AIR FREIGHT

Air freight parcel delivery is the transfer and shipment of goods via an air carrier, which may be charter or commercial. Such shipments travel out of commercial and passenger aviation gateways to anywhere planes can fly and land.

The Advantages of Air Freight Shipping

The express shipping options of air freight make it a valuable option for coordinating time sensitive shipments to almost anywhere in the world. This can be particularly advantageous for smaller and mid-sized companies as it allows them to participate in international trade in an expeditious and effective manner. Shipping by air also offers the advantage of a high level of security as airport controls over cargo are tightly managed

The Expansion of Air Freight Shipping

Used in conjunction with other forms of shipping, like marine, rail and ground, air freight became widely utilized as one of the central delivery options in importing and exporting at the beginning of the Twentieth Century. Growing exponentially as an industry during the expansion of trade networks and markets in the last 40 years, air freight is now regarded as an efficient means to ship nationally and internationally.

Managing Air Freight with a Customs Broker

Customs brokerage firms can determine the most reliable and cost-effective means for using air freight options to coordinate corporate, individual parcel or shipment deliveries. A customs broker can negotiate the vast array of options and determine the most applicable means to ensure expedient and on-time delivery.

As with all international shipping, customs clearance procedures must always be anticipated and properly documented. Working with a customs broker for your air shipping ensures that all aspects of your freight management are covered, from expedited service through customs clearance and shipment delivery.

SEA FREIGHT

Sea freight is a method of transporting large quantities of product via cargo ships; goods are packed into containers and these containers are loaded onto a vessel, where they will be sailed to their destination country. As a typical cargo vessel can carry 18,000 containers (TEU), sea freight is a cost-efficient way to transport high quantities of product. For reference, here is how much fits in a 20ft container:

A typical cargo ship can carry 18,000 of these containers! As there’s so much space available onboard a sea freight vessel, the space is priced at less of a premium than space within other modes of transport, such as planes.

Who Uses Sea Freight?

Sea freight is often used by people importing from China or anywhere else in the world. For people buying their stock overseas (and therefore bulk goods), sea freight shipping is usually the cheapest shipping method. If you’re importing a bulk amount of goods, sea freight could be the most cost-efficient option for you.

How Long Does Sea Freight Take?

There are multiple factors to consider when explaining the time sea freight takes.

Firstly, the time spent on water and the time shipments take from door-to-door are different; due to the process of sea freight (which we will explain later in this post), there are a lot of steps the goods have to go through before they reach the vessel and then once they leave it.

On top of this, the location of your goods affects the time sea freight takes. This is basic geography – some places are further away than others!

Container Specifications

Dry FCL Specifications

Dry / Steel		Door openings (mm)		Internal dimensions (mm)			Weight (kg)			Volume (m³)
Type	Size	Width	Height	Length	Width	Height to load line	Max. Gross	Tare	Max. Payload	Capacity to load line
20" std	20' x 8' x 8' 6"	2,340	2,274	5,896	2,350	2,385	27,000	2,150	24,850	33
40" std	40' x 8' x 8' 6"	2,339	2,274	12,035	2,350	2,393	32,500	3,700	28,800	67
40" high	40' x 8' x 9' 6"	2,340	2,577	12,035	2,350	2,697	34,000	3,800	30,200	76
45" high	45' x 8' x 9' 6"	2,340	2,585	13,556	2,352	2,697	32,500	4,800	27,820	86

Refrigerated Containers

Reefer / Steel		Door openings (mm)		Internal dimensions (mm)			Weight (kg)			Volume (m³)
Type	Size	Width	Height	Length	Width	Height to load line	Max. Gross	Tare	Max. Payload	Capacity to load line
20" std	20' x 8' x 8' 6"	2,294	2,201	5,451	2,290	2,156	30,480	2,930	27,550	27,9
40" high	40' x 8' x 9' 6"	2,278	2,473	11,578	2,280	2,425	34,000	4,500	29,500	64

Reefer / Aluminium		Door openings (mm)		Internal dimensions (mm)			Weight (kg)			Volume (m³)
Type	Size	Width	Height	Length	Width	Height to load line	Max. Gross	Tare	Max. Payload	Capacity to load line
20" std	20' x 8' x 8' 6"	2,286	2,188	5,430	2,286	2,155	27,000	2,750	24,250	26,8
40" std	40' x 8' x 8' 6"	2,294	2,174	11,577	2,294	2,110	32,500	3,900	28,600	56,1
40" high	40' x 8' x 9' 6"	2,290	2,535	11,577	2,294	2,409	32,500	4,150	28,350	64,1

