AIR FREIGHT | CARGO SERVICES | CargoMaster™

Urgent Air Cargo Specialists
35 Years Experience, All Day, Everyday, 24/7
One Of Australia’s Most Experienced Air Freight Companies

Experience the Time and Money-Saving Power of CargoMaster!

Get ready to unlock unprecedented efficiency and cost-effectiveness with CargoMaster, your trusted partner in domestic air freight services. With over 35 years of industry experience, CargoMaster stands as one of Australia’s most seasoned air freight companies. We pride ourselves on delivering innovative solutions to customers across the country, ensuring your cargo reaches its destination swiftly and securely. Whether you require urgent same-day air freight, heavy machinery transport, or delicate and valuable shipments, CargoMaster has you covered—all day, every day. Call us now on 1300 767 136 to experience the expertise of Australia’s premier air freight specialists.

Maximie Efficiency

In the dynamic landscape of domestic air cargo, businesses increasingly turn to air freight options for express delivery. With CargoMaster, you gain access to a comprehensive suite of air freight services throughout Australia. Our network of reliable freight forwarders and specialist air freight providers ensures your time-sensitive items are delivered rapidly and safely. From small parcels to oversized shipments, our dedicated team is equipped to handle all your domestic air freight needs. Experience the convenience of door-to-door service, available 24/7, by calling 1300 767 136.

Save Time, Save Money

As online retail and e-commerce continue to flourish, the demand for efficient domestic air freight has soared. CargoMaster rises to the occasion, offering swift and reliable transportation solutions for your goods. Our extensive range of services includes same-day air cargo Australia-wide, catering to diverse industries such as mining, construction, medical, exhibitions, and more. With bonded warehouses and representative offices strategically located in major cities across Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Darwin, we ensure speedy pick-up and dispatch of your urgent air cargo. Count on CargoMaster to handle your interstate air freight requirements and even air cargo charter operations, 24/7. We possess the experience and expertise to deliver to regional and remote locations, including mine sites.

Effortless Air Freight

To ensure seamless and expedited transportation of your air cargo, follow these simple steps. Clearly address each consignment, numbering multiple pieces if applicable. Prioritise proper packaging, ensuring cleanliness and security. Should you require packaging assistance or guidance on any aspect of air cargo transportation, our team is always ready to provide support—consultations are completely free of charge. CargoMaster’s know-how guarantees your cargo arrives swiftly and cost-effectively, backed by over 30 years of handling domestic air freight with utmost care and professionalism.

Unmatched Specialist Services

CargoMaster excels in providing specialised air freight solutions tailored to your unique needs. Our expertise extends to heavy air freight transport to almost any location in Australia with a runway. We offer same-day and overnight air freight options, seamlessly connecting door-to-door or airport-to-airport. Enjoy the convenience of flexible collection times, including weekends, facilitated by our tail lift trucks capable of handling pallet loads up to 1 ton. For larger, heavier, or bulkier shipments weighing 100kg and above, we arrange upliftment on nightly freighter aircraft, ensuring priority air freight services available 24/7 across Australia.

Trust the Experts: When it comes to domestic air freight, CargoMaster leads the way. The majority of Australia’s air cargo is handled by our trusted air freight companies, utilising the belly holds of commercial passenger jets for transportation. With CargoMaster, you gain access to a wealth of industry knowledge and a network of reliable partners, ensuring your cargo reaches its destination efficiently and securely.

Experience the CargoMaster difference today! Call 1300 767 136 and witness the unmatched time and money-saving benefits of Australia’s premier air freight specialists.

Types Of Air Freight Services Available

Air Freight Charter

Experience the premium service offered by CargoMaster, We specialise in providing air freight charter services, catering to your urgent needs from and to any location in Australia with a runway. Whether you have valuable cargo requiring enhanced security, time-sensitive shipments, heavy and bulky items, delicate cargo needing special handling, or critical delivery deadlines, our air freight charter is the perfect solution. With a wide variety of aircraft available nationwide, CargoMaster has assisted in supplying essential goods to natural disaster sites and serves Australian government departments, state governments, businesses, and private companies. From boxes of documentation to gold bullion on pallets, we handle all types of freight with the utmost care and efficiency!

Same Day Air Freight

Experience Swift Delivery with Same Day Air Freight! Tel: 1300 767 136. CargoMaster understands the importance of immediate delivery, and our same-day air freight services are designed to meet your urgent requirements. As same-day air freight is primarily carried by passenger aircraft, larger pieces may not be eligible. Narrow-body aircraft with specific size and weight limitations typically uplift smaller items for same-day service. To ensure seamless transportation, dedicated road vehicles are often used for regions and remote centers without airports or runways. For same-day air freight, pieces generally need to weigh 50kg or less. Contact CargoMaster to learn more about our reliable and efficient same day air freight services.

