When the cargo is needed immediately and every delayed minute affects the business, a non-standard solution may be required. In these situations we offer express air freight, where time is the most important factor and additional waiting may directly affect revenue or operations.
Our team coordinates the shipment so that it reaches its destination as quickly as reasonably possible while maintaining the required cargo-security standards. The aim is to reduce pressure when an urgent logistics situation arises.
What is express cargo transport?
Express shipping is one of the fastest forms of international cargo transport and is designed for shipments for which speed is the number-one priority.
Express cargo is prioritised within the available airport and carrier processes and is booked on the earliest suitable commercial passenger or freighter flights. Where available, expedited handling and customs processes can also reduce waiting time and shorten the total delivery chain.
Process
1. Urgency and route assessment
We assess the required delivery time, the nearest available flights and the fastest feasible transport chain.
2. Booking the earliest available flight
We book space on the earliest suitable commercial or freighter flight and coordinate the required airport actions in advance.
3. Collection and urgent preparation
The cargo is collected from the shipper, prepared for flight without unnecessary delay and delivered to the departure airport.
4. Priority airport procedures
Documents, security screening, cargo handling and, where applicable, customs formalities are coordinated to avoid unnecessary waiting.
5. Air transport and urgent delivery
The cargo departs on the earliest suitable flight and the final delivery stage is arranged promptly after arrival.
Urgency and route assessment
Cargo collection and urgent preparation
Air transport and urgent delivery
Booking the earliest available flight
Airport customs procedures
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Urgency and route assessment
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Booking the earliest available flight
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Cargo collection and urgent preparation
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Airport customs procedures
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Air transport and urgent delivery
Advantages
Express air freight is one of the most expensive transport methods, but that higher cost provides several important benefits:
Patikimumas
Airline schedules are generally highly structured and can provide predictable departure and arrival planning, subject to operational disruption.
Global reach
Urgent delivery can be arranged to destinations across the world where suitable air connections are available.
Security
Airports apply strict security requirements, so cargo is screened and controlled throughout the air-transport chain.
Speed
Depending on route and flight availability, urgent intercontinental air shipments can sometimes be delivered within approximately 24–72 hours.
FAQ
With Express air freight, the shipment is prioritised for the fastest available transport chain. Cargo is booked on the earliest suitable flights, customs and handling may be expedited where available, and the aim is the fastest possible door-to-door delivery, often around 24–72 hours on suitable routes. Standard air freight may include connecting flights or consolidation and normally takes around 3–7 days.
Delivery time depends directly on the route and flight availability. Within Europe, urgent cargo can sometimes reach the consignee within around 24 hours. To the USA, Asia or other distant regions, the overall journey including customs procedures is often around 48–72 hours on suitable routes.
Limits depend on the aircraft and service used. Express cargo may travel on passenger aircraft, which can impose strict package dimensions and weight limits. Larger or heavier cargo can require dedicated freighter capacity. We assess the shipment's exact dimensions and weight against the available flights before booking.
