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How air freight pricing really works
AeroLink Operations · 20 August 2026
Chargeable weight, surcharges and service levels — what really sets your per-kilo rate.

Air freight pricing blends chargeable weight, fuel, security and handling — plus the service level you choose. Consolidation, off-peak uplift and accurate dimensions are the three fastest ways to lower your per-kilo cost without slowing delivery.
Ask your forwarder for an all-in landed quote: uplift, fuel and security surcharges, origin and destination handling, clearance and delivery. Anything less hides the real number.
Related services: Standard Air Freight, Express Air Freight
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