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INCOTERMS
| Term | Suitable for (Shipping Methods) | Transfer of Risks | Export Customs Responsibility | Import Customs Responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXW (Ex Works) | All shipping methods | When the goods are handed over at the seller’s warehouse. | Buyer | Buyer |
| FCA (Free Carrier) | All shipping methods | At handover to carrier at seller’s warehouse | Seller | Buyer |
| FAS (Free Alongside Ship) | Sea & inland waterway | When goods are placed alongside ship | Seller | Buyer |
| FOB (Free On Board) | Sea & inland waterway | After full loading on board | Seller | Buyer |
| CFR (Cost & Freight) | Sea & inland waterway | From the moment of full loading on board of the vessel | Seller | Buyer |
| CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) | Sea & inland waterway | After full loading on board | Seller | Buyer |
| CIP (Carriage & Insurance Paid To) | All shipping methods | At delivery/transfer to carrier | Seller | Buyer |
| CPT (Carriage Paid To) | All shipping methods | At delivery/transfer to carrier | Seller | Buyer |
| DAT (Delivered At Terminal) | All shipping methods | At delivery to buyer’s terminal | Seller | Buyer |
| DAP (Delivered At Place) | All shipping methods | At delivery to buyer’s specified place | Seller | Buyer |
| DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) | All shipping methods | At delivery to buyer | Seller | Seller |
AIRCRAFTS DIMENSIONS
| AIRCRAFT | MAX LOAD KG | MAIN HOLD SIZE L x W x H | MAIN DOOR L x W x H | LOAD VOLUME m3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIAMOND DA-42 | 200 KG | 176x38x45 | 70x50 | 0.78 |
| PIPER PA-31 | 700 KG | 260x100x122 | 102x107 | 3.5 |
| BEECHCRAFT KING AIR | 900 KG | 366X133X122 | 147X130 | 4.5 |
| PILATUS PC-12 | 1100 KG | 401X124X130 | 135X130 | 9.23 |
| BOMBARDIER LEARJET 35/36 | 1150 KG | 465X117X129 | 86X99 | 7.5 |
| EMBRAER EMB 110 BANDEIRANTE | 1270 KG | 580X132X137 | 190X137 | 14 |
| CESSNA F406 CARAVAN II | 1400 KG | 330X124X118 | 120X120 | 6 |
| CESSNA 208 GRAND CARAVAN | 1450 KG | 422X150X130 | 122X125 | 10 |
| FAIRCHILD METRO II | 1500 KG | 843X115X130 | 133X130 | 12 |
| DORNIER 228 | 1800 KG | 635X127X147 | 128X134 | 18 |
| FAIRCHILD METRO III | 1800 KG | 843X115X130 | 133X130 | 12 |
| 498X131X160 | 1900 KG | 498X131X160 | 119X142 | 10.44 |
| DASSAULT FALCON 20 | 2500 KG | 609X152X140 | 187X140 | 10 |
| BEECHCRAFT 1900 | 2700 KG | 838X130X115 | 132X132 | 14 |
| SHORT 360 | 3400 KG | 813X185X185 | 142X168 | 48 |
| EMBRAER EMB 120 BRAZILIA | 3400 KG | 922X163X137 | 135X130 | 31 |
| MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-3 | 3700 KG | 1000X200X216 | 216X174 | 35 |
| SAAB 340 | 3860 KG | 980X162X175 | 135X130 | 36 |
| ANTONOV AN-26 | 5500 KG | 1,110X232X167 | 232X167 | 40 |
| ATR 42 | 5580 KG | 1,361X226X175 | 127X153 | 54 |
| BOMBARDIER CRJ200SF | 5800 KG | 1,625X193X172 | 233X170 | 54 |
| FOKKER F27 | 5900 KG | 1,150X207X190 | 234X178 | 65 |
| BAE HS 748 | 6350 KG | 1,097X191X191 | 267X172 | 55 |
| CANVAIR CV-580 | 6350 KG | 1,265X236X190 | 300X180 | 67 |
| FOKKER 50 | 7000 KG | 1,940X188X175 | 256X176 | 57 |
| ATR 72 | 8200 KG | 1,795X226X175 | 127X153 | 75.5 |
| BAE ATP | 8200 KG | 1,920X206X180 | 263X172 | 78 |
| ANTONOV AN-74 | 10000 KG | 1,050X215X220 | 240X227 | 48 |
| BAE 146-300F | 12000 KG | 1,780X260X190 | 325X187 | 78 |
| MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC 9-30F | 13100 KG | 1,789X275X191 | 346X206 | 93.5 |
| LOCKHEED L-188 ELECTRA | 14000 KG | 2,200X274X210 | 355X198 | 91 |
| BOEING 737-300F | 17000 KG | 2,194X317X198 | 356X218 | 109 |
| ANTONOV AN-12 | 18000 KG | 1,355X280X240 | 280X240 | 85 |
| BOEING 737-400F | 19000 KG | 2,857X317X198 | 356X218 | 136 |
| LOCKHEED L-100-30 HERCULES | 20440 KG | 1,584X305X274 | 305X274 | 131 |
| MCDONNEL DOUGLAS MD-80SF | 20450 KG | 2,682X274X206 | 345X211 | 125 |
| BOEING 727-200F | 21700 KG | 2,712X305X211 | 340X208 | 186 |
| BOEING 737-800F | 23950 KG | 3,080X317X198 | 356X218 | 141 |
| AIRBUS A321F | 27000 KG | 3,444X370X220 | 360X220 | 207 |
| TUPOLEV TU-204 | 28500 KG | 3,100X300X207 | 340X208 | 164 |
| BOEING 757-200F | 30700 KG | 3,327X353X213 | 340X218 | 231 |
| ILYUSHIN IL-62 | 40000 KG | 2,800X330X200 | 345X200 | 220 |
| AIRBUS A310-300F | 40000 KG | 2,916X488X240 | 358X256 | 279 |
| AIRBUS A300-B4F | 45000 KG | 3,305X447X244 | 358X256 | 391 |
| BOEING 767-200F | 45360 KG | 3,081X447X244 | 340X249 | 367 |
| AIRBUS A330-600F | 47000 KG | 4,070X528X245 | 358X256 | 380 |
| ILYUSHIN IL-76 T&TD | 48000 KG | 1,850X340X325 | 345X325 | 183 |
| BOEING 767-200F | 57606 KG | 3,890X450X250 | 340X358 | 451 |
| AIRBUS A330-200F | 61000 KG | 4,500X526X245 | 358X256 | 428 |
