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DOMESTIC AIR FREIGHT SYDNEY

Sydney Airport – IATA Code – SYD

CargoMaster offers Same Day and urgent air freight Sydney  /air cargo Sydney Australia -Wide. All air freight goes through Sydney Airport, which is  is Australia’s largest airport in terms of passenger numbers and air freight. Sydney airport is considered the primary HUB for Australia’s biggest airline Qantas, it is also the HIB for Virgin Australia and Jetstar airlines.

Sydney Airport also offers extensive connections to NZ , with regular flights offered by Air New Zealand and Qantas. Sydney airport has three large terminals. Known locally as MASCOT AIRPORT and Kingsford Smith Airport, it’s located very close to the city center (approx 8 kilometers). Sydney also has plans to build a new main airport in the western suburbs. Basically, if you’re travelling to anywhere in Australia or New South Wales state, Sydney Airport is the optimal choice.

Air Cargo Sydney

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 CargoMaster is one of Australia’s most trusted Sydney air freight companies offering  domestic air freight Sydney, specialists in time sensitive air cargo, overnight air cargo sydney  and same day URGENT air cargo, Heavy, Bulky, awkward, valuable with security, air cargo charter, heavy-lift air cargo, out of normal hours air cargo. Call  CargoMaster,  experience the difference!

About Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (YSSSY)

Sydney’s Kingsford Smith Airport is classed in the top five worldwide for airports handling 40–50 million passengers per annum and has been voted the 20th best airport in the world. Sydney airport is Australia’s biggest in terms of air cargo handled.

Sydney airport or Kingsford Smith is a major hub for freight transported to and from Australia. Sydney airport handles close to 50% of all inbound air freight into Australia. The airport is a modern state of art facil;ity it has 7 cargo terminals managed by various companies. In 2019, Sydney Airport handled 521,014 tons of international air freight and 23,260 tons of international airmail.

YSSY has the distinction of being the largest import/export airport in Australia and facilitates most imports by value at an Australian airport. Some major air cargo companies operating out of Sydney Kingsford Smith, include Cathay Pacific Cargo, DHL Aviation, Emirates SkyCargo, FedEx Express, Garuda Cargo, Kalitta Air, Polar Air Cargo, Qantas Freight, Singapore Airlines Cargo, and UPS Airlines.

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR AIR FREIGHT PRIOR TO LODGING 

So that CargoMaster can move your goods quickly and safely its important you understand the type of product you intend to ship.Following below will ensure your air cargo moves quickly and damage fee.

Understanding air freight Hazards

You should understand the dangers/hazards when consigning air freight:

  • Poor packaging can cause items to shift punctures are a big hazard and should be avoded ar all costs.Insufficent packaging causes punctures anbd other damage
  • Compression: stacking, shock, vibration, or tie-down straps all generate compressive forces that can cause product damage.
  • Shipment handling: proper packaging must be able to protect the contents from the drops and impacts that are common with handling operations.

All of the above can be avoided by taking time to package your goods well.

Packing Materials Perfect for Air Freight Shipments

Using Corrugated Fiberboard boxes:

Commonly mislabeled as cardboard cartons or boxes. CFB’s are the most commonly used shipping container, but an overwhelming majority of people are unaware of the package’s strengths and weaknesses. The greatest point of compression on the box is within 1” of the edges that are created by two of the adjacent panels.

CFB can also degrade over time– by up to 50% of its strength within 6 months. A humidity of 90% has the ability to weaken CFB packaginging by as much as 60%. These often aren’t strong enough to be reused and should be treated as single use packages.

