How are air cargo rates and freight rates calculated?
Air freight pricing in the aviation industry considers multiple factors affecting your shipments. Airlines compare volumetric and actual weight of cargo, using the higher value to determine freight rates. Jet fuel costs, airport fees, carrier availability, and route efficiency all influence final pricing. The type of aircraft (passenger airlines versus dedicated freight aircraft), urgency of delivery, and special handling requirements for your goods also impact costs.
As your freight forwarder, we analyze the entire shipping industry landscape to secure optimal air cargo rates. Major carriers, regional airlines, and air charter operators each offer different pricing structures, allowing us to match your freight cargo with the most cost-effective transportation solution.
Why partner with an experienced freight forwarding company?
- Access to global carrier networks: Our position in the freight industry provides access to extensive airline partnerships, from major international carriers operating at every international airport to specialized cargo airline services and air charter options. This diversity of air freight options ensures we find the optimal solution for every shipment, whether through scheduled flights or dedicated freight aircraft.
- Optimized freight management for every shipment: Our logistics services team analyzes each cargo requirement individually, identifying the ideal combination of carriers, routes, and aircraft types. We coordinate with airlines, manage airport logistics, monitor jet fuel surcharges, and select optimal flights to minimize costs while meeting your delivery requirements. Our expertise spans the entire supply chain, from initial pickup through final delivery.
- Comprehensive freight service solutions: By centralizing all aspects of your air shipping under our freight forwarding expertise, we simplify your business logistics while ensuring accountability throughout the transport process. From arranging vehicles for pickup, coordinating with airports, managing documentation for international shipping, to final delivery coordination, we handle every detail of your freight transport needs.
What additional freight services and logistics solutions do we offer?
Our complete range of transportation and shipping services meets all specialized logistics requirements:
- FTL Trucking: Full truck loads maximizing efficiency for freight transport to and from airports
- LTL Freight: Consolidated shipments optimizing freight rates between cities via our carrier network
- Express deliveries: Urgent freight shipping via our network of specialized vehicles and air freight options
- Dangerous goods transport: Certified handling with specialized equipment meeting aviation safety standards
- Temperature-controlled cargo: Refrigerated transport maintaining cold chain from pickup through air transportation to delivery
- Charter services: Dedicated air charter and freight aircraft for urgent or oversized cargo needs
- Ocean-air freight combinations: Integrated solutions balancing speed and cost using both shipping modes
- Import/export assistance: Complete international freight support including documentation and customs
- Cargo insurance: Comprehensive coverage for goods throughout the entire transit process
- Canadian freight shipping expertise: Specialized knowledge of Canadian logistics and regulatory requirements