Air freight is the process of shipping goods by air. Both charter flights and scheduled flights can carry goods. These flights fly from passenger airports to any place where aircraft can fly and land. Air freight is a valuable means of transportation for time-sensitive shipments to all over the world. Air freight is often chosen when it comes to perishable goods or goods that need to be delivered quickly. When speed is your priority, air cargo is the solution. Small and medium-sized companies in particular can benefit from the fast and effective way to participate in international trade. Air freight is not only a fast means of transport but also a very safe one as all goods are strictly managed and controlled by airport controls. At A.C.T. Logistics, we help you with your air freight needs.
Shipping by Air
Shipping goods by air can be complicated without professional help from a transportation company. We are happy to explain how a shipment by air freight works. First, the shipment can be sent with different shipping options. For air freight you can choose from the following services at A.C.T. Logistics:
Express: This is the fastest and most expensive way to send your goods via air freight. Airlines guarantee fast service, such as overnight delivery, for a premium price.
Standard: This is the most commonly used service by business owners. The plane may make a stop at one or two airports during the flight, where the goods are transferred to another plane or another shipment is loaded or unloaded onto the plane.
Deferred: This service allows goods to be shipped with a low priority. The goods are delayed until space becomes available on an aircraft. This form of shipping is cheaper because the goods have a longer shipping time and, most likely, multiple stopovers.
Charter: If there is an urgent need to move a large amount of cargo, there is an option to charter an aircraft. This is a fast but expensive way to ship by air.
Import Air Freight
One of the most important issues you can purchase against when importing is customs. The customs process can be a time consuming and frustrating affair. You can hire A.C.T. Logistics to handle the paperwork for customs, but it is recommended that at least one person in your company be aware and handle the paperwork themselves, as complications can always arise.
It is important that you are aware of the rules and regulations that apply when importing goods. This includes knowing what permits are required, and how much information must be provided while transporting from the place of origin through customs borders to your home country or exporting to another place in the world! All this paperwork can be quite overwhelming, which is why we are happy to help you with it at A.C.T. Logistics.
When importing from non-European countries, the Dutch government has a policy of reducing taxes on imports from outside Europe. This gives the foreign importer an advantage when selling their product in their country, as they do not have to pay import duties or VAT at the point of purchase, which can be quite expensive for these types of transactions with European companies.
Please note when your company imports food and consumer products that these goods are inspected by the NVWA upon entry into the Netherlands. This requires a number of mandatory formalities that are important to arrange in advance.
Export air cargo
Exporting goods outside the European Union can be done quickly by air freight. Before you can start exporting goods, you must ensure that all transactions are correctly taxed with an export declaration and a 0% VAT rate for international shipments! The export declaration is proof that you are correct in applying a 0% VAT rate to your invoice. You can use this export confirmation as proof for the tax authorities.
Benefits of air freight
Air freight is one of the fastest, most flexible ways to transport your cargo from point A around the world. It is perfect for time-sensitive or urgent shipments that would otherwise lose their value if not delivered quickly enough. Below are some of the benefits to shipping goods by air freight through A.C.T. Logistics.
– Speed and reliability. One of the biggest benefits of air freight is speed. This form of transportation offers the fastest shipping times over long distances. The reliability of arrival and departure times are also a benefit of air freight. For goods with expiration dates, air freight is the ideal way to quickly export the goods from point A to point B.
– Safety. For travelers, security is quite often seen as an annoyance. For companies looking to export, these strict rules and screenings are actually very good. The receiving areas and air terminals are closely guarded and secured, so the risk of theft or damage is limited. In addition, there is minimal handling and less time required for transportation.
– Locations. Even the most remote locations can be served by air. Aircraft can deliver goods to almost any location on the planet. In addition, air cargo companies can provide direct connections between different locations. This helps freight move quickly and frequently.
– Track and Trace. Most airlines offer live tracking that allows you to track the status of your cargo in real time, from destination to arrival.
– Cost of packaging. To keep shipping costs as low as possible, all packages are shipped in very light packages.
As a professional shipping company, we are happy to assist you in the shipping process of your air cargo. We offer a range of services to ensure that your shipment arrives at its destination quickly and safely. At A.C.T. Logistics, we pride ourselves on our experience and understand that your time is valuable, so we guarantee that we can help you save time on your transportation. We will work with you to optimize your transportation and make sure everything runs smoothly. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you with your transportation needs.