Role of Air Cargo in Import and Exports

Global trade is affected by air transport directly or indirectly because it includes all air transportation services which are carried out by resident of an economy. Transportation of people and movement of Air cargo in Import and export are the important components of air transportation industry.Over the past few years international trade has been the major source of growth for any country and air transportation had played a vital role in trade. Importance of air transport in global trade cannot be ignored.

Fast delivery of goods and services can only be possible with the help of air transport at distant and remote places. It is nearly to impossible for many businesses to expand globally without air transport. A survey was conducted in China, France and United States of America which focuses on the advantage of air transport. The result of this survey says that more than 65% of businesses uses airline services to meet their clients.

Air transport can be proved as a  fastest shipping method:

When a quickly delivery of goods is needed then the air transportation is the best option as compared to maritime transport and road transport.

Reliable Departure and Arrival:

As compared to the maritime transport air transport has very reliable arrival and departure times. Airlines strictly follow their schedules. Even a missing flight will not cause delay more than an hour.

Cargo to Anywhere:

Air transportation allows anyone to send and receive products from all over the globe. Almost entire world is covered by many airlines and their vast network of destinations.

Low Insurance:

Time of transportation for air cargo is short therefore the insurance premium is lower which means large savings.

High Level of Security:

Security is very high at airports which means that the risk of theft and damage is automatically reduced.Safety controls on cargo are tightly managed by the airport security.