Air freight has the advantages of fast delivery and high safety, but it also has certain limitations. Of course, regardless of any mode of transportation, the objects of transportation are classified as ordinary goods and special goods.
So what does special cargo refer to in air freight?
01Air freight special cargo
Air freight special goods refer to goods that cannot be transported by ordinary air freight methods. These special goods require additional attention and special transportation arrangements to ensure their safe and efficient transportation to their destination.
Special goods refer to those goods that are subject to special restrictions during transportation due to their inherent nature (dangerous goods, perishable goods, goods with strong odors), value (valuable goods), volume (oversized goods), or weight (overweight goods).
02 Common Precautions
1. If the shipper requests urgent transportation of the goods, with the consent of the carrier, urgent transportation can be processed and expedited freight charges can be charged according to regulations.
2. Microbial products such as bacterial strains and carrier cultures that are harmful to humans, animals, and plants shall not be transported without special approval from the Civil Aviation Administration of China.
3. Vaccines, vaccines, antibiotics, serum, and other biological products that have been artificially manufactured, extracted, and subjected to aseptic treatment can be transported as general cargo if the shipper provides a sterile and non-toxic certificate. The storage and transportation of microorganisms and harmful biological products should be kept away from food.
4. The transportation of plants and plant products must be accompanied by a valid "Plant Quarantine Certificate" issued by the plant quarantine department at or above the county level (including) where the shipper is located.
5. The ashes should be packed in closed plastic bags or other sealed containers, with wooden boxes and the outermost layer wrapped in cloth.
For different types of special air cargo, airlines and logistics companies usually provide specialized services and solutions to ensure that the goods are properly handled during transportation, reduce risks to a greater extent, and ensure safe, efficient, and smooth delivery to the destination.
Therefore, for customers who need to air transport special goods, it is recommended to communicate with airlines or logistics companies in advance to understand relevant regulations and requirements, and ensure compliance with corresponding transportation conditions.
Source: Souhang Network