Air Freight

ur airfreight staff attaches great importance to customizing the booking process for our customers. That’s why we strive to find the air freight solution that best suits your needs. We’ll ask you when the freight is available, what the required delivery date is, and if there’s potential to save on time or cost. Your answers to these and other questions help us decide if you should book the air freight as direct. We’ll also see if our sea-air service is a better solution for you.

We have more than twenty years of experience. During that time, we’ve become expert in freight transportation by air and all its related services. We work closely with all major airlines around the world. Ongoing negotiations ensure that we always have the cargo space we need and the ability to offer you competitive rates – even during the high season.

Where possible, we’ll erect and dismantle Unit Load Devices (ULDs), reducing significantly the risk of damage to your shipment and saving you time and expense. We can do this because many of our freight stations have their own ground transportation at or around the airport.

How It Works

Certainly! Here's a point-form explanation of how air freight works:
1. Booking: The process begins when a shipper or freight forwarder books space for their cargo on an aircraft with an airline or air freight service provider.
2. Packaging and Labeling: The shipper prepares the cargo for transport by securely packaging it in compliance with air transportation regulations. Cargo is labeled with appropriate markings and documentation, including airway bills, tracking numbers, and handling instructions.
3. Cargo Acceptance: The cargo is delivered to the airline's designated cargo handling facility. It goes through a series of security checks, documentation verification, and weight measurements before being accepted for transportation.
4. Documentation: The shipper provides necessary documentation, such as commercial invoices, customs forms, and other relevant paperwork, to comply with customs and regulatory requirements.
5. Consolidation and Containerization: The cargo may be consolidated along with other shipments to maximize space utilization within the aircraft. It is loaded into containers or onto pallets for efficient handling and safe transportation.
6. Ground Handling: The cargo is transported from the cargo facility to the aircraft using specialized equipment such as forklifts, trolleys, and conveyor belts. It is carefully loaded onto the aircraft, taking into account weight distribution and balance.
7. Air Transportation: The cargo is flown to the destination airport. During the flight, it is typically stored in the aircraft's belly hold or dedicated cargo compartments. Temperature-sensitive or perishable goods may be transported in climate-controlled containers.
8. Customs Clearance: Upon arrival at the destination airport, the cargo goes through customs clearance procedures. Customs officials inspect the cargo, verify documentation, assess duties, and release it for onward delivery.
9. Ground Handling at Destination: The cargo is unloaded from the aircraft and transported to the destination cargo facility. It undergoes sorting, segregation, and processing for final delivery.
10. Last-Mile Delivery: The cargo is further transported from the destination cargo facility to the recipient's specified location, such as a warehouse, distribution center, or directly to the customer's doorstep.
11. Tracking and Monitoring: Throughout the entire air freight process, the cargo is tracked and monitored using advanced technology systems. This allows stakeholders to have real-time visibility of the shipment's location and status.
12. Documentation and Financial Settlement: Once the cargo is successfully delivered, the necessary documentation is completed, including proof of delivery and any required financial settlements between the parties involved. It's important to note that specific procedures and regulations may vary depending on the countries involved, the type of cargo, and the air freight service provider.