To transfer the freight by the use of aircraft cargo services is commonly known as air cargo. Air cargo is a rapid source of freight transportation
The beginning of the air cargo industry was very interesting. The first air cargo flight took place in the United States on 7th November 1910. The Wright Model B biplane was designed by the Wright brothers in the United States.
This cargo plane was used for the very first time to transfer packages containing 200 pound of silk.
What are other types of cargo?
According to the nature of the cargo properties it can be divided into two major classes, General cargo and Special cargo.
What is General cargo
General cargo includes things of delicate nature, such as electronics, Jewelry, pharmaceuticals and wristwatches. Things of delicate nature, have very high value. The electronics industry accounts for around 40 percent of the value of the whole international air cargo industry.
The products related to electronics industry are transported very carefully. It is because these products links to delicate family so the industry wants to transfer these products through a reliable source.
The air cargo service is more reliable to transfer electronic products. But it is costly as compared to sea cargo service. By and large the value of the cargo is more important for the shipper as compared to shipping charges.
What is Special cargo
Special cargo is very much different from the general. Special cargo includes the shipping of living organisms and the shipping of hazardous chemicals. Suitable environment and suitable conditions are very essential for the shipping of both classes.
For shipping animals and seafoods, appropriate temperature and refrigeration are very significant. Special cargo has different regulations as compared to general cargo.
Special cargo requires various inspections and numerous requirements, and not every airline can accept these items. Make sure that you advise in detail about special goods you want to transport. Because without knowing any detail can lead to additional charges and rejection of the shipment.
Items that are not allowed to transfer via air cargo
There are so many items which are in the list of prohibited goods and these goods are not allowed to be shipped through air cargo. Because these prohibited items are hazardous for the aircraft as well as for the lives of the passengers.
Explosives,Gases,Flammable liquid, Toxic and infectious items, lithium batteries, Magnetic substances without degaussing packaging, magnetic steel and other strong magnetic products,
Items dangerous to public health, Oxidizers, organic peroxides, radioactive materials & corrosive items,Powder, liquids, pastes, and other items with danger signs on their packaging and Biochemical products and infectious materials of all kinds.
