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Air Freight Containers

Shippers can save money and minimize cargo loss by containerizing their air cargo shipments. Airlines encourage the use of containers by providing special tariffs for containerized Freight-all-kinds (FAK) shipments on many routes Certain commodities are excluded from air freight "FAK" rates. Consult your WCA member for specifics on excluded items and on articles prohibited by IATA "Restricted Articles Regulations."
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Air carriers prefer containerized shipments for a number of reasons:

bulletSpeeds loading and unloading of aircraft.
bulletProvides maximum cube capacity of aircraft.
bulletReduces handling of cargo in Air Freight terminals.
bulletPermits use of mechanical handling systems & equipment.
bulletWhile in the custody of the carrier it minimizes exposure of cargo to:
bulletWeather
bulletTheft
bulletPilferage
bulletHandling damage

All of this reduces the air carriers claims filed against them saving them a lot of money in addition to increased productivity making them as cost effective as possible.

 

 

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