International air transport overview and import process analysis

International air transport is an important part of global cargo transportation, and its operation methods can be mainly divided into scheduled flight transportation and non-scheduled flight transportation. Scheduled flight transportation, referred to as flight transportation, is an airline company that regularly provides circular transportation services on specific routes according to a preset flight schedule. The aircraft used are usually mixed passenger and cargo aircraft, and all-cargo aircraft will be used when transportation requirements are met. This mode of transportation is especially suitable for international transportation of urgently needed goods such as food, electronic devices and valuables.

Irregular flight transportation, that is, charter flight transportation, is another type of aircraft operation. This type of transportation usually involves renting an entire aircraft and is suitable for specialized transportation of high-value cargo. The cost varies according to the method of use, with round-trip use at a lower price and one-way use at a relatively high price.

In the classification of civil air transport aircraft, aircraft can be distinguished according to the width of their fuselage: narrow-body aircraft are suitable for bulk cargo transportation, while wide-body aircraft can carry containerized cargo and bulk cargo. Based on the purpose, aircraft are divided into all-cargo aircraft, all-passenger aircraft and mixed passenger and cargo aircraft. At the same time, the loading of flight cargo holds is also subject to many restrictions such as weight, volume and ground load-bearing.

International air import process

The import process of international air transport includes multiple links. First of all, the foreign agent needs to send the waybill, flight and related information to the destination agent before shipping to ensure the smooth receipt of the goods. After that, the handover order and goods need to be checked to ensure that all documents and goods information are accurate. After the goods enter the country, they will be stored in the airline or airport supervised warehouse, and the manifest entry process will begin for customs declaration.

During the tallying and warehousing stages, the quantity and status of each shipment need to be checked one by one and stored in categories. At this time, it is also necessary to ensure that the goods are prevented from deterioration or damage during storage. After completing the ordering and arrival notification, the cargo owner will be informed of the relevant information about the arrival of the goods in a timely manner, and then enter the process of order making and customs declaration. The cargo owner can choose to handle these matters by himself or entrust a freight forwarding company to handle these matters. Import customs declaration is also divided into four processes: preliminary review, document review, tax collection and inspection and release, which must be completed within the prescribed time limit to prevent late declaration fees from being imposed.

Finally, the freight forwarding company will charge relevant fees before shipment, including transportation fees and various service fees. After completing customs clearance, the goods will be sent to the cargo owner or undergo various types of transshipment. Through the above process, the smooth progress of international air transportation can be ensured and the goods can be delivered to the destination in time.