Overnight Air Freight

CargoMaster offers overnight air freight services connecting almost anywhere in Australia. Benefit from the convenience of our extensive freighter network, which allows for larger and heavier cargo consignments. On select routes, such as Perth to Melbourne and Sydney, wide-body aircraft are available for overnight air freight. To ensure timely delivery, we recommend collection or lodging of your shipments by 17:00 hrs in capital cities, with deliveries typically made by 11:00 hrs the following morning. Melbourne Airport, or Tullamarine, serves as the major domestic air freight hub for overnight shipments across Australia. For instance, cargo traveling from Perth to Brisbane will transit through Melbourne for a direct flight to Brisbane, while air freight destined for Tasmania from Perth will be carried on a freighter service from Melbourne to Launceston. If you require air freight to Darwin from Perth, it will be routed via Melbourne and Brisbane, arriving in Darwin by mid-day.

Experience the speed and efficiency of CargoMaster’s air freight services. Call 1300 767 136 to benefit from our time-saving solutions and ensure the smooth transportation of your valuable cargo.

Cost Of Air Freight

Understanding Volumetric Weight Calculation for Air Freight

In air freight, charges are based on the actual weight of the goods or the volumetric weight, whichever is greater. This means that even if a ton of feathers weighs the same as a ton of bricks, the feathers would occupy more space in the cargo hold and be charged based on their volumetric weight. Calculating the volumetric weight of your shipment is simple:

Volumetric Weight Formula: Length x Width x Height x 200

By applying the above formula, you can determine the volumetric weight of your cargo. The charges will be calculated based on whichever weight is greater—either the volumetric weight or the actual weight of the goods.

Preparing Air Freight

Ensuring Smooth and Secure Air Freight with CargoMaster

Properly preparing your air freight before submitting it for transportation is vital to guarantee a seamless and secure journey with CargoMaster. To facilitate efficient handling and protect your cargo from damage, it is crucial to have a clear understanding of the type of products you are shipping. Keep the following guidelines in mind to achieve optimal efficiency and maintain the integrity of your air cargo:

Understanding Air Freight Hazards

• Avoid inadequate packaging that may result in shifting and punctures.
• Insufficient packaging leaves your cargo vulnerable to punctures and other forms of damage.
• Protect your contents from compression forces generated during stacking, shocks, vibrations, or tie-down procedures.
• Proper packaging must withstand drops and impacts encountered during handling operations.

Recommended Packaging Materials for Air Freight Shipments

• Corrugated Fiberboard Boxes
• Utilise robust boxes to prevent compression near the edges.
• Take into account the potential strength degradation over time, particularly in high-humidity environments.
• Consider using single-use packages, as they may not be durable enough for multiple trips.

Wood Packaging for Air Freight

• Enhance strength by incorporating interlocking corners and diagonal braces.
• Avoid placing fasteners in the end grain of wood to maintain resistance.
• Restrict knots to a maximum of 30% of the surface area and refrain from positioning fasteners within knots.

Air Freight Pallets

• Select pallets that can accommodate shipments without overhang.
• Avoid using damaged pallets or those with protruding fasteners.
• Ensure that pallets possess a sufficient floor-bearing load capacity.

By adhering to these guidelines and employing proper cushioning techniques, you can ensure the safety and security of your international shipments when utilizing CargoMaster’s air freight services.

Questions Callers Ask Us About Air Freight

What is the cost of air cargo per kilo?

The cost of air freight per kilo (kilogram) depends on the destination, size, and weight of your cargo. Contact CargoMaster on 1300 767 136 for a personalised assessment. We will check the classification of your consignment and provide a competitive air cargo cost per kilo. Get in touch with us for domestic air freight rates Australia-Wide.

CargoMaster, what types of air cargo do you transport in Australia?

CargoMaster handles a diverse range of air cargo, including machinery, medical equipment, ship spares, mining equipment, pallets, crates, construction machinery, industrial equipment, shop fittings, lighting, signage, tiles, and much more. Contact us for an air freight quote to or from any location in Australia. Reach out to us at 1300 767 136.

What types of services does CargoMaster offer?

CargoMaster provides a wide range of specialised transportation services, including self-pack international relocation shipping containers. We cater to various unique requirements. Count on CargoMaster for all your specialised transportation needs. Call us now at 1300 767 136.

