situation and the rise of trade protectionism may increase trade barriers and policy risks for air transport imports and exports.
Air import and export plays an important role in global trade and is the key to achieving fast cargo transportation. Understanding its advantages, processes, development trends and challenges is of great significance for importers and exporters to reasonably choose the mode of transportation and ensure the smooth transportation of goods.
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Registration Date | 2024/05/14(Year/Month/Date) |
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Buyer / Seller in EC21 | Seller |
Business Type | Agent |
Year established | 2014 |
Employees total | 51 - 100 |
Annual revenue | USD 5,000,001 - 10,000,000 |
Company | Worthcargo International Limited |
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Address | No.859,North Sichuan Rd.ShanghaiShanghai200080China |
Phone | 86 - 21 - 33636000 |
Homepage | www.worthcargo.com |
Contact | Jimmy Wang |