{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Air Cargo","description":"Airlines and freight forwarders use air cargo to transport goods where speed or value density justifies a higher freight rate per kilogram than surface or ocean modes. The logistics chain covers pickup at the shipper's premises, IATA-compliant packaging and labelling, booking through a cargo agent or directly with the airline, customs clearance at origin and destination airports, and final delivery to the consignee. Typical commodities include pharmaceuticals, perishables, electronics, high-valu","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/air-cargo","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-16T02:02:05.126792","citation":"https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/air-cargo","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Air Cargo · Airlines and freight forwarders use air cargo to transport goods where speed or value density justifies a higher freight rate per kilogram than surface or ocean modes. · Quelle: https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/"}