Air cargo insights
Guides, explainers and news on air freight, cold chain, perishables, e-commerce logistics and heavy cargo from the Jumbo Air Cargo team.
Air Charter vs Scheduled Freighter: Which Capacity to Book?
A charter books a whole aircraft for your cargo; a scheduled freighter sells space by the kilo. See when each wins on cost, timing and cargo size.
Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods: How to Fill It In
How to complete the air Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods box by box: who signs, how many copies, what to enter and what gets cargo refused.
Air Freight from China to Africa: Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya
Air freight from China to Africa usually connects via Addis Ababa or Gulf hubs into Lagos, Johannesburg or Nairobi; plan customs steps before you book.
Air Freight from China to the USA: Routes, Times, Costs
Air freight from China to the USA typically takes days, not weeks; Freightos put China to North America at $5.60/kg on October 6, 2026.
De Minimis Rules for Cross-Border E-Commerce Explained
The US ended duty-free de minimis treatment and the EU now charges €3 per item category on low-value parcels, so landed cost must be planned.
Shipping Inventory to Amazon FBA by Air: A Seller's Guide
Ship to Amazon FBA by air by prepping and labeling units yourself, creating the shipment first and planning carriers, limits and delivery to the warehouse.
Shipping Dry Ice by Air: UN1845 Rules for Shippers
Dry ice (UN1845) is Class 9 dangerous goods by air: packing instruction 954, a 200 kg per-package limit, venting, net quantity marking and airline limits.
HAWB vs MAWB: House and Master Air Waybill Differences
A MAWB is issued by the airline for a whole consolidation; a HAWB is issued by the forwarder to each shipper. See how the two documents work together.
Air Freight Peak Season Planning: Capacity and Booking Guide
Plan air freight for peak season by forecasting early, booking capacity ahead and budgeting for fuel; IATA's August 2026 data shows tight space.
Air Freight for E-Commerce Sellers: When It Pays Off
Air freight pays off for e-commerce sellers when speed, stock-outs or product value outweigh freight cost; here is how to decide and what to check first.
Phytosanitary Certificate for Air Freight Explained
A phytosanitary certificate is an official plant health document many countries require for air freight of plants and produce; here is how to get one.
How Long Does Air Freight Take, Door to Door?
Air freight usually takes a few days door to door, but pickup, security screening, cut-offs, transfers and customs can add more time than the flight itself.