Cargo classification

Dangerous goods

Dangerous goods are articles or substances which are capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property or the environment and which are shown in the list of dangerous goods of IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Some dangerous goods have been identified as being too dangerous to be carried on any aircraft under any circumstances; others are forbidden under normal circumstances but may be carried with specific approvals from the States concerned; some are restricted to carriage on all cargo aircraft; most however, can be safely carried on passenger aircraft as well, provided certain requirements are met.
Packaging is the essential component in the safe transport of dangerous goods by air. The packing instructions normally require the use of UN performance-tested specification packagings, however these are not required when dangerous goods are shipped in Limited Quantities under the provisions of Limited Quantity "Y" Packing Instructions. The quantity of dangerous goods permitted within these packagings is strictly limited by the Regulations so as to minimize the risk should an incident occur.
The proper declaration of dangerous goods by the shipper ensures that all in the transportation chain know what dangerous goods they are transporting, how to properly load and handle them and what to do if an incident or accident occurs either in-flight or on the ground. The pilot-in-command must know what is on board the aircraft in order to properly deal with the emergencies, which may occur.
Dangerous goods can be transported safely by air transport provided certain principles are strictly followed.

Perishable products

Perishable cargo can be defined as goods that will deteriorate over a given period of time or if exposed to adverse temperature, humidity or other environmental conditions. Foodstuffs, plant materials, hatching eggs and medical supplies are typical examples of perishable goods carried regularly as air cargo. In some cases, the term "perishable cargo" will cover shipments which are also classified as "live animals" – typical examples are eels, lobsters, crabs, shrimp, fish. It is essential that for these shipments, the provisions of the IATA Live Animals Regulations be applied.
There are many characteristics of air cargo which make it the preferred means of transportations for perishable goods. The speed, reliability, economics and controlled conditions of carriage by air provide the ideal method for exporters of perishable commodities to service existing markets and develop new ones. But the special nature of perishable cargo calls for specials attentions to be paid to packaging, handling and other aspects of the transportation process.
To avoid risk of delay, perishable shipments should travel as booked cargo. Shippers should be encouraged to reserve space for all perishable consignments and to do this in sufficient time for the airline to make whatever arrangements are necessary.
Perishables should always be sent on the most direct route, with fewest transit stops, thereby minimizing the elapsed time and eliminating unnecessary climatic changes. When a transfer from one fight to another is unavoidable, connecting times must be carefully considered as some shipments may require re-icing or temporary storage in a temperature-controlled area such as a cool-room or freezer.
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Oversize & heavy

The Boeing B747 freighter was designed for the carriage of oversize and heavy cargo. ABC has a great experience with the B747 - its team handles this special cargo safely and carefully. You are welcome to turn to us for advice on how to prepare and palletize the cargo on suitable air pallets and to arrange for suitable trucking. Our portfolio of deliveries of this type of cargo includes heavy generators and oil drilling equipment, aircraft engines, propeller drive shafts and escalators, machinery and vehicles. For further information for moving this kind of cargo, please contact us.

Oil & Gas Industry

The oil and gas market is a key part of our business and is a sector that truly appreciates the cargo carrying capability of the airline's B747 fleet. With an impressive client list and proven track record achieved over the past year, ABC is one of the 'first choice' partners to the oil and gas industry, regularly transporting shipments of vital equipment for oil exploration sites, pipeline equipment and offshore oil rigs.
The airline's cargo planning specialists will confirm the loading feasibility of a specific shipment and advise the customer of all the additional information required. Volga-Dnepr's operations team will analyse the best routing for the flight and assess airfield data in order to create the right schedule to meet all of the customer's delivery requirements.
Experienced commercial staff around the world provide customers with a clear and detailed costing for each flight or series of operations for project movements and identify all of the transportation options available. The airline's cargo planning specialists will confirm the loading feasibility of a specific shipment and advise the customer of all the additional information required. Volga-Dnepr's operations team will analyse the best routing for the flight and assess airfield data in order to create the right schedule to meet all of the customer's delivery requirements.

Live animals

The transportation of live cargo is governed by the IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR), as approved by the International Animal Health Code Commission of the World Organization for Animal Health (Office International des Epizooties). Shippers who want to ship live animals by air must comply with the IATA Live Animals Regulations in their entirety, as well as any government regulations which apply in the countries of origin, transit and destination.
We at AirBridgeCargo assure you that your animals would travel in comfort and safety onboard our temperature-controlled B747 freighters
Our staff is trained to current IATA Live Animals Regulations, to ensure that your animals are handled and transported with care, safely and providing minimum stress.

