Typically you’ll need an invoice, packing list, and an Air Waybill (AWB). Consignee contact details and accurate piece counts, weights, and descriptions matter. For the AWB basics, read Air Waybill (AWB) explained.

Air freight is usually charged on the higher of actual weight or volumetric weight. Volumetric weight is commonly calculated as (L×W×H in cm) ÷ 6000. See Chargeable weight explained.

Most missed uplift is caused by late terminal receival, screening queues, rework due to packaging issues, or no-space events. Planning backwards from cut-offs reduces rollover risk. See Air cargo cut-off times.

“Received” means accepted into the terminal system. “Departed” means the flight has left origin. Neither guarantees delivery timing without the next milestones (availability, release, delivery). See tracking milestones explained.

Same-day is for critical timelines and requires strict cut-off discipline. Overnight is often a better cost-risk trade-off when the delivery window is urgent but not immediate. See domestic air freight options.

Missed cut-offs, AWB/invoice mismatches, screening queues, packaging rework, capacity constraints, and late pickup or delivery planning. See air freight delays and the fix checklist.

Chargeable weight, service level (standard vs priority), route and frequency, handling profile (oversize/non-stackable), and surcharges (fuel/peak/remote). See air freight costs explained.