Air freight services
Frequently asked questions
Whether you're managing local or international shipments, your logistics partner will find and work with the best carrier to pick up your shipment from a warehouse or holding facility. The air freight is loaded onto the carrier and taken to the origin airport. Once it arrives at the destination airport, the carrier will be responsible for last-mile delivery.
Air freight delivery services are best for suppliers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and retailers who need:
- Very fast shipping, often arriving at a domestic or international destination in one to two days
- Reliable and secure cargo handling to reduce the risk of theft or damage
- A wide range of options for cargo transportation anywhere in the world
- Reasonably priced insurance premiums
- Less resource-intensive packaging
You pay for the weight, or the space consumed, when transporting your goods via an air freight service. This is based on the "dimensional weight" or actual weight of your freight.
When you want to use an air freight service, we can provide a range of instant and accurate prices so you can choose the right option for your budget.
Air freight is focused on speed and getting products to the destination quickly. Air cargo can travel from origin to destination in as few as one to two days.
The weight limit for air freight varies based on the type of aircraft. For example, passenger aircrafts have height restrictions of up to 160cm, while B747 or B777 freighter aircrafts can go up to 300cm in height. The weight per piece also varies based on aircraft type. Passenger aircrafts usually accept up to 4000 kg per piece, whereas on freighter aircrafts it can go up to 50,000 kg.