| AIRBUS A330-300F | 62000 KG | 5,040X526X245 | 358X256 | 526 |
| MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10F | 65000 KG | 3,725X558X348 | 358X248 | 498 |
| BOEING MD -11F | 85000 KG | 4,400X551X248 | 356X259 | 624 |
| BOEING 777 | 103000 KG | 4,412X582X315 | 361X305 | 550 |
| BOEING 747-200F | 109690 KG | 5,360X579X304 | 340X312 | 630 |
| BOEING 747-400F | 120000 KG | 5,360X579X304 | 340X312 | 650 |
| ANTONOV AN-124 | 120000 KG | 3,648X640X440 | 640X440 | 750 |
| BOEING 747-8F | 140000 KG | 5,930X579X304 | 340X312 | 725 |
AIRCRAFT FEATURES
| AIRBUS A319-100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Features | |||
| Net Cargo Payload: | 750 kg / 5 m3 | Height Limits in Aircraft: | 116 cm Max |
| Main Deck Door Dimensions: | - | Maximum Cargo Capacity (Main Deck): | - |
| Lower Deck Front Door Dimensions: | 179 x 120 cm | Maximum Cargo Capacity (Lower Deck Front): | 2.268 kg / 8,51 m3 |
| Lower Deck After Door Dimensions: | 179 x 120 cm | Maximum Cargo Capacity (Lower Deck After): | 3.021 kg / 11,83 m3 |
| Bulk Cargo Compartiment Door Dimensions: | - | Maximum Capacity (Bulk Cargo Compartment): | - |
| No Suitable ULD's, Bulk loading only. |
| AIRBUS A320-200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Features | |||
| Net Cargo Payload: | 1.000 kg / 7 m3 | Height Limits in Aircraft: | 119 cm Max |
| Main Deck Door Dimensions: | - | Maximum Cargo Capacity (Main Deck): | - |
| Lower Deck Front Door Dimensions: | 182 x 123 cm | Maximum Cargo Capacity (Lower Deck Front): | 3.402 kg / 9 m3 |
| Lower Deck After Door Dimensions: | 182 x 123 cm | Maximum Cargo Capacity (Lower Deck After): | 4.536 kg / 12 m3 |
| Bulk Cargo Compartiment Door Dimensions: | 95 x 77 cm | Maximum Capacity (Bulk Cargo Compartment): | 1.497 kg / 5,88 m3 |
| Compatible ULDs | |||
| PKC |  | ||
| IATA Code: | PKC | ||
| Type: | Pallet | ||
| Internal Volume: | 3,6 m3 127 cu.ft. | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 1.552 kgs 3.421 lbs | ||
| Tare Weight: | 35 kgs 77 lbs | ||
| Loadability: | A320 - A321 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | PKC | ||
| AKH |  | ||
| IATA Code: | AKH | ||
| Type: | Container | ||
| Internal Volume: | 3,6 m3 / 127 cu.ft. | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 1.134 kg / 2.500 lbs | ||
| Tare Weight: | 85 kg / 187 Ibs | ||
| Loadability: | A320 - A321 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | LD45 |
| AIRBUS A321-200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Features | |||
| Net Cargo Payload: | 1.500 kg / 10 m3 | Height Limits in Aircraft: | 119 cm Max |
| Main Deck Door Dimensions: | - | Maximum Cargo Capacity (Main Deck): | - |
| Lower Deck Front Door Dimensions: | 182 x 123 cm | Maximum Cargo Capacity (Lower Deck Front): | 5.670 kg / 22 m3 |
| Lower Deck After Door Dimensions: | 182 x 123 cm | Maximum Cargo Capacity (Lower Deck After): | 4.381 kg / 15 m3 |
| Bulk Cargo Compartiment Door Dimensions: | 95 x 76 cm | Maximum Capacity (Bulk Cargo Compartment): | 1.497 kg / 5,88 m3 |
| Compatible ULDs | |||
| PKC |  | ||
| IATA Code: | PKC | ||
| Type: | Pallet | ||
| Internal Volume: | 3,6 m3 127 cu.ft. | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 1.552 kgs 3.421 lbs | ||
| Tare Weight: | 35 kgs 77 lbs | ||
| Loadability: | A320 - A321 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | PKC | ||
| AKH |  | ||
| IATA Code: | AKH | ||
| Type: | Container | ||
| Internal Volume: | 3,6 m3 / 127 cu.ft. | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 1.134 kg / 2.500 lbs | ||
| Tare Weight: | 85 kg / 187 Ibs | ||
| Loadability: | A320 - A321 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | LD45 |
| AIRBUS A330-200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Features | |||
| Net Cargo Payload: | 10.000 kg / 40 m3 | Height Limits in Aircraft: | 163 cm Max |
| Main Deck Door Dimensions: | - | Maximum Cargo Capacity (Main Deck): | - |
| Lower Deck Front Door Dimensions: | 270 x 167 cm | Maximum Cargo Capacity (Lower Deck Front): | 18.869 kg / 45 m3 |
| Lower Deck After Door Dimensions: | 270 x 167 cm | Maximum Cargo Capacity (Lower Deck After): | 15.241 kg / 32 m3 |
| Bulk Cargo Compartiment Door Dimensions: | 94 x 107 cm | Maximum Capacity (Bulk Cargo Compartment): | 3.468 kg /19,68 m3 |
| Aircraft Features | |||
| Compatible ULDs | |||
| AKE |  | ||
| IATA Code: | AKE | ||
| Type: | Container | ||
| Internal Volume: | 4,3 m3 / 153 cu.ft. | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 1.501 kg / 3.308 lbs | ||
| Tare Weight: | 64 kg / 141 Ibs | ||
| Loadability: | A310 - A312 - A313 - A317 - A330 - A340 - A332 - A343 - B777 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | LD3 | ||
| PAG |  | ||
| IATA Code: | PAG | ||
| Type: | Pallet | ||
