Air cargo delivery from China is one of the fastest options to deliver goods over long distances around the world: USA, Europe, Asia, etc. Air delivery from China has its pros and cons, which you need to consider before choosing this method of commercial cargo transportation.
Advantages of air delivery from China
Air transportation allows you to deliver cargo from China to any corner of the world in a few days, while delivery by sea can take up to several months. This is especially important for urgent or seasonal orders, as well as goods with a limited shelf life or high value: medicines, cosmetics, food, equipment, etc.
Air delivery minimizes the risk of loss, damage, or delay of cargo, as it undergoes fewer customs and logistics procedures. Air delivery allows you to transport goods of different sizes, weights, and characteristics, as there are many types of aircraft and containers adapted for a variety of products.
And finally, China is the world’s largest importer of goods for various purposes with a developed infrastructure. For example, Hong Kong International Airport (HKG/VHHH) is the second largest in the world, handling more than 3.7 million tons of cargo annually. The airport is located on the artificial island of Chek Klapkok and has two runways. The airport is the main hub for Cathay Pacific, Air Hong Kong, and Hong Kong Airlines, as well as the base for Asia’s largest express carrier DHL.
Disadvantages of air transportation
The disadvantages of air delivery include:
- High cost, which depends on many factors, such as weight and volume of cargo, distance and direction of transportation, seasonality and market demand, tariffs and taxes.
- Restrictions – air delivery is subject to strict safety rules and regulations that may limit the transportation of certain dangerous types of cargo, such as liquid, flammable, or radioactive substances.
- Unpredictability – in the process, you may encounter unforeseen circumstances that may affect the delivery time and quality: bad weather, technical problems, overloaded warehouses, etc.
As you can see, air delivery is fast, but expensive, so it is used only in special cases when deadlines are important.
