Air cargo handling is the best option for clients who want to send a shipment door-to-door, over a medium to long distance fast. Whilst JB Rawcliffe & Sons will take care of every aspect for you, it’s still good to know how the air cargo handling process works.
After choosing a freight forwarding company and agreeing on a price for air freight handling, the next step is for them to collect the goods from your supplier. These can either be pre-packed, ready for travel (also known as RFT), or the forwarder will package them up for you.
Your cargo is then taken to the airport and will go through customs before being put on the aircraft. On arrival in the UK, goods will need to pass customs again and will only be released once the duty and taxes have been paid.
Then, as agreed with your freight forwarding company, your cargo will be delivered to its end destination.
To find out more about the process of air cargo handling and the equipment we use at JB Rawcliffe, get in touch.