How does the Air cargo Service work?
Step 1 - Get a quote
You can either use our Online Quote service or call us or email us for a quick quote.
Call: 02081446503
email: info@maverixenterprise.com
Online quote: www.XpressBaggage.co.uk
Step 2 - Make a reservation.
To reserve a console for your shipment, we need the following details:
Name and address of the shipper:
Name and address of the Consignee:
Dead Weigh of the box:
Service Required: Door to Door / Air port to Airport / Door to Air Port / Air Port to Door
Dimensions of the box (cm): H x W x L - If you are unsure about the exact dimensions of your cargo, you can give us approximate dimensions. This will cost you a further £1.50 as we then have to request our Airline to measure your cargo once it is delivered to their warehouse. If the difference between approx dimensions and actual dimensions is more, you have to pay the difference (Please note that the shipment will not be sent until you have paid the full amount) – If the difference is less, we will refund you the excess.
Step 3 – Pickup, label and drop off at the airport
We will schedule a date and time to pick up the cargo. Alternatively, you can deliver this yourself at one of the Airline warehouses closer to you. Please make sure that your parcel is clearly marked with the following details on ALL the parcels
HAWB : Eg:
Booking Ref : Eg:
MAWB : Eg:
Destination : Eg: Port, County
Total Number of Pieces shown on each package - Example 1/5, 2/5…5/5
You will have these details once you have completed Step 1. If you want us to professionally label your boxes/cargo, it will cost you £1.50 per package.
Step 4 - Shipment loaded on the airline
Shipment is screened, security-checked and loaded on to the flight console.
Step 5 - Collection at the destination
The consignee will collect the shipment at the destination or delivered to your house/ hotel address. This depends on the type of service you chose when booking (port-to-port / door-to-door/ door-to-port/ port – to- door)
Friday, 7 August 2009
Sunday, 2 August 2009
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Arrange Collections or drop at any of this receiving centers in:
Aberdeen
Leeds & Bradford
Cardiff
New Castle
Edinburgh
Southampton
Belfast
Liverpool
Cork
Norwich
Exeter
Sheffield
Birmingham
Humberside
Dublin
Manchester
Gatwick
Shannon
Bristol
Maid stone
East Midlands
Heathrow
Glasgow
Maverix Enterprise
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Email:info@maverixenterprise.com
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Arrange Collections or drop at any of this receiving centers in:
Aberdeen
Leeds & Bradford
Cardiff
New Castle
Edinburgh
Southampton
Belfast
Liverpool
Cork
Norwich
Exeter
Sheffield
Birmingham
Humberside
Dublin
Manchester
Gatwick
Shannon
Bristol
Maid stone
East Midlands
Heathrow
Glasgow
Maverix Enterprise
Mobile:07852467800
Tele:01727766891/01727320404
Fax:01727766891
Email:info@maverixenterprise.com
www.MaveriXenterprise.com
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Prohibited items when flying
Prohibited items when flying
Only 1 piece of hand baggage is allowed per person.
Maximum dimensions 43cm x 28cm x 23cm. Maximum weight 5kg.
This table includes examples of the prohibited items. Please note that this list is not exhaustive.