Open Top Containers

Open-tops / Steel		Internal dimensions (mm)		Door openings (mm)			Top openings (mm)		Weight (kg)			Volume (m³)
Type	Size	Length	Width	Height	Width	Height	Length	Width	Max. Gross	Tare	Max. Payload	Capacity
20' open-top	20'x 8'x 8'6"	5,919	2,340	2,286	2,286	2,251	5,425	2,223	24,000	2,177	28,230	32
40' open-top	40'x 8'x 8'6"	12,043	2,338	2,272	2,289	2,253	11,622	2,162	30,480	4,300	28,700	64

Open-tops / Aluminium		Internal dimensions (mm)		Door openings (mm)			Top openings (mm)		Weight (kg)			Volume (m³)
Type	Size	Length	Width	Height	Width	Height	Length	Width	Max. Gross	Tare	Max. Payload	Capacity
20' open-top	20'x 8'x 8'6"	5,893	2,346	2,353	2,338	2,273	5,488	2,230	30,480	2,250	21,823	32

Please note there may be slight size variations for some containers, as well as limitations regarding acceptance in certain locations.

Flat Racks

Flat rack / Steel		Internal dimensions (mm)						Weight (kg)
Type	Size	Length	Width	Height	lenght between headers	lenght between corner posts	width between corner posts	Gross	Tare	Max. Payload
20' fixed-corner	20' x 8" x 8" 6"	5,935	2,398	2,327	5,935	5,693	2,106	24,000	2,560	21,440
20' collapsible	20' x 8' x 8' 6"	5,966	2,418	2,286	5,850	5,422	2,058	30,480	2,970	27,510
40' fixed-corner	40' x 8' x 8' 6"	12,080	2,438	2,103	12,080	11,796	2,114	30,480	5,480	25,000

Tank Containers

Size	Construction	Gross	Tare	Payload Volume	CBM	CBF	Forklift Pockets
20' x 8' x 8' 6"	Steel frame/stainless steel tank	30480 kg / 67200 lbs	3070 kg / 6768 lbs	27410 kg / 60425 lbs	21000 litre	5547 US gallons	yes

INTERNATIONAL COURIER SERVICES

We LORDS EXPRESS transport and deliver documents, packages, and larger shipments of products, although traditionally we specialized in the rapid delivery of such items as legal documents that required signatures.

Lords Express Key functions in Courier are

Order Processing.
Pickup of material.
Custom clearance.
Air Lifting.
Destination clearance and door delivery.

We Lords Express transport door to door pick up and door to door delivery. First of allwe collect couriers from all customers and sorting them area wise or PIN code wise. ... Delivery hub received all couriers and send create run sheet as per area of delivery.

We handle all Business-to-Customer and Business-to-Business cross-border transactions involving the movement of e-Commerce & express parcels, documents, and international freight.

We offer efficient and optimum door-to-door services for import and export of documents, parcels, and cargo and also provide customized solutions like flexibility, defined transit time, complete information regarding declarations and authorities, and real-time tracking information.

PACKING & MOVING SERVICES

WE LORDS EXPRESS handles home moving experience from UAE to all over the world and can easily help you out with your move.

As a top-rated house movers in Dubai, we deliver a broad range of international moving services for home, villas, apartments as well as relocation solutions for every purpose. You can count on us to provide the most reliable and affordable moving services from trusted professionals in the Middle East.

• Free Assessment

Our moving process starts with a free assessment of your requirements. This helps us understand the resources and preparations we need to provide you with the best relocation experience. This assessment also helps us figure out an accurate estimate of the moving costs. You can then choose all or only the required services from our service bundles (removal, packing, insurance, temporary storage, transportation, delivery & unpacking).

Our analysis includes the amount of space and entry points at your current base and your destination. Our consultant will also evaluate, classify and itemize your possessions by type and fragility.

• Removals & Packing

After understanding your requirements, the next step is the removal of fittings and fixtures. Our removal and packing professionals are specialists in household removals and safe packaging techniques. To guarantee that there is no damage during loading, unloading and transportation, and to provide you with foolproof packing services, we use high-grade packing equipment and products like boxes, bubble wrap, packing peanuts, duct tapes, and other materials designed to keep your items safe.

Our service offerings involve anti-damage wrapping of your fragile goods, dismantling of your furniture and careful packaging of standalone items. For clothing that can’t be packed, we provide mobile mini-wardrobes that can be used for hanging them. We also offer ice boxes for items that need refrigeration. Moreover, if you want to pack some items on your own, we’ll be glad to offer you our support

• Transportation

As part of Al Sabaa's comprehensive door-to-door relocation systems, we have a wide range of transport utilities for all your individual requirements. We make our carrier decisions based on the distance of the move, the quantity, weight and frangibility of items. They are made only after a thorough assessment of your relocation needs and can be changed to adapt to your specifications.

• Insurance Protection

While we use the latest facilities and technology for loading and handling safeguards with your goods, we understand every homeowner’s inherent concern about their valuables. To solve these concerns, we provide all-inclusive insurance for your items during transit. You are guaranteed coverage if your belongings are broken or misplaced or any reason.