International Freight
Limitless Horizons with CargoMaster’s International Freight Solutions
CargoMaster’s International Air and Sea Freight Services
In an era of global trade and interconnected economies, efficient and reliable freight services are indispensable for businesses and individuals seeking to transport goods across borders and the world. CargoMaster, with over three decades of experience in the industry, offers a comprehensive suite of international freight solutions tailored to the needs of both businesses and individuals. CargoMaster’s International Freight Services, highlighting how we can help save time and money while offering specialised options like LCL (Less than a Container Load) and FCL (Full Container Load), self-pack containers, freight documentation, customs clearance, and leveraging 35 years of freight experience in the Australian freight industry.
Streamlining Global Logistics with CargoMaster
CargoMaster specialises in simplifying the complexities of global trade, providing businesses and individuals with seamless transportation solutions for their goods
Air Freight Services
CargoMaster’s air freight services cater to businesses and individuals looking for fast and efficient transportation solutions for time-sensitive cargo. Leveraging a global network of airline partners, CargoMaster ensures that goods are transported quickly and securely to destinations around the world, minimising transit times and maximising efficiency. Our economical daily international air freight consolidation service provides clients with flexibility and budget-friendly choices, including direct urgent air freight services for crucial, time-sensitive international air freight requirements.
Sea Freight Services
For businesses and individuals seeking cost-effective shipping solutions for bulk cargo or goods with longer lead times, CargoMaster’s sea freight services are the ideal choice. With access to a vast fleet of vessels and shipping partners, CargoMaster facilitates the transportation of goods to virtually any destination across the globe.
LCL (Less than a Container Load)
CargoMaster’s LCL services are ideal for businesses and individuals with smaller shipments, offering flexible shipping options without the need to fill an entire container.- FCL (Full Container Load)
With CargoMaster’s FCL services, businesses can enjoy the efficiency of shipping full containers, maximising space and reducing costs for larger shipments. - Self-Pack Containers
Convenience and Control: CargoMaster offers self-pack containers, allowing businesses and individuals to pack their goods at their own pace, providing greater control over the shipping process.
Freight Documentation Expertise
One of CargoMaster’s key strengths lies in its expertise in freight documentation. Navigating the complex web of international trade regulations and customs requirements can be challenging. CargoMaster’s team of experienced professionals ensures that all necessary documentation are prepared and filed accurately and efficiently, minimising delays and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. This includes becoming proficient in handling documentation, bank guarantees, international maritime regulations, laws, and specific requirements such as embassy-certified documentation for clients from the Middle East, while also complying with BIVAC requirements for clients in Africa. Our international freight and relocation services involve the meticulous preparation and certification of legal documents. We demonstrate excellence in managing letters of credit, seaway bills, airway bills, bills of lading, bills of sale, and various ownership titles, along with their accompanying paperwork. Moreover, CargoMaster stands behind a strong assurance: all staff members, including directors, possess full police security clearance.
Customs Clearance Services
CargoMaster’s customs clearance services are designed to expedite the process of clearing goods through customs, ensuring that shipments are not delayed or held up at border crossings. With a deep understanding of customs procedures and regulations in countries around the world, CargoMaster’s team of customs clearance experts ensures that goods are cleared quickly and efficiently, allowing them to reach their destination without delay.
Why choose CargoMaster?
35 Years of Freight Experience
With over 35 years of experience in the industry, CargoMaster brings invaluable expertise to every shipment, ensuring that goods are transported safely, efficiently, and in compliance with international regulations.
Time-Saving Solutions for Businesses
CargoMaster’s efficient transportation solutions help businesses save valuable time, allowing them to focus on their core operations and meet tight deadlines with ease, gaining a competitive edge in the market.
Cost-Effective Options for Individuals
Individuals seeking to ship goods internationally can benefit from CargoMaster’s cost-effective shipping options, which provide budget-friendly solutions without compromising on reliability or quality of service.
Peace of Mind with CargoMaster
With CargoMaster’s reliable transportation solutions and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, businesses and individuals can enjoy peace of mind knowing that their goods are in safe hands throughout the shipping process.Global Reach, Local Expertise
CargoMaster’s global network of partners and agents ensures that goods can be shipped to virtually any destination worldwide, with local expertise to navigate the unique challenges of each market, ensuring successful deliveries.
Transparency and Communication
CargoMaster prioritises transparency and communication, providing customers with real-time updates and support throughout the shipping process, fostering trust and ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience.
Environmental Responsibility
CargoMaster is committed to environmental responsibility, investing in eco-friendly shipping practices and initiatives to minimise its carbon footprint and promote sustainability in the logistics industry, aligning with the values of socially conscious businesses and individuals.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
CargoMaster is committed to innovation and continuous improvement, constantly seeking out new technologies and strategies to enhance its services and capabilities, ensuring that customers benefit from the latest advancements in the industry, staying ahead of the curve.
Transparency and Communication
CargoMaster prioritises transparency and communication, providing customers with real-time updates and support throughout the shipping process, fostering trust and ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience.
Environmental Responsibility
CargoMaster is committed to environmental responsibility, investing in eco-friendly shipping practices and initiatives to minimise its carbon footprint and promote sustainability in the logistics industry, aligning with the values of socially conscious businesses and individuals.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
CargoMaster is committed to innovation and continuous improvement, constantly seeking out new technologies and strategies to enhance its services and capabilities, ensuring that customers benefit from the latest advancements in the industry, staying ahead of the curve.
CargoMaster’s International Freight Services offer businesses and individuals alike a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective solution for their global shipping needs. With a focus on saving time and money, coupled with specialised options and decades of experience, CargoMaster is the partner of choice for navigating the complexities of international trade. Contact CargoMaster today to experience the difference firsthand and unlock new opportunities for your business or personal shipments.