CargoMaster, do you offer an Australia-wide DOOR TO DOOR air cargo service?

Absolutely! We provide 24/7 DOOR TO DOOR or AIRPORT TO AIRPORT air cargo services to nearly anywhere in Australia. Experience the convenience of seamless transportation. Contact CargoMaster for Australia’s best air cargo rates. Reach us at 1300 767 136.

What is domestic air freight or air cargo?

Domestic air freight, also known as air freight Australia-Wide, involves the transportation of commodities via air across the Australian mainland and Tasmania. Experience the efficiency of our domestic air freight services by calling 1300 767 136.

What is a Freighter?

A freighter aircraft is specially designed to carry air freight or air cargo. These aircraft are configured without passenger seats, maximizing the available space for cargo. In Australia, we have a range of freighters, including models such as the 737, BAE 146, 767, and newer versions. Additionally, we offer “Quick-change” jets that seamlessly transition from passenger to freighter configuration. These versatile aircraft accommodate passengers during daylight hours and transport freight during the night. Discover the benefits of freighter services by contacting CargoMaster at 1300 767 136.

How often do domestic air freight flights operate?

Domestic air freight services in Australia operate flights throughout the day, catering to the varying needs of different cities. To ensure efficient transportation of your cargo, rely on CargoMaster’s frequent and reliable flight schedules. Call us now at 1300 767 136.

Can you pick up cargo in remote areas?

Absolutely! CargoMaster is fully equipped to handle urgent air freight pickups and deliveries in remote locations. Contact us on 1300 767 136 and take advantage of our extensive network and expertise in remote area logistics.

Additional Information

Air Freight Company Trusted Partners

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Door To Door Fast Air Freight  Australia Wide!

Air Freight Sydney, Air Freight Melbourne, Air Freight Brisbane, Air Freight Perth, Air Freight Adelaide, Air Freight Canberra, Air Freight Hobart (Tasmania), Air Freight Launceston (Tasmania), Air Freight Newcastle, Air Freight Gold Coast, Air Freight Sunshine Coast, Air Freight Mackay, Air Freight Townsville, Air Freight Cairns, Air Freight Darwin 

Airbus A330-200 Freighter First Flight Coverage (YouTube)
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+AUSTRALIAN AIR CARGO AIRPORTS

City	Country	Airport code
Adelaide	Australia	ADL
Brisbane	Australia	BNE
Cairns	Australia	CNS
Canberra	Australia	CBR
Gold Coast	Australia	OOL
Hobart	Australia	HBA
Melbourne	Australia	MEL
Perth	Australia	PER
Townsville	Australia	TSV
Mackay	Australia	MKY
Sydney	Australia	SYD
Karratha	Australia	KTA
Kununurra	Australia	KNX
Broome	Australia	BME
Rockhampton	Australia	ROK
Kalgoorlie	Australia	KGI
Port Hedland	Australia	PHE
Darwin	Australia	DRW
Alice Springs	Australia	ASP
Launceston	Australia	LST
Newman	Australia	ZNE
Maroochydore	Australia	MCY

+INTERNATIONAL AIR CARGO TRACKING

AC| Air Canada	CX| Cathay Pacific
UA| United Airlines	EK| Emirates
FX| Fedex	KE| Korean Air
LA| Lan Chile Cargo	TG| Thai Airways
QF|Qantas	MH| Malaysia Airlines
NZ| Air New Zealand	EY| Etihad Airways
IAG CARGO (BA| British Airways)	SQ| Singapore Airlines
GA| Garuda Indonesia	OZ| Asiana Airlines
QR| Qatar Airlines	CA| Air China

+INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS

City Country Airport code Albany US ALB Albuquerque US ABQ Anguilla Anguilla AXA Antigua Antigua and Barbuda ANU Antofagasta Chile ANF Arica Chile ARI Aruba Aruba AUA Asuncion Paraguay ASU Atlanta US ATL Austin US AUS Baltimore US BWI Barcelona Venezuela BLA Baton Rouge US BTR Belize City Belize BZE Belo Horizonte Brazil CNF Birmingham US BHM Bogota Colombia BOG Bristol US TRI Buenos Aires Argentina BUE/EZE Buffalo US BUF Burlington US BRL Calgary Canada YYC Cancun Mexico CUN Cap Haitien Haiti CAP Caracas Venezuela CCS Cedar Rapids US CID Charleston US CHS Charlotte US CLT Chicago US ORD Cincinnati US CVG Cleveland US CLE Columbia US CAE Columbus US CMH Cordoba Argentina COR Corpus Christi US CRP Curacao Antilles CUR Curitiba Brazil CWB Dallas US DFW Dayton US DAY Denver US DEN Des Moines US DSM Detroit US DTW Dominica Dominica DOM El Paso US ELP Fort Da France Martinique FDF Freeport Bahamas FPO Georgetown Guyana GEO Grand Cayman Cayman Islands GCM Greensboro US GSO Greenville US GSP Grenada Grenada GND Guadalajara Mexico GDL Guatemala City Guatemala GUA Guayaquil Ecuador GYE Harrisburg US MDT Hartford US BDL Houston US IAH Huntsville US HSV Indianapolis US IND Iquique Chile IQQ Jackson US JAN Jacksonville US JAX Kansas City US MCI Knoxville US TYS Lafayette US LFT Laredo US LRD Lima Peru LIM Little Rock US LIT Louisville US SDF Manaus Brazil MAO Maracaibo Venezuela MAR Mcallen US MFE Medellin Colombia MDE Memphis US MEM Mendoza Argentina MDZ Merida Mexico MID Mexico City Mexico MEX Miami US MIA Milwaukee US MKE Minneapolis US MSP Mobile US MOB Moline US MLI Monterrey Mexico MTY Montevideo Uruguay MVD Montreal Canada YUL Nashville US BNA Nassau Bahamas NAS Nevis St Kitts and Nevis NEV New Orleans US MSY Newburgh US SWF Norfolk US ORF Oak Harbor US ODW Oklahoma City US OKC Omaha US OMA Ottawa Canada YOW Panama City Panama PTY Pensacola US PNS Philadelphia US PHL Phoenix US PHX Pittsburgh US PIT Pointe-A-Pitre Guadaloupe PTP Porlamar Venezuela PMV Port Au Prince Haiti PAP Port of Spain Trinidad POS Portland US PDX Porto Alegre Brazil POA Providenciales Turks & Caicos PLS Puerto Plata Dominican Republic POP Punta Arenas Chile PUQ Quito Ecuador UIO Raleigh Durham US RDU Richmond US RIC Rio De Janairo Brazil RIO Rochester US ROC Sacramento US SMF Salt Lake City US SLC San Antonio US SAT San Diego US SAN San Jose Costa Rica SJO San Juan Puerto Rico SJU San Luis Potosi Mexico SLP San Pedro Sula Honduras SAP San Salvador El Salvador SAL Santiago Chile SCL Santiago Dominican Republic STI Santo Domingo Dominican Republic SDQ Sao Paulo Brazil GRU Seattle US SEA St Croix US Virgin Islands STX St Kitts St Kitts SKB St Louis US STL St Lucia St Lucia UVF St Maarten St Maarten SXM St Thomas Virgin Islands STT St Vincent St Vincent SVD Syracuse US SYR Tampa US TPA Tegucigalpa Honduras TGU Tobago Tobago TAB Toledo US TOL Toronto Canada YYZ Tortola Virgin Islands EIS Tucson US TUS Tulsa US TUL Valencia Venezuela VLN Vancouver Canada YVR Viracopos Brazil VCP Vitoria Brazil VIX Wilmington US ILM Adelaide Australia ADL Ahmedabad India AMD Auckland New Zealand AKL Bagram Afghanistan OAI Bangalore India BLR Bangkok Thailand BKK Beijing China PEK Brisbane Australia BNE Cairns Australia CNS Canberra Australia CBR Changchun China CGQ Changsha China CSX Chengdu China CTU Chennai India MAA Chongquing China CKG Christchurch New Zealand CHC Colombo Sri Lanka CMB Dalian China DLC Dhaka Bangladesh DAC Dongguan China DGM Fuzhou China FOC Gold Coast Australia OOL Guangzhou China CAN Guilin China KWL Hangzhou China HGH Harbin China HRB Hefei China HFE

