Advantages and disadvantages of air cargo

When your chartering has to go long distances, you need to check some characteristics like:

• More security
• Less cost
• Minor time
• Quality

International Freight Logistics is looking for the best option to send your products. It’s the reason to share with you in this article some advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages of using air freight

• Air cargo can be the fastest medium of transport when you use air cargo, the time could be faster than other transports like sea or land cargo for long distances. It can be the cheapest for your cost because there are fewer intermediaries.
• More destinations and minor delivery time. Using air cargo services can reach more locations around the world. The delivery time decreased considerably.
• The best option for perishable cargo. When your products have a soon expiration date is the better option if the dimensions of your cargo are appropriate for the aircraft used.
• Some countries have a minor tariff. Tariffs from China and other countries may be less depending on the type of load.

Disadvantages of using air freight

• Rates and variable costsThe cost depends on aeroplane dimensions, type of cargo and chartering size because some rates could be growth if one of these factors is changed.
• Inclement WeatherThe freight could be cancelled or have long waiting periods between travel when there is bad weather on the route. Although it is a faster means by which to send merchandise, it is very variable and may not be as safe as maritime transport.
• Fuel IncreasesThe continuous increase in fuel can bring additional costs or a price increase periodically in a soon operation.

How can I know which medium must use?

It depends on the kind of cargo you will send and the country’s destination. So, It’s better to know rates and international agreements in the destination country.