How to choose an air cargo carrier for goods shipping from China

Products from Chinese manufacturers have long been a worthy alternative to their European and American counterparts. Purchasing products from China is an attractive, win-win solution. Well-organized logistics is one of the key elements of a successful business.

Air freight from China is used for express delivery of goods. When transporting goods by air, it is important to comply with a range of requirements for packaging and permits. Asia-West delivers door-to-door and takes care of all the organizational issues: from negotiations and settlements with the seller to aircraft charter.

Air shipping from China: features

Air shipping is the most expensive, but at the same time the fastest and safest way to transport goods from China to the UAE. Air shipping from China is best for the following products:

• fragile items (tableware, decor items and home furnishings, digital equipment and electronics, bathroom equipment and building materials made of glass, faience and ceramics);
• valuable goods (jewelry and antiques, complex equipment and spare parts, smartphones, tablets and computers);
• goods with a high turnover and/or limited shelf life (including new electronic items and seasonal products);
• test batches.

China has a well-developed air transportation infrastructure, so direct air shipping from China to Dubai or other major UAE cities is available in most provinces. Key airports in China include: Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Shenzhen.

It is possible to transport small quantities as part of LCL shipping, or charter an entire aircraft. The cost of air shipping from China depends on the weight, type and dimensions of the products transported, the carrying capacity of the aircraft, and the route.

Choosing an air carrier: what to look for

When trading with China, one of the important tasks is to find a reliable air carrier: after all, the safety of the cargo and compliance with delivery deadlines directly depend on this. When choosing an air carrier, you should consider:

• The carrier's experience: the greater it is, the better the process of cargo transportation from China.
• The services offered. An integrated approach will save you time and money, otherwise you will need to contact various organizations to ensure storage, packaging, cargo insurance, and preparation of accompanying papers.
• The availability of technical support and the ability to track cargo status.
• The transparency of the transaction.

Asia-West has been working with Chinese partners for over 5 years, which guarantees the prompt and safe air transportation of goods from China by express (1–3 days) or standard (up to 12–14 days) shipping. We have no hidden fees or extra charges and discuss all terms at the contracting stage. Our managers are available 24/7 and are ready to answer any questions.

What is included in the cost of air shipping from China to the UAE?

When doing business with Chinese suppliers and carriers on their own, entrepreneurs face many risks: from the language barrier and ignorance of the intricacies of preparing accompanying documentation to the inability to control the process of packaging and loading.

Asia-West’s services include:

• Purchasing goods from the seller under our own contract. The client does not need to register their company as a participant in foreign economic activity, draw up a trade contract and open a foreign currency account. The customer pays us in dirhams, and we transfer the funds to the supplier and sign a contract.
• Receipt, storage, consolidation of cargo from different contractors at local warehouses. Our manager will supervise handling operations, check the received goods, and send the client a photo and video report on request. Additional packaging will be provided if necessary.
• Preparation of documentation for air transportation of goods from China: we prepare the packing list, commercial invoice, customs declaration and a copy of it, and the air waybill.
• Sending of goods. We organize the shipping of cargo from China to the airport of Dubai.

If you need to send goods from China by air, call our sales department at +971 52 371 7236 or email us at info@asia-west.ae.