City Country Aiport code Aberdeen UK ABZ Abu Dhabi UAE AUH Addis Ababa Ethiopia ADD Alicante Spain ALC Almaty Kazakhstan ALA Almeria Spain LEI Amman Jordan AMM Amsterdam Netherlands AMS Antalya Turkey AYT Antwerp Belgium ANR Arrecife/Lanzarote Spain ACE Baghdad Iraq BGW Bahrain Bahrain BAH Baku Azerbaijan BAK Balad Iraq XQC Barcelona Spain BCN Basel Switzerland BSL Beirut Lebanon BEY Belfast UK BFS Bergen Norway BGO Berlin Germany BER Billund Denmark BLL Birmingham UK BHX Bishkek Kyrgyzstan FRU Bordeaux France BOD Bournemouth UK BOH Bratislava Slovakia BTS Bremen Germany BRE Bristol UK BRS Brussels Belgium BRU Bucharest Romania OTP Budapest Hungary BUD Cairo Egypt CAI Cardiff UK CWL Cologne Germany CGN Copenhagen Denmark CPH Cork Ireland ORK Dalaman Turkey DLM Damascus Syria DAM Dammam Saudi Arabia DMM Dar Es Salaam Tanzania DAR Doha Qatar DOH Dublin Ireland DUB Durban South Africa DUR Dusseldorf Germany DUS East Midlands UK EMA Edinburgh UK EDI Entebbe Uganda EBB Erbil Iraq EBL Exeter UK EXT Frankfurt Germany FRA Fuerteventura Spain FUE Geneva Switzerland GVA Gibraltar Gibraltar GIB Glasgow UK GLA Gothenburg Sweden GOT Guernsey Channel Islands GCI Hamburg Germany HAM Hanover Germany HAJ Helsinki Finland HEL Humberside UK HUY Ibiza Spain IBZ Inverness UK INV Isle of Man UK IOM Istanbul Turkey IST Jeddah Saudi Arabia JED Jersey Channel Islands JER Juba Sudan JUB Kigali Rwanda KGL Kuwait Kuwait KWI Larnaca Cyprus LCA Las Palmas Spain LPA Leeds Bradford UK LBA Leipzig Germany LEJ Lille France LIL Liverpool UK LPL Ljubljana Slovenia LJU Luxembourg Luxembourg LUX Lyons France LYS Madrid Spain MAD Malaga Spain AGP Malmo Sweden MMA Malta Malta MLA Manchester UK MAN Marseilles France MRS Mauritius Republic of Mauritius MRU Menorca Spain MAH Milan Italy MIL Mombasa Kenya MBA Moscow Russia SVO/DME Munich Germany MUC Murcia Spain MJV Muscat Oman MCT Mwanza Tanzania MWZ Nantes France NTE Newcastle UK NCL Norwich UK NWI Nuremburg Germany NUE Oslo Norway OSL Ostend Belgium OST Palma Mallorca Spain PMI Paris France CDG Port Elizabeth South Africa PLZ Prague Czech Republic PRG Prestwick UK PIK Pristina Kosovo PRN Reus Spain REU Riyadh Saudi Arabia RUH Rotterdam Netherlands RTM Sana’a Yemen SAH Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina SJJ Seychelles Republic of Seychelles SEZ Shannon Ireland SNN Sharjah UAE SHJ Skopje Macedonia SKP Sofia Bulgaria SOF Southampton UK SOU St Petersburg Russia LED Stavanger Norway SVG Stockholm Sweden STO Strasbourg France SXB Stuttgart Germany STR Tblisi Georgia TBS Tehran Iran THR Tenerife Spain TFS Tirana Albania TIA Toulouse France TLS Turin Italy TRN Valencia Spain VLC Vienna Austria VIE Vilnius Lithuania VNO Vitoria Spain VIT Warsaw Poland WAW Yerevan Armenia EVN Zurich Switzerland ZRH Kandahar Afghanistan KDH Karachi Pakistan KHI Kolkata India CCU Kuala Lumpur Malaysia KUL Lahore Pakistan LHE Male Maldives MLE Manila Philippines MNL Melbourne Australia MEL Mumbai India BOM Nagoya Japan NGO Nanchang China KHN Nanking China NKG Ningbo China NGB Osaka Japan KIX Perth Australia PER Peshawar Pakistan PEW Phuket Thailand HKT Qingdao China TAO Shenyang China SHE Shenzen China SZX Singapore Singapore SIN Suzhou China SZV Taipei Taiwan TPE Tanegashima Japan TNA Tianjin China TSN Urumqi China URC Wenzhou China WNZ Wuhan China WUH Wuxi China WUX Yantai China YNT Zhengzhou China CGO Zi an China SIA Ziamen China XMN Hobart Australia HBA Huangpu China ZMY Hyderabad India HYD Islamabad Pakistan ISB Jaipur India JAI Jakarta Indonesia JKT Kabul Afghanistan KBL Kaimana Indonesia KMG

+UNIT LOAD DEVICES (ULD)

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 Limit: 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 Limit: 4,626 kg
Loadable Aircraft Type: 747, 747F

