# air freight shipping

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Freight forwarders turn to air freight shipping when transit time is non-negotiable – pharmaceuticals, electronics, perishables, and urgently needed spare parts are the most common commodities.

Freight forwarders turn to air freight shipping when transit time is non-negotiable – pharmaceuticals, electronics, perishables, and urgently needed spare parts are the most common commodities. Cargo moves between origin and destination airports as belly freight on passenger aircraft or aboard dedicated freighters, normally loaded onto Unit Load Devices (ULDs). Transit times of a few hours to two days are standard; per-kilogram rates run significantly higher than ocean freight, but reduced capital tie-up and minimal in-transit storage often justify the premium for high-value or time-sensitive goods. Air freight shipping differs from express courier or integrator services, where a single provider controls the entire door-to-door movement; in conventional air freight, the forwarder coordinates multiple independent parties across the routing.

**Source:** [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luftfracht](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luftfracht)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | air freight shipping |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 118 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luftfracht |

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