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Cargo loading during air transportation

Largent Bruce — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:13:43 +0000

Cargo loading during air transportation

Transportation of cargo by air includes a preparatory stage for the flight, when the customer, after contacting the carrier, discusses the delivery of cargo to the airport. Keep in mind that there is a set of rules that govern the shipment, which must be followed. It includes: customs clearance, transportation costs and determines the measure of liability.

Before the flight at the airport, the cargo goes through certain procedures.

The cargo is weighed and measured.
This is a necessary procedure for airplanes, where load capacity plays a major role. The carrier’s representative thus verifies that the cargo conforms to the specified characteristics and international standards for the delivery of dangerous goods.

At the end of this procedure is the execution of documents relating to the acceptance of the cargo, and payment for the service of delivery of cargo.

Documenting the bill of lading for the cargo
Upon receipt of the goods a waybill for this cargo. But this is the final stage. In the meantime, let us consider in detail the nuances of cargo acceptance at the airport.

Rules of cargo handling at the airport
The goods must be weighed and measured only with the participation of the consignor. His presence is necessary to record the results of measurement.

When transporting oversized cargo, its weight is indicated in the consignment note by the sender. His task is to give an absolutely reliable data.

Packed cargo is marked. It indicates: the airport of departure, point of arrival, weight and dimensions of the goods, serial number, waybill number, information about the shipper and consignee. Also on the package are printed symbols indicating the top-bottom and the rules of handling the cargo.

If the cargo consists of separate parts occupying several cargo places, it is weighed separately, summing the results obtained.

The shipper has the opportunity to assess his cargo. True, for the delivery of valuable cargo will have to increase payment. The amount of additional payment is determined by the carrier.

After the cargo is accepted on all forms, the carrier includes its commercial loading on a suitable flight.

All of the above procedures take time, so the cargo must be delivered to the airport well in advance. This time should be enough for all the pre-flight formalities and customs clearance. By the way, the cargo must pass the quarantine and veterinary control. In order to clarify all these nuances, it is better to contact the carrier and determine the time of delivery.

Proper packing of cargo
Packing is an important step that guarantees the safety of transportation and delivery of cargo in an undamaged condition. Each shipment has its own packaging requirements that must be followed.

Packaging must be easy to load onto the aircraft, and it must have the ability to be attached to the aircraft. Labeling must be clear and understandable.
Valuable cargo must be sealed. The inscriptions or symbols on the seals must be legible.

Only oversized cargo may be carried unpackaged, provided that it is not in danger of damage and can be easily secured in the luggage compartment.

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Application of Containers in Air Cargo Transportation

Largent Bruce — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 10:52:00 +0000

Application of Containers in Air Cargo Transportation

All international transportation is based on two things. This is the use of different transport and the use of cargo tankers. The latter can be divided into two main categories, depending on their purpose. These are general purpose containers and models with a special design.

Universal .
This group includes any containers not used for transportation of special cargoes. They can include liquids, gases and substances that require constant maintenance of a certain temperature. Usually, these models look like a tightly closed box made of steel. It has a rigid roof and walls that can withstand heavy loads. This design protects the transported cargo from dust and moisture.

Universal models usually have a door, which allows full access to the interior space of the structure. These containers come in small, medium and large-tonnage sizes. In modal freight (the use of multiple modes of transport), most often use designs with a gross weight of 2.5-10 tons. Usually any company which is professionally engaged in cargo transportation has its own fleet of universal containers.

Special purpose devices
In this category any container for fuel, for transportation of perishable goods, loose and heterogeneous cargoes belongs. Also a special purpose model is called a design with an open platform. Containers of the above types come in 20-foot and 40-foot sizes.

In specialized models either dangerous cargoes or goods which are very sensitive to environmental changes are transported. Such containers can be classified based on material and production technology.

There is a separate category of specialized tankers – it is a model with insulated walls. They limit the heat exchange between the external atmosphere and the cargo that is inside.

