Watch: Air Freight vs Air Express
Watch this short video to compare air freight and air express based on shipment size, urgency, service coverage and total transportation cost.
Quick Overview
Air freight generally suits larger commercial shipments, including multiple cartons, crates and pallets. Pickup, airport handling, customs services and final delivery depend on the services selected.
Air express commonly provides an integrated door-to-door network for smaller, urgent shipments such as parcels, documents and commercial samples.
Both options may use chargeable weight when calculating the shipping price.
Video Transcript
“Air freight or air express—which option fits your shipment?
Air freight generally suits larger commercial shipments such as multiple cartons, crates and pallets. A freight forwarder can coordinate airport handling, documentation and selected pickup or delivery services.
Air express commonly provides an integrated door-to-door network for smaller, urgent shipments, including parcels, documents and commercial samples.
Both services may calculate pricing using chargeable weight—the higher of actual weight and volumetric weight.
Before choosing, compare:
Shipment size and dimensions.
Delivery urgency.
Pickup and delivery coverage.
Customs-clearance arrangements.
Chargeable weight.
Total quoted cost.
There is no universal weight limit separating air freight from air express. Availability, transit time and pricing depend on the carrier, route, cargo and selected service.”
Compare International Air Shipping Options
Use the iContainers air-freight calculator to enter your origin, destination and shipment information and review available international air shipping options.
Compare the complete service scope and total quoted cost—not only the headline freight rate—before booking.
