Logistics
Air Freight
Also known as: Air cargo, Air freight rate
The cost of transporting goods by air, generally calculated by weight or dimensional volume, used for urgent, high-value, or perishable cargo.
Also known as: Air cargo, Air freight rate
The cost of transporting goods by air, generally calculated by weight or dimensional volume, used for urgent, high-value, or perishable cargo.
Air freight is the cost of transporting goods by air, generally the fastest but also most expensive mode. It is calculated by gross weight or volumetric weight (whichever is greater), using the formula: length × width × height (cm) / 6,000 = volumetric weight (kg). It is ideal for urgent merchandise, high unit-value goods, perishables (flowers, seafood, fruit), pharmaceuticals, electronics, and commercial samples. In Mexico, the main cargo airports are AICM, AIFA, Guadalajara, Monterrey, and Querétaro.
Air Waybill (AWB)
An air transport document that serves as a contract of carriage between the shipper and the airline, covering the shipment of goods by air.
LogisticsOcean Freight
The cost of transporting goods by sea from the port of origin to the port of destination, a fundamental component of customs value.
LogisticsFreight Forwarder
A logistics intermediary that organizes and coordinates international transport of goods on behalf of importers and exporters, managing routes, documentation, and complementary services.
LogisticsIncoterms
International rules published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) defining buyer and seller responsibilities for transport and delivery of goods.