Serviced Australian Cities
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Darwin, Adelaide, Cairns, Hobart, Townsville, Mackay, Port Hedland, Karratha, Broome
Addition Information (Click the + plus symbol to expand) The international community has established a classification system for easy identification of dangerous goods. These goods fall into nine primary classes, and some classes are further divided to address specific risks. Each class/division has a corresponding label that accurately represents the nature of the hazard. These labels must be attached to the package during transport and remain intact throughout the journey. Take a look at the illustrated examples below to understand how these labels effectively communicate the potential dangers. Under regulations, labels must be clearly visible on the outside of the package and must stay on the package while in transit. You can often find labels printed on most inner packages such as: Below are the 9 hazard labels for the 9 classes of dangerous goods. This includes items such as: These can be transported as: This includes aerosols. Class 2 has 3 divisions: This includes liquids with a boiling point of 35⁰ C or less, or a flash point of 60⁰ C or less such as: These are substances that can spontaneously combust and substances, that when they come into contact with water or emit flammable gases. Class 4 has 3 divisions: These substances are not necessarily combustible on their own but can react dangerously with other substances. Class 5 has 2 divisions: These substances can cause sickness, injury or death if consumed. Class 6 has 2 divisions: These are substances that emit invisible ionising radiation that can be harmful to humans and animals. It can cause objects such as aircraft and equipment to become contaminated if not packaged and handled correctly, such as: These substances can cause irreversible damage if they come into contact with skin and could destroy other freight, or materially damage containers or aircraft. This includes: These are substances and articles which, during air transport, present a danger not covered by other classes. There are 2 types of handling labels – 1 for lithium battery shipments, and another for all other miscellaneous dangerous goods. This class includes: In addition to hazard labels, trained staff must attach handling labels where needed. Staff must use these 4 handling labels with the appropriate hazard labels: This label is used to show that the load cannot be carried on a passenger aircraft. This label is used on liquefied gases, such as the ones in Class 2. This label ensures a load is placed the correct way up and can be used for non-dangerous goods. This label ensures that the load is kept away from the aircraft compass detector unit while being loaded and unloaded. Please Note: The below list does not describe all types of hazardous air cargo (it is not exhaustive and all encompassing). General items listed below may be found in baggage and possibly have hazards that are not immediately apparent. There are strict laws in relation to lodging of hazardous air cargo and compliance with hazardous air cargo regulations. Typical examples of hazardous air cargo A B C D I K M N O P Q R S T U Z INCOTERMS are standard trade terms most commonly used in international freight contracts for sale of goods. It is essential that you are aware of your terms of trade prior to shipment. EXW – EX WORKS (… named place of delivery) FCA – FREE CARRIER (… named place of delivery) CPT – CARRIAGE PAID TO (… named place of destination) CIP– CARRIAGE AND INSURANCE PAID TO (… named place of destination) DAT – DELIVERED AT TERMINAL (… named terminal at port or place of destination) DAP – DELIVERED AT PLACE (… named place of destination) DDP – DELIVERED DUTY PAID (… named place) MARITIME TERMS FAS – FREE ALONGSIDE SHIP (… named port of shipment) FOB– FREE ON BOARD (… named port of shipment) CFR– COST AND FREIGHT (… named port of destination) CIF – COST INSURANCE AND FREIGHT (… named port of destination) ULDs are considered an aircraft part and are the only aircraft parts that can be removed from the aircraft and be returned after being handled by unregulated operators, ULD's are considered to directly contribute to flight safety. Types of Unit Load Devices Used in Australia A wide variety of aircraft available for international air cargo. AIRBUS A330-200 AIRBUS A330-300 AIRBUS A320 AIRBUS A321 AIRBUS A330-800 BAE 146-300 FREIGHTER (Quiet trader) Boeing B737-300 Freighter Boeing B737-800 Boeing B767-300 Freighter Boeing B787-9 20 ft Standard Dry (8'6" x 8' x 20') 40 ft Standard Dry (8'6" x 8' x 40') 40 ft High Cube (9'6" x 8' x 40') Dimensions of 20ft Flat Rack Container Dimensions of 40ft Flat Rack Container
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS
City Country Airport code Albany US ALB Albuquerque US ABQ Anguilla Anguilla AXA Antigua Antigua and Barbuda ANU Antofagasta Chile ANF Arica Chile ARI Aruba Aruba AUA Asuncion Paraguay ASU Atlanta US ATL Austin US AUS Baltimore US BWI Barcelona Venezuela BLA Baton Rouge US BTR Belize City Belize BZE Belo Horizonte Brazil CNF Birmingham US BHM Bogota Colombia BOG Bristol US TRI Buenos Aires Argentina BUE/EZE Buffalo US BUF Burlington US BRL Calgary Canada YYC Cancun Mexico CUN Cap Haitien Haiti CAP Caracas Venezuela CCS Cedar Rapids US CID Charleston US CHS Charlotte US CLT Chicago US ORD Cincinnati US CVG Cleveland US CLE Columbia US CAE Columbus US CMH Cordoba Argentina COR Corpus Christi US CRP Curacao Antilles CUR Curitiba Brazil CWB Dallas US DFW Dayton US DAY Denver US DEN Des Moines US DSM Detroit US DTW Dominica Dominica DOM El Paso US ELP Fort Da France Martinique FDF Freeport Bahamas FPO Georgetown Guyana GEO Grand Cayman Cayman Islands GCM Greensboro US GSO Greenville US GSP Grenada Grenada GND Guadalajara Mexico GDL Guatemala City Guatemala GUA Guayaquil Ecuador GYE Harrisburg US MDT Hartford US BDL Houston US IAH Huntsville US HSV Indianapolis US IND Iquique Chile IQQ Jackson US JAN Jacksonville US JAX Kansas City US MCI Knoxville US TYS Lafayette US LFT Laredo US LRD Lima Peru LIM Little Rock US LIT Louisville US SDF Manaus Brazil MAO Maracaibo Venezuela MAR Mcallen US MFE Medellin Colombia MDE Memphis US MEM Mendoza Argentina MDZ Merida Mexico MID Mexico City Mexico MEX Miami US MIA Milwaukee US MKE Minneapolis US MSP Mobile US MOB Moline US MLI Monterrey Mexico MTY Montevideo Uruguay MVD Montreal