ALF Container

Type: ALF CONTAINER
ATA Code: LD6
Internal Volume: 310 cu. ft. 8.78 mc
Weight Limit: 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 Limit: 6,804 kg
Loadable Aircraft Type: 747F

AMF Container

Type: AMF CONTAINER
Internal Volume: 516 cu. ft. 14.6 mc
Weight Limit: 5,035 kg
Loadable Aircraft Type: 747,747F, 777, Airbus

P1P_PAG Pallet

Type: PLA PALLET
Size: Base: 60.4″x 125″, Height: 64″
Weight Limit: 3,175kg
Loadable Aircraft Type: 747, 747F, 777, Airbus

PEB Container

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

PLA Pallet

Type: PLA PALLET
Size:
Base: 60.4″x 125″
Height: 64″
Weight Limit: 3,175kg
Loadable Aircraft Type: 747, 747F, 777, Airbus

PMC_PQP_P6P Pallet

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

RKN Container

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

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 Limit: 2,500 kg(Upper Car)
9,300 kg c(Max Gross Weight of Pallet)
Loadable Aircraft Type: 747F Upper Deck

+HAZARD LABELS FOR DANGEROUS GOODS (DG)

The international community has established a classification system for easy identification of dangerous goods. These goods fall into nine primary classes, and some classes are further divided to address specific risks. Each class/division has a corresponding label that accurately represents the nature of the hazard. These labels must be attached to the package during transport and remain intact throughout the journey. Take a look at the illustrated examples below to understand how these labels effectively communicate the potential dangers.

Under regulations, labels must be clearly visible on the outside of the package and must stay on the package while in transit.

You can often find labels printed on most inner packages such as:

• aerosol cans
• bottles of bleach
• containers of thinners
• tins of paint
• many other products which are available at supermarkets and hardware stores.

Below are the 9 hazard labels for the 9 classes of dangerous goods.

Class 1 Explosives

Class 1 explosives

This includes items such as:

• explosive substances
• pyrotechnic devices
• ammunition
• fireworks
• detonators.

Class 2 Gases

Class 2 gases

These can be transported as:

• compressed
• liquefied
• refrigerated liquefied
• gas in solution.

This includes aerosols. Class 2 has 3 divisions:

• Division 2.1 – flammable gases such as:
  • butane
  • propane
• Division 2.2 – non-flammable, non-toxic gases such as:
  • oxygen
  • liquid nitrogen
  • compressed air
• Division 2.3 – toxic gases such as:
  • chlorine
  • hydrogen sulphide.

Class 3 Flammable liquids

Class 3 flammable liquids

This includes liquids with a boiling point of 35⁰ C or less, or a flash point of 60⁰ C or less such as:

• petrol
• alcohol
• perfumes
• essential oils
• hand sanitiser
• paints.

Class 4 Flammable solids

Class 4 flammable solids

These are substances that can spontaneously combust and substances, that when they come into contact with water or emit flammable gases. Class 4 has 3 divisions:

• Division 4.1 – flammable solids such as:
  • hexamine solid fuel tablets for camping stoves
  • self-reactive substances
  • desensitised explosives
• Division 4.2 – substances that can spontaneously combust under normal air transport conditions include:
  • camphor
  • sulphur
  • matches
• Division 4.3 – substances that emit flammable gases when they come into contact with water include:
  • sodium
  • zinc particles
  • activated carbon.

Class 5 Oxidising substances and organic peroxides

Class 5 oxidising substances organic peroxides

These substances are not necessarily combustible on their own but can react dangerously with other substances. Class 5 has 2 divisions:

• Division 5.1 – oxidising substances that may not be necessarily combustible, but they may readily yield oxygen and cause other materials to combust, such as:
  • hydrogen peroxide
  • ammonium nitrate
  • potassium chlorate
  • sodium nitrate
• Division 5.2 – organic peroxides are thermally unstable and can emit heat and give off harmful or flammable vapours. They can also be liable to explosive decomposition and react dangerously with other substances. Examples are:
  • acetyl acetone peroxide
  • benzoyl peroxide
  • peracetic acid.

Class 6 Toxic and infectious substances

Class 6 toxic infectious substances

These substances can cause sickness, injury or death if consumed. Class 6 has 2 divisions:

• Division 6.1 – toxic substances that can cause death, injury or to harm human health if swallowed, inhaled or by skin contact, such as:
  • chloroform
  • arsenics
  • cyanides
  • cytotoxic waste
  • barium compounds
  • pesticides
• Division 6.2 – infectious substances that contain or are expected to contain pathogens that can cause disease in humans or animals, including:
  • medical or clinical waste
  • patient specimens
  • genetically modified organisms
  • infectious substances
  • infected animals.

