Trade and air cargo guides.

We have compiled the information our operations team uses every day in the field: delivery terms, equipment dimensions, dangerous goods rules and industry terminology.

International trade · 7 min read

Incoterms 2020: the 11 rules, risk transfer and who pays what

All 11 Incoterms 2020 rules in one table: point of risk transfer, who pays freight and insurance, which terms to use for air cargo and the mistakes to avoid.

Read article Air cargo · 8 min read

Air cargo ULD types: containers, pallets and aircraft compatibility

AKE, AKH, DQF, AAP and AMA containers plus PMC, PAG and PGA pallets: approx. dimensions, volume and weight limits, aircraft compatibility and chargeable weight.

Read article Sea freight · 7 min read

Sea container types: dimensions, capacities and the FCL/LCL decision

Approx. dimensions, volume and payload of 20'DC, 40'DC, 40'HC, 45'HC, reefer, open top, flat rack and tank containers; FCL vs LCL, CBM calculation and VGM.

Read article Air cargo · 8 min read

Dangerous goods by air: an IATA DGR primer for shippers

The nine hazard classes under IATA DGR, packing groups, UN numbers, Shipper's Declaration, labels and marks, lithium battery rules and shipper obligations.

Read article Glossary · 12 min read

Logistics and air cargo glossary: key terms from A to Z

Short, accurate definitions of 68 trade and air cargo terms, including AWB, CASS, GSSA, ULD, FCL/LCL, demurrage, detention, THC, Incoterms, e-AWB and CSD.

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