{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"air freight shipping","description":"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 capit","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/air-freight-shipping","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-22T13:03:37.415054","citation":"https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luftfracht","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/air-freight-shipping","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"air freight shipping · 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. · Quelle: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luftfracht"}