What are the charges for air cargo?

What are the charges for air cargo?

The demand for air freight is limited by cost, typically priced 4–5 times that of road transport and 12–16 times that of sea transport. Air freight rates generally range from $1.50–$4.50 per kilogram, while the value of air cargo typically exceeds $4.00 per kilogram.

How are air cargo rates calculated?

For air shipments, the cost is calculated by multiplying the rate (provided per kg/lbs) by the “chargeable weight”, which is calculated based on the weight or volume of goods.

How much does air freight cost per kg in India?

Cargo-handling rates across airports General cargo handling rates at Indian airports vary from 74 paise per kg to Rs 2.22 per kg. For special cargo, the rates range from Rs 1.47 per kg to Rs 6 per kg.

What is the difference between air freight and air cargo?

The terms freight or cargo refer to the transportation of goods from one place to another, but cargo is typically only used for goods transported by plane or ship. Freight has a much broader definition and can also be applied to the transportation of goods via road, ocean, rail, and air.

What are IATA rates?

The IATA Exchange Rates are reports used to perform interline invoicing and settlement between airlines. These are world currencies published and monitored against three base currencies (EURO, GBP and USD).

What is general cargo rate?

General Cargo Rate (GCR) General cargo rates apply to the carriage of commodities that have not been allocated a specific commodity rate or commodity classification rate. General cargo rates consist of minimum rate (M), normal rate (N), and lower charge in higher weight (Q).