| Internal Volume: | 11,1 m3 / 400 cu.ft. | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 5.926 kg / 13.064 lbs | ||
| Tare Weight: | 78 kg / 172 Ibs | ||
| Loadability: | A310 - A312 - A313 - A317 - A330 - A332 - A340 - A343 - B777 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | LD7 | ||
| PMC |  | ||
| IATA Code: | PMC | ||
| Type: | Pallet | ||
| Internal Volume: | 12,1 m3 / 427 cu.ft. | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 6.663-6.684 kg / 14.689-14.735 lbs | ||
| Tare Weight: | 83,5 kg / 184 Ibs | ||
| Loadability: | A310 - A312 - A313 - A317 - A330 - A332 - A340 - A343 - B777 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | PMC | ||
| PLA |  | ||
| IATA Code: | PLA | ||
| Type: | Pallet | ||
| Internal Volume: | 8,9 m3 / 316 cu.ft. | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 3.085 kg / 6.801 lbs | ||
| Tare Weight: | 90 kg / 198 lbs | ||
| Loadability: | A310 - A312 - A313 - A317 - A330 - A332 - A340 - A343 - B777 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | PLA | ||
| Active Solutions | |||
 | |||
| IATA Code: | RKN | ||
| Type: | Container | ||
| Internal Volume: | 2,30 m3 | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 953 kg | ||
| Tare Weight: | 635 kg | ||
| Loadability: | A310 - A330 - A340 - B747 - B777 - B787 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | LD3 | ||
| Active Solutions | |||
 | |||
| IATA Code: | RKN | ||
| Type: | Container | ||
| Internal Volume: | 2,93 m3 | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 1.323 kg | ||
| Tare Weight: | 265 kg | ||
| Loadability: | A310 - A330 - A340 - B747 - B777 - B787 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | LD3 | ||
| Active Solutions | |||
 | |||
| IATA Code: | RAP | ||
| Type: | Container | ||
| Internal Volume: | 6,38 m3 | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 4.933 kg | ||
| Tare Weight: | 1.100 kg | ||
| Loadability: | A310 - A330 - A340 - B747 - B777 - B787 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | LD9 | ||
| Active Solutions | |||
 | |||
| IATA Code: | RAP | ||
| Type: | Container | ||
| Internal Volume: | 8,22 m3 | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 5.583 kg | ||
| Tare Weight: | 450 kg | ||
| Loadability: | A310 - A330 - A340 - B747 - B777 - B787 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | LD9 |
| AIRBUS A330-300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Features | |||
| Net Cargo Payload: | 12.000 kg / 40 m3 | Height Limits in Aircraft: | 163 cm Max |
| Main Deck Door Dimensions: | - | Maximum Cargo Capacity (Main Deck): | - |
| Lower Deck Front Door Dimensions: | 270 x 167 cm | Maximum Cargo Capacity (Lower Deck Front): | 18.869 kg / 45 m3 |
| Lower Deck After Door Dimensions: | 270 x 167 cm | Maximum Cargo Capacity (Lower Deck After): | 15.241 kg / 32 m3 |
| Bulk Cargo Compartiment Door Dimensions: | 94 x 107 cm | Maximum Capacity (Bulk Cargo Compartment): | 3.468 kg / 19,68 m3 |
| Aircraft Features | |||
| Compatible ULDs | |||
| AKE |  | ||
| IATA Code: | AKE | ||
| Type: | Container | ||
| Internal Volume: | 4,3 m3 / 153 cu.ft. | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 1.501 kg / 3.308 lbs | ||
| Tare Weight: | 64 kg / 141 Ibs | ||
| Loadability: | A310 - A312 - A313 - A317 - A330 - A340 - A332 - A343 - B777 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | LD3 | ||
| PAG |  | ||
| IATA Code: | PAG | ||
| Type: | Pallet | ||
| Internal Volume: | 11,1 m3 / 400 cu.ft. | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 5.926 kg / 13.064 lbs | ||
| Tare Weight: | 78 kg / 172 Ibs | ||
| Loadability: | A310 - A312 - A313 - A317 - A330 - A332 - A340 - A343 - B777 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | LD7 | ||
| PMC |  | ||
| IATA Code: | PMC | ||
| Type: | Pallet | ||
| Internal Volume: | 12,1 m3 / 427 cu.ft. | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 6.663-6.684 kg / 14.689-14.735 lbs | ||
| Tare Weight: | 83,5 kg / 184 Ibs | ||
| Loadability: | A310 - A312 - A313 - A317 - A330 - A332 - A340 - A343 - B777 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | PMC | ||
| PLA |  | ||
| IATA Code: | PLA | ||
| Type: | Pallet | ||
| Internal Volume: | 8,9 m3 / 316 cu.ft. | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 3.085 kg / 6.801 lbs | ||
| Tare Weight: | 90 kg / 198 lbs | ||
| Loadability: | A310 - A312 - A313 - A317 - A330 - A332 - A340 - A343 - B777 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | PLA | ||
| Active Solutions | |||
 | |||
| IATA Code: | RKN | ||
| Type: | Container | ||
| Internal Volume: | 2,30 m3 | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 953 kg | ||
| Tare Weight: | 635 kg | ||
| Loadability: | A310 - A330 - A340 - B747 - B777 - B787 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | LD3 | ||
