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Definitions #
Goods that are transported by airplane, known for speed and reliability over long distances.
Technical Freight moved via air carriers, typically on scheduled freighter or passenger belly space, governed by IATA rules and CIP contracts.
Example Air cargo rates spiked during the peak season due to limited cargo space.
The business of shipping goods by air, including handling, documentation, and customs clearance.
Technical The aviation logistics segment covering air waybill issuance, ULD handling, and compliance with TACT rates and customs regulations.
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Etymology #
Air from Latin aer + cargo from Spanish cargar, meaning 'to load'.
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Collocations #
- air cargo rates 空运费率
- air cargo tracking 空运货跟踪
- air cargo manifest 空运舱单
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Real Business Examples #
- Air cargo rates spiked during the peak season due to limited cargo space.
- The exporter booked air cargo for the urgent shipment of spare parts to avoid production downtime.
- Customs required a detailed air cargo manifest before releasing the electronics.
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Register & Variants #
- Register: neutral
- BrE/AmE: 全球通用
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Synonyms & Antonyms #
- Synonyms: airfreight, aviation freight
- Antonyms: sea freight, ocean freight
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Common Errors #
- 混淆 air cargo 与 airmail，前者是商业货物，后者是邮政。 Air cargo 遵循航空货运法规，airmail 归邮政体系。
- 误以为 air cargo 都按体积收费，实际按体积重量。 计费标准是实际体积与实重对比，取大者。
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Confusable Terms #
- Air Freight vs Air Cargo
- air freight 可指服务或费运费，air cargo 指货物本身
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Frequently Asked Questions
空运货物需要哪些文件？?
通常需要空运提单（AWB）、商业发票、装箱单和可能的原产地证明。
空运货物如何计费？?
按体积重或实重中较大者。
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Published: 2026-09-25 Category: Freight