Canada YUL Nashville US BNA Nassau Bahamas NAS Nevis St Kitts and Nevis NEV New Orleans US MSY Newburgh US SWF Norfolk US ORF Oak Harbor US ODW Oklahoma City US OKC Omaha US OMA Ottawa Canada YOW Panama City Panama PTY Pensacola US PNS Philadelphia US PHL Phoenix US PHX Pittsburgh US PIT Pointe-A-Pitre Guadaloupe PTP Porlamar Venezuela PMV Port Au Prince Haiti PAP Port of Spain Trinidad POS Portland US PDX Porto Alegre Brazil POA Providenciales Turks & Caicos PLS Puerto Plata Dominican Republic POP Punta Arenas Chile PUQ Quito Ecuador UIO Raleigh Durham US RDU Richmond US RIC Rio De Janairo Brazil RIO Rochester US ROC Sacramento US SMF Salt Lake City US SLC San Antonio US SAT San Diego US SAN San Jose Costa Rica SJO San Juan Puerto Rico SJU San Luis Potosi Mexico SLP San Pedro Sula Honduras SAP San Salvador El Salvador SAL Santiago Chile SCL Santiago Dominican Republic STI Santo Domingo Dominican Republic SDQ Sao Paulo Brazil GRU Seattle US SEA St Croix US Virgin Islands STX St Kitts St Kitts SKB St Louis US STL St Lucia St Lucia UVF St Maarten St Maarten SXM St Thomas Virgin Islands STT St Vincent St Vincent SVD Syracuse US SYR Tampa US TPA Tegucigalpa Honduras TGU Tobago Tobago TAB Toledo US TOL Toronto Canada YYZ Tortola Virgin Islands EIS Tucson US TUS Tulsa US TUL Valencia Venezuela VLN Vancouver Canada YVR Viracopos Brazil VCP Vitoria Brazil VIX Wilmington US ILM Adelaide Australia ADL Ahmedabad India AMD Auckland New Zealand AKL Bagram Afghanistan OAI Bangalore India BLR Bangkok Thailand BKK Beijing China PEK Brisbane Australia BNE Cairns Australia CNS Canberra Australia CBR Changchun China CGQ Changsha China CSX Chengdu China CTU Chennai India MAA Chongquing China CKG Christchurch New Zealand CHC Colombo Sri Lanka CMB Dalian China DLC Dhaka Bangladesh DAC Dongguan China DGM Fuzhou China FOC Gold Coast Australia OOL Guangzhou China CAN Guilin China KWL Hangzhou China HGH Harbin China HRB Hefei China HFE City Country Aiport code Aberdeen UK ABZ Abu Dhabi UAE AUH Addis Ababa Ethiopia ADD Alicante Spain ALC Almaty Kazakhstan ALA Almeria Spain LEI Amman Jordan AMM Amsterdam Netherlands AMS Antalya Turkey AYT Antwerp Belgium ANR Arrecife/Lanzarote Spain ACE Baghdad Iraq BGW Bahrain Bahrain BAH Baku Azerbaijan BAK Balad Iraq XQC Barcelona Spain BCN Basel Switzerland BSL Beirut Lebanon BEY Belfast UK BFS Bergen Norway BGO Berlin Germany BER Billund Denmark BLL Birmingham UK BHX Bishkek Kyrgyzstan FRU Bordeaux France BOD Bournemouth UK BOH Bratislava Slovakia BTS Bremen Germany BRE Bristol UK BRS Brussels Belgium BRU Bucharest Romania OTP Budapest Hungary BUD Cairo Egypt CAI Cardiff UK CWL Cologne Germany CGN Copenhagen Denmark CPH Cork Ireland ORK Dalaman Turkey DLM Damascus Syria DAM Dammam Saudi Arabia DMM Dar Es Salaam Tanzania DAR Doha Qatar DOH Dublin Ireland DUB Durban South Africa DUR Dusseldorf Germany DUS East Midlands UK EMA Edinburgh UK EDI Entebbe Uganda EBB Erbil Iraq EBL Exeter UK EXT Frankfurt Germany FRA Fuerteventura Spain FUE Geneva Switzerland GVA Gibraltar Gibraltar GIB Glasgow UK GLA Gothenburg Sweden GOT Guernsey Channel Islands GCI Hamburg Germany HAM Hanover Germany HAJ Helsinki Finland HEL Humberside UK HUY Ibiza Spain IBZ Inverness UK INV Isle of Man UK IOM Istanbul Turkey IST Jeddah Saudi Arabia JED Jersey Channel Islands JER Juba Sudan JUB Kigali Rwanda KGL Kuwait Kuwait KWI Larnaca Cyprus LCA Las Palmas Spain LPA Leeds Bradford UK LBA Leipzig Germany LEJ Lille France LIL Liverpool UK LPL Ljubljana Slovenia LJU Luxembourg Luxembourg LUX Lyons France LYS Madrid Spain MAD Malaga Spain AGP Malmo Sweden MMA Malta Malta MLA Manchester UK MAN Marseilles France MRS Mauritius Republic of Mauritius MRU Menorca Spain MAH Milan Italy MIL Mombasa Kenya MBA Moscow Russia SVO/DME Munich Germany MUC Murcia Spain MJV Muscat Oman MCT Mwanza Tanzania MWZ Nantes France NTE Newcastle UK NCL Norwich UK NWI Nuremburg Germany NUE Oslo Norway OSL Ostend Belgium OST Palma Mallorca Spain PMI Paris France CDG Port Elizabeth South Africa PLZ Prague Czech Republic PRG Prestwick UK PIK Pristina Kosovo PRN Reus Spain REU Riyadh Saudi Arabia RUH Rotterdam Netherlands RTM Sana'a Yemen SAH Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina SJJ Seychelles Republic of Seychelles SEZ Shannon Ireland SNN Sharjah UAE SHJ Skopje Macedonia SKP Sofia Bulgaria SOF Southampton UK SOU St Petersburg Russia LED Stavanger Norway SVG Stockholm Sweden STO Strasbourg France SXB Stuttgart Germany STR Tblisi Georgia TBS Tehran Iran THR Tenerife Spain TFS Tirana Albania TIA Toulouse France TLS Turin Italy TRN Valencia Spain VLC Vienna Austria VIE Vilnius Lithuania VNO Vitoria Spain VIT Warsaw Poland WAW Yerevan Armenia EVN Zurich Switzerland ZRH Kandahar Afghanistan KDH Karachi Pakistan KHI Kolkata India CCU Kuala Lumpur Malaysia KUL Lahore Pakistan LHE Male Maldives MLE Manila Philippines MNL Melbourne Australia MEL Mumbai India BOM Nagoya Japan NGO Nanchang China KHN Nanking China NKG Ningbo China NGB Osaka Japan KIX Perth Australia PER Peshawar Pakistan PEW Phuket Thailand HKT Qingdao China TAO Shenyang China SHE Shenzen China SZX Singapore Singapore SIN Suzhou China SZV Taipei Taiwan TPE Tanegashima Japan TNA Tianjin China TSN Urumqi China URC Wenzhou China WNZ Wuhan China WUH Wuxi China WUX Yantai China YNT Zhengzhou China CGO Zi an China SIA Ziamen China XMN Hobart Australia HBA Huangpu China ZMY Hyderabad India HYD Islamabad Pakistan ISB Jaipur India JAI Jakarta Indonesia JKT Kabul Afghanistan KBL Kaimana Indonesia KMG
FREIGHT TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
A2A Airport-to-airport A2D Airport-to-door ADV Advise, Advised, Advising
AEAAssociation of European Airlines (see the page “Interest Organisations” of this website also)
AirlineCompany operating aircraft between steady origin and destination airports Airmail Mail travelling by air Air Operator Company operating aircraft
Airport-to-airportTransport from an airport of origin to an airport of destination
AllotmentAssigned volume on board of a flight / day
