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cchbinc.com explains how air cargo works, what it costs, and what it takes to move goods across borders, written for the people who actually have to ship them.
- Subject
- Air freight & air cargo
- Written for
- Shippers, importers & businesses
- Editorial lead
- Craig Davies
- Content
- Independent guides
Who we are
cchbinc.com is an independent information website dedicated to air freight. We publish practical guides that help people understand the process of shipping goods by air, from getting a quote to collecting cargo at the destination.
Air freight is fast, but it can be hard to follow. Rates depend on weight and volume, documents must match exactly, and some goods need special handling or cannot fly at all. Our aim is to explain these rules in plain language so readers can plan shipments, ask better questions, and avoid costly delays.
We are not a carrier or a freight forwarder, and we do not sell shipping services. That independence lets us explain the options fairly and focus only on what is useful to the reader.
What we cover
Air freight basics
How air cargo moves, who is involved, and the terms you will see along the way.
Costs & quotes
Chargeable weight, surcharges, and how to compare freight quotes with confidence.
Customs & documents
Air waybills, invoices, import declarations, and clearance timelines.
Special & dangerous goods
Batteries, perishables, and other cargo with extra rules or restrictions.
Choosing a forwarder
Service levels, consolidation, and what to check before you book.
Planning & alternatives
When air makes sense, when sea or sea-air is better, and peak-season planning.
How we publish
Every guide on cchbinc.com goes through the same process before and after it is published.
Research
Topics are chosen from real shipper questions and checked against carrier and regulatory sources.
Write
Articles are written by contributors with hands-on air cargo experience.
Review
An editor checks each article for accuracy, clarity, and practical usefulness.
Update
Guides are revisited when rules, rates, or procedures change.
Editorial team
Senior air freight editor
Craig Davies
Craig leads the site's air freight coverage, drawing on long experience in airport cargo operations and freight forwarding. He writes in-depth guides and reviews articles before they go live.
Read Craig's full profileA note on using our guides
Our content is for general information. Air freight rules, rates, and customs requirements vary by country, carrier, and cargo type, and they change over time. Before shipping, always confirm the details with your freight forwarder, carrier, or customs broker.