Wood packaging for Air Freight

Crafting your shipment for air freight can help protect your goods, allowing for damage-free transit if done properly. Here are some do’s and don’ts of packaging with wood:

  • Try using interlocking corners on wooden crates
  • Don’t put fasteners into the end grain of wood– fastener resistance can be reduced by 35% when placed in the endgrain; place them in the side or edge grain of your container
  • Knots should not be larger than 30% of the surface area they appear in
  • Do not place fasteners in knots
  • Use diagonal braces on each panel to increase strength

Air Freight Pallets

Pallets are commonly made out of either wood or plastic. Pallets make moving packages more efficient by assisting in the consolidation and handling of packages. Using pallets also allows shipments to be moved without direct contact to packages, reducing exposure to damage. Here’s some things to note about air freight pallets:

  • Pallets should be large enough to accommodate shipments without overhang
  • Broken pallets should not be used
  • Protruding fasteners should be removed before packages are placed on pallet.
  • Pallets on any shipment are required to have a floor-bearing load of more than 100 lbs per square foot.
  • Know the rated capacity of your pallet; never exceed it.

Following these general best standards will keep your international shipments safe and secure while using air freight. It’s a good idea to properly cushion goods as well as to reduce the effect that shock has on your goods.

MOST COMMON AIR FREIGHT ROUTES FROM SYDNEY

AIR FREIGHT SYDNEY TO ADELAIDE

AIR FREIGHT SYDNEY TO BRISBANE

AIR FREIGHT SYDNEY TO MELBOURNE

AIR FREIGHT SYDNEY TO PERTH

AIR FREIGHT SYDNEY TO DARWIN

AIR FREIGHT SYDNEY TO CANBERRA

AIR FREIGHT SYDNEY TO THE GOLD COAST

AIR FREIGHT SYDNEY TO HOBART

AIR FREIGHT SYDNEY TO LAUNCESTON

AIR FREIGHT SYDNEY TO CAIRNS

AIR FREIGHT SYDNEY TO TOWNSVILLE

AIR FREIGHT SYDNEY TO KARRATHA

AIR FREIGHT SYDNEY TO KALGOORLIE

AIR FREIGHT SYDNEY TO MACKAY

AIR FREIGHT SYDNEY TO PORT HEDLAND

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Unit Load Devices (ULD)

As of January 2023, over one million ULD’s are in service world-wide ULD or Unit Load Device can be in the form of a aircraft pallet, a pallet /net combination or a aircraft container. Unit Load Devices are considered removable parts of an aircraft and come under the control of civil aviation authorities. For a ULD to be airworthy it must be structurally strong and able to restrain loads and provide protection to aircraft systems and aircraft structure during its flight.

ULD’s are regularly tested to ensure they conform to aviation authority design standards.

ULDs are considered an aircraft part and are the only aircraft parts that can be removed from the aircraft and be returned after being handled by unregulated operators, ULD’s are considered to directly contribute to flight safety.

TYPES OF UNIT LOAD DEVICES USED IN AUSTRALIA

AKE Container

  • Type: AKE CONTAINERATA Code: LD3
  • Internal Volume: 152 cu. ft. 4.3 mc
  • Weight Limitation Inc. ULD Tare Weight: 1,588 kg
  • Loadable Aircraft Type: 747, 747F, 777, Airbus

 

AAU Container

  • Type: AAU CONTAINER
  • ATA Code: LD29
  • Internal Volume: 505 cu. ft. 14.3 mc
  • Weight Limitation Inc.ULD Tare Weight: 4,626 kg
  • Loadable Aircraft Type: 747, 747F

AMF shipping container

 

 

ALF Container

  • Type: ALF CONTAINER
  • ATA Code: LD6
  • Internal Volume: 310 cu. ft. 8.78 mc
  • Weight Limitation Inc. ULD Tare Weight: 3,175 kg
  • Loadable Aircraft Type: 747, 747F,777, Airbus

AMA Container

  • Type: AMA CONTAINER
  • ATA Code: M1
  • Internal Volume: 621 cu. ft. 17.58 mc
  • Weight Limitation Inc. ULD Tare Weight: 6,804 kg
  • Loadable Aircraft Type: 747F

AMA Equipment Container

 