Dangerous goods	Dangerous goods are articles or substances which are capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property or the environment and which are shown in the list of dangerous goods of IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Some dangerous goods have been identified as being too dangerous to be carried on any aircraft under any circumstances; others are forbidden under normal circumstances but may be carried with specific approvals from the States concerned; some are restricted to carriage on all cargo aircraft; most however, can be safely carried on passenger aircraft as well, provided certain requirements are met. Packaging is the essential component in the safe transport of dangerous goods by air. The packing instructions normally require the use of UN performance-tested specification packagings, however these are not required when dangerous goods are shipped in Limited Quantities under the provisions of Limited Quantity "Y" Packing Instructions. The quantity of dangerous goods permitted within these packagings is strictly limited by the Regulations so as to minimize the risk should an incident occur. The proper declaration of dangerous goods by the shipper ensures that all in the transportation chain know what dangerous goods they are transporting, how to properly load and handle them and what to do if an incident or accident occurs either in-flight or on the ground. The pilot-in-command must know what is on board the aircraft in order to properly deal with the emergencies, which may occur. Dangerous goods can be transported safely by air transport provided certain principles are strictly followed.
Perishable products	Perishable cargo can be defined as goods that will deteriorate over a given period of time or if exposed to adverse temperature, humidity or other environmental conditions. Foodstuffs, plant materials, hatching eggs and medical supplies are typical examples of perishable goods carried regularly as air cargo. In some cases, the term "perishable cargo" will cover shipments which are also classified as "live animals" – typical examples are eels, lobsters, crabs, shrimp, fish. It is essential that for these shipments, the provisions of the IATA Live Animals Regulations be applied. There are many characteristics of air cargo which make it the preferred means of transportations for perishable goods. The speed, reliability, economics and controlled conditions of carriage by air provide the ideal method for exporters of perishable commodities to service existing markets and develop new ones. But the special nature of perishable cargo calls for specials attentions to be paid to packaging, handling and other aspects of the transportation process. To avoid risk of delay, perishable shipments should travel as booked cargo. Shippers should be encouraged to reserve space for all perishable consignments and to do this in sufficient time for the airline to make whatever arrangements are necessary. Perishables should always be sent on the most direct route, with fewest transit stops, thereby minimizing the elapsed time and eliminating unnecessary climatic changes. When a transfer from one fight to another is unavoidable, connecting times must be carefully considered as some shipments may require re-icing or temporary storage in a temperature-controlled area such as a cool-room or freezer. AirBridge Cargo is a member of
Oversize & heavy	The Boeing B747 freighter was designed for the carriage of oversize and heavy cargo. ABC has a great experience with the B747 - its team handles this special cargo safely and carefully. You are welcome to turn to us for advice on how to prepare and palletize the cargo on suitable air pallets and to arrange for suitable trucking. Our portfolio of deliveries of this type of cargo includes heavy generators and oil drilling equipment, aircraft engines, propeller drive shafts and escalators, machinery and vehicles. For further information for moving this kind of cargo, please contact us.
Oil & Gas Industry	The oil and gas market is a key part of our business and is a sector that truly appreciates the cargo carrying capability of the airline's B747 fleet. With an impressive client list and proven track record achieved over the past year, ABC is one of the 'first choice' partners to the oil and gas industry, regularly transporting shipments of vital equipment for oil exploration sites, pipeline equipment and offshore oil rigs. The airline's cargo planning specialists will confirm the loading feasibility of a specific shipment and advise the customer of all the additional information required. Volga-Dnepr's operations team will analyse the best routing for the flight and assess airfield data in order to create the right schedule to meet all of the customer's delivery requirements. Experienced commercial staff around the world provide customers with a clear and detailed costing for each flight or series of operations for project movements and identify all of the transportation options available. The airline's cargo planning specialists will confirm the loading feasibility of a specific shipment and advise the customer of all the additional information required. Volga-Dnepr's operations team will analyse the best routing for the flight and assess airfield data in order to create the right schedule to meet all of the customer's delivery requirements.
Live animals	The transportation of live cargo is governed by the IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR), as approved by the International Animal Health Code Commission of the World Organization for Animal Health (Office International des Epizooties). Shippers who want to ship live animals by air must comply with the IATA Live Animals Regulations in their entirety, as well as any government regulations which apply in the countries of origin, transit and destination. We at AirBridgeCargo assure you that your animals would travel in comfort and safety onboard our temperature-controlled B747 freighters Our staff is trained to current IATA Live Animals Regulations, to ensure that your animals are handled and transported with care, safely and providing minimum stress.