| Active Solutions | |||
 | |||
| IATA Code: | RAP | ||
| Type: | Container | ||
| Internal Volume: | 6,68 m3 | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 4819 kg | ||
| Tare Weight: | 1213 kg | ||
| Loadability: | A310-A330-A340-B747-B777-B787 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | LD9 | ||
| Active Solutions | |||
 | |||
| IATA Code: | RAP | ||
| Type: | Container | ||
| Internal Volume: | 6,57 m3 | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 4,893 kg | ||
| Tare Weight: | 1,140 kg | ||
| Loadability: | A310-A330-A340-B747-B777- B787 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | LD 9 | ||
| Active Solutions | |||
 | |||
| IATA Code: | RKN | ||
| Type: | Container | ||
| Internal Volume: | 1,88 m3 | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 918 kg | ||
| Tare Weight: | 670 kg | ||
| Loadability: | A310-A330-A340-B747-B777- B787 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | LD3 | ||
| Active Solutions | |||
 | |||
| IATA Code: | RKN | ||
| Type: | Container | ||
| Internal Volume: | 2,93 m3 | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 1.323 kg | ||
| Tare Weight: | 265 kg | ||
| Loadability: | A310 - A330 - A340 - B747 - B777 - B787 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | LD3 | ||
| Active Solutions | |||
 | |||
| IATA Code: | RAP | ||
| Type: | Container | ||
| Internal Volume: | 6,38 m3 | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 4.933 kg | ||
| Tare Weight: | 1.100 kg | ||
| Loadability: | A310 - A330 - A340 - B747 - B777 - B787 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | LD9 | ||
| Active Solutions | |||
 | |||
| IATA Code: | RAP | ||
| Type: | Container | ||
| Internal Volume: | 8,22 m3 | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 5.583 kg | ||
| Tare Weight: | 450 kg | ||
| Loadability: | A310 - A330 - A340 - B747 - B777 - B787 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | LD9 |
| Aircraft Features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Cargo Payload: | 1.000 kg / 7 m3 | Height Limits in Aircraft: | 80 cm Max |
| Main Deck Door Dimensions: | - | Maximum Cargo Capacity (Main Deck): | - |
| Lower Deck Front Door Dimensions: | 89 x 122 cm | Maximum Cargo Capacity (Lower Deck Front): | 3.240 kg / 16,84 m3 |
| Lower Deck After Door Dimensions: | 84 x 122 cm | Maximum Cargo Capacity (Lower Deck After): | 4.187 kg / 21,69 m3 |
| Bulk Cargo Compartiment Door Dimensions: | - | Maximum Capacity (Bulk Cargo Compartment): | - |
| No Suitable ULD's, Bulk loading only. |
| Boeng B737-900ER | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Features | |||
| Net Cargo Payload: | 1.500 kg / 10 m3 | Height Limits in Aircraft: | 80 cm Max |
| Main Deck Door Dimensions: | - | Maximum Cargo Capacity (Main Deck): | - |
| Lower Deck Front Door Dimensions: | 84 x 122 | Maximum Cargo Capacity (Lower Deck Front): | 3.558 kg / 18,94 m3 |
| Lower Deck After Door Dimensions: | 84 x 122 | Maximum Cargo Capacity (Lower Deck After): | 4.850 kg / 24,88 m3 |
| Bulk Cargo Compartiment Door Dimensions: | - | Maximum Capacity (Bulk Cargo Compartment): | |
| No Suitable ULD's, Bulk loading only. |
| B737 - 8MAX | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Features | |||
| Net Cargo Payload: | 1.500 kg / 10 m3 | Height Limits in Aircraft: | 80 cm Max |
| Main Deck Door Dimensions: | - | Maximum Cargo Capacity (Main Deck): | - |
| Lower Deck Front Door Dimensions: | 89 x 122 cm | Maximum Cargo Capacity (Lower Deck Front): | 3.558 kg / 18,94 m3 |
| Lower Deck After Door Dimensions: | 84 x 122 | Maximum Cargo Capacity (Lower Deck After): | 4.850 kg / 24,88 m3 |
| Bulk Cargo Compartiment Door Dimensions: | - | Maximum Capacity (Bulk Cargo Compartment): | - |
| No Suitable ULD's, Bulk loading only. |
| Boeng B777-300ER | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Features | |||
| Net Cargo Payload: | 20.000 kg / 80 m3 | Height Limits in Aircraft: | 163 cm Max |
| Main Deck Door Dimensions: | - | Maximum Cargo Capacity (Main Deck): | - |
| Lower Deck Front Door Dimensions: | 269 x 170 cm | Maximum Cargo Capacity (Lower Deck Front): | 40.823 kg / 72 m3 |
| Lower Deck After Door Dimensions: | 269 x 170 cm | Maximum Cargo Capacity (Lower Deck After): | 31.751 kg / 54 m3 |
| Bulk Cargo Compartiment Door Dimensions: | 91 x 114 cm | Maximum Capacity (Bulk Cargo Compartment): | 4.082 kg x 17 m3 |
| Aircraft Features | |||
| Compatible ULDs | |||
| AKE |  | ||
| IATA Code: | AKE | ||
| Type: | Container | ||
| Internal Volume: | 4,3 m3 / 153 cu.ft. | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 1.501 kg / 3.308 lbs | ||
| Tare Weight: | 64 kg / 141 Ibs | ||
