Can a large machine part ship by air from China?

Can the packed part fit on the proposed aircraft?

Send the outside length, width and height, gross weight, piece count and orientation restrictions. Say whether the part must stay upright and whether the manufacturer allows other cargo to be stacked above it. Ask for a fit check on each flight leg. A short connecting leg can change the options even when the long-haul aircraft can carry the crate.

Consider a replacement gearbox bolted to a tall shipping base. If the supplier only sends the gearbox drawing, ask for the finished crate height including the base. If the carrier asks about rotating the crate, refer that question to the manufacturer before accepting the routing.

Does every case need the urgent service?

Ask the maintenance team which parts are needed to restart the line. If the replacement assembly and mounting kit must arrive together, quote both cases on the urgent routing. If spare housings can arrive later, request a separate option for them. Give each case a reference and ask the supplier to identify the contents on the packing list.

Compare the time at the factory gate

1. Record when the supplier can hand over the packed case, with the pickup city and local time.
2. Ask the forwarder to distinguish proposed flight departure, arrival, cargo availability and onward delivery. Mark any timing still subject to airline acceptance.
3. Give the receiving postcode, working hours and a local contact. Ask who will coordinate collection if the part becomes available outside the factory’s receiving window.

Include the manufacturer’s description of any batteries, fluids or other contents requiring carrier review. The airline can then check the actual configuration before you commit to a collection date.