Baby milk/food/equipment not permitted
Baby milk/food/equipment permitted
Empty containers such as empty bottles, beakers or flasksBaby milk (tasted by the passenger)Sterilised baby water (tasted by the passenger)Baby juice (tasted by the passenger)Baby food in liquid, gel or paste form (tasted by the passenger)Baby food powder (need not be tasted)Pushchairs are permitted and will be x-rayed
Drinks not permitted
Drinks permitted
Any drinks in cans, bottles, plastic containers, cardboard cartons, etc
Empty containers such as flasks and mugs
Food not permitted
Food permitted
Any liquid-based food products in packets, tubes, plastic or tin containers Pasta or any other foodstuffs in sauces, gravies or other liquids including tinned/canned items Jams and syrups Sauces Pastes Yogurts Soups (carton or otherwise) Stews or curry
SandwichesCrispsFruitVegetablesOther solid foods
Cosmetics and toiletries not permitted
Cosmetics and toiletries permitted
All liquid/non solid cosmetics and toiletries,for example:SoapsCreamsLip balmsMascaraToothpasteHairspray and other aerosol itemsDeodrantsSun tanning productsBottles of contact lens solution
Sanitary towels and tamponsLipstick (solid)Make up (powder/solid form)CombsCotton WoolToothbrushesDisposable contact lenses in sealed packaging, sufficient for flight (eg one or two pairs)Non disposable contact lenses in carrier with Small amount of solution (but not bottles of solution)
Medicine not permitted
Medicine permitted
More than 50ml
50ml onlyLetter required from GP for liquid medicine Paracetamol in tablet form2 x epi-pens, letter required from GP (50ml restriction still applies)
Other items not permitted
Other items permitted
Non safety matchesItems in passengers pockets through securitysearchesSharp items such as knives, scissors, tweezers, laser pointers etc
Safety matchesMobile phonesLaptops, ipods, mp3 players, electrical items must be removed from the cabin bag and x-rayedBatteriesHuman remains - ashes (provided it fits into the cabin baggage dimensions)Cigarette lighters
Writing implements not permitted
Writing implements permitted
Spare cartridges for fountain pens
Biros, rollerball pens, gel pensFountain pens with single, open cartridge in use (but no refills/new cartridges)Pencils
Hold baggage not permitted
Cigarette lighters Matches
Duty free
Liquid items can be bought from duty free and shops airside (once passed security search area)
Only 1 piece of hand baggage is allowed per person.
Maximum dimensions 43cm x 28cm x 23cm. Maximum weight 5kg.
This table includes examples of the prohibited items. Please note that this list is not exhaustive.
Baby milk/food/equipment not permitted
Baby milk/food/equipment permitted
Empty containers such as empty bottles, beakers or flasksBaby milk (tasted by the passenger)Sterilised baby water (tasted by the passenger)Baby juice (tasted by the passenger)Baby food in liquid, gel or paste form (tasted by the passenger)Baby food powder (need not be tasted)Pushchairs are permitted and will be x-rayed
Drinks not permitted
Drinks permitted
Any drinks in cans, bottles, plastic containers, cardboard cartons, etc
Empty containers such as flasks and mugs
Food not permitted
Food permitted
Any liquid-based food products in packets, tubes, plastic or tin containers Pasta or any other foodstuffs in sauces, gravies or other liquids including tinned/canned items Jams and syrups Sauces Pastes Yogurts Soups (carton or otherwise) Stews or curry
SandwichesCrispsFruitVegetablesOther solid foods
Cosmetics and toiletries not permitted
Cosmetics and toiletries permitted
All liquid/non solid cosmetics and toiletries,for example:SoapsCreamsLip balmsMascaraToothpasteHairspray and other aerosol itemsDeodrantsSun tanning productsBottles of contact lens solution
Sanitary towels and tamponsLipstick (solid)Make up (powder/solid form)CombsCotton WoolToothbrushesDisposable contact lenses in sealed packaging, sufficient for flight (eg one or two pairs)Non disposable contact lenses in carrier with Small amount of solution (but not bottles of solution)
Medicine not permitted
Medicine permitted
More than 50ml
50ml onlyLetter required from GP for liquid medicine Paracetamol in tablet form2 x epi-pens, letter required from GP (50ml restriction still applies)
Other items not permitted
Other items permitted
Non safety matchesItems in passengers pockets through securitysearchesSharp items such as knives, scissors, tweezers, laser pointers etc
Safety matchesMobile phonesLaptops, ipods, mp3 players, electrical items must be removed from the cabin bag and x-rayedBatteriesHuman remains - ashes (provided it fits into the cabin baggage dimensions)Cigarette lighters
Writing implements not permitted
Writing implements permitted
Spare cartridges for fountain pens
Biros, rollerball pens, gel pensFountain pens with single, open cartridge in use (but no refills/new cartridges)Pencils
Hold baggage not permitted
Cigarette lighters Matches
Duty free
Liquid items can be bought from duty free and shops airside (once passed security search area)
Exes Baggage Information
Baggage allowances
Hold baggage
Many airlines give passengers a free allowance for baggage checked into the hold. Details of airlines' baggage allowances will be on their website. Or you should be able to find out from your confirmation invoice or from your travel agent.