Class 7 Radioactive materials

Class 7 radioactive materials

These are substances that emit invisible ionising radiation that can be harmful to humans and animals. It can cause objects such as aircraft and equipment to become contaminated if not packaged and handled correctly, such as:

• uranium
• radioactive ores
• isotypes
• radium
• cesium
• x-ray equipment
• medical equipment or parts.

Class 8 Corrosives

Class 8 corrosives

These substances can cause irreversible damage if they come into contact with skin and could destroy other freight, or materially damage containers or aircraft. This includes:

• acids
• corrosive cleaners
• battery fluid
• formaldehyde
• hydrofluoric acid.

Class 9 Miscellaneous

Class 9 miscellaneous

These are substances and articles which, during air transport, present a danger not covered by other classes. There are 2 types of handling labels – 1 for lithium battery shipments, and another for all other miscellaneous dangerous goods. This class includes:

• lithium batteries
• battery powered vehicles
• battery powered equipment
• first aid kids
• environmentally hazardous substances
• dry ice
• magnetised materials
• asbestos.

Handling labels

In addition to hazard labels, trained staff must attach handling labels where needed. Staff must use these 4 handling labels with the appropriate hazard labels:

Cargo aircraft only

This label is used to show that the load cannot be carried on a passenger aircraft.

Cyrogenics

This label is used on liquefied gases, such as the ones in Class 2.

This way up

This label ensures a load is placed the correct way up and can be used for non-dangerous goods.

Magnetised material

This label ensures that the load is kept away from the aircraft compass detector unit while being loaded and unloaded.

+HIDDEN DANGEROUS AIR CARGO

Please Note: The below list does not describe all types of hazardous air cargo (it is not exhaustive and all encompassing). General items listed below may be found in baggage and possibly have hazards that are not immediately apparent. There are strict laws in relation to lodging of hazardous air cargo and compliance with hazardous air cargo regulations.

Typical examples of hazardous air cargo

Engines (contain fuel and that are not cleaned, purged and sealed)
Mining equipment
Magnets
Pressurised containers
Passenger baggage (containing flammable gas or liquid lighter refuel. camping stove cylinders
Photographic Supplies
Expeditionary equipment
Vaccines
Solvents, adhesives
Pesticides
Dental apparatus
Machinery parts
Frozen foods (packed in solid dry ice)
Dry Ice
Tool Boxes (compressed gases, aerosols)
Electrical equipment
Diving equipment
Pharmaceuticals
Switches in electrical equipment
Toys (made of cellulose)
Refrigerators (may contain gases or chemicals)
Swimming pool chemicals
Pressurised containers
Engines (contain fuel and that are not cleaned, purged and sealed)
Mining equipment
Diagnostic specimens
Thermometers (containing mercury)
Frozen Embryos
Ammunition
Swimming pool chemicals
Aerosols
Compressed non-flammable gas
Batteries
Breathing Apparatus
Frozen foods (packed in solid dry ice)
Motor Vehicle parts
Chemicals

+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

+POEM ODE TO AIR CARGO (Why Air Cargo?)

Flowers for Mum, gadgets for Dad. Toys at Christmas, no one is sad.

If it were not for air cargo, we would not have Strawberries at Wimbledon, the latest i-fad Stylish new shoes, wow they are rad!

If it were not for air cargo, we would not have the hottest jewelry, the freshest of meat. Even the leather that covers your seat!

If it were not for air cargo, we would not have TVs, radios, music that booms.
Even the speakers that fill our rooms.

If it were not for air cargo, we would not have Salmon from Norway, lamb from the South Tasty chocolates, delicious in the mouth.

If it were not for air cargo, we would not have Sports cars, racehorses, helicopters too Yes, on an airplane that will surprise you.

If it were not for air cargo, we would not have Circuit boards, scanners, crayons and plates Even the rollers that affix to your skates

If it were not for air cargo, we would not have Wines, clothes and diamond rings
Cheeses, books in fact most things

If it were not for air cargo, we would not have Thousands of jobs and millions of lives impacted positively as the economy thrives, make it here, sell it there.

Air cargo people, they really care!

So as you sit comfortably in your aircraft seat, Think of the cargo beneath your feet!

+INTERNATIONAL AIR FREIGHT AIRCRAFT

A wide variety of aircraft available for international air cargo.

