
As the fastest method of shipping goods, airfreight offers ultra-short transit times, ideal for perishable, time-sensitive or high-value products. Compared to ocean or ground transportation, it can reduce transit times by up to 90%, thus optimizing the business supply chain, reducing logistics costs and improving customer satisfaction. This speed also benefits inventory turnover, reducing warehousing time and increasing efficiency.
Wide network of destinations
Airplanes have the capacity to reach virtually any destination in the world, offering extensive global coverage. According to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), by 2020, air transport reached 98.6% global coverage, meaning that almost every country has access to airports offering air cargo services. This extensive network of destinations facilitates long-distance trade, quickly connecting different regions of the world and fostering commercial exchange between nations, thus promoting the integration of markets at a global level.
In addition, air transport overcomes geographical and topographical barriers, reaching even remote areas that might be inaccessible or difficult to reach by other means of transportation. This is essential for opening up business opportunities in mountainous regions, islands or areas with limited land infrastructure.
Air cargo transportation stands out for its safety and efficiency, being less vulnerable to deterioration, damage and loss. In addition, aircraft are less affected by adverse weather conditions or traffic congestion. Measures such as rigorous inspections, advanced scanning technologies and real-time tracking systems are employed to ensure safety. International standards and security teams at airports and airlines ensure compliance with security protocols.
Flexibility and adaptability in air freight
Air freight offers remarkable flexibility, allowing for last-minute adjustments, additions and changes to be made efficiently. In addition, its ability to accept shipments of various shapes and sizes, from small to oversized, is especially valuable for companies, including small and medium-sized ones, that do not require full cargo capacities in ocean containers. This versatility extends to perishable goods, making airfreight an adaptable and convenient option for a wide range of logistics needs.
Options for air transport of perishable or temperature-sensitive goods include:
Insulated containers: the entire structure (walls, roof, doors and floor) is insulated, limiting the exchange of heat and cold between the inside and outside.
Refrigerated containers: contain a cooling source that allows the temperature inside the container to be lowered to -20°C.
Refrigerated containers: contain a cooling device that reduces the temperature of the container and keeps it permanently between -12°C and -20°C.
Isothermal containers: they allow to raise the temperature inside the container to keep it constant at a minimum of 12°C.
Technology in air cargo transport
Technology has transformed air cargo transportation, offering efficiency, visibility, sustainability and data-driven decision making. From real-time tracking systems to automation and data analytics, technological advances have revolutionized operations.
SPARX offers real-time visibility solutions, facilitated by advanced tracking solutions that use GPS, RFID or barcodes, to monitor locations, ETAs and environmental conditions.
Automation optimizes operations and reduces human error, while artificial intelligence can improve route and schedule optimization through data analysis of flight patterns, weather and air cargo demand.
Competitive costs
The cost of airfreight transportation is influenced by several factors, such as the incoterm agreed between seller and buyer, the weight/volume of the cargo, fuel surcharges and the characteristics of the merchandise. In addition, local variables at origin and destination also affect logistics costs. While air freight is fast and efficient, it can be costly, but there are strategies to optimize it and improve profitability.
Sustainability in air freight
Air freight is vital to global trade, but it also contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. To address this challenge, a number of sustainability initiatives and strategies have been implemented in the industry, including the adoption of alternative fuels, such as biofuels derived from renewable sources, carbon offset programs and operational efficiency measures.
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