air freight

[/ɛr freɪt/]
nounpl: air freights
carga aérea
1. The transportation of goods by aircraft, typically for urgent or time-sensitive shipments
We sent the documents via air freight to ensure they arrived within 24 hours.
Enviamos os documentos por carga aérea para garantir que chegassem em 24 horas.
2. The cost or service charge associated with transporting cargo by airplane
The air freight costs were significantly higher than sea freight for this shipment.
Os custos de carga aérea foram significativamente mais altos do que os do transporte marítimo.
3. Goods or cargo that are transported by airplane
This air freight delivery contains perishable items that require refrigeration.
Esta entrega de carga aérea contém itens perecíveis que necessitam de refrigeração.
Air freight is commonly used in Brazil for high-value exports such as flowers, berries, and electronics. In the USA, it's essential for industries like pharmaceuticals, perishables, and emergency parts. São Paulo's infrastructure serves as Brazil's main air freight hub due to its proximity to major airports like Congonhas and Guarulhos.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
air cargoair transportairfreightaerial freight
Antonyms / Antônimos
sea freightground freightoverland freightrail freight

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
carga aérea
Standard term used across Brazil in logistics and commerce
São Paulo
frete aéreo
Alternative term commonly used in São Paulo's business district
Rio de Janeiro
carga aérea
Standard usage in port and export/import operations
Portugal
transporte aéreo de carga
More formal and descriptive phrasing preferred in European Portuguese

Related Words

cargologisticsshippingfreight forwardercustoms clearancebill of ladingmanifest

Related Idioms & Phrases

rush delivery via air freight
air freight forwarding
expedited air freight
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