Step$-$by$-$step guide to shipping air

Shipping air freight involves a process just like any other transportation solution. Iffollowed correctly, you ensure your shipment runs smoothlymaintaining visibility. Here's a breakdown of the air freight process:preventing delays while$1.$ BookingYour

first step is to book your shipment with a qualified provider. At the time ofbooking, be sure to have all necessary documentation, including invoices, packing lists,A WB $($air waybill$)$ andpermits that may be needed$\mathrm{.}2.$ Cargo handling at origin

Before getting loaded onto the plane, your freight must be packed onto skids. It is theshipper's responsibility to ensure freight is packaged correctly for air transport. Then, yourfreight goes to a cargo terminal, where it will be inspected. Finally, it will be labeled anddocumented. Air freight is known to be highly traceable, and these labels and documentationhelp with this trackability.

$3.$ Customs clearance and inspections

Once ready for loading, international cargo will have to go through customs clearance.This will vary dependingits country of origin and destination, but your provider can walkyou through inspections and ensure the load meets all legal requirements before takeoff$\mathrm{.}4.$ Transport to the airport of origin

After all required inspections, the freight is transported to the airport for loading. Yourprovider can assist in finding transportation for this part of the process. Local cartage pick$-$upagents, who are TSA$-$certified, are used for this part of the process$\mathrm{.}5.$ Loading onto aircraft

Because air cargo is specialized, airports have dedicated equipment and handlers toload your shipment onto their plane$\mathrm{.}6.$ Cargo moving

Your load is now off the ground and flying towards its destination airport. Because air

freight has fewer touchpoints than other modes of transportation, it will remain secure andtraceable in transit. Security is the airline's responsibility while in the air$\mathrm{.}7.$ Unloading at destination airport

Once back on the ground at the destination airport, your shipment willunloadedand transported to the destination airport's cargo terminal for further inspection.

$8.$ Final delivery

After a second round of inspections, this time in the destination city, the load is readyfor final delivery. Your provider can help you find a carrier to make the final delivery.