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The classification of general cargo differs per airline. We encourage you to study the general cargo definitions page in great detail to make sure your shipment falls under the general cargo classification.
Please be advised, that it is your responsibility to ensure that your shipment is properly classified.
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In general, if your shipment does NOT require any special handling there is a good chance it is general cargo.
Many of the following good types require special handling and are therefore excluded from our services.
No Perishable - perishable goods of any kind (Fresh / Cooled)
No finished units (incl. reefer container)
No valuables (gold, diamonds, banknotes, etc.) (value of goods > 1000 USD/kg Chg-Weight)
No "Vulnerable Cargo" (obligatory product for: Silver, works of art, cigarettes, coins (legal currency), precious stones (if not valuables), skins and high-quality branded clothing, passports, airline tickets, secret documents).
No weapons of any kind (including other goods subject to the War Weapons Control Act)
No narcotics of any kind
No dangerous goods, according to IATA-DGR regulations
No dangerous goods in Excepted Quantities
In particular, no radioactive material
No Personal Effects or household goods (special security measures required)
No unaccompanied baggage
No "IBC" (liquid container)
No items to be dispatched as mail or courier material
No living organs
No animals (of any kind)
No hatching eggs.
No "human remains".
No diplomatic missions
No consolidation (loose and ULD)
No pharmaceuticals + diagnostics
No military or civil aircraft parts / engine