What is air freight?
Air freight is an option for international shipments where transit timing is a major consideration. PTN lists air freight as a transportation service. Planning starts with the cargo’s readiness, packaged dimensions, weight, and required arrival date. Airport handling and collection or delivery legs must also be considered when evaluating the overall timeline.
Who this service is for
- Businesses with time-sensitive commercial shipments.
- Shippers evaluating air transport against other freight modes.
- Customers needing a defined airport-to-airport or wider collection-and-delivery scope.
Service scope and operating requirements
How the service is planned
Supply package-level details
List dimensions, gross weight, quantity, and commodity for each package type.
Discuss urgency and scope
Identify the cargo-ready date and delivery deadline, including any time needed at origin and destination.
Confirm the arrangement
Review the accepted cargo, routing, pricing basis, documents, and responsibilities before dispatch.
What affects the quotation?
Air freight may be priced using chargeable weight rather than gross weight alone. The applicable calculation and minimum charges depend on the booking arrangement. Routing, urgency, cargo characteristics, and ground handling can also affect the quote.
Information to send with your enquiry
- Origin and destination cities or airports.
- Number of packages, dimensions, and gross weight per package.
- Commodity details, including batteries or special handling needs.
- Cargo-ready date, arrival deadline, and requested ground transport.
Share these details with PTN at info@ptn.com.pk. The team will confirm the available arrangement and agreed scope before a booking proceeds.
Frequently asked questions
Why are dimensions needed if I know the weight?
Bulky cargo occupies aircraft space. Dimensions are needed to assess volume and the pricing basis applicable to the shipment.
Does the CBM calculator give the air freight charge?
No. It calculates physical volume only. Air freight pricing and any volumetric-weight factor must be confirmed in the quotation.
Can I send special or restricted cargo?
Provide a full cargo description before booking. Acceptance and any documentation or packaging requirements must be assessed for that shipment.
