Air freight

To calculate the cost, we will need the following information:

1. delivery terms (Incoterms);
2. the place of loading (address or airport);
3. the place of delivery (address or airport);
4. dimensions and weight of cargo;
5. a description of the cargo;
6. cargo readiness date and preferred delivery date.

INCOTERMS, or the terms of delivery, determine the point at which the responsibility for transporting the cargo and the related costs are transferred between the seller and the buyer. They are usually stated in the purchase contract or invoice. For more details on Incoterms, visit : incoterms

The rates in the air freight sector have always been variable. They depend on seasonal trends, the total cargo flow volume, fuel prices and other factors. The price is directly affected by a number of key details.

1. Distance.
The further the distance, the higher the carriage costs will be. Airlines mostly have base tariffs, to which fuel and safety surcharges are added. An increase in fuel prices results in increased fuel surcharge.

2. Cargo dimensions and weight.
The larger these are, the higher the carriage costs will be.

3. A description of the cargo.
If your cargo is classified as hazardous (ADR) or, for example, requires a controlled temperature mode, it should be noted that the cost of the carriage will be higher than for normal cargo.

4. Incoterms.
Depending on the Incoterms applicable to your cargo, the total cost of delivery may increase due to ancillary services defined by the relevant type of Incoterms (e.g., picking up the cargo at the consignor’s warehouse (EXW) will always increase the total cost compared to the cargo delivered to the airport by the consignor (FOB/CFR).

5. No direct flights.
Each connecting flight involves extra reloading at airport terminals, which increases the cost of delivery compared to carriage on a direct flight.

When calculating the price of air freight, we always take into account all preferences of the customer, such as cargo insurance, door-to-door delivery, etc. These are ancillary services that will impact the total cost of carriage.

Air freight prices are variable and therefore today’s carriage costs can differ from the cost of carrying identical cargo some time later. For this reason, we recommend to ask for an exact quote, especially if a long period of time has passed between shipments.

Our specialists constantly monitor the movement and the location of all goods being transported, allowing us to advise customers on both the current location of the cargo and scheduled date of delivery at the final destination.

EORI or Economic Operators Registration and Identification number (more information here: EORI). It must be registered by enterprises, individual economic operators and natural persons exporting and/or importing goods from/to third countries.

The air waybill is a document drawn up by the consignor or its authorised agent. This document is considered to be a contract between the consignor and the carrier for the carriage of the cargo using the carrier’s airline. The air waybill is not considered a bill of lading. It serves as a carriage contract, contains information on the acceptance of freight for carriage and lays down the rules for the carriage of the goods. The air waybill (AWB) number consists of 11 digits. This number is used for shipment booking and determining the status and current location of the cargo. The first three digits of the AWB are the airline prefix assigned by IATA. For example, the prefix of Airbaltic is 657. The remaining eight digits of the AWB number are the order number. Air waybills are issued in sets of 8 to 12 (three originals with contract text overleaf and copies). The originals are intended for the consignor, the carrier and the consignee. Copies are intended for airports, consecutive carriers, authorised agent and customs formalities.

There are two types of air waybill: Master Air waybill (MAWB) and House Air waybill (HAWB). MAWB is numbered and includes the airline prefix. This waybill is issued by the airline and contains information for the agents of origin and destination countries, their names and addresses. HAWB is numbered with a HAWB prefix and assigned by the agent. This waybill contains the details of the consignor and consignee according to the attached freight goods invoice.

Yes, Ursus Forwarding provides all ancillary services related to air freight, including customs formalities and the delivery of cargo from the airport to the final consignee or from the consignor to the airport.