AOGAircraft On Ground; materials expedited for repair of a grounded aircraft AP Airport ARR Arrive, Arrived, Arrival ARR Also, a C2K milestone: ARR = cargo and documents arrived at airport of destination ATA Air Transport Association (see the page “Interest Organisations” of this website also) ATA Actual Time of Arrival ATD Actual Time of Departure Authorisation The commission to a certain person or body to act on behalf of another person or body; the person or body can be authorised e.g., to issue air waybills or to collect freight AVI Live Animal(s) AWB Air Waybill Backlog Amount of goods still to be delivered or received and for which the planned or agreed date has expired BAG Baggage Belly Lower-deck cargo hold of an aircraft BIG Outsized cargo Blocked-space agreement A continuous reservation (allotment) for space at one or more flight / date combinations with an airline Bonded Goods Goods on which the customs duty has not yet been paid, and which therefore, are under the control of customs; usually in a Bonded warehouse. Bonded warehouse A depository for goods on which the customs duty has not been paid; the warehouse proprietor must provide a bond (often in the form of a bank warranty or a mortgage) to the customs authorities as a security for any duties which may not be paid by the customer Booking Request for reservation of space on a flight/day, (to be) confirmed by the airline Break Bulk Agent A forwarder breaking the bulk: taking care of the unpacking and sorting of goods after the flight Breakdown List List of shipments carried in one consolidation (see also: Consolidation Manifest) Broker Person who acts as an agent or intermediary in negotiating contracts; sometimes refers to a forwarder role Bulk Cargo Loose cargo not loaded on an ULD C2K Cargo 2000 (see the “Cargo 2000” page of this website) Cargo Aircraft Aircraft built with the purpose of carrying nothing else than cargo Cargo assembly The separate reception of parcels or packages and the holding of them for later dispatch as one consignment; consolidator role Cargo Disassembly The separation of one or more of the parcels or packages that are part of a consignment for further distribution; break bulk role Carriage Transport; the process of conveying cargo from one point to another Carrier The party responsible for transport of goods from one point to another, this can be for example an airline or a forwarder (as a NVOCC) CASS Cargo Accounts Settlement System CAO Cargo Aircraft Only CC Charges Collect; pay at moment of collection of the goods CCS Cargo Community System; information system integrating the communication between air cargo parties at an airport Certificate of Origin A certificate proving the country of original production of goods; used for customs declaration purposes Charges collect Charges as stated on the air waybill to be collected from the consignee Charges prepaid Charges as stated on the air waybill to be collected from the shipper Claim A written complaint about the execution of a contract of transportation by a carrier, combined with a demand for financial compensation Classifying Assigning the right import classification number to goods as part of the customs declaration process CLR Clear CNEE Consignee COLL Collect, Collected, Collecting COMAT Company Material (non-revenue cargo) Combi Combi Aircraft, combining transport of passengers and cargo on the main-deck Commodity Indication of the type of goods; commodities are coded according to the harmonised system. Commodity code Code used in the Harmonised System for the classification of goods, which are most commonly produced and traded Complaint An official statement from a customer to a carrier about his unhappiness with the service or operation of the service provider Consignee The person or company that is physically and administratively responsible for accepting the goods at final delivery Consolidation A collection of shipments belonging to different shippers travelling to one destination or area to be distributed to several consignees Consolidation Manifest List of shipments carried in one consolidation Consolidation Rates Rates as given by a consolidator / forwarder Consolidator A forwarder consolidating shipments before a flight; these shipments belonging to different shippers and travelling to one destination or area in order to be distributed to several consignees after the flight Courier Company that carries envelopes and parcels up to 75 kg from door to door; air transport is generally outsourced to airlines Courier Rates Rates as given by a courier CPTY Capacity CRN Customs Release Note Customs Agent/Broker (Certified) Party certified to handle the customs clearance on account of importers / exporters Customs invoice (Pro forma) Invoice for import declaration (customs and statistics) purposes, stating the commercial price, added with the costs for freight, insurance and packing etc., terms of delivery and payment Customs value Value of goods to be imported for import declaration (customs and statistics) purposes D2A Door-to-airport D2D Door-to-door Dangerous Goods Goods that can be hazardous for health, flight-safety or materials DAP A C2K key performance indicator: DAP = Delivered as Promised (NFD in full- and on-time statuses are achieved) DEP A C2K milestone: DEP = cargo and documents departed at airport of origin DEPT Department DG Dangerous Goods DGR Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA) Dimensional Weight (Conversion) Concept adopted by the transportation industry worldwide as a uniform means of establishing a minimum charge for the cubic space a package occupies; the volume is converted into a (higher) weight / price class DIMS Dimensions DIP Diplomatic mail DLV Deliver, Delivered, Delivering DLV Also, a C2K milestone: DLV = cargo and documents delivered to customer (forwarder) DOCS Document(s), Documentation Domestic transport Transport within a country Door-to-door Transport from an initial shipper’s house address to a final consignee’s house address Duty Tax imposed on goods imported from another country EDI Electronic Data Interchange EDIFACT Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce and Transport; a specific EDI protocol e-Freight Electronic freight documents project from IATA; e-Freight aims to take the paper out of the air cargo supply chain and -processes and replace it with cheaper, more accurate and more reliable electronic messaging; facilitated by IATA, the project is an industry-wide initiative involving carriers, freight forwarders, ground handlers, shippers and customs authorities Electronic Data