AMF Container

  • Type: AMF CONTAINER
  • Internal Volume: 516 cu. ft. 14.6 mc
  • Weight Limitation Inc. ULD Tare Weight: 5,035 kg
  • Loadable Aircraft Type: 747,747F, 777, Airbus

 

AMF shipping container

P1P_PAG Pallet

  • Type: P1P, PAG PALLET
  • Size:
    • Base: 88″x 125″
    • Height: 64″, x 96″,118″
  • Weight Limitation Inc. ULD Tare Weight: 4,626 kg (LD),6,033kg (MD)
  • Loadable Aircraft Type: 747,747F, 777, Airbus

 

P1P PAG Pallet shipping container

PEB Container

  • Type: PEB CONTAINER
  • Size:
    • Base: 53″ x 88″
    • Height: 84″
  • Weight Limitation Inc. ULD Tare Weight: 1,800 kg (B-HIH -1,300 KG)
  • Loadable Aircraft Type: 747F

 

PEB shipping container

 

PLA Pallet

  • Type: PLA PALLET
  • Size:
    • Base: 60.4″x 125″
    • Height: 64″
  • Weight Limitation Inc. ULD Tare Weight: 3,175 kg Loadable Aircraft Type: 747, 747F, 777, Airbus

PLA shipping container

PMC_PQP_P6P Pallet

  • Type: PMC, PQP, P6P PALLET
  • Size: Base: 96″ x 125″
  • Weight Limitation Inc. ULD Tare Weight: 5,035 kg (LD), 6,804 kg (MD)
  • Loadable Aircraft Type: 747, 747F, 777, Airbus

PMC PQP shipping container

RKN Container

  • Type: RKN CONTAINER
  • ATA Code: LD3
  • Internal Volume: 125.41 cu. ft. 3.55 mc
  • Weight Limitation Inc. ULD Tare Weight: 1,588 kg
  • Loadable Aircraft Type: 747, 747F, 777, Airbus

RKN shipping container

VZA_VRA

  • Size: Fitted on PGA 20 ft. Pallet
  • Max Width for Lower Car: 81″/ 205 cm
  • Max Centre Height for Lower Car: 59″/ 150 cm
  • Max Wheel Base: 312 cm
  • Weight Limitation Inc. ULD Tare Weight: 2,500 kg(Upper Car) 9,300 kg(Max Gross Weight of Pallet)
  • Loadable Aircraft Type: 747F Upper Deck

 

VZA shipping container

 

AIR FREIGHT AUSTRALIA AIRPORT IATA CODES

Sydney Airport – IATA Code – SYD

Melbourne Airport – IATA Code – MEL

Brisbane Airport – IATA Code – BNE

Perth Airport – IATA Code – PER

Adelaide Airport – IATA Code – ADL

Gold Coast Airport – IATA Code – OOL

Cairns Airport – IATA Code – CNS

Canberra Airport – IATA Code – CBR

Hobart Airport – IATA Code – HBA

Darwin Airport – IATA Code – DRW

Townsville Airport – IATA Code – TSW

Newcastle Airport – IATA Code – NTL

Sunshine Coast Airport – IATA Code – MCY

Mackay Airport – IATA Code – MKY

Avalon Airport – IATA Code – AVV

Alice Springs Airport – IATA Code – ASP

Rockhampton Airport – IATA Code – ROK

Ballina Airport – IATA Code – BNK

Ayers Rock Airport – IATA Code – AYQ

Karratha Airport – IATA Code – KTA

Hamilton Island Airport – IATA Code – HTI

Proserpine Airport – IATA Code – PPP

Broome Airport – IATA Code – BME

Coffs Harbour Airport – IATA Code – CFS

Port Hedland Airport – IATA Code – PHE

Newman Airport – IATA Code – ZNE

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport – IATA Code – KGI

Albury Airport – IATA Code – ABX

Gladstone Airport – IATA Code – GLT

Mildura Airport – IATA Code – MQL

Port Macquarie Airport – IATA Code – PQQ

Mount Isa Airport – IATA Code – ISA

Dubbo Airport – IATA Code – DBO

TYPICAL QUESTIONS CALLERS ASK ABOUT AIR FREIGHT

“What are the disadvantages of air freight?”
“Air freight can be costly, and it has more requirements in terms of correct packaging. Not everything can travel air freight, more restrictions in relation to HAZ cargo.”

