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United Cargo specializes in efficient handling to ensure seafood is delivered on time. United has
flights available seven days a week to fit your specific shipping needs. United's cargo compartments
are temperature controlled for maximum freshness. In addition, United has refrigeration facilities
available in over 70 locations. Selected routes offer refrigerated shuttle trucks as well.
Please read the product description below as well as United's
requirements for shipping seafood to make sure this service is right for you.
Registered users can make reservations online.
If you are not yet a registered user, register today or contact
United Cargo for further assistance.
Description
- Airport-to-airport air freight service
- Booked on selected flights
- Interlining available worldwide
- Highest priority/special handling
Acceptance Time
International Shipments
- US locations: Generally 3-4 hours prior to scheduled flight departure
- International locations: Local drop times apply
Intra-US shipments
- Generally 2 hours prior to scheduled departure
Recovery time after flight arrival at destination
International Shipments
- US locations: Documents and freight available 3-4 hours after flight arrival
- International locations: Local recovery times apply
Intra-US shipments
- Generally 2 hours after flight arrival
See Station Information for specific drop-off and recovery locations and times.
Requirements for Shipping Seafood
To ensure that the shipping process goes as smoothly as possible, please adhere to the following requirements:
- Advance arrangements are required.
- Air freight shipments must meet specific TSA security requirements before being transported on passenger or cargo aircraft. Contact United Cargo for further details.
- Maximum 150 lbs. gross weight per unit.
- Shipper must comply with all local, state, federal and international regulations.
- Cargo may be inspected to ensure that it complies with United Airlines packaging requirements.
- Weather conditions may affect the transportation of perishable goods. Shippers may be required to sign a perishable disclaimer.
- Air waybill must include number of pieces, gross weight and description of shipment, e.g. fresh, frozen, live and species of seafood/fish.
- Air waybill must indicate type of refrigerant used.
See United's acceptance and packaging requirements.
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