Senior Air Freight Editor, Georgeiv.net
George Brown
George has spent eighteen years moving cargo by air, from ramp operations in Sydney to rate negotiations across Asia-Pacific. He writes practical, carefully sourced guides that help shippers and forwarders make better air freight decisions.
Author credentials
Record GB-SYD-2026
Based in / Covers
SYD
GLB
Sydney, Australia, reporting on global air cargo lanes
Industry experience18 years in air cargo
RoleSenior Air Freight Editor
Writing for Georgeiv.net since2021
Dangerous goodsIATA DGR certified (Category 6)
EducationB.Bus., Logistics & Supply Chain
Specialty lanesAustralia, Southeast Asia, Europe
Credentials checked by the Georgeiv.net editorial team. Last reviewed September 2026.
Biography
George Brown started his career on the ramp at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, building ULDs and checking weight and balance paperwork on overnight freighters. That early, hands-on work shaped how he writes today: he explains air freight the way it actually runs, from the booking request to the moment a shipment clears customs at destination.
Over the following years George moved into export operations and then pricing, managing airline allocations and building rate cards for forwarders shipping across Asia-Pacific and into Europe. He has handled perishables, pharmaceuticals, lithium batteries and time-critical aircraft parts, which gave him a working knowledge of dangerous goods rules, cold chain handling and the documentation that keeps cargo moving.
Good air freight advice is specific. It tells you what the airline will ask for, what it will cost and where shipments usually get stuck.
George Brown on how he approaches every guide
George joined Georgeiv.net in 2021 to lead its air freight coverage. He writes and reviews guides on chargeable weight, customs clearance, airfreight rates and carrier capacity, and he updates older articles whenever regulations or market conditions change. His goal is simple: give importers, exporters and logistics teams information they can act on with confidence.
Areas of expertise
The subjects George has worked in directly, and the ones he is qualified to review for accuracy.
Air cargo operations
Booking, acceptance, build-up, ULD handling and how freighter and belly capacity is actually allocated.
Rates and pricing
Chargeable weight, fuel and security surcharges, spot versus contract rates, and how to read a freight quote.
Customs and documentation
Air waybills, commercial invoices, HS classification and import clearance in Australia and major trading partners.
Dangerous goods
IATA DGR classification, lithium battery shipping, packing instructions and shipper declarations.
Cold chain and perishables
Temperature-controlled pharma, fresh produce and seafood exports, including packaging and handling requirements.
Time-critical shipping
Express, next-flight-out and AOG shipments, and when paying for speed is worth it.
Professional experience
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2021 – now
Senior Air Freight Editor
Georgeiv.netLeads air freight coverage, writes in-depth guides and reviews every air cargo article for technical accuracy before publication.
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2016 – 2021
Air Freight Pricing Manager
International freight forwarder, SydneyManaged airline allocations and contract rates on Asia-Pacific and Europe lanes and built quoting tools for the sales team.
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2012 – 2016
Export Operations Supervisor
Air cargo agent, SydneyOversaw export documentation, dangerous goods acceptance and perishables handling for a team of eight.
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2008 – 2012
Ramp and Cargo Handling Agent
Ground handling services, Sydney AirportBuilt and broke down ULDs, prepared load documentation and worked overnight freighter turnarounds.
Editorial focus
George writes for people who need to ship something by air and want to get it right the first time. His articles explain how costs are calculated, what paperwork each shipment needs, and what to do when a flight is cancelled or cargo is held at customs.
He favours worked examples over theory, cites airline and regulator sources directly, and flags where rules differ by country or carrier.
Who George writes for
- Importers and exporters shipping by air for the first time
- Ecommerce and small business owners comparing freight options
- Logistics coordinators and freight forwarding teams
- Procurement managers budgeting for international shipping
Latest articles by George
Recently published and recently updated guides. Every article lists its last review date.
Airfreight rates
How airfreight rates are calculated in 2026: a line-by-line guide to your quote
From chargeable weight to fuel and security surcharges, George breaks down each charge on a typical air freight quote and shows where you can negotiate.
- Dangerous goods
Shipping lithium batteries by air: what changed in the 2026 IATA DGR
- Customs clearance
Importing into Australia by air: documents, duties and common delays
- Chargeable weight
Volumetric weight explained, with five worked examples
- Cold chain
Temperature-controlled air freight for pharmaceuticals: a shipper's checklist
- Market updates
Asia-Pacific air cargo capacity outlook for peak season
How George's work is checked
Georgeiv.net follows a written editorial process so readers can trust what they read and see where it came from.
Fact-checked before publishing
Rates, regulations and figures are checked against primary sources, and a second editor reviews every article before it goes live.
Updated when things change
Guides are reviewed at least twice a year and whenever IATA, customs or carrier rules change. Each article shows its last review date.
Independent and transparent
George is not paid by airlines or forwarders to feature them. If you spot an error, tell us and we will correct it publicly.
Profile last reviewed September 2026
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Primary sources George relies on
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
ICAO Technical Instructions
Australian Border Force
Airline cargo tariffs and conditions of carriage
World Customs Organization HS nomenclature
Have a question about an air freight shipment?
Send George a question, a correction or a topic you'd like covered. He reads every message and answers the most common questions in future guides.