InterchangeThe interchange of electronic data, structured following an agreed protocol, between the automated information system of different parties Embargo An embargo on a certain kind of goods means these goods will not be transported by the airline, often for flight-safety reasons Equipment Materials needed to handle or transport goods ESC European Shippers’ Council (see the page “Interest Organisations” of this website also) ETA Estimated Time of Arrival ETD Estimated Time of Departure Expediting Forwarding goods (in less than the normal lead time) Expeditor Forwarder FAK Freight All Kinds FAK-Rates Rates for Freight All Kinds FAP A C2K key performance indicator: FAP = Flown as Planned (the complete shipment has flown at or before the last planned flight with a maximum 12-hour delay) FCL Full Container Load FDCA Found Cargo FFM Freight Forwarding Message (electronic) FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (see the page “Interest Organisations” of this website also)
FLTFlight Forwarder Company specialized in providing door-to-airport transport, arranging connecting air transport and/or airport-to-door transport for parcels and consolidations > 75 kg or up to anything that fits in an aircraft; the air transport is generally outsourced to airlines and sometimes aircraft operators or air charter companies Forwarder network A network existing of different smaller to medium sized forwarding companies all over the world working together Freighter Aircraft built with the purpose of carrying nothing else than cargo
FSUFreight Status Update Fuel Surcharge Surcharge added to the cargo rate to cover the additional costs of increasing fuel-prices; these will generally follow a certain index Full charter Chartering the full available volume of an aircraft or flight/day Full Container Load Container fully loaded, generally with goods belonging to one party Full freighter Aircraft built with the purpose of carrying nothing else than cargo
FWBElectronic air waybill message FWB Also a C2K milestone: FWB = the shipment is booked at the airline, next an electronic air waybill is generated by agent (forwarder) ; this creates the so-called route map in C2K in which all the steps are followed
FYIor Your Information General Cargo Rates Rates for all different kinds of cargo, not falling into a specific handling and/or rate category
GSAGeneral Sales Agent GSF Global Shippers Forum (see the page “Interest Organisations” of this website also) Handling Agent Agent handling the ramp and/or warehouse cargo operation for an airline Harmonised System A numeric multi-purpose system for the classification of goods with its six digits covering about 5000 descriptions of the products or groups of products most commonly produced and traded, designed for customs purposes, but can also be used for statistics, transport purposes, export, import and manufacturing; the international convention on the HS was established under auspices of the World Customs Organisation in 1983
HaulageInland transport of cargo Haulier Road carrier HEA Heavy Cargo HAWB House Air Waybill House Air Waybill The shipment contract between the end-customer and the forwarder (see the page “Forwarding Out” of this website for further purposes and explanation) Hub Central point in a transport system or network
HUMHuman remains HWB House Waybill IATA International Air Transport Association (see the page “Interest Organisations” of this website also)
IATA-AgentAn IATA certified agent ICAL Inbound Cargo Action List ICAO International Civil Aviation Organisation (see the page “Interest Organisations” of this website also) ICE Dry Ice Shipment IN Inches Inco terms Internationally agreed set of standard delivery terms Integrator Carrier integrating different modes of transport to form a door-to-door transport or supply chain; this term mostly refers to the large international express companies whose core business is to carry envelopes and parcels up to 75 kg, often overnight or even same day Intermodal Transport The movement of cargo in a supply chain by more than one mode of transport; for example, road/air or sea/air transport
INVInvoice ISA If Space Available KG Kilos L/C Letter of Credit LCL Less than Container Load Less than Container Load Container partly filled with goods from one party, or an amount of goods that is not sufficient to fill one container and will therefore likely be consolidated LHO Living Human Organs / Blood License, import/export Governmental permit to import / export certain goods under certain conditions Line item Order line, each line on a packing list or invoice to be declared for customs Load factor The extent to which the aircraft (weight-, volume-, ULD-) capacity is efficiently utilized (to generate profit)
LOCLocation Loose cargo/shipments Cargo / shipments not loaded on an ULD Lower Deck The (cargo) deck below the main deck or upper deck of an aircraft LT Local Time Main deck Upper deck; the (cargo) deck above the lower deck of an aircraft Manifest, flight Document listing the air waybills and a specification of the related goods carried on a flight Master Air Waybill The shipment contract between the forwarder and the airline (see the page “Forwarding Out” of this website for further purposes and explanation) MAWB Master Air Waybill MFST Manifest Minimum Rate Rate to cover the basic costs of carrying a shipment MSG Message(s) Network Forwarder A large forwarding company with worldwide branches NFD A C2K milestone: NFD = cargo and documents ready for pick-up at airline (handler), the customer (forwarder) is notified
NNDNotice of Non-Delivery NON-IATA Airline or agent that is not a member of IATA Nose loading Loading cargo through the cargo door in the nose of an aircraft Notify address Address of a party other than the consignee to be notified of arrival of the goods Notify party Party other than the consignee to be notified of arrival of the goods NOTOC Notification To Captain; list for the captain of the aircraft with goods carried on board N-Rates Rates for shipments with weights up to 45 kg NVOCC Non-Vessel Operating/Owning Cargo Carrier; in case of Air Cargo a Carrier (e.g., a Forwarder or Consolidator) who issues Air Waybills for the carriage of cargo on aircraft which he does not operate or own
OAGOfficial Airlines Guide OB On Board Oversized Cargo Cargo that exceeds the dimensions of an ULD