For hold luggage, there are two types of allowance. You will either have a "weight" allowance or a "piece" allowance. A weight allowance will typically range from 15kg to 60kg per person, depending on the airline or class of travel. A piece allowance will usually restrict you to two pieces of hold luggage. These tend to be more generous allowances because they typically allow up to 32kg per piece. Both weight and piece allowances will also have limits on the maximum size of your baggage as well as the weight limits.
If you are on connecting flights, the baggage allowance can be different for each sector depending on the airline or even aircraft. Check before you pack.
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Cabin baggage
For baggage you take with you into the aircraft cabin, the allowance is usually a combination of maximum weight, number of pieces, and maximum size per piece. Some airlines encourage passengers to take their baggage in the cabin rather than in the hold and therefore have generous cabin baggage policies, so it is worth checking these, as it may save you some time waiting at the carousel.
On the other hand, be careful not to try to take too much into the cabin. If your cabin bag is too big, you could be asked to check it in by airline staff, even just before you board the aircraft. And you may even have to pay excess baggage charges (see below). If this does happen, make sure you take out your valuables and any medicines - an airline won't consider they are liable for them even if its staff made you check-in the bag in.
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Excess Baggage
If your hold baggage is more than the allowance, the airline is entitled to charge an excess baggage charge. This could be in addition to any charge you had to pay (for example, if your airlines does not give free hold baggage allowances).
If your cabin baggage is overweight or too big, you might be asked to check it in to the hold. If doing so takes your hold luggage above your hold baggage allowance, you might have to pay excess baggage charges.
Excess baggage charges can vary considerably. Some airlines have a set rate per extra kilo. Others base their charges on a percentage of the full one-way economy fare. These rates are typically 1-1.5% of the fare per extra kilo. On a long-haul flight this can soon add up to a considerable sum.
The airline can decide whether or not to charge, and very often they do not do so if the baggage is only sligtly overweight. But just because an airline does not charge on the outbound leg does not mean that it cannot charge it on the return trip. And if you are taking a series of flights there may be different excess baggage charge policies depending on the aircraft type or the airline.
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Baggage charges
Some airlines no longer give free allowances for baggage checked into the hold. If you want to check in your bag, you will have to pay for it. Charges are typically on a "per bag" basis. And they are less if you pay in advance rather than wait until you get to check-in.
You may find that if your airline charges for checked luggage, it compensates by giving a bigger allowance for cabin baggage. So you may be able to avoid the charges by packing carefully. But, if you do, beware (see Excess Baggage below).
Many airlines also charge for carrying certain types of baggage such as sports equipment or large musical instruments. This charge can usually be prepaid.
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Pooling of baggage
Some airlines allow the pooling of hold luggage - this is when the shortfall between the actual weight of a passenger's bag and their allowance be be used by a travelling companion in addition to their own baggage allowance. But some airlines do not. So check before you go.
Hold baggage
Many airlines give passengers a free allowance for baggage checked into the hold. Details of airlines' baggage allowances will be on their website. Or you should be able to find out from your confirmation invoice or from your travel agent.
For hold luggage, there are two types of allowance. You will either have a "weight" allowance or a "piece" allowance. A weight allowance will typically range from 15kg to 60kg per person, depending on the airline or class of travel. A piece allowance will usually restrict you to two pieces of hold luggage. These tend to be more generous allowances because they typically allow up to 32kg per piece. Both weight and piece allowances will also have limits on the maximum size of your baggage as well as the weight limits.
