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    How many types of air freight are there and what are their advantages and disadvantages?

    JUN 23, 2025

    Air freight is a very important form of transportation today. It is a convenient and fast transportation compared to other forms of transportation and can be delivered to the whole world. However, air freight is also expensive. Therefore, CPLINTER will explain how many types of air freight are there and what are their advantages and disadvantages so that you can consider choosing the transportation channel that is most suitable for you.

    2 types of air freight: Air Courier and Air Cargo

    Air Courier

    is a popular air freight method today. It is suitable for delivering small or medium-sized goods that require convenience and speed to be delivered to the recipient. However, it is not suitable for delivering very large goods or goods weighing a ton.

    Air Cargo

    is an air freight method that is suitable for large goods that require fast delivery and can be scheduled, but it will only be delivered to the airport. The recipient must pick up the goods from the destination airport themselves.

    Air freight has advantages and disadvantages:

    Advantages of air freight

    Air freight is fast. Compared to other types of transportation, air freight has a certain transportation time because there is a clear flight schedule. Air freight is safe for the goods and reduces damage during transportation because it has a high transportation standard. Air freight can deliver goods multiple times a day.

    Disadvantages of air freight

    Air freight is expensive compared to other types of transportation. Air freight has limitations on the size and weight of the goods. Air freight may be delayed by many factors, such as weather conditions, the COVID-19 epidemic situation has reduced flights. Air freight can only connect to other forms of transportation at the airport. It cannot be delivered to the destination at all.

    In summary, air freight has both advantages and disadvantages. It should be considered appropriately to be the most cost-effective shipping option. If you want to send goods abroad, CPLINTER provides a complete freight service at a reasonable price. With many other services To facilitate all customers, whether it is a product packaging service, preparing documents for export, import and export customs procedures Interested in exporting-importing goods, contact CPL at 091-519-4426 Line @cplinter or more information at www.cplinter.com You can go to WHAT IS EP.3: Air Transport in this cilp https://youtu.be/ml8Z06yueJs

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