First, the characteristics of international air cargo transport Although international air cargo transport started late, but the development is extremely rapid, which is inseparable from many of its characteristics, this mode of transport compared with other modes of transport, has the following characteristics
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1. Fast shipping. Modern jet transport planes typically travel at speeds of around 900 miles per hour, while Concorde can reach speeds of up to 1,350 miles per hour. The air route is not limited by ground conditions, and can generally fly in a straight line between two points, and the range is much shorter than that on the ground, and the longer the distance, the more significant the fast characteristic.
2. Safe and accurate. The air transport management system is relatively perfect, the damage rate of the goods is low, which can ensure the quality of transportation, and it is safer if air containers are used. There is a certain schedule for the flight of the plane, which can ensure that the arrival on time.
3. The procedure is simple. In order to reflect its fast and convenient characteristics, air transportation provides shippers with simple consignment procedures, and can also be picked up by freight forwarders and handle all transportation procedures for them.
4. Save on packaging, insurance, interest and storage. Due to the fast speed of air transportation, the short transit time of goods and the fast cycle, the inventory can be relatively reduced, and the funds can be quickly recovered.
5. The volume of air transport is small and the freight rate is high. However, due to the outstanding advantages of this mode of transportation, it can make up for the shortcomings of high freight. In addition, the storage system is perfect, the volume is small, and the cargo damage is less.
