China–Türkiye air-cargo operating flow
Supplier pickup
Origin city, cargo-ready date, package count, dimensions and weight are confirmed.
Consolidation and checks
Cargo from several suppliers can be combined into one departure plan; packing and document consistency are checked.
Booking and flight preparation
The suitable airport, carrier capacity, routing and any special cargo conditions are evaluated.
Arrival in Istanbul
Arrival documents and operational details are coordinated with the customs-clearance side.
Customs and delivery
After import formalities, final delivery or an onward transit connection can be arranged on request.
Information required for a quote and booking
- ✓ Commercial invoice
- ✓ Packing list
- ✓ Product description and HS code where available
- ✓ Package count, dimensions and gross weight for every package
- ✓ Pickup address in China and delivery address in Türkiye
- ✓ Relevant technical documents for dangerous, battery-powered, chemical or temperature-controlled goods
Chargeable weight in air cargo
Under IATA’s general reference, volumetric weight is calculated as length × width × height in centimetres / 6000. The higher of actual and volumetric weight is used for freight charging; carrier and commodity conditions must also be confirmed.
Volumetric kg = Length × Width × Height (cm) ÷ 6000Example: 100 × 80 × 80 cm = about 106.7 kg. If the gross weight is 80 kg, chargeable weight is about 107 kg.
IATA source ↗What determines an air-cargo price?
Chargeable weight and total volume
Origin city and pickup requirement in China
Airport, routing and carrier capacity
Terminal, security and handling charges
Dangerous goods, batteries or temperature control
Customs, transit or domestic delivery after Istanbul
Acceptance, dangerous goods and customs notes
Not every commodity is accepted as standard general cargo. Batteries, chemicals, aerosols, magnets, liquids and temperature-sensitive shipments require checks against current IATA DGR rules, carrier acceptance conditions and applicable declarations. In Türkiye, duties, permits and surveillance measures depend on the product’s HS code, origin and import regime; final checks should be made against official rules and with an authorised customs broker.
Frequently asked questions
What should I send for a China–Türkiye air-cargo quote?+
A packing list, commercial invoice, product description, dimensions, gross weight, origin city, cargo-ready date and delivery address are the essential inputs.
Can cargo from several suppliers in China be consolidated?+
Yes. After compatibility and timing checks, cargo from different suppliers can be consolidated into one coordinated departure plan.
Is actual or volumetric weight used?+
Whichever is higher becomes the chargeable weight. The general air-cargo reference is L × W × H in centimetres / 6000.
Can PSP Expres arrange transit beyond Istanbul?+
Yes. Depending on the request, air, road or multimodal transit connections can be coordinated from Istanbul to the Gulf, Caucasus and other destinations.
Can every commodity move by air?+
No. Dangerous goods, batteries and controlled commodities may require special documentation, packing, labels and carrier approval, and some cargo may be rejected.
Official sources
The technical and regulatory notes on this page should be read together with these primary sources: