Air Freight from China – International Air Cargo Shipping Services

When delivery speed matters, air freight provides an efficient transportation solution for businesses shipping goods from China to international markets.

Shanghai Giant International Logistics offers international air freight forwarding services for urgent shipments, high-value products, commercial goods, and time-sensitive cargo. We coordinate airline bookings, airport cargo handling, shipping documentation, and customs-related procedures to help overseas importers manage their air shipments from China.

Our air freight solutions are designed for businesses that require faster transportation than conventional ocean freight, with flexible arrangements based on cargo specifications, destination, and delivery requirements.

What Is Air Freight Shipping?

Air freight is the transportation of cargo by aircraft, typically through scheduled commercial flights or dedicated cargo services.

Compared with ocean freight, air transportation generally offers shorter transit times, making it suitable for urgent deliveries, valuable goods, and shipments with strict delivery deadlines.

However, air freight costs are usually higher than ocean freight, and cargo acceptance depends on airline capacity, dimensional restrictions, weight limits, and applicable aviation safety regulations.

Selecting the right air freight solution requires balancing transportation speed, cargo characteristics, and overall shipping costs.

Our Air Freight Services

International Air Cargo Transportation

We arrange international air cargo transportation from major airports in China to overseas destinations, coordinating suitable flight routes and airline services according to shipment requirements.

Time-Sensitive Shipping Solutions

For urgent shipments, we help customers evaluate available flight schedules, cargo cut-off times, and transportation options to identify suitable delivery arrangements.

Airline Booking & Flight Coordination

Our team coordinates air cargo space bookings, flight schedules, and shipment arrangements with airline and freight handling partners.

Airport Cargo Handling

We assist with cargo receiving, airport terminal procedures, security screening coordination, and shipment preparation in accordance with applicable air cargo requirements.

Air Waybill & Shipping Documentation

We coordinate air waybill (AWB) arrangements and relevant shipping documentation, helping customers prepare the information required for international air transportation.

Customs Clearance Coordination

We assist with export customs documentation and coordinate clearance procedures in China. Destination customs clearance support can also be arranged through qualified local partners where available.

Flight Tracking & Shipment Updates

We monitor relevant flight and cargo movement information, providing shipment status updates and coordinating with transportation partners when schedules change.

What Types of Cargo Are Suitable for Air Freight?

Air freight is particularly useful for shipments where transportation speed, cargo value, or delivery timing is a priority.

Electronic Components & Equipment

Electronic components, industrial control products, and other valuable equipment that require timely international transportation.

Machinery Parts & Spare Components

Replacement parts, maintenance components, and essential industrial supplies needed to minimize production interruptions.

Samples & Commercial Products

Product samples, prototype components, and smaller commercial shipments requiring relatively fast international delivery.

High-Value Goods

Products with higher unit values for which faster transportation and reduced transit time may be commercially beneficial.

Urgent Business Shipments

Time-sensitive cargo required for production schedules, customer orders, or other business commitments.

Certain products, including batteries, chemicals, and other regulated cargo, may require special documentation, packaging, or airline approval. Shipment acceptance is subject to applicable aviation regulations and carrier requirements.

Air Freight Chargeable Weight

Air freight pricing is commonly based on chargeable weight, which is determined by comparing the actual gross weight with the volumetric weight of the shipment.

For many international air freight shipments, volumetric weight is calculated using the following formula:

Length × Width × Height (cm) ÷ 6,000 = Volumetric Weight (kg)

The greater of actual gross weight and volumetric weight is generally used for freight calculation, subject to the applicable carrier tariff and rating rules.

Accurate cargo dimensions and weight information help us evaluate suitable shipping arrangements and prepare more reliable quotations.

Air Freight vs. Ocean Freight

Air freight and ocean freight serve different transportation requirements.

Air freight is generally preferable when delivery speed is a priority, while ocean freight is often more economical for larger cargo volumes and shipments without urgent delivery deadlines.

For overseas buyers importing goods from China, the appropriate shipping method depends on cargo weight, volume, value, destination, and required delivery schedule.

Our team can help evaluate available transportation options based on these factors.

Why Choose Our Air Freight Services?

• Over 15 years of international logistics experience

• Air freight arrangements from major Chinese airports

• Flexible solutions for urgent and time-sensitive shipments

• Coordination with airline and airport handling partners

• Support for air cargo documentation and customs procedures

• Shipping experience covering more than 50 countries

• Responsive communication and shipment updates

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Get an Air Freight Quote from China

Need to ship urgent or high-value cargo from China?

Contact Shanghai Giant International Logistics with your cargo description, package dimensions, gross weight, pickup location, destination airport or delivery address, and preferred shipping date.

Our team will review your shipment requirements and recommend a suitable international air freight solution.

Request an Air Freight Quote Today.