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Shipping by air is popular for goods that need to reach their destination as quickly as possible. While the quantities and vehicles utilized differ from sea shipping, air freight is suitable for transporting all types of cargo, from small packages to large containers.

What types of cargo are transported by Air?

Air freight is divided into two categories:

General. The general category includes goods safely packed and shipped by air without requiring special handling or additional precautions.
Special. The special category is further subdivided into four groups: temperature-controlled cargo, hazardous goods, heavyweight and over-dimensional freight, and charter services.

Temperature Controlled

Temperature-controlled air cargo is required to ship items that must be kept at a particular temperature.

Hazardous Goods

Hazardous goods include any items classified as hazardous under the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR).

Charter services

We charter an aircraft solely for your cargo whenever necessary.

Heavyweight and over-dimensional freight

We specialize in handling freight that exceeds the usual standards for weight or size.

Air Freight compliance and documentation support

Atlantic Project Cargo’s air freight team is always up to date with the latest requirements in air freight compliance. With first-hand knowledge of local conditions, rules, and regulations, we can handle all administrative and documentation procedures and ensure the smooth handling of your air cargo – wherever in the world it may be.

We help with customs clearance, security, license requirements, and compliance with other local regulations.

Advantages of Air cargo shipping

Speed

It is the fastest cargo shipping method, with delivery times measured in days instead of weeks.

Reach

Allows you to deliver your cargo to any location that has airport and customs clearance facilities.

Security

Safety standards are stricter and subject to more control than ground or sea shipping.

What can’t be transported with air freight?

There are quite a few things that can’t be transferred with air freight due to safety and security regulations. Here’s a breakdown of the main categories.

Restricted items

Explosives
This includes fireworks, ammunition, firearms, detonating fuses, and anything that could pose a risk of explosion. ;
Flammable materials
Such as flammable liquids, solids, and gases;
Toxic and infectious substances
Among them are poisonous materials, medical waste, bacteria, viruses, and anything that can be harmful to human or animal health;
Corrosive materials
Such as acids, alkalis, and other substances that could damage and destroy other cargo or the aircraft;
Compressed gases
This includes oxygen tanks, fire extinguishers, and aerosol cans, which could pressurize and rupture at high altitudes;
Magnetized materials
Strong magnets can interfere with aircraft navigation systems.

While air freight may not be suitable for certain hazardous items, safe transportation alternatives exist. This includes everyday items like fireworks, compressed gas cylinders, lighters, and aerosol cans, which retailers and consumers need for various purposes. Ground transportation, with its specific regulations and safety protocols, allows for the responsible movement of these materials.

Atlantic Project Cargo is an Air cargo shipping company you can count on

We have extensive experience providing multimodal shipping services to worldwide customers.

Atlantic Project Cargo’s air freight services are reliable for air freight of all sizes and types. Whether you’re shipping perishables, hazardous cargo, or any commodity that needs fast delivery, we can provide the solution that meets your needs.