Air Freight
Air Charter vs Consolidation: Which Air Freight Option?
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Air freight can move as consolidated cargo on scheduled flights or, for special needs, on a chartered aircraft. The right choice depends on volume, urgency and budget.
Consolidated air cargo
Most air shipments travel as consolidated cargo, where a forwarder combines many shippers goods onto scheduled passenger or freighter flights. It is cost-effective and offers frequent departures.
Air charter
A charter dedicates aircraft capacity to your cargo, used for very urgent, oversized or large-volume shipments, or where scheduled capacity is unavailable. It offers speed and control at a much higher cost.