| Loadability: | A310 - A312 - A313 - A317 - A330 - A340 - A332 - A343 - B777 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | LD3 | ||
| PAG |  | ||
| IATA Code: | PAG | ||
| Type: | Pallet | ||
| Internal Volume: | 11,1 m3 / 400 cu.ft. | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 5.926 kg / 13.064 lbs< | ||
| Tare Weight: | 78 kg / 172 Ibs | ||
| Loadability: | A310 - A312 - A313 - A317 - A330 - A332 - A340 - A343 - B777 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | LD7 | ||
| PMC |  | ||
| IATA Code: | PMC | ||
| Type: | Pallet | ||
| Internal Volume: | 12,1 m3 / 427 cu.ft. | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 6.663-6.684 kg / 14.689-14.735 lbs | ||
| Tare Weight: | 83,5 kg / 184 Ibs | ||
| Loadability: | A310 - A312 - A313 - A317 - A330 - A332 - A340 - A343 - B777 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | PMC | ||
| PLA |  | ||
| IATA Code: | PLA | ||
| Type: | Pallet | ||
| Internal Volume: | 8,9 m3 / 316 cu.ft. | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 3.085 kg / 6.801 lbs | ||
| Tare Weight: | 90 kg / 198 lbs | ||
| Loadability:< | A310 - A312 - A313 - A317 - A330 - A332 - A340 - A343 - B777 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | PLA | ||
| Active Solutions | |||
 | |||
| IATA Code: | RKN | ||
| Type: | Container | ||
| Internal Volume: | 2,30 m3 | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 953 kg | ||
| Tare Weight: | 635 kg | ||
| Loadability:< | A310 - A330 - A340 - B747 - B777 - B787 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | LD3 | ||
| Active Solutions | |||
 | |||
| IATA Code: | RKN | ||
| Type: | Container | ||
| Internal Volume: | 2,93 m3 | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 1.323 kg | ||
| Tare Weight: | 265 kg | ||
| Loadability: | A310 - A330 - A340 - B747 - B777 - B787 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | LD3 | ||
| Active Solutions | |||
 | |||
| IATA Code: | RAP | ||
| Type: | Container | ||
| Internal Volume: | 6,38 m3 | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 4.933 kg | ||
| Tare Weight: | 1.100 kg | ||
| Loadability: | A310 - A330 - A340 - B747 - B777 - B787 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | LD9 | ||
| Active Solutions | |||
 | |||
| IATA Code: | RAP | ||
| Type: | Container | ||
| Internal Volume: | 8,22 m3 | ||
| Maximum Net Weight: | 5.583 kg | ||
| Tare Weight: | 450 kg | ||
| Loadability: | A310 - A330 - A340 - B747 - B777 - B787 | ||
| ULD Group Code: | LD9 |
PALLETS DIMENSIONS
| Pallet Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| cm | |
| EURO PALLET (standart) | 80X120 |
| EURO 2 PALLET | 120X100 |
| EURO 3 PALLET | 100X120 |
| EURO 6 PALLET (1/2pall) | 80x60 |
| American pallet | 120x100x15 |
TRUCKS DIMENSIONS
| TRUCK/type | Weight KG | Length L x W x H | Heigjht L x W x H | LOAD VOLUME m3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Tilt or Box | 2,45m | 13,6m | 2,7m | 90m3 |
| Semi Trailer | ||||
| Mega Tilt | 2,45m | 13,6m | 3m | 100m3 |
| Semi Trailer | ||||
| Jumbo Tilt | 2,5m | 13,6m | 2,7-3m | 98m3 |
| Semi trailer | ||||
| Tilt Truck Trailer | 2,45m | 8m | 3m | 114m3 |
| Truck | ||||
| Trailer | 2,45m | 7,5m | 3m | N/A |
| Optima Tilt | 2,5m | 13,6m | 2,7m | 88m3 |
| Semi Trailer | ||||
| Maxima Tilt | 2,5m | 13,6m | 2,7m | 88m3 |
| Semi Trailer | ||||
| Truck trailer | 2,45m | 7,5m | 2,8m | 56m3 |
| Truck | ||||
| Trailer | 2,45m | 7,5m | 3m | 56m3 |
| 40 Feet Truck | 2,45m | 8,2m | 2,7m | 55m3 |
| Truck | 2,45m | 7,2m | 2,7m | 47m3 |
| Van | 1,9m | 4m | 2,4m | 18m3 |
| LOHR Car Transporter | 2,55m | 18,35-20,1m | 3,9m | N/A |
| Semi trailer |
CONTAINERS DIMENSIONS
| CONTAINER | Width | Length | Height | LOAD VOLUME | CURB WEIGHT | LOAD CAPACITY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | m | m | m | m3 | kg | kg |
| 20'DC | 2,35m | 5,9m | 2,37m | 33m3 | 2,300kg | 21,770kg |
| 40'DC | 2,35m | 11,98m | 2,35m | 66m3 | 3,700kg | 26,780kg |
| 40'HC | 2,35m | 11,98m | 2,69m | 76m3 | 3,970kg | 26,780kg |
| 45'HC | 2,35m | 13,5m | 2,69m | 86m3 | 4,590kg | 27,900kg |
| 20' Open Top | 2,35m | 5,89m | 2,35m | 33m3 | 2,400kg | 21,600kg |
| 40' IiK Open top | 2,35m | 11,98m | 2,35m | 66m3 | 3,850kg | 21,600kg |
| 40' Flatrack | 2,35m | 12,08m | 2,1m | N/A | 5,480kg | N/A |
| 20' Reefer | 2,23m | 5,42m | 2,26m | 28m3 | 3,200kg | 20,800kg |
| 40' HC Reefer | 2,29m | 11,56m | 2,5m | 66,6m3 | 4,500kg3 | 25,980kg |
| 20'DC | FITS | 10 pallets | 120x100 cm |
| 11 pallets | 120x80 cm | ||
| 40'DC | FITS | 21 pallets | 120x100 cm |
| 25 pallets | 120x80 cm | ||
| 45'HC | FITS | 24 pallets | 120x100 cm |
| 27 pallets | 120x80 cm |
TRANSPORT DOCUMENTS
Depending on the means of transport used, the following documents are to be filled in and presented to the customs authorities of the importing European Union (EU) Member State (MS) upon importation in order for the goods to be cleared:
