Why we exist
Air freight is fast, but the information around it is often slow, scattered and full of jargon. We make it clear.
iwantacve.org is an independent information website about air freight. We started it because too many shippers only find out how chargeable weight, surcharges or customs holds work after a shipment has already cost them money or time.
Our guides are written by people who have worked on cargo ramps, in forwarding offices and in customs documentation. We turn that experience into practical explanations you can use the same day, whether you ship one carton a year or a pallet every week.
Everything we publish is free to read. We keep our guides updated as rates, rules and procedures change.
What we cover
Our guides focus on the questions shippers ask most often, from the first quote to final delivery.
Rates and costs
How air freight is priced, what surcharges mean and how to read a quote line by line.
Chargeable weight
Volumetric calculations and packaging choices that change what you pay.
Documentation
Air waybills, commercial invoices, packing lists and certificates of origin.
Customs clearance
What happens at the border, why shipments get held and how to avoid delays.
Dangerous goods
Rules for lithium batteries, chemicals and other restricted items shipped by air.
Perishables and cold chain
Moving fresh produce, seafood and pharmaceuticals under temperature control.
Who we write for
Our readers range from first-time shippers to experienced logistics teams.
Importers and exporters
Businesses moving goods across borders who want to plan costs and avoid surprises at customs.
Small businesses and online sellers
Owners shipping samples, stock or customer orders who need clear answers without industry jargon.
Logistics and procurement teams
Professionals who need a reliable reference to check rules, compare services and brief colleagues.
How we create our content
Every guide goes through the same four steps before and after it is published.
Research
We start with primary sources such as IATA regulations, ICAO standards, customs authorities and carrier tariffs.
Write clearly
We explain each topic in plain language, with worked examples where they help.
Review
Our senior writer checks every article for technical accuracy before it goes live.
Keep it current
We recheck core guides at least twice a year and whenever rules change.
Meet our senior writer
Wade Miller, Senior Air Freight Writer
Wade has spent more than 20 years in air cargo, from ground handling and export coordination to operations management and customs documentation. He leads our air freight coverage and reviews every guide for technical accuracy.
His approach is simple: explain the rules the way you would to a colleague on their first day, then show how they apply to a real shipment.
Read Wade's profileOur editorial promise
- Independent. We are not owned by an airline or freight forwarder, and we do not rank or recommend providers in exchange for payment.
- Accurate. We check facts against primary sources and show when each guide was last reviewed.
- Transparent. When we make a mistake, we correct it and note the update on the page.
- Practical. We write to help you act, not to fill space.
Please noteWe are an information website. We do not book, sell or carry freight, and our content is general information, not professional advice. For a specific shipment, confirm the details with your freight forwarder, airline or a licensed customs broker. See our Terms & Conditions.
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