Added: 06/22/2006 |
Air freight services: capture the essenceThe air freight industry is a key unit in supporting the global supply chain. To capture the essence of air cargo services a listing of some dominant air freight companies from around the world is presented below as a starting point for comparison of various air freight services.
United Parcel Service (UPS) provides a door-to-door delivery option for emergency shipments, putting your urgent shipment on the best commercial flight to meet your deadline. UPS offers you a means of transport that is both cost-efficient and dependable. Time-definite and guaranteed air freight services with flexible options are available for shipment of goods ranging from 1 to 7 days. And their advanced technology provides you with 24/7 visibility, tracking and reporting capabilities.
Polar Air Cargo, New-York, is a global leader on the international air cargo market, which deals with time-definite airport-to-airport scheduled freights. The company provides a critical link in the international logistics chain by connecting major cargo markets in the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Far East via Boeing 747 freighter service. Flights always depart on schedule, and there are no contingencies with the confirmed bookings.
Singapore Airlines Cargo currently operates a fleet of sixteen Boeing 747-400 'Mega Ark' freighters on a global network that extends to 71 cities in 37 countries. Singapore Airlines Cargo has won the prestigious 'Best Air Cargo Carrier - Asia' award for the 13th time at the Asian Freight & Supply Chain Awards ceremony held in Kuala Lumpur in 2006. During 2005, Singapore Airlines Cargo expanded its global network with the introduction of new services to China, India, Japan, South Africa and the United States.
Petra LLC, Vladivostok-based Russian company, is a cargo agent for Aeroflot, Transaero, Pulkovo Airlines, Vladivostok Air, KrasAir, Siberia Airlines, and more. The company is capable to offer domestic air freight to a wide range of destinations. They combine door-to door distribution with their warehousing. Strong relations with all key carriers mean competitive prices. They can assist in all phases of consolidation, distribution, documentation, customs brokerage, insurance, aircraft clearing, ground handling facilities, crew accommodation, catering, transportation, and so on. Depending on your needs they can find a freighter with a carrying capacity up to 100 tons.
Air shipping is obviously one of the most prospective segments of transport market standing out for its speed. However, this means of transportation is still the most expensive. So, the fundamental principles of freight forwarding by air are the highest quality degree and reliability of the given services. All leading air cargo companies offer their clients complete logistics solutions and the ability to meet all their needs anytime, anywhere across the world. They arrange having the consignment delivered to your doorstep in accordance with your instructions in the most economical, timely and safest way.
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