Bill of Lading
The Bill of Lading (B/L) is a document issued by the shipping company to the operating shipper, which acknowledges that the goods have been received on board. In this way the Bill of Lading serves as proof of receipt of the goods by the carrier obliging him to deliver the goods to the consignee. It contains the details of the goods, the vessel and the port of destination. It evidences the contract of carriage and conveys title to the goods, meaning that the bearer of the Bill of Lading is the owner of the goods.
The Bill of Lading may be a negotiable document. A number of different types of bills of lading can be used. ‘Clean Bills of Lading’ state that the goods have been received in an apparent good order and condition. ‘Unclean or Dirty Bills of Lading’ indicate that the goods are damaged or in bad order, in this case, the financing bank may refuse to accept the consignor’s documents.
FIATA Bill of Lading
The FIATA Bill of Lading is a document designed to be used as a multimodal or combined transport document with negotiable status, which has been developed by the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA).
Road Waybill (CMR)
The road waybill is a document containing the details of the international transportation of goods by road, set out by the Convention for the Contract of the International Carriage of Goods by Road 1956 (the CMR Convention). It enables the consignor to have the goods at his disposal during transportation. It must be issued in quadruplicate and signed by the consignor and the carrier. The first copy is intended for the consignor; the second remains in the possession of the carrier; the third accompanies the goods and is delivered to the consignee and the forth one must be signed and stamped by the consignee and then returned to the consignor. Usually, a CMR is issued for each vehicle.
The CMR note is not a document of title and is non-negotiable.
Air Waybill (AWB)
The air waybill is a document, which serves as a proof of the transport contract between the consignor and the carrier’s company. It is issued by the carrier’s agent and falls under the provisions of the Warsaw Convention (Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules relating to International Carriage by Air, 12 October 1929). A single air waybill may be used for multiple shipments of goods; it contains three originals and several extra copies. One original is kept by each of the parties involved in the transport (the consignor, the consignee and the carrier). The copies may be required at the airport of departure/destination, for the delivery and in some cases, for further freight carriers. The air waybill is a freight bill, which evidences a contract of carriage and proves receipt of goods.
A specific type of Air Waybill is the one used by all carriers belonging to the International Air Transport Association (IATA); a bill called the IATA Standard Air Waybill. It embodies standard conditions associated to those set out in the Warsaw Convention.
Rail Waybill (CIM)
The rail waybill (CIM) is a document required for the transportation of goods by rail. It is regulated by the Convention concerning International Carriage by Rail 1980 (COTIF-CIM). The CIM is issued by the carrier in five copies, the original accompanies the goods, the duplicate of the original is kept by the consignor and the three remaining copies by the carrier for internal purposes. It is considered the rail transport contract.
ATA Carnet
ATA (Admission Temporaire/Temporary Admission) carnets are international customs documents issued by the chambers of commerce in the majority of the industrialized world to allow the temporary importation of goods, free of customs duties and taxes. ATA carnets can be issued for the following categories of goods: commercial samples, professional equipment and goods for presentation or use at trade fairs, shows, exhibitions and the like. Further information may be obtained in the International Chamber of Commerce website.
TIR Carnet
TIR carnets are customs transit documents used for the international transport of goods, a part of which has to be made by road. They allow the transport of goods under a procedure called the TIR procedure, laid down in the 1975 TIR Convention, signed under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
The TIR system requires the goods to travel in secure vehicles or containers, all duties and taxes at risk throughout the journey to be covered by an internationally valid guarantee, the goods to be accompanied by a TIR carnet, and customs control measures in the country of departure to be accepted by the countries of transit and destination.
