The process for air freight exports is similar to that of sea freight exports. It starts with accepting the client's commission, preparing relevant documents, picking up goods and delivering them to the warehouse, weighing upon entry, creating customs declarations, attaching labels and taking photos, security checks, and finally palletizing and shipping.
I. Customs Declaration Documents
1. Invoice, packing list, contract, customs declaration entrustment letter, customs declaration form, complete declaration elements, insurance for transportation.
2. Manuals, ledgers, etc., should be authorized in advance to the designated customs broker.
3. Special trade methods, such as returns, require situation explanations and necessary approval documents.
II. Delivery Documents
1. Security checklist, two copies, with the consignor's seal in the left middle position.
2. Various guarantees (formats will be provided when booking space).
3. Chemicals, dangerous goods, and other special goods have specific format documents.
III. Official Documents
1. For special goods, such as chemicals or magnetic inspections, an official transport condition appraisal certificate must be provided.
2. Special trade methods require proof documents provided by customs (commodity inspection).
IV. Accompanying Documents
1. Invoices and packing lists required for customs clearance at the destination country.
2. Origin certificates, fumigation certificates, and other documents required for import at the destination port.
As everyone knows, sea freight requires containers for loading goods. What about air freight? It uses pallets or AKE containers. Speaking of air freight, dimensional volume is very important. Why? Because air cargo must pass through security machines, which have size and weight restrictions. For oversized or overweight cargo, security regulations require a 24-hour holding period.
Packaging is crucial for air freight shipments. Given the many operational steps involved in air freight exports and aircraft handling, the packaging materials need to be sufficiently robust. Some special precision instruments may require wooden crates. Additionally, during outdoor operations on the apron, goods should be protected against moisture.