Rules and regulations

for air cargo

Air cargo presumes extra costs in every situation;
There are reasons to transport or not every item you
have, so consider the pros and cons list;
Every company has air cargo rules and restrictions so
check them first.
Consider all costs and money-saving before air shipping

• Air cargo rules and restrictions include a special price for that

service. So, whatever the items you want to ship by plane,
think twice before that step. There are many situations when
you can choose another type of transportation. Price of this
service could be a reason for giving up this type of
transportation.
Prepare for extra costs

• Whatever the good you want to ship is, the air company will
charge additional fees. Air cargo rules and restrictions mean
that you could pay extra for your particular cargo. Since it is
usually an international relocation service, costs could be even
higher. So, do not forget the budget you have set before you
even start searching for a company.
Weight and size

• Weight and size always affect the price. If your cargo is more
massive than common cargo in airplanes, you will pay more.
So, before looking for the most favorable company, check the
weight of your cargo first.
Type of shipping

• Air company could ship your cargo along with other ones,
resulting in smaller price. In that case, you will maybe have an
obligation to prepare, pack or ensure your cargo. It is the
official air cargo rule in most of the companies.
High-value items

• In case that you bring high-value items, the company will

charge more. Not only that you should prepare your items, but
you should also consider taking insurance.
Standard air cargo rules and restrictions

• Packing
• Every company has its rules when packing is about. However,
most of those rules are the same in every company. You
should pay particular attention to packing in every
circumstance. Cargo transportation presumes protection and
safety
Check air company website first

• Every company has air cargo rules and restrictions on their

site. In case you have specific questions or demands, you can
contact them. Their workers will find the best option for you.
Certain atmosphere conditions

• Some items demand special atmospheric conditions. Those

are mostly antiques or unique materials. Do not worry; you
can take them with you, but only in special conditions. You
must warn the company if your cargo demands special
conditions when transporting. It could cost more, but it will
protect your items.
Hazardous ingredients

• Every company must care about the safety of their planes and
passengers. There are no companies that will accept to
transport your items if they are dangerous or hazardous. You
must tell the company what you want to transport. However,
if your items could be damaged when transporting, you
should warn the company about that.
Dangerous items will always be on lists that companies do
not ship

• Companies have to think about safety first. That is why they

have made lists of items that they will never ship due to their
dangerous potential. However, you can always check the 
list of 9 categories of dangerous goods before consulting a
company.
Dangerous goods are not allowed in any air company

• You should know that there are items that any company will
transport. Those are mostly on the list of hazardous
goods, although you can assume which of them are on the list.
• 1-Liquids
• There are many liquids that you cannot transport with you in
any circumstances. On that list are acids, aerosols, pesticides,
and ethanol. Not only that those can damage cargo space in
the plane, but they could also release harmful gases and
smells.
• Flammable materials
• Among the highly dangerous materials are gasoline and
oil. You cannot transport those materials in airplanes. After
strict regulations in air traffic, you cannot bring them as
personal baggage in a plane either.
• Batteries
• You cannot transport a car battery on a plane. The reason is
acid that battery contains. You cannot control possible leakage
from those batteries, especially not in an airplane. For those
reasons, car ion batteries are not on the list of allowed items.
That is one of the strict air cargo rules and restrictions.