Tag Archives: air freight

AWB, HAWB and MAWB: What Is the Difference in Air Freight?

Compare AWB, HAWB and MAWB by issuer, contract layer, number format, shipper/consignee, manifest role and...

Sea, Air, Road or Rail Freight: Which Transport Mode Should You Choose?

Compare sea, air, road and rail freight by speed, cost, capacity, door-to-door reach and risk...

Fuel Surcharge and Security Surcharge in Air Freight

FSC and SSC may be charged on chargeable weight, subject to minimums or bundled into...

What Is a Minimum Charge? Why Do Small Shipments Still Pay a Minimum Freight?

A Minimum Charge is a monetary floor. It must be distinguished from minimum billable weight/unit...

Air Freight or Ocean Freight: Which Is More Cost-Effective? It Is Not Just About the Freight Rate

Compare air and ocean freight using direct charges, lead time, pipeline inventory, safety stock, expected...

Charges to Check in an International Freight Quotation

A structured review of six cost layers: main freight, local charges, surcharges, time/equipment, finance and...