Air Freight Service Levels
PLG Express is the expedited, immediate service for shipments with a fixed due date and transit time, requiring prompt collection and the first available flight.
We arrange fast collection and expedite the customs clearance process.
PLG Express delivers in 1-2 days.
Our standard “bread and butter” air freight service, PLG Consol is the right choice for shipments with a tight schedule and time-definite delivery requirements at the destination.
Fast delivery with reliable service and safe Class A carriers.
PLG Consol delivers in 3-5 days.
Our standard consolidation service handles all your shipping needs that require the speed and safety of air freight, while offering flexibility in end-to-end transit time. With a minimum transit time of 96 hours, you can achieve fast transportation at a highly competitive cost.
PLG Budget delivers in 5-9 days.
Considerations
Two key factors to be considered with air freight are volume and weight. In case of air shipping, the carrier will charge either on the basis of the volumetric weight or the actual weight. The volumetric weight is also referred to as dimensional weight. The airline will bill freight charges at whichever of the two (dimensional or actual) is larger.
Calculating volumetric weight is done by multiplying the volume of an item in cubic meters by 167. For example, the volume for a small box which is L-40 CM, W-40 CM, and H -40 CM = will be 64,000, or approximately 0.064 meters. You then multiply 0.064 meters by 167, and which gives you a volumetric weight of 10.67 KG. This figure will be compared to the actual gross weight of the cargo, and whichever is higher will be the rate that is billed.
- Speed: Air Freight is on average 10-30 times faster than ocean freight.
- Reliability: Lower chance of delay
- Protection: Lower chance of claims and damage with air freight
What commodities typically ship air?
- Electronic Items: Many manufacturers make use of air freights to ship electronic goods. A prime example is Apple, which ships iPhones from its manufacturing bases in China to ports worldwide.
- Apparel Items: Clothing styles often change per the season, therefore, apparel manufacturers often look for quick shipping through air freight.
- Pharmaceuticals: Pharmaceutical products are generally smaller in size, lightweight, and time critical, making them ideal for air freight shipping.
- Seasonal Shipments: Sometimes, a product will have a higher demand in the global market. In this case, steady supply of the product is required, and often air freight is preferred.
Get in touch with our air experts today at export.air@partnerloggroup.com (exports departing the USA), or import.air@partnerloggroup.com (imports to the USA, and worldwide cross-trade shipments)
