What commodities are transported by air?

A few of the individual items that often benefit from the speed of distribution or high demand inventory and stock availability include the following:

  • Aerospace equipment and parts.
  • Automotive equipment and parts.
  • Energy development.
  • Pharmaceuticals.
  • Fashion/garments/ textiles.
  • Consumer electronics.

What are commodities in freight?

Commodity Can be defined as a raw material or product that is traded, even on a stock exchange such as ores, grain, coffee, etc. A commodity becomes “cargo” when it enters the transportation world. Simply put, and don’t over thinks this – “cargo” is what is transported.

Is freight considered a commodity?

Over the past year I’ve met with multiple Presidents of other freight brokerages and have had heard the same theme ringing through regarding freight services as a whole. That the services we provide for people’s freight are essentially a commodity.

What is the most shipped commodity?

Weight and Value of Freight Shipments by Commodity: 2017

Commodity Weight (thousands of tons) Value (millions of current dollars)
01 – Live animals and fish 106,300 171,679
02 – Cereal grains 1,237,802 152,208
03 – Other agricultural products 593,029 402,778
04 – Feed and products of animal origin 336,845 125,481

What are the types of commodity?

Commodities are often split into two broad categories: hard and soft commodities. Hard commodities include natural resources that must be mined or extracted—such as gold, rubber, and oil, whereas soft commodities are agricultural products or livestock—such as corn, wheat, coffee, sugar, soybeans, and pork.

What is the ideal type of commodity to ship via air?

Spare parts and spare parts for land vehicles. Spare parts for the aerospace industry. Perishable food. Materials for fairs and events.