What is the difference between Air courier services and Air Cargo Services?

Answer 1

Air Courier is typically couriers like UPS,FedEx,DHL, etc.. Air Freight is normally handled by the cargo divisions of major airlines. The major difference is that Air Courier is a door to door service, meaning more or less, the price you get quoted is the price you get. With Air Freight, you are paying airport to airport. You'll have to pick your goods up at the airport, pay a bunch of administrative fees, and pay a customs broker. In my experience, air freight has about $300-$500 in additional fees by the time it is landed.

Air Courier is allot quicker and has weight limits, typically 30-70kg, cargo may take a little longer with buyer having to pay for any customs on the other end.