International air transport refers to the use of aircraft to transport goods in an international logistics mode. Its basic process is mainly divided into the following steps:
I. Inquiry and booking
State to the airline the type of cargo to be transported, weight, volume and other information, understand its freight and flight schedule. After comparing the quotation of many airlines, choose the airline with the right freight rate, convenient route and good service guarantee, and determine the transportation plan and space booking.
2. Packing/packing
If the goods are not transported by FCL air freight, the goods need to be packed or boxed. When packing/packing, attention should be paid to the safety and stability of the goods to ensure that the goods are not lost during transportation.
3. Customs Declaration
The customs requirements of each country are different, so for each import and export country, the relevant customs formalities must be carried out. Customs clearance procedures include: preparing the cargo list, commercial invoice, packing list, and relevant documents provided by the transportation company. At the same time, it is necessary to provide relevant permission certificates and make special preparations for health, environmental protection and other aspects.
Fourth, picking and delivery
Before the goods actually arrive at the international airport, they need to be picked up and then checked by the airline. When the goods arrive at the destination, they need to get off the plane and reorganize, pick, sort, pack, etc., according to the special needs of the recipient, and then complete the entire process of delivery.
In general, international air transport has become an indispensable logistics mode for many enterprises with its fast speed and high transportation efficiency. During the transportation of goods, it is necessary to strictly comply with the laws and regulations of various countries and customs declaration procedures to ensure the safety and stability of the transportation process.
