In an increasingly connected world, international air freight shipping plays a vital role in the transportation of valuable products, including the luxurious leather that delights fashion enthusiasts around the world. In this article, we’ll explore the process behind shipping leather by air to international destinations, revealing the steps that make this journey possible.
Each hide carries with it not only quality but also the effort that goes into its preparation. Every stage of the preparation process is crucial, from the selection of the leather to the packing, ensuring that it reaches its final destination in perfect condition.
Most companies use the services of a freight forwarder. This specialized intermediary helps organize international transport, dealing with documentation, negotiating with air carriers, organizing temporary storage, among other things.
The freight forwarder helps the seller company prepare the necessary documentation for export, including the commercial invoice, packing list, certificates of origin, and other customs documents required by the country of origin and destination. To issue these documents, it may take some days, as for some of them, such as the health certificate, the cargo has to go through an inspection which must be scheduled.
The freight forwarder books a space on the aircraft for the cargo. This can be done directly with the airline or through intermediaries known as consolidators. Securing space on the aircraft is a crucial piece of the puzzle. Space allocation is planned meticulously to ensure that the leather arrives at its destination on time, facing minimal disruptions. Sometimes, flights are canceled and this alters the transit time of the order.
Cargo is collected from the seller company and transported to the airport’s cargo terminal. Ground transportation is managed so that the load arrives at the airport in time for boarding.
Security and compliance play a central role in international air shipping. Before shipment, strict security procedures and customs checks are conducted to ensure that the leather is transported safely and in full compliance with regulations.
When the cargo arrives at its destination, it is taken to the airport’s cargo terminal. There, it goes through similar security and customs checks before being released to continue its journey. After customs clearance, the cargo is handed over to the freight forwarder in the destination country. They coordinate the final delivery to the consignee.
Shipping leather by air to international destinations requires meticulous synchronization between logistical operations and a commitment to quality. Every step, document and decision plays a crucial role in ensuring that the highest quality leather reaches the hands of fashion enthusiasts around the world.
Courovale, with its rich heritage in producing excellent leather, uses international air shipping as a platform to expand its excellence to distant markets. Each phase of this process is skillfully orchestrated to ensure that your products arrive in optimal condition at their destination. And in the best transit time possible to our clients.
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