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Capacity, rates and time-sensitive freight.
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The journey behind the shipment.
Air cargo connects ground networks, terminals and aircraft. Each handover can affect the total journey.
ORIGIN
Prepare
The shipper prepares the goods, packaging and shipment information. Requirements depend on the commodity, route and carrier; temperature-sensitive or regulated goods need additional handling arrangements.
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Why Air Cargo Rates Change
Cargo prices move with urgency, available belly space, freighter capacity, fuel and disrupted trade lanes.
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