Air Shipment Process Flow

Introduction

• Discussed by: HPS Trade, Japanese Freight Forwarder in Thailand
• Presenter: Eno
• Topic: Process flow for air shipment (as an alternative to sea shipment)

Key Points

• Trade Shipment Modes
  • 90% of cargo transported by sea
  • 30% of cargo by cost transported by air
• Advantages of Air Shipment
  • Quick transport speeds
  • Suitable for fresh food, medical products, sensitive equipment
  • Faster delivery to market
• Disadvantages
  • Higher cost than sea shipment

Export Process Using Air Shipment

1. Cargo Dispatch Schedule
   • Manufacturer decides schedule and delivery time for overseas customer
   • Exporter selects freight forwarder and books flight
2. Information Provided to Freight Forwarder
   • Dispatch date, desired flight date, product contents, weight, and delivery destination
   • Required documentation: invoice, packing list, shipping instruction (SI)
3. Warehouse Delivery
   • Cargo delivered to freight forwarder or packing company near airport
   • Same-day or one-day-prior delivery schedule

Pre-Flight Processes

• Explosive Inspection
  • Mandatory for security, exempt for AEO (Authorized Economic Operator)
• Labeling
  • Attach label (airway bill number, destination)
  • Include hazard label for dangerous goods
• Packing
  • Cargo packed completely with carton, pallet, or wooden box
• Custom Clearance
  • Conducted at customs warehouse
  • Exporter provides invoice and packing list details via EDI system
  • Receive export permit
• Storage to Airline
  • Cargo moved to airline's storage shed before loading
  • Consolidated into ULD (Unit Load Device)
  • Cut time (deadline) based on airline/flight schedule

Documentation

• Consolidated Airway Bill
  • Freight forwarder issues House Airway Bill to exporter
  • Master Airway Bill issued by airline to freight forwarder

Import Process

1. Arrival and Unloading
   • Cargo unloaded into storage shed at destination
   • ULD removed and cargo checked (break bulk)
2. Import Custom Clearance
   • Local freight forwarder/agency processes clearance
   • Documentation handed from exporting freight forwarder to local agency
   • EDI used for declaration
   • Receive import authorization
3. Delivery to Importer
   • Cargo loaded onto truck and delivered to importer or designated address
   • AEO importers can obtain authorization outside bonded area

Summary

• Exporter requests freight forwarder for air shipment arrangements
• Freight forwarder handles collection, weighing, packing, clearance, and delivery
• Proper documentation is crucial
• Collaboration between different personnel is necessary for accuracy and speed in the process

Conclusion

• Importance of speed and accuracy in air shipment processes
• Encouragement for viewer engagement and contact for shipments to/from Thailand

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