Speed is the number one reason why people from all over the world choose to ship their goods using this method. Generally speaking, it shouldn’t take more than ten business days to have goods shipped anywhere in the world. The average shipping time though ranges between three to five days. Compared to ocean freight, air freight shipping services are much faster and is highly recommended to clients for whom receiving their goods on time is mandatory.

Air freight shipping always comes with a tracking number so that clients can track their shipment at any given time. It’s important to keep in mind though that the delivery estimate applies only for airport delivery. Customs clearance and inland transportation to the warehouse need to be handled by the client. For door to door deliveries, providers such as TNT, UPS, FedEx, and DHL are recommended.

For those who wonder about the difference between air freight and air courier, the contrast lies in the fact that airfreight ships airport to airport shipping, while air courier ships from door to door.

When time is at the essence, shipping your goods via Air freight is the easiest and fastest way to receive them in a matter of days.

Here at F&C we want to make sure that you’re completely pleased with our services and that is why we walk you through the process at every step of the way.

Below we’ll take a closer at some of the main aspects you need to know about shipping goods from China to your desired destination via air freight.