PackagePacked piece of cargo Packing list A list for customs declaration and consignment purposes stating number and kinds of packages being shipped, totals of gross, legal, and net weights of the packages, marks and numbers on the packages, contents and part-/serial numbers Pallet A (standardized) platform on which goods can be stacked for transport or warehouse handling purposes Pallet, aircraft A (standardized) platform on which goods can be stacked for air transport purposes Pallet net A net used to secure the cargo on the aircraft pallet Parcel Package Part charter Chartering of a part of the available volume on an aircraft or flight/day Part shipment Part of a shipment that travels on a different flight and/or day than the rest of the shipment due to available capacity with the airline
PAXPassenger(s) Payload The (cargo) load that can be carried by an aircraft (to generate revenue) PC Piece(s) PER Perishable Cargo PFI Pro Forma Invoice POA Proof Of Acceptance; legal proof a shipment has been accepted by a party POD Proof Of Delivery; legal proof a shipment has been delivered by a party POD Place Of Delivery PP Charges Prepaid PPD Prepaid Pre-alert Message stating the current and or expected status of the goods Principal The customer ordering the transport or related services
PSHPart Shipment QNTY Quantity Q-Rates Rates with a quantity discount RCF A C2K milestone: RCF = cargo has arrived in the cargo bay at final destination; cargo and airwaybill are administratively received in the system
RCPTReceipt, Reception RCS A C2K milestone: RCS = cargo and documents are received ‘Ready for Carriage’ and accepted by airline (handler) Ready For Carriage (By Air) The goods are correctly packed and labelled, and customs cleared, with the right documents attached Ready For Transport (By Road) The goods are correctly packed and labelled, with the right documents attached RFC Ready For Carriage RFT Ready For Transport Routing The path that is (to be) followed by the goods from shipper to consignee
RUSHRRush Reply SASPO As Soon As Possible SAWB Substitute Air Waybill Security Surcharge Surcharge added to the cargo rate to cover the additional costs of the increasing number of security checks and related administration that are legally required by the authorities Shipper The person or company that is physically and administratively responsible for shipping the goods; for an airline in most cases a forwarder will be the shipper, for a forwarder the shipper is a third party, for example a trading company, a manufacturer, etc. Shipper’s Letter of Instruction Document issued by the shipper to instruct and authorize the forwarder to forward and declare goods on his behalf; contains all shipment details needed to facilitate these services
SHPMNTShipment Side loading Loading cargo through a cargo door in the side of an aircraft Skid Pallet S/L Short Loaded SLI Shipper’s Letter of Instruction SSPD Short Shipped; stayed behind TACT The Air Cargo Tariff; publication of official airline tariffs TBA Time Before Arrival TBD Time Before Departure TEMP Temperature TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (see the page “Interest Organisations” of this website also) TILNA Tilting Not Allowed TILTA Tilting Allowed Time Slot The agreed time to collect or deliver goods Tonne Kilometre One tonne (1000 kg or 2204.6 lb) metric flown one kilometre; productivity indicator TRA Transit Tracing Retrieving (information on) the status of goods and documents Tracking Regular checking on the status of goods and documents Track & Trace Automated regular retrieval of (information on) the status of goods and documents and checking these against the agreed norms Transfer cargo Transfer of cargo from one flight to another Transition / Transit cargo Transfer of cargo from one flight to another TRM Transfer Manifest TTL Total ULD Unit Load Device ULD, contoured Unit Load Device shaped to exactly fit in an aircraft UNACC Unaccompanied Unit Load Device Standardized air cargo loading equipment (pallet, container) Upper deck Main deck; the (cargo) deck above the lower deck of an aircraft VAL Valuable cargo VAT Value Added Tax VOL Volume Volume charge Air transport charge based on the volume of goods instead of the actual weight (see “Dimensional Weight” and “Weight charge” also) VUN Vulnerable cargo Weight charge Air transport charge based on the actual weight of the goods (see “Dimensional Weight” and “Volume charge” also) Weight & Balance Management of the weight and allocation of cargo, passengers and fuel for a flight
W/HWarehouse XPS Priority Small Package XS In Excess Yield management The process of maximising the contribution (revenue) of the (transport & handling) network, equipment, infrastructure and resources
HAZARD LABELS DANGEROUS GOODS (DG)
Hazard Labels for
Dangerous Goods (DG)Class 1 Explosives
Class 2 Gases
Class 3 Flammable liquids
Class 4 Flammable solids
Class 5 Oxidising substances and organic peroxides
Class 6 Toxic and infectious substances
Class 7 Radioactive materials
Class 8 Corrosives
Class 9 Miscellaneous
Handling labels
Cargo aircraft only
Cyrogenics
This way up
Magnetised material
HIDDEN DANGEROUS AIR CARGO
Engines (contain fuel and that are not cleaned, purged and sealed)
Mining equipment
Magnets
Pressurised containers
Passenger baggage (containing flammable gas or liquid lighter refuel. camping stove cylinders
Photographic Supplies
Expeditionary equipment
Vaccines
Solvents, adhesives
Pesticides
Dental apparatus
Machinery parts
Frozen foods (packed in solid dry ice)
Dry Ice
Tool Boxes (compressed gases, aerosols)
Electrical equipment
Diving equipment
Pharmaceuticals
Switches in electrical equipment
Toys (made of cellulose)
Refrigerators (may contain gases or chemicals)
Swimming pool chemicals
Pressurised containers
Engines (contain fuel and that are not cleaned, purged and sealed)
Mining equipment
Diagnostic specimens
Thermometers (containing mercury)
Frozen Embryos
Ammunition
Swimming pool chemicals
Aerosols
Compressed non-flammable gas
Batteries
Breathing Apparatus
Frozen foods (packed in solid dry ice)
Motor Vehicle parts
Chemicals
AUSTRADE INTERNATIONAL OFFICES
Argentina
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belgium
Brazil
Brunei
Cambodia
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Korea, DPR of (North Korea)
Korea, Rep (South Korea)
Kuwait
Macau
Madagascar
Malaysia
Mauritius
Mexico
Mongolia
Morocco
Myanmar
Nepal
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Slovak Republic
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States of America
Zambia
INCOTERMS
The Seller’s only responsibility is to make the goods available at the Seller’s premises. The Buyer bears full costs and risks of moving the goods from there to destination.