Often used in cargo transportation, tankers are usually made by large European companies. That is why many beginning transport companies use such service as tank-container leasing. Such opportunity helps to offer customers a wide range of cargo transportation services even at the initial stages of their business development without spending money for full purchase of the equipment. And over time leased equipment is fully at their disposal.

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Criteria for choosing a transportation company

Largent Bruce — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 11:03:00 +0000

Criteria for choosing a transportation company

There is no problem until we create one for ourselves. The same case with the choice of a suitable transport company, because in a situation where there is no need to use services in this area, it seems that there are many suitable options on the market, but when faced with the real task of searching, it turns out that everything is not easy.

It is safe to say that the process of choosing a moving company – a serious matter, which, however, can be easily solved by following a number of specific criteria.

In order to make the decision was the most objective, of course, should consider all the most attractive offers in the market. But here, too, you cannot do without specific requirements, which include:

delivery time. Is it required to make a request in advance. If yes, then in how many hours, days;
Transportation price. What does the cost depend on, what is the minimum rate;
Number of vehicles in the company’s fleet, types of vehicles;
references about the carrier, left by the clients. It is better if they are recommendations from reputable sources.

In fact, all of the above criteria are quite subjective and to use only them when assessing the transport company is not worth it, as many businesses in the eyes of potential customers are trying to seem the best option, not being in fact that it is.

Is not a fundamental criterion and the cost of services, as it has long passed into oblivion the days when the high price was a guarantee of high quality. Unfortunately, more and more often now the level of price directly depends on the level of competition in a particular market segment.

And yet there is a way to identify a reliable transport company. It consists of using more in-depth factors of activity for comparison, which include terms of work and changes in the level of success throughout the term, as well as feedback on this issue from reputable sources who acted as customers of the organization. It is this approach, which includes actively comparing organizations on a number of criteria, that will be the key to choosing the best transportation company to accompany your move.

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Regulations for the transportation of dangerous goods by air

Largent Bruce — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 10:40:00 +0000

Regulations for the transportation of dangerous goods by air

Transportation of dangerous goods is the most expensive because of the possible risks to the transport company and the difficulties caused by compliance with regulations. Cargo air transportation of dangerous goods requires compliance with strict regulations.

Drawing up documents for air carriage of dangerous goods
Regulations on air transportation of dangerous goods require a number of documents, such as a bill of lading for the transported cargo, safety data sheet, and technical specifications.
The absence of at least one document, according to federal standards, is grounds for refusing transportation.

In addition to the mandatory documents are attached information forms indicating the appearance and internal content with indicators of the mass of the pure substance and with the package, the liter.

Substances and objects permitted for carriage by air transport
Dangerous goods are easily flammable, explosive, and poisonous substances. The list of such goods is included in the “Technical instructions on safe transportation of dangerous goods by air” and are subject to classification.

Regulations on the transport of dangerous goods by air presuppose:

Determination of the class of dangerous goods with the UN number and packing group.
Drawing up a “Shipper’s Declaration” and accompanying documents.
Packaging according to “TI-IKAO”.
Adherence to labeling.
Condition and integrity in accordance with technical instructions.
Authorization for shipment by the shipper’s shipping company.
Airline’s license to carry the class of substances.
Authorization by state authorities authorized by the civil aviation of states participating in the transportation (sender, recipient and transit points).
Confirmation by airlines participating in transportation (consignor, consignee and transit points) that they are able to accept this class of cargo.
Grounds for refusal to carry the cargo
Air transport in the U.S. is subject to restrictions in accordance with the “Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air”, which lists the goods that cannot be transported under all circumstances.

Grounds for refusal of air carriage of dangerous goods may also include:

Failure to comply with the rules of air transportation of goods specified in paragraphs 1.1-1.4 of the established technical instructions;
Absence or incorrect preparation of accompanying documents;
Violation of packaging and marking of cargo.

