Air cargo is one of the most commonly used transportation methods, especially for perishable products, high-tech items, or value-added goods. It is also a very frequent option in the e-commerce sector.

To carry out these types of air shipments, it is first necessary to meet a series of requirements, both legal and security-related. The most basic and important are:

– Packaging: The goods must be packaged as a safety measure, and depending on the type of product being transported, a specific type of packaging will be used.

– Documentation: All identification related to the goods must be up-to-date. Documents such as the commercial invoice or the air waybill must be current.

– Cargo insurance: Legally, it is not mandatory but highly recommended. Thanks to this insurance, in case the cargo is lost, damaged, or stolen, the company will not bear any risk.

– Customs requirements: In both the country from which the goods are shipped and the destination country, there are a series of conditions that the company must fulfill. One example would be being registered in the federal taxpayer registry.

– Safety regulations: This includes restrictions on hazardous materials, illegal goods, and size and weight limitations.

For Stock Logistic, a company that is part of the logistics division of Grupo Alonso, complying with all these requirements is fundamental to ensuring that air cargo transport guarantees the highest quality.

Shipping process

Once we are aware of all the imposed specifications, the material transport phase begins. A series of steps must be followed to ensure the process is carried out properly.

The first step will be to plan and manage the goods, deadlines, and how the shipment will be carried out based on the client’s needs.

Once the process is known, the next phase consists of preparing the cargo. The packaging procedure will be completed in the warehouses, leaving everything ready for shipment.

When the company has the planning and material preparation under control, the documentation phase must begin. This involves handling and keeping up-to-date all invoices and customs procedures necessary for the import and export of goods.

Stock Logistic has its own customs department to minimize the time it takes to prepare the documentation for air cargo transport.

The next step will be to send the goods to the recipient’s location. They will be distributed in different trucks, which will take them to the airport and, from there, by air to the buyer’s country.

Finally, when the products reach the country, the final delivery must be coordinated between the buyer and the seller. This can be done through an airport pickup or additional transport services.

In summary, air cargo is one of the most useful ways for companies to send products to different countries as quickly as possible. It offers advantages that other means do not, such as high speed and the variety of products that can be transported.