The Seller delivers the goods, cleared for export, to the carrier selected by the Buyer. The Seller loads the goods if the carrier pickup is at the Seller’s premises. From that point, the Buyer bears the costs and risks of moving the goods to destination.
The Seller pays for moving the goods to destination. From the time the goods are transferred to the first carrier, the Buyer bears the risks of loss or damage.
The Seller pays for moving the goods to destination. From the time the goods are transferred to the first carrier, the Buyer bears the risks of loss or damage. The Seller, however, purchases the cargo insurance.
The Seller delivers when the goods, once unloaded from the arriving means of transport, are placed at the Buyer’s disposal at a named terminal at the named port or place of destination. “Terminal” includes any place, whether covered or not, such as a quay, warehouse, container yard or road, rail or air cargo terminal. The Seller bears all risks involved in bringing the goods to and unloading them at the terminal at the named port or place of destination.
The Seller delivers when the goods are placed at the Buyer’s disposal on the arriving means of transport ready for unloading at the names place of destination. The Seller bears all risks involved in bringing the goods to the named place.
The Seller delivers the goods -cleared for import – to the Buyer at destination. The Seller bears all costs and risks of moving the goods to destination, including the payment of Customs duties and taxes.
The Seller delivers the goods to the origin port. From that point, the Buyer bears all costs and risks of loss or damage.
The Seller delivers the goods on board the ship and clears the goods for export. From that point, the Buyer bears all costs and risks of loss or damage.
The Seller clears the goods for export and pays the costs of moving the goods to destination. The Buyer bears all risks of loss or damage.
The Seller clears the goods for export and pays the costs of moving the goods to the port of destination. The Buyer bears all risks of loss or damage. The Seller, however, purchases the cargo insurance.
UNIT LOAD DEVICES (ULD)
AKE Container
AAU Container
ALF Container
AMA ContainerAMF Container
P1P_PAG Pallet
(LD),6,033kg (MD)
PEB Container
(B-HIH -1,300 KG)
PLA Pallet
Loadable Aircraft Type: 747, 747F, 777, Airbus
PMC_PQP_P6P Pallet
RKN Container
VZA_VRA
9,300 kg c(Max Gross Weight of Pallet)
AIR FREIGHT FREIGHTER SPECIFICATIONS
Make/Model Max Payload
TonnesMax Loadable Volume
CBM3Cargo Hold Dims
LxWxH cmCargo Door Size
WxH cmCessna 406 Titan 1.2 6.5 320 x 120 x 117 124 x 116 Fairchild Metroliner II 1.4 12 835 x 115 x 120 130 x 115 Fairchild Metroliner III 2.1 12 775 x 158 x 145 130 x 115 Fairchild Metroliner 23 2.3 18 775 x 158 x 145 127 x 115 Falcon 20 / 200 2.5 11 704 x 156 x 142 190 x 140 Shorts 360 3.5 40 815 x 190 x 190 142 x 168 Saab 340 3.8 40 1300 x 170 x 170 135 x 130 Aerospatiale ATR42 4.6 40 1080 x 225 x 143 125 x 153 Fokker 27 6.3 58 1336 x 210 x 190 228 x 175 Antonov AN-26 6.5 45 1110 x 220 x 160 230 x 171 Antonov AN-74 6.5 45 1000 x 215 x 220 226 x 220 British Aerospace ATP 8.2 78 1500 x 195 x 180 250 x 169 Lockheed L-188 Electra 15 135 2000 x 280 x 220 355 x 203 Boeing 737-300F 16 115 2100 x 310 x 220 340 x 215 Antonov AN-12 18 95 1380 x 300 x 250 300 x 250 Lockheed L-100 Hercules 21 140 1707 x 302 x 274 302 x 274 Boeing 727-200F 23.5 144 2712 x 351 x 218 340 x 218 Boeing 757F 39 187 3327 x 353 x 218 340 x 218 Airbus A300 B4F 40 280 3900 x 477 x 223 358 x 256 Douglas DC8-62 40 200 3400 x 317 x 203 355 x 215 Douglas DC8-54/55 41 180 3100 x 317 x 203 355 x 215 Ilyushin IL-76 45 180 1850 x 345 x 325 344 x 340 Antonov AN-22 50 650 2640 x 430 x 430 430 x 430 Lockheed L10-11 Tristar 55 420 3300 x 360 x 274 431 x 284 Boeing 767-300F 55 400 3000 x 400 x 250 340 x 254 Douglas DC10-30 65 400 3725 x 448 x 245 350 x 245 McDonnell Douglas MD11 85 500 4800 x 350 x 245 355 x 245 Boeing 747-100F 90 675 4800 x 488 x 300 340 x 300 Boeing 747-200F 100 675 4900 x 488 x 300 340 x 300 Boeing 777F 100 625 4400 x 488 x 300 372 x 305 Boeing 747-300/400F 110 675 5000 x 488 x 300 340 x 300 Antonov AN-124 120 800 3650 x 640 x 440 640 x 440 Antonov AN-225 250 1100 4300 x 640 x 440 640 x 440
INTERNATIONAL AIR FREIGHT AIRCRAFT
Utilised on domestic routes by Qantas
The A330-200, will uplift approx 14 ton or 61 cubic meters
(subject to weather conditions)
Utilised by Qantas on domestic air freight routes
The A330-300, will uplift approx 15 ton or 80 cubic meters
(subject to weather conditions)
Utilised by Qantas on domestic routes
The A320 will uplift 1 ton or approx 3 cubic meters
(subject to weather conditions)
The A321 will uplift 3 ton or 10 cubic meters.
