Air Freight
Fast and efficient worldwide shipping
Discover everything about air freight for business shipping. Learn about the benefits, challenges, and how Select Courier makes your air freight more efficient.
Everything You Need to Know About Air Freight
Air Freight, also known as air cargo or airfreight delivery, is the solution for companies looking to quickly and efficiently ship goods worldwide. Imagine pallets flying from Amsterdam to Tokyo in no time or time-sensitive shipments. But alongside its many benefits, this shipping method also brings challenges, such as limited capacity and environmental impact. At Select Courier, we have experience with international business shipments to both companies and individuals, making it easy to find the best air freight option. Explore all options, select top carriers, and book directly.
What is Air Freight?
Air freight is the most efficient way to ship goods worldwide. It’s ideal for urgent shipments like medical supplies and high-tech equipment that need to reach their destination quickly and reliably. Cargo planes, specially designed to transport goods, offer large cargo holds and can cover long distances quickly, making it perfect for international shipments.
How Does the Process of Your Business Shipment by Air Freight Work?
When a package is shipped via air freight, it undergoes a carefully planned and efficient journey to reach the recipient’s location quickly and safely. At Select Courier, we always ensure a Door-to-Door shipment. Through our platform, you can choose the best air freight option based on price, speed, and service, or we can provide the best customised solution for specific needs or special shipments.
Here is a step-by-step overview of the process:
- The process begins with booking your shipping solution.
- Your shipment is picked up from your location.
- The carrier transports your shipment to a consolidation point at the nearest airport. Our logistics partners ensure this process is smooth and fast, with minimal waiting times.
- At the airport, the pallets are thoroughly inspected and prepared for air transport. We help make this process seamless by automatically generating and checking all necessary documents in advance for compliance with international shipping regulations.
- After inspection, your shipment is loaded into the cargo hold. It is loaded onto a plane with the most efficient route to the destination.
- During the flight, your shipment is transported to the destination airport. This may sometimes involve multiple flights and layovers, depending on the final destination. During the flight, you can track the status through our user-friendly tracking system, keeping you informed of the progress at all times.
- Upon arrival at the destination, your shipment is unloaded and inspected by local customs.
The benefits for businesses
Air freight has numerous advantages when you prioritise efficiency, reliability, and speed in your logistics processes. At Select Courier, we combine all these benefits with our innovative shipping solutions.
Our platform makes it easy to find and book the best air freight options tailored to your specific needs. We ensure that your shipments reach almost any destination quickly and safely, thanks to our extensive network of air freight partners. With our expertise, transparent pricing, automated processes, and a CO2 compensation program, we make your air freight not only fast and reliable but also as sustainable and cost-effective as possible.
Speed and Reduction of Inventory Costs
Air freight is the fastest mode of transport, ideal for urgent shipments like medical supplies or high-tech equipment. Thanks to the speed of air freight, you can work with just-in-time strategies. Less inventory means lower storage costs and a more efficient business process. Additionally, by responding quickly to market demand, you ensure happy customers.
Reliability and Safety
Our air freight partners are carefully selected, flying punctually and safely to ensure your shipments arrive on time and in good condition. With strict schedules and high security standards, the risk of damage or theft is minimal.
Global Network
You can effortlessly reach international markets, allowing your business to grow and expand. Real-time transit times give you insight into where your shipment is, and you have access to almost any destination, from major cities to remote villages.
Speed and Reduction of Inventory Costs
Air freight is the fastest mode of transport, ideal for urgent shipments like medical supplies or high-tech equipment. Thanks to the speed of air freight, you can work with just-in-time strategies. Less inventory means lower storage costs and a more efficient business process. Additionally, by responding quickly to market demand, you ensure happy customers.
Reliability and Safety
Our air freight partners are carefully selected, flying punctually and safely to ensure your shipments arrive on time and in good condition. With strict schedules and high security standards, the risk of damage or theft is minimal.
