The composition of international air freight prices

The main components of international air freight prices can be summarized in detail as follows:

1. Airfreight:

This is a fee charged by air freight logistics companies (i.e. airlines), usually calculated based on the weight and/or volume of the goods. The shipping cost may vary depending on the weight level of the goods, generally divided into several levels such as+45KG,+100KG (for goods above 100KG),+300KG,+500KG,+1000KG, etc.

If there is no corresponding level of freight, the freight cost of goods is usually calculated based on the TACT price (air freight rate).

2. Fuel Surcharge:

This is a cost that fluctuates based on changes in aviation fuel prices, which may vary from airport to destination. Fuel surcharge is a product of specific circumstances, but the general airline's quotation already includes this cost in the shipping cost.

3. Security fee:

This part of the fee is collected by the airport for the security inspection and review of the goods. The specific security fees may vary depending on the airport and the nature of the goods.

4. Airport operating fees:

This part of the fee is also collected by the airport and is mainly used for operations such as loading and unloading, warehousing, and transportation of goods. The cost may vary depending on the specific situation of the airport and the goods.

5. Terminal fees:

This part of the cost involves the air freight forwarding company concentrating the goods and handing them over to the banker for palletizing and other matters. Ultimately, these fees will be handed over to the airport. It should be noted that these costs may vary depending on the agreement between the freight forwarding company and the banker.

6. Aviation main bill of lading (HKD15/bl):

This is the cost of issuing the bill of lading, which is the cost of the property certificate, usually collected by the freight forwarding company or airline. This fee is a fixed fee used for the production and provision of air waybills.

The above costs are only the main component of international air freight prices, and the actual costs may vary due to various factors, such as the nature of the goods, destination, transportation method, etc.