Specifics of Handling Different Cargo Types for Air Delivery to Kazakhstan
A practical guide to classifying and preparing cargo for air freight: from standard goods to dangerous and oversized shipments with KAZLOGIST.KZ.
Cargo Classification: Why It Matters for Logisticians
In international air freight, the type of cargo determines not only the cost but also the feasibility of loading onto a specific flight. For a procurement manager or business owner, understanding the commodity category is a way to avoid unexpected terminal handling charges and delays due to incorrectly prepared documents. KAZLOGIST.KZ works with all categories of shipments, ensuring delivery from Europe, China, the USA, and the Middle East to Kazakhstan.
General Cargo: How to Optimize Shipping
General Cargo includes clothing, spare parts, equipment without batteries or liquids, and electronics without lithium batteries. KAZLOGIST.KZ reminds: airlines calculate the cost based on the higher of actual or volumetric weight. Volumetric weight is calculated using the formula: length × width × height (cm) / 6000. If your goods are light but bulky, you will pay for the volume.
Dangerous Goods (DGR): What a Procurement Manager Should Know
Many seemingly ordinary goods are considered dangerous in aviation. These include paints, aerosols, reagents, and any devices with lithium batteries. Transporting such goods to Kazakhstan is strictly regulated by IATA DGR rules. The main requirement from the shipper is the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS or SDS). Without this document, KAZLOGIST.KZ cannot book space on a flight.
Temperature-Controlled and Oversized Shipments
For pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and perishables, KAZLOGIST.KZ provides temperature-controlled solutions. We use thermal containers and temperature loggers that record the conditions throughout the journey. Oversized cargo (industrial units, large machinery parts) requires the selection of wide-body freighter aircraft.
Documentation and Verification
Regardless of the cargo type, a standard set of documents is required for import into Kazakhstan: a commercial invoice with HS codes, a packing list, a contract, and an airway bill (AWB). KAZLOGIST.KZ specialists verify the entire document package before the cargo leaves the shipper's warehouse to prevent customs delays in Kazakhstan.
Please contact us to receive a detailed calculation for your specific shipment.
