Airfreight 101 (7 MIN)

Introduction to Air

What’s leaving on a jet plane? Learn when air creates competitive advantage, how cargo is uniquely loaded onto planes, and steps you can take to find optimal rates.

Why Use Airfreight? Instructor

Using his extensive background in commercial strategy and operations, Alexis Boutet brings expertise to air freight and diversified trade endeavors in his role as Flexport’s Senior Director and Global Head of Air, Warehousing and Ocean Consolidation Solutions. Before Flexport, Alexis worked as an executive and consultant in the air cargo space; in his last role Alexis worked as the Global Head of Revenue Management and Pricing at Qatar Airways Cargo, where he helped to grow an airline from a regional player to the #1 cargo carrier in the world. Fun fact: Alexis has flown to 73 countries to date, but still trails behind his wife, who is his family’s primary aviation professional.

Lessons 2 through 4 Instructor

Jason Ru brings expert insights into air freight, procurement, and diversified trade offerings. As a Senior Director of Network Trade Lane Management for Flexport Asia, he leads teams in both Airfreight and Ocean Consolidation. Previously, Jason led the East China District and worked as Head of Asia Air Operations at DHL. With Jason in the pilot’s seat, get ready to take flight!

Why Use Airfreight? Instructor
Using his extensive background in commercial strategy and operations, Alexis Boutet brings expertise to air freight and diversified trade endeavors in his role as Flexport’s Senior Director and Global Head of Air, Warehousing and Ocean Consolidation Solutions. Before Flexport, Alexis worked as an executive and consultant in the air cargo space; in his last role Alexis worked as the Global Head of Revenue Management and Pricing at Qatar Airways Cargo, where he helped to grow an airline from a regional player to the #1 cargo carrier in the world. Fun fact: Alexis has flown to 73 countries to date, but still trails behind his wife, who is his family’s primary aviation professional.
Lessons 2 through 4 Instructor
Jason Ru brings expert insights into air freight, procurement, and diversified trade offerings. As a Senior Director of Network Trade Lane Management for Flexport Asia, he leads teams in both Airfreight and Ocean Consolidation. Previously, Jason led the East China District and worked as Head of Asia Air Operations at DHL. With Jason in the pilot’s seat, get ready to take flight!

Your Key Takeaways

How to know when the speed, reliability, and security of air outweigh its higher cost to make it the smarter choice.

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