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Door-to-door service is more convenient, and the shipper does not need to worry about customs clearance and delivery issues; while door-to-port service requires the consignee to have certain logistics operation capabilities.

Door-to-door shipping is a comprehensive logistics service that covers all transportation links from the departure point of the goods (such as factories, warehouses) to the final destination (such as customers or retail stores).

Door-to-door air freight is an all-inclusive logistics service that covers all transportation links from the departure point of the goods (such as factories, warehouses) to the final destination (such as customers or retail stores).

Air freight rates fluctuate according to the time of year and the departure and destination countries. For popular routes such as China to the United States, as of May 24, about $4.5 per kilogram of cargo was paid. This means that air freight costs are about $4,500 per ton.

The maximum weight limit for air freight depends on the airline you choose. Generally speaking, each airline has its own regulations and restrictions. Normally, the gross weight of each shipment is between 100 and 500 kg.

The maximum size of standard air freight is 2.44 x 3.18 meters (96 x 125 inches). This size limit is to ensure that the goods can be safely loaded and transported and can pass through the door and cargo space smoothly. Goods exceeding these dimensions require additional arrangements and handling.

Freight companies make money by charging customers fees and the margin between the fees paid by truck drivers. This profit is usually called net profit, and freight brokers claim that the net profit for each load is generally between 3-8%.

Freight mainly includes transportation, logistics and distribution. It usually refers to the service of transporting bulk goods and materials from one location to another, involving long-distance transportation. This may include the transfer of products from manufacturers to retailers.

Customs inspection can ensure that the goods do not contain prohibited or restricted items. These items may cause harm to the safety, health or environment of the destination country and therefore need to be intercepted and processed.

The disadvantages of air transport are mainly: high cost, flight delays or cancellations, need to pay taxes and surcharges, need to pay fuel and currency surcharges, and last mile problems.