Global Network
You can effortlessly reach international markets, allowing your business to grow and expand. Real-time transit times give you insight into where your shipment is, and you have access to almost any destination, from major cities to remote villages.
The challenges of Air Freight
While air freight is fast and efficient, it also comes with some challenges. Thanks to our years of experience in international shipments and our advanced platform, we have solutions for almost everything. We gladly tackle any challenge, from environmental impact to urgent shipments, doing everything we can to ensure your goods are delivered on time and in perfect condition.
Limited Capacity
Cargo planes don’t have unlimited space, especially during peak periods. Thanks to our collaboration with multiple airlines, we almost always find a suitable solution for your shipment.
Strict Regulations and Customs Procedures
International air freight delivery involves strict safety regulations and customs rules, which can lead to delays and time-consuming paperwork. Our platform streamlines this process from documentation to customs clearance. We provide comprehensive support in completing required documents, so you don’t have to worry and can expect smooth passage through customs.
Environmental Impact
Air freight has a higher CO2 emission per kilometre compared to other transport methods. With our CO2 calculator and compensation options, you can reduce the environmental impact of your shipments. We also work with air freight carriers that fly on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This is a sustainable aviation fuel produced from industrial waste oils, agricultural residues, and green hydrogen.
Limited Accessibility
Remote locations can be a challenge for air freight. Think of limited flight routes, small airports, and limited road or transport infrastructure. Fortunately, we have solutions for even remote areas thanks to our network and multimodal transport solutions.
Urgent Shipments
Urgent shipments often need to be delivered within a very short time frame, even before flights are available. This means there is little time for planning and preparation, and not all air freight companies can charter new flights. Our extensive range of transport partners ensures that we can act quickly and arrange flights, even at the last minute.
Air Freight Services
At Select Courier, you always benefit from Door-to-Door convenience, but air freight comes in various forms:
Door-to-Door – The ultimate, worry-free shipping solution. Your goods are picked up, transported by air, and delivered to the recipient with full control and real-time tracking.
Airport-to-Airport -Transport from one airport to another, where you are responsible for the pre- and post-transportation.
Door-to-Airport – Your shipment is picked up from your location and transported to the airport, where you handle the further processing.
Airport-to-Door – For companies that transport packages to the airport themselves but need a courier for the final stage.
Since no two shipments are the same, we also offer customised shipments—perfectly tailored to the unique requirements of your consignment. Our team is ready to advise you on every detail of your shipment. With our technology and air freight partners, we ensure that your shipments reach their destination safely and efficiently.
Compliance and Documentation
Air freight compliance means that all shipments comply with the relevant international, national, and local regulations and safety requirements. Documentation includes all necessary papers and electronic documents needed to legally and efficiently ship a consignment, such as air waybills, customs declarations, and certificates of origin.
Adhering to compliance and properly handling documentation is essential to safely and efficiently transporting your goods. We are always up to date with the latest regulations and ensure that your shipments comply with all international, national, and local regulations. This minimises the risk of delays and legal issues. By carefully handling documentation for air waybills, customs declarations, and certificates of origin, we expedite the customs process and ensure that your goods reach their destination safely and quickly.
SCHEDULE A FREE DEMO
DISCOVER WHAT SELECT COURIER CAN DO FOR YOU
Our shipping platform can be customised to meet your every need. From delivering your packages with increased speed and reliability to operating your business more efficiently. Schedule a demo to see how you can:
- Ship all your deliveries within just a few clicks.
- Manage your entire logistics process in one place.
- Seamlessly integrate with your current software.
- Access analytics and reports for better decision-making
SCHEDULE A FREE DEMO
DISCOVER WHAT SELECT COURIER CAN DO FOR YOU
Our shipping platform can be customised to meet your every need. From delivering your packages with increased speed and reliability to operating your business more efficiently. Schedule a demo to see how you can:
- Ship all your deliveries within just a few clicks.
- Manage your entire logistics process in one place.
- Seamlessly integrate with your current software.
- Access analytics and reports for better decision-making
