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Air Freight

Air Freight From China

Fast and reliable air cargo services to USA, Canada, UK, Europe and Middle East. Express and economy options available.

Air Freight Support From China

End-to-end air cargo services handled by our Shenzhen team.

Factory Pickup

We collect cargo from your supplier's factory in China.

Cargo Consolidation

Combine multiple orders into one shipment for cost savings.

Airport Handling

Full coordination with major China airports (SZX, CAN, PVG, HKG).

Documentation

Commercial invoice, packing list, airway bill, and customs docs.

Airport-to-Door

Arrival clearance and final delivery to your warehouse.

DDP Available

DDP service to select destinations on request.

When to Choose Air Freight

Air freight is the preferred choice for certain types of shipments.

Time-Sensitive Shipments

When you need goods urgently for retail, production or customer delivery deadlines.

Higher-Value Cargo

For expensive goods where faster delivery reduces insurance risk and storage costs.

Product Launches

For new product releases, trade shows or seasonal merchandise requiring fast replenishment.

Smaller Shipments

For lighter cargo where air freight cost is reasonable relative to value and speed.

Express vs Economy Air Freight

Understanding the difference helps you choose the right service for your needs.

Factor Express Air Economy Air
Transit Time Airport-to-airport transit may be as fast as 2–5 days on selected services. Estimated door-to-door transit depends on flight availability, customs clearance and final-mile delivery. 5-12 days door-to-door
Cost Higher rate More economical
Best For Urgent, high-priority cargo Non-urgent time-sensitive cargo
Routing Direct flights, priority handling Consolidated routing

Understanding Chargeable Weight

Actual Weight

The physical weight of your cargo measured in kg or lbs. This is the actual scale weight of the packaged goods.

Volumetric Weight

Calculated based on cargo dimensions: length × width × height (cm) ÷ 6000. Air carriers charge based on whichever is greater.

Chargeable weight is normally based on whichever is greater — actual weight or volumetric weight.

Major China Airports

We ship from all major Chinese airports. We help you choose the best option based on your supplier location and destination.

Shenzhen

SZX - South China

Guangzhou

CAN - South China

Shanghai

PVG / SHA - East China

Hong Kong

HKG - Special Admin Region

Destination Markets

How Air Freight Works

1

Factory Pickup

We collect from supplier

2

China Handling

Warehouse processing

3

Airport Export

Customs & documentation

4

Air Transit

Flight to destination

5

Import Customs

Destination clearance

6

Final Delivery

Door or airport delivery

Transit Time Factors

Actual transit times depend on multiple factors. We provide estimates based on your specific route.

Factors That Affect Transit Time

  • Origin and destination airports
  • Direct vs. transfer flights
  • Airline schedule and capacity
  • Customs clearance time
  • Cargo type and documentation

Door-to-Door Considerations

  • Destination customs clearance
  • Airport to door trucking

  • Final delivery location
  • Local holidays
  • Documentation completeness

Cargo Requirements

General Cargo

Standard commercial goods including electronics, clothing, machinery parts and consumer products. Requires commercial invoice, packing list and basic documentation.

Battery Cargo

Lithium batteries and products containing batteries require special handling, MSDS documentation and compliance with IATA regulations. Subject to route and cargo review.

Sensitive Cargo

Food, cosmetics, medical devices and other regulated items may require additional permits or certifications. Contact us for specific requirements.

Documentation

Required documents typically include commercial invoice, packing list, and certificate of origin. Additional documents may be required depending on cargo type.

Why Ship With Yuntuo

China Operations

Shenzhen headquarters

Factory Pickup

We collect from suppliers

Express Options

Fast delivery available

Dedicated Support

Personal account manager

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does air freight from China take?
Airport-to-airport transit may be as fast as 2–5 days on selected services. Estimated door-to-door transit depends on flight availability, customs clearance and final-mile delivery. Economy air freight takes 5-12 days. Actual transit time depends on origin/destination airports, flight routing, customs clearance and final delivery location.
What is chargeable weight?
Air carriers charge based on whichever is greater — actual weight or volumetric weight. A 1:6,000 volumetric divisor is commonly used for air freight, although the exact calculation may vary by carrier and service.
Can you ship batteries by air?
Lithium batteries and products containing batteries can be shipped by air but require special handling, MSDS documentation and compliance with IATA regulations. Specific requirements depend on battery type, capacity and destination. Contact us for details.
What documents do I need for air freight?
Basic documents include commercial invoice, packing list, and certificate of origin. Additional documents may be required depending on cargo type and destination country regulations. Our team will guide you through specific requirements.

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