The A330-800 will uplift 20 ton or 68 cubic meters.
The BAE 146 (Quiet trader as it is known)
Will uplift approx 10 ton or 80 cubic meters.
The 737 freighter will uplift approx 17 ton or 130 cubic meters.
The 737-800 will uplift approx 3.5 ton or 30 cubic meters.
The 767 freighter will uplift 56 ton and 320 cubic meters.
The 787-9 will uplift approx 18 ton or 96 cubic meters.
SHIPPING CONTAINER DIMENSIONS
Weight: 4500lbs
Max Gross Weight: 66,139lbs
Interior Dimensions:
Length: 19′ 5″
Width: 7′ 8-⅛”
Height: 7′ 9-⅝”
Door Opening:
Width: 7’ 8-½”, Height: 7’ 5-¾”
Weight: 8500lbs
Max Gross Weight: 66,139lbs
Interior Dimensions:
Length: 39′ ⅜”
Width: 7′ 8-⅛”
Height: 7′ 9-⅝”
Door Opening:
Width: 7’ 8-½”, Height: 7’ 5-¾”
Weight: 8750 lbs
Max Gross Weight: 68,008lb
Interior Dimensions:
Length: 39′ 4”
Width: 7′ 7”
Height: 8′ 9″
Door Opening: Width:
7’ 8″‘, Height: 8’ 5”
Internal length 5.94 m / 19.5 ft
Internal width 2.35 m / 7.7 ft
Internal height 2.35 m / 7.7 ft
Tare weight 2,360 kg / 5,203.8 lbs
Payload capacity: 30,140 kg / 66,458.7 lbs
Cubic capacity 32.7 m³ / 1,154.3 cu ft
Internal length 12.13 m / 39.8 ft
Internal width 2.40 m / 7.9 ft
Internal height 2.14 m / 7 ft
Tare weight 5,000 kg / 11,025 lbs
Payload capacity: 40,000 kg / 88,200 lbs
Cubic capacity 62.2 m³ / 2,195.7 cu ft
INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER SHIPPING PORTS
Rank Port Website 1 Shanghai, China www.portshanghai.com.cn 2 SIngapore www.singaporepsa.com 3 Shenzhen, China www.szport.net 4 Hong Kong, S.A.R., China www.mardep.gov.hk 5 Ningbo-Zhoushan, China www.zhoushan.cn/english 6 Busan, South Korea www.busanpa.com 7 Qingdao, China www.qdport.com 8 Guangzhou Harbor, China www.gzport.com 9 Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates www.dpworld.ae 10 Tianjin, China www.ptacn.com 11 Rotterdam, Netherlands www.portofrotterdam.com 12 Port Klang, Malaysia www.pka.gov.my 13 Kaohsiung, Taiwan, China www.khb.gov.tw 14 Dalian, China www.dlport.cn 15 Hamburg, Germany www.hafen-hamburg.de 16 Antwerp, Belguim www.portofantwerp.com 17 Xiamen, China www.portxiamen.gov.cn 18 Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia www.ptp.com.my 19 Los Angeles, U.S.A. www.portoflosangeles.org 20* Keihin Ports, Japan www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/en 21 Long Beach, U.S.A. www.polb.com 22 Laem Chabang, Thailand www.laemchabangport.com 23 Tanjung Priok, Jakarta, Indonesia www.priokport.co.id 24 Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam www.vpa.org.vn 25 Bremen/Bremerhaven, Germany www.bremen-ports.de 26 New York-New Jersey, U.S.A. www.panynj.gov 27 Yingkou, China www.ykport.com.cn 28** Hanshin Ports, Japan www.hanshinport.co.jp/en 29 Lianyungun, China www.lyg.gov.cn 30 Columbo, Sri Lanka www.slpa.lk 31 Algerciras Bay, Spain www.apba.es 32 Jawaharlal Nehru, www.jnport.gov.in 33 Suzhou, China suzhou.jiangsu.net/transportation/waterway/port 34 Valencia, Spain www.valenciaport.com 35 Jeddah, Suadi Arabia www.ports.gov.sa 36 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates www.sharjahports.ae 37 Felixstowe, U.K. www.portoffelixstowe.co.uk/ 38 Santos, Brazil www.portodesantos.com 39 Manila, Philippines www.ppa.com.ph 40 Piraeus, Greece www.pct.com.gr www.olp.gr/en 41 Port Said East, Egypt www.scctportsaid.com 42 Balboa, Panama www.ppc.com.pa/balboa.php 43 Haiphong, Vietnam www.vpa.org.vn 44*** Seattle-Tacoma NW Seaport Alliance, U.S.A. www.portseattle.org www.porttacoma.org 45 Ambarli, Turkey www.atlasliman.com 46 Georgia Ports, U.S.A. www.gaports.com 47 Colon, Panama www.amp.gob.pa 48 Tanjung Perak, Surabaya, Indonesia www.perakport.co.id 49 Tanger Med, Morocco www.tmpa.ima 50 Salalah, Oman www.salalah.com
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