Different Types of Cargo
Before you continue on reading this article, try to remember the first time you have tried air freight here in the Philippines . It could probably be you being the sender or the receiver. One way or another, you may have experienced it or benefited from it sometimes without you even knowing. To shed some light into that, let’s deep dive on the different types of air cargo. General Cargo. These are items that do not need any special handling or conditions for it to be delivered safely. It should not also be perishable as it may take longer for it to arrive at the destination point such as clothing and other retail goods. Special Cargo. These are the items that should be handled with care. These items need special handling in terms of temperature control, packaging, documentation and labeling and sometimes even permits. Under the special cargo lies subcategories that would qualify for special handling. Temperature Controlled. Cargo that requires control in temperature ar...