Cargo by Air
Packaging Requirements for Air Transportation
Your cargo must be packed in any type of container. For example, a box made of cardboard wrapped with duct tape, a bag or a box, but it is very important: the container must be strong enough to exclude accidental damage during transportation (e.g. shocks, atmospheric precipitation, etc.).
The cargo may be placed on pallets. It depends on the items being transported. All shipments must be labeled with consignor as well as consignee information. Other special markings such as Fragile, Flammable" etc., are appropriate. Be sure to remember that under the Air Code, the shipper is responsible for packaging the shipment.
Size and Weight Restrictions of Air Shipment
In the international air shipments, there are no limitations to the size and weight.
Cargo exceeding 80 kg is classified as heavy. Respectively, such case is followed by an increase in the cost of transportation. The maximum one piece weight approved for air transportation is 200 kg (without any extra coordination). The total weight and volume of cargo items of one shipment is limited only by the dimensions of the luggage compartments of aircraft.
How to Send Cargo by Air
It is enough to contact our specialists by phone number +7 (800) 500-53-22 in order to send your cargo. You may also leave an application on our website using any available form given in the heading page or at the bottom of this text. If you have any additional questions, you are welcome to use the chat service at the bottom right corner as an orange button. There you will get a real-time advice from our experts on air transportation. All the processes take place online, which greatly saves your time.
What You Need to Send Cargo by Air
It is essential to specify:
- Address.
- Telephone Numbers.
- Names of Sender and Receiver.
- The Type of Cargo.
- The Required Number of Pieces.
- The Cost of Cargo for Insurance, if necessary.
Customs Clearance will require:
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Customs Declaration.
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Invoice.
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Bill of Lading.
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Other Approvals.
After this, the cargo is ready for shipment. All these documents are prepared by our experts than significantly save your time.
Optimalog is a highly innovative company, which is actively developing and applying modern IT-technology in their work.
We fully automatized cargo handling at the largest Sheremetyevo airport. The processes include:
1. Monitoring the arrival of a flight with cargo at the airport.
2. Placing cargo at the temporary storage warehouse.
3. Paperwork by the staff and placing it in the Profiles of the customs broker.
The minute a flight arrives, we receive a notification in our Corporate Information System (CIS). Then, as soon as the cargo is weighed, counted and placed in the bonded warehouse, and all relevant documents are drawn up, our System receives a notification and copies of the documents. All this happens in real-time without either transaction costs or human factor. Documents obtained in CIS are processed by our specialists. Declaration process starts.
