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Joyeta Trade air cargo in logistics

Air cargo transportation, also known as air cargo, involves shipping packages and goods by plane. This type of transport is organized by air freight companies. A company that organizes air cargo shipments, negotiating rates and acting on behalf of the shipper to coordinate all transportation details with the carrier. At Joyeta Trade we collaborate only with the best freight forwarding companies to offer you shipments by air, road,and sea or rail both in Bangladesh and internationally.

How much does it cost to ship merchandise by plane?

The cost of air cargo transportation is calculated based on the weight and size of the cargo, the selected route and the urgency of delivery. To find out how much it costs to ship packages or transport goods by plane, use our booking tool for packages up to 70 kg or contact our experts: they will prepare a personalized estimate very quickly.

Why are air freight transportation costs higher than other types of shipping?

The price of air freight transport depends not only on the selected route and the size of the shipment, but also on the price of fuel and the maintenance of the aircraft. For this reason, the costs of air freight transport are higher than the costs of road transport, for example. Despite this, air freight is recommended above all for urgent shipments of objects and documents or for the transport of valuable items.

What is the maximum weight for air cargo transportation?

The maximum weight allowed in the air transport of goods depends on the aircraft used. The Boeing 777, for example, can carry up to 21 tons, while other aircraft can carry up to 101 tons. By booking the air freight transport service with Joyeta Trade, you can send goods packed in boxes up to 70 kg with our express service or on pallets using an individual offer. When shipping bulkier cargoes via air transportation service or booking an exclusive charter flight, our experts will give you all the necessary information on the weight and maximum dimensions of your cargo when arranging the details of the air transport service.

What items are most frequently transported by air?

Air transport is mainly used to send packages or valuable goods or for express deliveries. Given the speed of shipping, many companies use air freight for important cargo such as valuables or medical supplies. Most important documents are also sent on an airplane.

Can I ship electronic items with the air freight service?

The rules for shipping electronic devices will depend on the type of batteries the devices contain. Items containing non-removable lithium batteries can be shipped by air as long as your single cell battery does not exceed 20Wh or 100Wh for multi cell batteries. Lithium batteries that do not meet the indicated specifications can only be transported by road, rail or sea. If you need to ship these types of items, please contact our logistics experts to arrange safe transportation of your items

Is air freight covered by insurance?

Yes, all reserved international and domestic air shipments include insurance coverage in the price. When booking an international air freight transport, our experts will inform you about additional insurance options

Is it possible to organize a door-to-door air cargo shipment?

Yes. When you book air freight transportation to an address other than the airport address, air transportation will be combined with road transportation to deliver goods directly to the destination. In this case it is multimodal transport. At Joyeta Trade we can organize any type of air transport service: from door to door, from airport to door and vice versa, between airports.