We persistently strive to bring innovation and service excellence into our RwandAir Cargo product in order to meet our aim of offering consistently high standards of air cargo services through excellent customer service, global network connectivity and technology. Opportunities in our Cargo division include roles in customer service, cargo operations, cargo network planning and product. Time limit for space booking (pre-flight): 96 hours for direct flight and 72 hours for transiting in order to be able to export different cargo. Below is the full information needed
Are articles or substances that may pose risks to human health, safety, security, property, or the environment. Except for radioactive materials, RwandAir will transport Dangerous Goods and substances by IATA Dangerous Goods regulations are acceptable on passenger aircraft. Arrangements must be done before uplift.
General Cargo is used for shipments of durable goods that do not require special treatment. Goods included in this category are shoes, textiles, and spare parts, among others. For loads requiring special treatment, RwandAir offers solutions to meet your needs.
Requirements for transporting general cargo
Cadavers: Must be embalmed and packed in this order: a zinc or iron metal box (hermetic), absorbent material, a wooden box (casket), cardboard, and a wooden crate with handles. Maximum dimensions: Length=190cm, width=80cm , height=70 cm.
Requirements for transporting human remains
Perishable Goods
Perishable goods include products such as fruits, flowers, vegetables, meats, eggs, medicines and transplants organs, fish, etc. This type of cargo is usually evaluated to make sure that there is no leakage and that internal packing is sufficient for absorption
Live animals are accepted as air cargo, provided they comply with the following requirements:
Human remains
RwandAir receives human remains from funeral parlors. All of our employees are trained in the sensitive transportation coordination of human remains. You can be assured we will give your departed loved ones the highest quality of service on their journey to their final resting place.
Warehouse Documents
1. Shipper’s letter of instruction
2. Packing list
3. Commercial invoice
4. Maximum dimensions: Length=190cm, width=80cm, height=70 cm
5. Do not exceed 80 kgs per package
6. A330 maximum dimensions: Length=230cm , width=300cm, height=160cm
1. Death certificate
2. Deceased passport
3. National Police Certificate
4. Certificate from the Embassy/High Commission
5. Embalmed certificate
1. They are domesticated or otherwise non-harmful animals
2. Standard cage
3. Import permit from the country of destination
4. Export permit from the country of origin
5. Current vaccination cards from the veterinary (Valid for one month)
6. Shipper’s letter of instruction
7. Live animal passport or certificate of identification
8. Live animal Shipper Certification
Valuable goods are any that include gold, platinum, bank notes, securities, etc. For the transport of valuable goods, government authorization and regulations, commercial agreements and procedures must be agreed upon before transport.