Airfreight forwarders are intermediary agents that arrange shipments for industries from manufacturers to the final point of distribution. They are usually used in the movement of light, expensive, and perishable cargo that needs quick transportation. These freight forwarders have long-term contracts with major airlines, and provide consolidation services that allow them to secure cheaper freight rates. They act as supply chain experts, with services ranging from packaging and labeling, documentation and PO management, charter services, transportation, and warehousing to VAS.
Same-day delivery services are the delivery of parcels, merchandise, and documents to different types of customer such as business customers, retail customers, and government agencies. The delivery of documents and parcels by same-day vendors depends on the weight of the parcel and the distance of the dropping point. Usually vendors allow up to 66.14 lbs of weight and the shipping charge includes both weight and distance. Same-day delivery is time-bound delivery whereby the shipment is delivered on the same-day, but the hours vary as per the requirements of the customer. Courier service providers deliver shipments to destinations within a certain distance range. In addition, these vendors provide various value-added services to customers to further enhance the delivery process.