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Air freight shipping

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I've always used overnight shipping to get animals to me but I was thinking of going with air freight my problem is how does it work?If anyone could explain this in detail I would love to know what I need to do.thanks
 
Air freight is booked through an airline carrier, like Delta, and both you and the recipient must go to the airport air freight terminal to book and receive the package.

It is typically more expensive, unless you have larger packages, or a palleted shipment.

And beware the okey doke of "declared value". It is NOT insurance, and they do not pay on DOA's.
 
I didn't think you had to do anything before hand to pick it up?What happens at the cargo facility when I walk in the door?I would only be picking up an order from a wholesaler/importer I am not going to be shipping that way.What does FOB from Miami mean?Is that another way of saying COD from Miami airport to mine?
 
you don't need to do anything if you are picking up the shipment, some carriers require applications and prior approval before allowing you to ship out but receiving is no different than getting a UPS or FedEx.

FOB means freight on board - it is where the freight charges will originate from, so yes, it means COD, you have to pay for the cost of the freight from the location to you.

edit oh and yes, shipping via the airlines is typically more expensive. I've shipped via NWAirCargo before and received from 2 other airlines.
 
So is there an estimate you can do on shipping?I would think that say your order has a lot of animals and would take 3 or 4 boxes that are about 24 x 24 x 12.I know it matters which airports are used but that would be costly just to use an overnight service.Does anyone have an example of a shipment they could share.If so how many boxes did you pick up,what size were they,where did it travel to and from,how much was it?Sorry for all the? I'm just trying to get informed the right way.
 
For the main domestic airline I use I can ship up to 100lbsfor $56 flat (box size doesnt matter - but it does matter if the airwaybill is for NFG (next flight going) rush or standard. NFG can be twice as expensive or more depending on airline. However we are a long time frequent air freight shipper so other peoples rates are likely (much?) higher.

If you're using something like delta - it's ridiculously expensive.

As for multiple boxes, if they are small enough - just tape them all together (one big bulky box is a lot more difficult to lose than 3-4 smaller boxes)

Though I once had a waterland tub I air freighted back from a reptile show get "lost" as it didnt exactly look like cargo to the workers :eek:
 
If I used it.It would be shipped to me from either a wholesaler or importer.I have no idea of the box size or what airline they would use.That's why I was asking what others have paid and for what size and how many boxes.Is there a way to guess?Would two large boxes from Miami to Indianapolis be maybe $350 or $1000?
 
can you find out which carrier? they should be able to give you a freight estimate.
I didn't want to give pricing since I last shipped out via an airline about 10 years ago but at that time, it was a large boa and baby corns, so a decent weight/box size and over $100 but less than $150. That was through NW Air Cargo. About 4 years ago I received a shipment, I think it was air alaska? one young snake in a average sized 12x9x5ish box and that was $100 (I prepaid freight to the seller).

Not sure if that helps at all. The shipper and/or airline should be able to tell you how much it will be before it ships.
 
Call which Airline the animals are going to be shipped on and get the rates. Shipping via Air Cargo can be very cost efficient if you know how to work the system. Box size is going to be dependent on who you order from and what you order. You would need to consult whoever your buying from for that.......
 
Both FedEx and UPS also ship heavy freight. I know Indy is a small hub for FedEx, and Louisville (near you) is he major hub for UPS. UPS has direct flights from MIA to SDF, and FedEx likely has them from MIA to IND too. You might comparison shop them as well as the airlines.
 
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