If you are on connecting flights, the baggage allowance can be different for each sector depending on the airline or even aircraft. Check before you pack.
Back to top
Cabin baggage
For baggage you take with you into the aircraft cabin, the allowance is usually a combination of maximum weight, number of pieces, and maximum size per piece. Some airlines encourage passengers to take their baggage in the cabin rather than in the hold and therefore have generous cabin baggage policies, so it is worth checking these, as it may save you some time waiting at the carousel.
On the other hand, be careful not to try to take too much into the cabin. If your cabin bag is too big, you could be asked to check it in by airline staff, even just before you board the aircraft. And you may even have to pay excess baggage charges (see below). If this does happen, make sure you take out your valuables and any medicines - an airline won't consider they are liable for them even if its staff made you check-in the bag in.
Back to top
Excess Baggage
If your hold baggage is more than the allowance, the airline is entitled to charge an excess baggage charge. This could be in addition to any charge you had to pay (for example, if your airlines does not give free hold baggage allowances).
If your cabin baggage is overweight or too big, you might be asked to check it in to the hold. If doing so takes your hold luggage above your hold baggage allowance, you might have to pay excess baggage charges.
Excess baggage charges can vary considerably. Some airlines have a set rate per extra kilo. Others base their charges on a percentage of the full one-way economy fare. These rates are typically 1-1.5% of the fare per extra kilo. On a long-haul flight this can soon add up to a considerable sum.
The airline can decide whether or not to charge, and very often they do not do so if the baggage is only sligtly overweight. But just because an airline does not charge on the outbound leg does not mean that it cannot charge it on the return trip. And if you are taking a series of flights there may be different excess baggage charge policies depending on the aircraft type or the airline.
Back to top
Baggage charges
Some airlines no longer give free allowances for baggage checked into the hold. If you want to check in your bag, you will have to pay for it. Charges are typically on a "per bag" basis. And they are less if you pay in advance rather than wait until you get to check-in.
You may find that if your airline charges for checked luggage, it compensates by giving a bigger allowance for cabin baggage. So you may be able to avoid the charges by packing carefully. But, if you do, beware (see Excess Baggage below).
Many airlines also charge for carrying certain types of baggage such as sports equipment or large musical instruments. This charge can usually be prepaid.
Back to top
Pooling of baggage
Some airlines allow the pooling of hold luggage - this is when the shortfall between the actual weight of a passenger's bag and their allowance be be used by a travelling companion in addition to their own baggage allowance. But some airlines do not. So check before you go.
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LATEST NEWS 6/7/09
LATEST NEWS
Maximus signs Etihad contract
6-AUG-2009: MAXIMUS Air Cargo has signed a contract with Etihad to operate seven freighter flights a week between the Middle East, India and East Africa. It will add China, Italy and Libya in September.Maximus will use two Airbus A300-600RFs aircraft...>> MORE
Maximus signs Etihad contract
6-AUG-2009: MAXIMUS Air Cargo has signed a contract with Etihad to operate seven freighter flights a week between the Middle East, India and East Africa. It will add China, Italy and Libya in September.Maximus will use two Airbus A300-600RFs aircraft...>> MORE
Shipping Department Guidelines
Shipping Department Guidelines
The exporter should ensure that certain guidelines are observed when the goods are actually packed. These guidelines include:
1. The contentsare packed tightly within the box, or crate in this way the container wall is given added strength and harmful shifting of merchandise is avoided.
2. Large loadsare sent whenever possible, as large loads are less likely to be damaged than small ones and most shipping companies offer a discount for "unitized" where the various packages of goods are combined into one larger unit, for example, by strapping to an expandable wooden pallet.
3. The goodsare protected from rain, seawater and moisture.
4. Heavy machinery and odd-shaped items should be boxed or crated and provided with skids for easier handling and storage.