AIRBUS A330-200
Utilised on domestic routes by Qantas
The A330-200, will uplift  approx 14 ton or 61 cubic meters
(subject to weather conditions)

AIRBUS A330-300
Utilised by Qantas on domestic air freight routes
The A330-300, will uplift approx 15 ton or 80 cubic meters
(subject to weather conditions)

AIRBUS A320
Utilised by Qantas on domestic routes
The A320 will uplift 1 ton or approx 3 cubic meters
(subject to weather conditions)

AIRBUS A321
The A321 will uplift 3 ton or 10 cubic meters.

AIRBUS A330-800
The A330-800 will uplift 20 ton or 68 cubic meters.

BAE 146-300 FREIGHTER (Quiet trader)
The BAE 146 (Quiet trader as it is known)
Will uplift approx 10 ton or 80 cubic meters.

Boeing B737-300 Freighter
The 737 freighter will uplift approx 17 ton or 130 cubic meters.

Boeing B737-800
The 737-800 will uplift approx 3.5 ton or 30 cubic meters.

Boeing B767-300 Freighter
The 767 freighter will uplift 56 ton and 320 cubic meters.

Boeing B787-9
The 787-9 will uplift  approx 18 ton or 96 cubic meters.

+INCOTERMS

INCOTERMS are standard trade terms most commonly used in international freight contracts for sale of goods. It is essential that you are aware of your terms of trade prior to shipment.

EXW – EX WORKS (… named place of delivery)
The Seller’s only responsibility is to make the goods available at the Seller’s premises. The Buyer bears full costs and risks of moving the goods from there to destination.

FCA – FREE CARRIER (… named place of delivery)
The Seller delivers the goods, cleared for export, to the carrier selected by the Buyer. The Seller loads the goods if the carrier pickup is at the Seller’s premises. From that point, the Buyer bears the costs and risks of moving the goods to destination.

CPT – CARRIAGE PAID TO (… named place of destination)
The Seller pays for moving the goods to destination. From the time the goods are transferred to the first carrier, the Buyer bears the risks of loss or damage.

CIP– CARRIAGE AND INSURANCE PAID TO (… named place of destination)
The Seller pays for moving the goods to destination. From the time the goods are transferred to the first carrier, the Buyer bears the risks of loss or damage. The Seller, however, purchases the cargo insurance.

DAT – DELIVERED AT TERMINAL (… named terminal at port or place of destination)
The Seller delivers when the goods, once unloaded from the arriving means of transport, are placed at the Buyer’s disposal at a named terminal at the named port or place of destination. “Terminal” includes any place, whether covered or not, such as a quay, warehouse, container yard or road, rail or air cargo terminal. The Seller bears all risks involved in bringing the goods to and unloading them at the terminal at the named port or place of destination.

DAP – DELIVERED AT PLACE (… named place of destination)
The Seller delivers when the goods are placed at the Buyer’s disposal on the arriving means of transport ready for unloading at the names place of destination. The Seller bears all risks involved in bringing the goods to the named place.

DDP – DELIVERED DUTY PAID (… named place)
The Seller delivers the goods -cleared for import – to the Buyer at destination. The Seller bears all costs and risks of moving the goods to destination, including the payment of Customs duties and taxes.

MARITIME TERMS

FAS – FREE ALONGSIDE SHIP (… named port of shipment)
The Seller delivers the goods to the origin port. From that point, the Buyer bears all costs and risks of loss or damage.

FOB– FREE ON BOARD (… named port of shipment)
The Seller delivers the goods on board the ship and clears the goods for export. From that point, the Buyer bears all costs and risks of loss or damage.

CFR– COST AND FREIGHT (… named port of destination)
The Seller clears the goods for export and pays the costs of moving the goods to destination. The Buyer bears all risks of loss or damage.

CIF – COST INSURANCE AND FREIGHT (… named port of destination)
The Seller clears the goods for export and pays the costs of moving the goods to the port of destination. The Buyer bears all risks of loss or damage. The Seller, however, purchases the cargo insurance.

CARGOMASTER AIR CARGO EXPRESS SERVICES:

CargoMaster understands the complex nature of the air cargo world, they expertly handle all types of air cargo including mining and construction machinery, industrial equipment, spare parts, crates, pallets and boxes. Consolidated air cargo services from the USA and the UK to Australia are available, CargoMaster will pick up from almost anywhere in the USA or UK, in fact CargoMaster provides dedicated pick-up and delivery services to over 300 centres worldwide. CargoMaster offers air cargo services to regional and remote Australian centres including air cargo to and from Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Broome, Karratha, Port Hedland, Gladstone,