“Simply call CargoMaster 24/7, for urgent air freight bookings. Call 1300 767 136 24/7 Australia-Wide”

“What documentation do I need when consigning Air Freight.

“This will depend on the destination of your cargo and what your air cargo is. If you have domestic air freight,t you will need to declare the goods on a con note as NON HAZ or HAZ cargo. A packing list is always helpful too. If you have international air freight you will need to organise a airway bill. Call CargoMaster  Freight Forwarders for domestic air freight and international air freight”

“What is the difference between air cargo and air freight.

“No difference at all, just different name for the same thing. We notice the term “Air Cargo” seems to be used more in the USA and “Air Freight” is more commonly used in Australia. The terms air freight and air cargo are simply a description of how the goods will be transported or have been transported.”

“How is air freight cost calculated.

“Air freight is calculated based on the “chargeable weight” of the goods. In air freight terms chargeable weight will either be the “volumetric weight” or the “actual (dead weight)” whichever is the greater. In other words, if your cargo is big ,bulky cargo but is very light then it is most likely your cargo will be charged at the “volumetric weight”, on the other hand if you have really heavy cargo, for example a piece of lead weighing 50kg but is only the size of a brick, then it would be charged at the “actual or dead weight”, because the shipment would be heavy but relatively small.”

“How much is the air freight rate per ton.

“Air freight is normally charged at per kilogram rate, so whatever the kilogram rate is times 1000 will give you the air freight rate per ton. In relation to international air freight sliding rates per kilogram will apply. If you have over 1000 kilograms of air freight call CargoMaster for special spot rate deals for air freight rates per kilogram”

THE IMPORTANCE OF AIR FREIGHT DIMENSIONS

It is important that you provide the dimensions of your cargo when seeking an air freight quote. Providing the exact dimensions will help to ensure you get an accurate quote and your freight will move quickly without hold ups due to misunderstanding about cargo size. Dimensions are important when utilizing air freight services, dimensions help to establish if the cargo is volumetric and if the cargo will fit into the aircraft. Dimensions can be provided in millimeters, centimeters and meters.

All aircraft are different in terms of the size of the cargo they can carry. CargoMaster can help you with finding an aircraft suitable for your air cargo.

In Australia air freight is carried in several different types of aircraft. The main types or aircraft moving Australian domestic cargo are 737, 767, A320 and A330.

Dimensions (dims) include:

  • The measurements of the cargo (length by width by height)
  • Weight of the cargo
  • The number of pieces, count (i.e., cartons)

It’s impossible to provide an accurate quote without the correct dimensions. Because it’s difficult to calculate if the cargo will be moving in a passenger plane or a cargo-only plane (called “freighters”). Acceptable dimensions vary depending on which type of plane your cargo is being loaded into. Below is a chart showing maximum cargo height, length, and width for each type of aircraft.

THE HEIGHT

follow these guidelines when considering maximum cargo height:

LENGTH AND WIDTH

CargoMaster has access to special equipment allowing for loading of larger type air freight cargo dimensions for standard air freight are 2.44 x 3.15m (96 x 125 in). Longer/wider cargo can be transported but may need to be packed on special equipment.

Outsize cargo may require special charter services.

AIR CARGO AUSTRALIA 

Welcome to air cargo Sydney, CargoMaster, Australia’s renowned air cargo specialists. CargoMaster offers many years’ experiences delivering air cargo to and from Sydney and NSW! At CargoMaster we strive to deliver cost effective and innovative air cargo services to business, government and private individuals. We organize the uplift of air cargo all day, every day, across Australia and to all corners of the world. If you need to move air cargo to or from Sydney FAST, then you need to contact the team at CargoMaster!

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