5. The weightshould be distributed evenly within the crate.
6. Adequatelyprotected against pilferage of goods.
7. Hazardousgoods, extra care must be taken when packing and all regulations covering such materials observed.
8. The shipmentshould be clearly marked and labeled.
9. If the cargo is liquidDo not fill containers completely but leave expansion space to allow for variations in temperature. The cargo should be protected from rain water damage that may occur when air cargo is taken to loading ramps.
10. Shipments by air for liquid cargoCertain additional guidelines apply: The packing should be able to withstand air pressure, liquid cargo should be protected from the hazards of high pressure and leakage.
It is a serious offence and against air regulation for shipping liquid or pressurize products without first informing the airline about the contents of the goods and getting permission.
As leaking liquid may endanger passengers as well as causing the airplane to malfunction - in other words, you can go to jail.
"The exporter must ensure that goods being shipped have the required marks of origin"
The exporter should ensure that certain guidelines are observed when the goods are actually packed. These guidelines include:
1. The contentsare packed tightly within the box, or crate in this way the container wall is given added strength and harmful shifting of merchandise is avoided.
2. Large loadsare sent whenever possible, as large loads are less likely to be damaged than small ones and most shipping companies offer a discount for "unitized" where the various packages of goods are combined into one larger unit, for example, by strapping to an expandable wooden pallet.
3. The goodsare protected from rain, seawater and moisture.
4. Heavy machinery and odd-shaped items should be boxed or crated and provided with skids for easier handling and storage.
5. The weightshould be distributed evenly within the crate.
6. Adequatelyprotected against pilferage of goods.
7. Hazardousgoods, extra care must be taken when packing and all regulations covering such materials observed.
8. The shipmentshould be clearly marked and labeled.
9. If the cargo is liquidDo not fill containers completely but leave expansion space to allow for variations in temperature. The cargo should be protected from rain water damage that may occur when air cargo is taken to loading ramps.
10. Shipments by air for liquid cargoCertain additional guidelines apply: The packing should be able to withstand air pressure, liquid cargo should be protected from the hazards of high pressure and leakage.
It is a serious offence and against air regulation for shipping liquid or pressurize products without first informing the airline about the contents of the goods and getting permission.
As leaking liquid may endanger passengers as well as causing the airplane to malfunction - in other words, you can go to jail.
"The exporter must ensure that goods being shipped have the required marks of origin"
Air cargo news
Ethiopian profits soar, but dumps slowing Boeing
14-AUG-2009: ETHIOPIAN Airlines has reported that its net profit for the first half of the year has more than doubled, compared to 2008, to 1.3 billion birr (US$118.6 million).
Lufthansa Cargo adds new routes to the US
Lufthansa Cargo adds new routes to the US04/08/2009
LUFTHANSA Cargo is offering new and attractive destinations in the USA and southern Europe. The Greek capital Athens has been added to the carrier’s freighter schedules. An MD-11F commenced a once-weekly flight on Thursdays ex Frankfurt to Athens – from there, it will fly on via the Indian business and trade centre Mumbai to Hong Kong. In addition, the routing Frankfurt – Istanbul – Frankfurt will be served five times a week after a short stoppage and on Saturdays, an additional stopover in Athens is implemented. The A300F freighter offers a capacity of 40 tonnes. With these freighter services, Lufthansa Cargo is responding to the growing importance of the Greek airfreight market. As previously, however, it will continue serving Athens with belly capacities on Lufthansa passenger aircraft and ad-hoc road services from Frankfurt and Munich airports.“The newcomers to the network in Europe, the USA and South America will strengthen the position of Lufthansa Cargo in those markets and offer our customers attractive connections to strong growth regions,” said Bernhard Kindelbacher, senior vice-president network and product management, Lufthansa Cargo. “Moreover, they show how fast and flexible we are harnessing opportunities in a difficult market environment so as to emerge from the crisis as a reliable and future-proof partner for our customers.”
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