Latest revision date of the information: 01 June 2025
The insurance is an agreement by which the insured is indemnified in the event of damages caused by a risk covered in the policy. Insurance is all-important in the transport of goods because of their exposure to more common risks during handling, storing, loading or transporting cargo, but also to other rare risks, such as riots, strikes or terrorism.
There is a difference between the goods transport insurance and the carrier’s responsibility insurance. The covered risks, fixed compensation and indemnity of the contract of transport insurance are left to the holder’s choice. Nevertheless, the hauler’s responsibility insurance is determined by different regulations. Depending on the means of transport, indemnity is limited by the weight and value of the goods and is only given in case the transporter has been unable to evade responsibility.
CUSTOMS CLEARANCE REGIMES
Release for free circulation
The purpose of the release for free circulation procedure is to fulfil all import formalities so that the goods can be sold on the Union market.
Goods are released for consumption once all the import requirements have been met:
- All applicable tariff duties and other charges have been paid.
- Import licences for goods subject to quotas have been presented.
- All applicable authorisations and certificates (e.g. a veterinary certificate for certain animals or animal products) have been presented.
Imported goods are entered for the procedure by means of a customs declaration. The date on which this declaration is accepted by the customs office in an EU country is also the date that is taken into account for the calculation of the amount of import duty, value added tax and excise duty, if applicable.
Special procedures
Goods may be placed under any of the following treatments:
- Union Transit, which comprises:
- External transit – non-Union goods may be moved from one point to another within the customs territory of the EU without being subject to import duties, other charges related to the import of the goods (i.e. internal taxes) and commercial policy measures. Moving goods to another EU Member State means the customs clearance procedures are transferred to the customs office of destination.
- Internal transit – Union goods may be moved from one point to another within the customs territory of the EU without any change to their customs status. This includes transporting goods through another territory that is outside the EU customs territory.
- Storage, which comprises customs warehousing and free zones:
- Customs warehousing – non-Union goods may be stored in premises or any other location authorised by the customs authorities and under customs supervision (‘customs warehouses’) without being subject to import duties, other charges related to the import of the goods and commercial policy measures.
- Free zones – Member States may designate parts of the customs territory of the Union as free zones. They are where goods can be introduced free of import duties, other charges (i.e. internal taxes) and commercial policy measures, until they are either assigned another approved customs procedure or re-exported. Goods may also undergo simple operations such as processing and re-packing.
- Specific use which comprises temporary admission and end-use:
- Temporary admission – Non-Union goods can enter the EU without the payment of import duties, provided they are intended for re-export without being changed. The maximum period for temporary import is two years.
- End-use – goods may be released for free circulation under a duty exemption or at a reduced rate of duty on account of their specific use.
- Processing, which comprises inward and outward processing:
- Inward processing – Goods can be imported into the EU, without being subject to duties, taxes and formalities, to be processed under customs control and then re-exported. If the finished products are ultimately not exported, they become subject to the applicable duties and formalities.
- Outward processing – Union goods may be temporarily exported from the customs territory of the Union for processing purposes. The processed goods may be released for free circulation with total or partial relief from import duties.
HAZARDOUS CLASES
Hazardous goods by nature and degree of danger: classification
Class 1 – Explosives
Explosive materials that may explode or catch fire. And devices containing explosives and detonating means intended to produce a pyrotechnic effect
Subclasses
1.1 – pyrotechnic, explosive substances/products with a mass explosion hazard (instantaneous coverage of the entire cargo);
1.2 – pyrotechnic, explosive substances/products that do not explode in bulk;
1.3 – pyrotechnic, explosive substances/products that have a fire hazard with or without a slight explosive effect;
1.4 – pyrotechnic, explosive substances/products that carry a slight risk of explosion during transportation only in the case of initiation or ignition, which do not destroy devices and packages;
1.5 – explosives with a mass explosion hazard that are so insensitive that initiation or transition from combustion to detonation is unlikely during transportation;
1.6 – articles containing substances insensitive to detonation and characterized by a low probability of accidental initiation;
*Explosive mixtures of gases, vapours and dusts are not considered as explosives.
Class 2 – Gases
Compressed, liquefied by cooling and dissolved under pressure gases that meet at least one of the following conditions:
- absolute vapor pressure at 50 °C is equal to or higher than 3 kgf/cm2 (300 KPa);
- the critical temperature is below 50 °C.
According to the physical state of gases are divided into:
- Brief. The critical temperature is below -10 °C;
- Liquefied. The critical temperature is equal to or above -10 °C, but not lower than 70 °C;
- Liquefied. The critical temperature is equal to or above 70°C;
- Dissolved under pressure;
- Liquefied by supercooling;
- Aerosols and compressed gases that are subject to special regulations.
Subclasses
2.1 – non-flammable gases;
2.2 – non-flammable poisonous gases;
2.3 – flammable gases;
2.4 – flammable poisonous gases;
2.5 – chemically unstable;
2.6 – chemically unstable poisonous.
Class 3 – Flammable Liquids
Flammable liquids, mixtures of liquids, as well as liquids containing solids in solution or suspension, which emit flammable vapors with a flash point in a closed crucible at 61 °C and below.
3.1 – flammable liquids with a low flash point and liquids with a flash point in a closed crucible below -18 °C or having a flash point in combination with other hazardous properties other than flammability;
3.2 – flammable liquids with a medium flash point – liquids with a flash point in a closed crucible from -18 to +23 °C;
3.3 – flammable liquids with a high flash point – liquids with a flash point from 23 to 61 °C inclusive in a closed crucible.
