Right shipping method selected
Based on whether the goods are personal or commercial, urgency, route, and budget, the appropriate freight or cargo method is recommended.
About this service
Air freight is suited to the fast despatch of migration belongings, personal effects, product samples, documents, and commercial shipments. The choice between passenger baggage forwarding and commercial cargo depends on the nature of the goods, purpose of shipment, weight and dimensions, origin and destination, and customs regulations. Adineh supports you from the initial feasibility and cost assessment through to specialist packaging, document preparation, flight space reservation, and shipment tracking. An exact rate requires a review of the goods list, weight, dimensions of each package, and the origin and destination addresses.
Why get this service from Adineh?
Packaging matched to the goods
The packaging type is specified for durability in transit, volumetric weight control, and compliance with aviation restrictions.
Document and shipment tracking
The airway bill and route information are provided to the sender, and the shipment status is monitored through to delivery.
Passenger freight versus commercial cargo — what's the difference?
Passenger baggage forwarding is typically used to send personal effects and household goods for migrants, students, or travellers for whom carrying them as excess baggage is not cost-effective. The shipment must not have a commercial character.
Commercial cargo is used for traded goods, exports, imports, product samples, or corporate shipments and generally requires commercial documents, commodity licences, and more complete customs formalities.
How is the cost of air freight calculated?
The shipping rate is not based solely on scale weight. The airline compares actual weight with volumetric weight and typically charges whichever is higher. The exact formula and divisor must be confirmed with the carrier for each route.
- Actual weight and precise dimensions of each package after packaging
- Departure and destination airport, direct or transit routing, and available flight capacity
- Nature, value, sensitivity, perishability, or hazardous classification of the goods
- Packaging, airway bill, storage, inspection, and airport handling costs
- Customs duties, taxes, and destination delivery charges that may be invoiced separately
Information required for a quote
- Complete contents list in both Persian and English, number of packages, and approximate value
- Weight and dimensions — length, width, and height — of each package
- Passport or identity document scan of the sender and recipient for personal shipments
- Flight ticket or travel document where required for passenger freight
- Commercial invoice, packing list, trade card, and applicable licences for commercial cargo
- Exact name, contact number, and delivery address of the recipient at the destination
Prohibited and pre-clearance items
Lithium batteries, chemicals, aerosols and flammable liquids, medication, food, plants, live animals, valuables, and goods subject to export or import restrictions must be declared before acceptance. Concealing the nature of goods can result in seizure, a fine, or a safety hazard.
Before final packaging, send the contents list for review. Acceptance of any item is subject to aviation transport regulations, origin customs rules, the destination country, and the airline.
Frequently asked questions
Is freight forwarding better than paying for excess baggage?
For small, urgent items excess baggage may be simpler, but for larger volumes and heavier weights freight forwarding is often more cost-effective. The comparison should factor in volumetric weight, packaging costs, customs clearance, and delivery time.
What is volumetric weight?
The space a shipment occupies on an aircraft is converted to an equivalent weight. The chargeable weight is usually whichever is greater — actual weight or volumetric weight. The divisor used for the calculation depends on the carrier and service type.
Can goods be collected from my door?
For many routes, collection from the origin address, packaging, and even delivery to the destination address is available, but airport-to-airport and door-to-door services have different costs and requirements and must be quoted separately.
How long does delivery take?
Transit time depends on the route, available flight capacity, transit stops, customs procedures, and the nature of the goods. The stated time is an estimate and becomes more precise once flight space is reserved.
Can the shipment be insured?
Cargo insurance cover can be reviewed based on the type and declared value of the goods. The carrier's basic liability is not the same as full cargo insurance; the conditions and compensation limit should be reviewed before dispatch.
Important note before submitting
The final price is confirmed after the goods, packaging, and weighing are reviewed. Customs duties, taxes, storage, and destination delivery charges may not be included in the initial freight rate.