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Air cargo and air freight shipments
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How is lithium battery shipment regulated for sea and air freight in 2024?
I sell power banks and portable chargers. I keep getting rejections from airlines and now my sea freight forwarder is also flaggin…
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301 open calculatecbm_team · 1 months ago
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What is FSC (Fuel Surcharge) in air freight?
My air freight quote has a line item called "FSC" which seems to add 30-40% to the base rate. What is it, why does it exist, and i…
air-freight freight-rate surcharges
402 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago
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Why is sea freight so much cheaper than air freight?
Sea freight is at least 5x cheaper than air freight for the same cargo. What are the main reasons for this price difference?
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563 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago
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Are there specific shipping methods recommended for perishable or temperature-sensitive goods?
I want to export Indian mangoes and fresh vegetables to the Middle East. What are the recommended shipping methods, and how do I e…
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521 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago
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How do you calculate CBM in KG?
A forwarder told me my shipment's "CBM weight" is higher than the actual weight. What does converting CBM to KG mean, and how does…
cbm air-freight chargeable-weight
518 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago
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What are some regulations and requirements that need to be followed when shipping hazardous or restricted materials?
My company needs to ship chemicals internationally. I know there are strict rules but I am not sure where to start. What are the k…
air-freight documentation hazmat sea-freight dangerous-goods
535 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago
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How much does a freight forwarder charge for an air cargo shipment?
I need to send a 50 kg package via air freight from India to the USA and a freight forwarder quoted me much more than the airline …
air-freight freight-rate freight-forwarding
594 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago
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What factors should I consider when choosing between air freight and sea freight for international shipments?
I run an e-commerce business and sometimes need to replenish stock urgently. When does air freight make more sense than sea freigh…
lcl fcl air-freight freight-rate sea-freight
719 open calculatecbm_team · 3 months ago
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Why is my chargeable weight higher than actual weight for air freight?
I shipped a consignment of LED light panels by air from Shenzhen to Frankfurt. Total actual weight is 180 kg, but the airline's ai…
cbm air-freight
295 answered john_forwarder · 4 months ago
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