Class 4 – Flammable Solids; Substances Liable to Spontaneous Combustion; Substances that Emit Flammable Gases on Contact with Water
Flammable liquids, mixtures of liquids, as well as liquids containing solids in solution or suspension, which emit flammable vapors with a flash point in a closed crucible at 61 °C and below.
3.1 – flammable liquids with a low flash point and liquids with a flash point in a closed crucible below -18 °C or having a flash point in combination with other hazardous properties other than flammability;
3.2 – flammable liquids with a medium flash point – liquids with a flash point in a closed crucible from -18 to +23 °C;
3.3 – flammable liquids with a high flash point – liquids with a flash point from 23 to 61 °C inclusive in a closed crucible.
Class 5 – Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides
Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides, which can release oxygen, support combustion, and in certain conditions or mixtures with other substances cause spontaneous combustion and even explosion.
5.1 – oxidizing substances. They are not flammable in themselves, but contribute to the flammability of other substances and release oxygen during combustion, thereby increasing the fire intensity;
5.2 – organic peroxides. Most of them are flammable, can act as oxidizing agents and interact hazardously with other substances. Some of them are flammable and sensitive to impact or friction.
Class 6 – Toxic (Poisonous) and Infectious Substances
Poisonous and infectious substances that can cause poisoning, disease or even death.
6.1 – poisonous (toxic) substances that cause poisoning when inhaled (vapors, dust), ingested or in direct contact with the skin;
6.2 – substances and materials containing pathogenic microorganisms that are hazardous for humans and animals.
Class 7 – Radioactive Material
Radioactive substances with specific activity over 70 kBq/kg (nCi/g).
Class 8 – Corrosive Substances
Corrosive substances that cause damage to the skin, eyes, respiratory tract, cause corrosion of metals and damage vehicles, buildings, cargoes, and can also create a fire when interacting with organic materials or certain chemicals.
8.1 – acids;
8.2 – bases;
8.3 – caustic and corrosive substances.
Class 9 – Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances and Articles
Substances with a rather low hazard during transportation. They do not belong to any of the previous classes, but require certain rules for transportation and storage.
9.1 – solid, liquid combustible substances and materials that can become hazardous under certain conditions (flammable liquids with a flash point from +61 °C to +100 °C in a closed container, fibers and other similar materials);
9.2 – substances that become corrosive under certain conditions.
List of groups of particularly hazardous goods according to GOST 19433-88
- Explosives;
- Radioactive substances;
- Non-flammable non-poisonous oxidizing gases;
- Oxidizing poisonous gases;
- Poisonous gases, oxidizing or corrosive;
- Flammable liquids with a flash point of less than minus 18 °C, poisonous;
- Flammable liquids with a flash point of less than minus 18 °C, corrosive;
- Flammable liquids with a flash point of from minus 18 °C to plus 23 °C, corrosive;
- Flammable liquids with a flash point from minus 18 °C to plus 23 °C, poisonous and/or corrosive;
- Flammable solids are caustic and/or corrosive;
- Flammable solids that self-decompose at a temperature not exceeding 50 °C with a risk of package rupture;
- Spontaneously combustible solids, poisonous;
- Flammable solids, caustic and/or corrosive;
- Substances emitting flammable gases when interacting with water, flammable;
- Substances emitting flammable gases when interacting with water, flammable and poisonous;
- Substances emitting flammable gases when interacting with water, flammable, caustic and/or corrosive;
- Oxidizing substances, poisonous, caustic and/or corrosive;
- Organic peroxides, explosive, self-decomposing at temperatures not exceeding 50 °C;
- Organic peroxides self-decomposing at temperatures above 50°C;
- Explosive organic peroxides;
- Organic peroxides without additional hazards;
- Organic peroxides are corrosive to the eyes;
- Organic peroxides, flammable;
- Organic peroxides, flammable, corrosive to the eyes;
- Poisonous substances, volatile, without additional hazards;
- Poisonous substances, volatile, flammable, with a flash point slightly above 23 °C;
- Poisonous substances, volatile flammable, with a flash point of more than 23 °C, but not exceeding 61 °C;
- Toxic substances, volatile, caustic and (or) corrosive;
- Caustic and (or) corrosive, acidic, toxic and oxidizing;
- Caustic and (or) corrosive, having acidic properties, oxidizing;
- Caustic and (or) corrosive, having acidic properties, poisonous;
- Caustic and (or) corrosive, having basic properties, flammable, with flash a point from 23 °C to 61 °C;
- Caustic and (or) corrosive, having basic properties, oxidizing;
- Caustic and (or) corrosive various, poisonous and oxidizing;
- Caustic and (or) corrosive various, flammable, with a flash point of not exceeding 23 °C;
- Caustic and (or) corrosive various, flammable, with a flash point from 24 °C to 61 °C;
- Caustic and (or) corrosive various, poisonous.
In addition to this agreement, there are the other agreements for the transportation of hazardous goods in Europe:
IMDG is a contract for the carriage of hazardous goods by sea.
ICAO-TI is a contract for the carriage of hazardous goods by air.
RID is an agreement on the carriage of hazardous goods by rail. A special UN list of hazardous substances (containing more than 3000 items) has been created. Each hazardous substance included in this list has a four-digit identification number according to the UN list of hazardous substances. It can be used to find out the exact name of the hazardous substance being transported.