Paying freight at port of loading or final destination?

 

Freight PREPAID or COLLECT?

 


This post is for beginners in logistics, freight forwarding companies or Customs brokers who are involved in international transportation by air deputed in an air freight department.

Paying freight at port of loading or final destination 

Confirm with shipper, if airfreight is prepaid or collect basis.  If ‘freight collect’ basis, there are some restrictions with IATA/Airlines to quote, as some of the categories of cargo may not be carried on ‘Freight Collect’ basis.  For example, perishable cargo like vegetables, fruits, flowers etc. are restricted to accept by airlines on ‘freight collect’ basis. Continue reading below:

 

 

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