Ágilex Logistics Dictionary

The collectible amount is the value used to calculate the cost of air freight.

It is the greater of the following:

• actual weight
  
• bulk weight
  

That's why a package that's light but large may cost more.

In air freight, the shipping cost does not depend solely on the actual weight of the package.

The following is also calculated: space it occupies inside the plane.

The formula used is:

(Length × Width × Height) / 5,000

This determines the shipment's volumetric weight.

Textile products must comply with labeling standards, which include:

• material composition
  
• country of origin
  
• care instructions
  

These regulations vary by destination country and are mandatory for clothing, girdles, and textile products.

The FDA regulates the importation into the United States of products such as:

• food
  
• coffee
  
• cosmetics
  
• supplements
  

Ágilex advises its clients on how to comply with these requirements when exporting to the United States.

The inspection of goods is a process carried out by customs authorities to verify:

• package contents
  
• number of products
  
• condition of the merchandise
  
• consistency with the submitted documents
  

This procedure is performed directly by the customs authorities in the destination country.

Ágilex does not perform the inspection, but advises its clients on avoid inconsistencies that could lead to additional reviews.

The tracking number It is the unique code assigned to each international shipment.

It provides information on:

• the package's location
  
• Shipping Status
  
• Advances in Transportation
  

All shipments handled by Ágilex include Digital tracking throughout the entire logistics process via our partners.