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Humidity support for air cargo shipments

Largent Bruce — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 10:33:00 +0000

Humidity support for air cargo shipments

Of course, it is more convenient to deliver perishable products by plane. There are cases when goods cannot be stored for more than 12 hours.

The task of airlines is to deliver the goods in time, before they begin to spoil. Express air delivery helps in this. Such goods are mainly transported in refrigerated containers, where the correct temperature regime and humidity is maintained. Moreover, transportation in a refrigerator truck maximizes speed of loading and unloading of goods. In these containers are delivered not only foodstuffs, but also plants with soil or freshly cut flowers.

The container is pre-set to the required temperature, which is negotiated with the customer before the flight. This makes it possible to deliver quality merchandise with a good marketable appearance.

Refrigerated containers are able to create a temperature range from +25 to -30 C.
They provide maintenance of a certain level of humidity.
They are reliable and will not fail under any vibration.
They are not energy-consuming in operation.
Their repair is inexpensive.

The principle of operation is based on the air flow coming into the container from a refrigerator of a certain temperature. The air moves in the plane of the floor and rises up at the end of the container. There it is drawn back into the refrigerator. It is important to set the temperature parameters correctly before departure.

The container should be chosen according to the requirements for the transportation of this or that cargo, in addition, the dimensions of cargo and its volume should be taken into account. Refrigerator is convenient for loading and unloading. It can be easily transferred from the aircraft to ground transport with special equipment.

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Weather conditions and air freight

Largent Bruce — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 09:26:00 +0000

Weather conditions and air freight

Weather conditions are an important factor for the safe flight of cargo planes. They are also called meteorological minima, a term used strictly in aviation. Permission to fly is given if all the indicators that make up this minimum meet the standards.

The meteorological minimum includes:

Wind direction and speed;
Maximum and minimum visibility;
The minimum values of the height of the lower edge of the clouds;
Runway conditions.

These indicators tell you how safe the takeoff, landing and route will be. Therefore the information about meteominimum is analyzed both at the point of departure and at the place of aircraft arrival. It is worth noting that there are no backup airport options in the cargo flight program, so the weather conditions at the point of arrival are studied particularly carefully before the flight.

The Three Components of a Weather Minimus

Years of flying practice have made it possible to develop universal international meteorological minima. These take into account:

The characteristics of the aircraft;
The capacity of the airport of acceptance;
Crew training.

Three varieties of weather minima for cargo shipments
Aircraft.
Aircraft minimums are all possible weather conditions that are not hazardous for each type and make of aircraft. These characteristics are laid down in the machine by the manufacturer. It is also used by air traffic control when analyzing the safety of the flight.

For example, weather conditions in a crosswind of 40 m/sec may be quite acceptable for one type of aircraft and dangerous for lighter machines whose departure restrictions, as determined by the manufacturer, start with a wind speed of 25 m/sec.

Airport
The airport minimum is the condition of the runway at each, individual airport. It is determined by the equipment that is installed on the runway, including lighting and radar. It also takes into account the terrain, where there may be natural or artificial obstacles.

Landing will not be allowed, if, for example, the visibility with lights on ensures visibility of several kilometers, but fell fog or drizzling rain reduced visibility to a few hundred meters.

Crew
The minimum of a crew is its professionalism and the pilots’ authorization to fly in certain weather conditions. Every pilot masters a minimum flight training program, but top-class pilots receive additional training to improve their qualifications and obtain the minimum that will allow them to fly in more difficult weather conditions.

If a crew does not have this training, they may be prohibited from flying in certain weather conditions. For example, side wind speed of 40 m/s, with possible increase on the runway.

All of these indicators constitute the concept of in-flight weather for each aircraft and crew individually. When deciding on departure or landing, the degree of that minimum, which in the given conditions is the worst, is taken into account. The crew minimum is always taken into account.

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