Air Cargo Riga to Hong Kong: 354 kg Shipment via Lufthansa LH7460
How Unicore moved a 2-piece, 354 kg gross / 558.33 kg chargeable weight shipment from RIX to HKG in a 4-day transit with Lufthansa Cargo. AWB 020-01344943.
Last updated: 2026-04-16
Shipment Facts
- Origin
- Riga (RIX)
- Destination
- Hong Kong (HKG)
- Carrier & Flight
- Lufthansa Cargo LH7460
- Master AWB
- 020-01344943
- Pieces
- 2
- Gross Weight
- 354.00 kg
- Volume
- 3.350 m³
- Transit Time
- 4 days
Latvia
Hong Kong SAR, China
Confirmed 15 Apr 2026
Lufthansa prefix 020
Palletised / ULD-compatible
Actual weighed
Chargeable: 558.33 kg
ATD 15 Apr -> ETA 19 Apr 2026
Routing: RIX to HKG
Riga (RIX)
Latvia
ATD 15 Apr 2026
LH7460
Direct cargo connection
Hong Kong (HKG)
Hong Kong SAR
ETA 19 Apr 2026
Status code: MAN (manifested) 15.04.2026 22:17
Customer reference: PA3016610-2
Why This Shipment Priced at 558.33 kg, Not 354 kg
Air freight charges are calculated on the greater of gross weight or volumetric weight, using the IATA standard density factor 1:6000 (1 m³ = 166.67 kg). The carrier bills on whichever is higher.
Gross weight
354.00 kg
Physical scale reading
Volumetric weight
558.33 kg
3.350 m³ × 166.67 = 558.33 kg
Chargeable weight
558.33 kg
Greater of the two -> bill on 558.33 kg
Practical takeaway
Any density below 166.67 kg/m³ makes the shipment volumetric-weight-dominated. To lower the bill, maximise packing density before booking, or switch to sea LCL for bulky non-urgent cargo.
Process Timeline
Day -2
Booking and AWB issuance
Booking placed with Lufthansa Cargo for LH7460 Apr 15. MAWB 020-01344943 issued. HAWB issued to shipper.
Day -1
Pickup and export customs
Cargo picked up in Riga region, delivered to RIX cargo terminal. EX-A export declaration filed via Latvian Customs EMDAS.
Day 0 - 15 Apr
Security screening, palletisation, MAN status
X-ray screening at RA3-accredited agent. Palletised onto AKE ULD. Manifest confirmed at 22:17 local time.
Day 1-3
Uplift via Lufthansa network
Uplift from RIX, feeding the next Lufthansa Cargo widebody move to HKG via Frankfurt (FRA) on MD-11F / 777F.
Day 4 - 19 Apr
Arrival and import handling
Arrival at HKG SuperTerminal 1. Import customs handled for consignee; arrival notice dispatched.
Key Challenges & Solutions
Volumetric-dominated weight
Density of 105.7 kg/m³ meant the carrier billed 558.33 kg, not 354 kg. We worked with the shipper to rebalance packaging and reduced the billable weight on follow-on shipments by ~15%.
Capacity ex-RIX
RIX has no direct widebody freighter to HKG. Lufthansa Cargo LH7460 feeder connected to the daily FRA-HKG mainline widebody, with no break-bulk on the cargo.
HKG import handling
Hong Kong is a free port with no import duty on most goods but requires a CargoSPOT declaration. Our HKG agent cleared customs same-day on arrival.
Real-time tracking
The shipper tracked the cargo through our portal with real-time status events (RCS, DEP, ARR, NFD, DLV) via Lufthansa Cargo iMAP.
Project Statistics
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does air freight from Riga to Hong Kong take?
In this case the transit was 4 days (ATD 15 Apr 2026 -> ETA 19 Apr 2026) using a Lufthansa Cargo LH7460 feeder via FRA onto the HKG widebody. General range is 3-6 days depending on connection availability.
Why is my air freight quote based on volumetric weight?
IATA pricing uses the greater of gross or volumetric weight with a 1:6000 ratio. Anything under 166.67 kg/m³ is billed volumetrically. This shipment's density was 105.7 kg/m³, which is why billing was at 558.33 kg.
Is there a direct freighter flight from RIX to Hong Kong?
No. The RIX market is too small for direct widebody freighters to HKG. Routings use a European hub - Frankfurt (Lufthansa), Leipzig (DHL) or Amsterdam - that feeds the daily widebody flights to HKG.
What documents are required for Hong Kong import?
HK import usually requires the MAWB, HAWB, commercial invoice, packing list and a certificate of origin (if claiming preferential treatment). Hong Kong does not levy import duty on most goods, but a CargoSPOT filing through Hong Kong Customs & Excise is mandatory.
Is RIX a viable hub for exports to China and Hong Kong?
Yes - less congestion than CPH or WAW, clean slot availability on carrier networks (Lufthansa Cargo, Turkish Cargo, airBaltic), and 24/7 handling at the RIX cargo terminal. Transit to HKG and PVG matches what you would see routing through HEL or VNO.
How can I reduce the volumetric-weight bill on future shipments?
Maximise packing density - switch to rigid double-wall cartons, remove void space, use vacuum-packing for textiles, and group small pieces onto a single pallet. Raising density from 105 kg/m³ to 150 kg/m³ can cut chargeable weight by ~30%.
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