Freight forwarding service
Air Freight
Air cargo movement for shipments where transit time decides the outcome — daily consolidation options, coordinated collection and delivery, and documentation handled before tender.
- Best for
- Urgent, high-value and perishable cargo
- Consolidation
- Daily options on major routes
- Documents
- House Air Waybill issuance
What air freight covers
We work with a range of airline partners to move air cargo efficiently between major cities worldwide, balancing transit time with competitive pricing.
Daily consolidation, pickup, and delivery coordination keep urgent shipments moving without unnecessary delays at origin or destination.
Key capabilities
- Daily consolidation options on major air routes
- Coordinated pickup and delivery scheduling
- House Air Waybill documentation support
- Priority handling for urgent and high-value cargo
Best suited for
Time-sensitive shipments, urgent restocks, and high-value or perishable cargo.
Typical situations
When air freight is the right fit
Production-stoppage recoveries
A missing component is holding up a line and the replacement has to move on the next available flight rather than the cheapest one.
High-value consignments
Cargo where the value at risk makes shorter transit and fewer handling points worth the higher freight cost.
Samples and pre-production runs
Small, urgent shipments that need to reach a buyer or laboratory before a decision deadline.
Seasonal restocks
Late reorders during a peak season, where ocean transit no longer fits the selling window.
How it works
How we handle air freight
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Urgency and cost assessment
We confirm the deadline that actually matters, then quote against it rather than against a default service level.
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Flight and routing selection
Airline options are compared on realistic uplift, not published schedules alone.
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Collection and build-up
Cargo is collected, weighed, screened and prepared for uplift.
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Documentation and House Air Waybill
The HAWB and supporting paperwork are issued and checked ahead of tender.
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Arrival clearance and delivery
Destination clearance and final delivery are pre-arranged so the shipment is not left standing at the airport.
Before we can quote
What we need from you
You can send an enquiry without all of it, but each missing item usually costs a round trip before you have a usable rate.
- Airport pair or full door addresses
- Gross weight plus the dimensions of each piece
- Cargo description, including any dangerous-goods classification
- The deadline that actually matters, not just "urgent"
Pricing
What moves the cost
So a quote is not a black box. These are the factors that actually change the number on a air freight shipment.
- Chargeable weight — the greater of actual and volumetric
- Route and whether it moves direct or via a hub
- Screening, handling and any special-cargo surcharges
- How much of the transit window is left when you book
Related
Services often combined with air freight
Need a air freight quote?
Send us the route, cargo details and your ready date — we will come back with rates and routing options.
Questions
Air Freight questions
When should I choose air freight over ocean freight?
Air freight suits urgent, high-value, or time-sensitive shipments where speed matters more than per-kilo cost. For larger, less time-sensitive cargo, ocean freight is usually more economical.
Can you handle urgent same-week air shipments?
In most cases, yes — air freight is built for time-sensitive movement. Contact our team directly or via WhatsApp for urgent bookings rather than waiting on a standard enquiry response.
Do you provide door pickup and delivery with air freight?
Yes, our air freight service includes coordinated pickup and delivery alongside airport-to-airport movement — see our Door Delivery and Pickups pages for that part of the process.
What documentation is needed for an air shipment?
Typically a commercial invoice, packing list, and a House Air Waybill, plus any product-specific certificates. Our team confirms exact requirements once we review your shipment.