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[Logistics terms](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/glossary/) · Logistics terms

# What does Freighter aircraft mean in logistics?

Short answer

An aircraft configured to carry cargo only, including on the main deck, allowing larger pieces and higher volumes than passenger-aircraft bellies.

Freighter capacity in India is concentrated at the major cargo airports. Freighters take outsized pieces and some dangerous goods that belly cargo cannot. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. [How we count](https://safeandsecure.in/facts/)

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## The numbers behind this answer

**Also called**: all-cargo aircraft, main-deck freighter

**Category**: Air, sea & rail

**Related terms**: Belly cargo, ULD (unit load device), Cargo charter flight, Dangerous goods (DG)

## Sources

1. [SSL logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#freighter)

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

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## On this site

- [Logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#freighter)
- [Freighter aircraft: related page](https://safeandsecure.in/services/air-freight/)

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