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Key Things to Know About International Air Freight Services: Transit Times, Costs, and Procedures

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Key Things to Know About International Air Freight Services: Transit Times, Costs, and Procedures

Standing at the threshold of the 21st century, it has been more than 100 years since the first flight took off. Air transportation has become the most sought-after medium to travel long distances since it’s still the fastest means. No wonder, even many choose to transport cargo by air. Aeron Shipping is the leading provider of freight forwarding companies in Dubai. Air transport is the only quickest way to transport goods from one end of the world to another. Therefore, for commercial operators at the international level, air transport has become the preferred means. 

What is Air-Freight and How are These Aircrafts Different from Passenger Aircraft?

Air cargo transport is the transportation of different kinds of products from one place to another by air. The aircraft used in the transportation of cargo is different from passenger aircraft. These aircraft have more fuselage and an increased capacity than other passenger aircraft. They have more wheels, great landing stability, and even an advanced advantage of landing on less prepared tracks. Unlike the usual aircraft we see, they have many big doors to load and unload goods easily and comfortably. Being the top logistics company in Abu Dhabi, Aeron provides you with air-freight transportation at an affordable cost.

Merits of Air-Freight 


Speed and Flexible Schedules

As everyone knows, air transport is the fastest mode of transportation. The goods can be transported to another place within a few hours. On the other hand, it can take days if you select other transportation means.

Flexibility 

Air transport has flexible dates and schedules. It allows any sea freight to reach the destination effectively as well as quickly. 


Loading Capacity

Air transport has a high loading capacity.  Although the capacity of sea transport is considerably greater, air transport also allows goods of various sizes. Small, medium, and large-sized products can easily be transported. Aeron is one of the leading freight forwarding companies in Dubai that assures you the safe transportation of all your goods. 


Global Reach

The other means of transport will have to face the barriers of physical borders. But as it is said, ‘the sky is the limit’. Once the flight took off, there are no barriers and resulting in an easier and smoother transportation 

Accessibility 

Air transport or planes make can reach any nook and corner of the world. It can reach those places where other transportation modes are unable to reach.


Best for High-Value and Fragile Goods

The most suitable way to transport high-value merchandise, fragile and perishable goods is by air, since it ensures goods reach quickly. 


Safety and Temperature Control

Once the goods are loaded into the plane, it is stored in a safe and secure place. Safely of the goods is assured in air freight. Safety is Aeron’s main concern and being one of the top moving companies in Abu Dhabi, we provide extra care when transporting sensitive goods.

Temperature 

If it is really necessary, the temperature can be adjusted. Therefore, a specific temperature can be ensured in air transport. All these factors really make air freight one of the best means of transporting goods.

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Written by Aeron Shipping Operations Team

Specialists in UAE export customs, air and ocean freight forwarding, road transport, and international relocations. Delivering reliable cargo solutions from Dubai and Abu Dhabi to over 30 countries worldwide.

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