Glossar

Air freight refers to the transport of goods and cargo by cargo aircraft or in the cargo hold of passenger aircraft. It enables particularly fast international transport and is used primarily for time-sensitive, high-value, or delicate shipments.

Air freight is subject to strict international regulations regarding safety, weight, dimensions, and documentation. Automated measurement and weight-recording systems help ensure compliance with these requirements and provide precise cargo data for planning, billing, and loading. Due to high transportation costs, the optimal use of available cargo space plays a crucial role.

Practical example:

Before loading, aircraft spare parts are automatically measured and weighed to ensure they meet the airline’s specifications and can be safely loaded onto an air freight pallet.

See also: Contour check, Freight data, Freight measurement, IATA-compliant, Load calculator, Load securing, ULD (Unit Load Device), Weight recording