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Air Freight
What we do, and how
Our air freight service moves what cannot wait. Working with leading airlines and backed by real time tracking, we handle urgent documents, high value cargo and bulk shipments to more than 220 countries.
Alongside pallet and bulk air cargo we run a full worldwide courier service for parcels and documents, routed through the major international networks. Small consignments go door to door on express or economy transit, with one tracking reference regardless of which carrier flies it.
The same express network covers the UK mainland next working day, with premium add ons including AM, PM and timed delivery, cash on delivery, tail lift and hazardous goods. Whatever the routing, we prepare the paperwork and arrange clearance through our customs brokers so nothing stalls at the border.
Capabilities
Everything this service covers
Global airline capacity
Space with leading carriers means competitive rates and reliable lift, even at short notice.
Worldwide courier network
Parcels and documents routed through the major international courier networks, door to door across 220+ countries.
Express or economy
Next flight out when it is truly urgent, or scheduled economy transit when the timing has more room.
One tracking reference
Follow the shipment through a single reference from collection to delivery, whichever carrier is flying it.
High value handling
Secure, insured movement for sensitive and high value cargo, with full chain of custody.
Documentation handled
Air waybills, dangerous goods paperwork and export documents prepared for you, with clearance arranged through our brokers.
Business and personal
Commercial consignments and personal shipments alike, including export and import courier work.
Joined up to the ground
Connected to our road, customs and final mile teams so the whole journey sits with one team.
Worldwide courier
Parcels and documents, anywhere
Not every international shipment needs a pallet. For parcels and documents we route through the major global courier networks and pick the carrier that suits the destination, the deadline and the budget.
express
International express delivery
The fastest routing available to the destination, for deadline driven documents and urgent commercial parcels. Door to door with full tracking throughout.
- Fastest available transit to destination
- Door to door collection and delivery
- End to end tracking on one reference
- Best for contracts, samples and urgent spares
Economy
Economy international services
A more economical transit where the deadline allows, using the same networks and the same tracking, at a lower cost per kilo.
- Lower cost for less urgent shipments
- Same networks, same visibility
- Ideal for stock replenishment and bulk documents
- Consolidation options where volume allows
Reach
More than 220 countries and territories, door to door
Carrier routing
Each shipment routed by destination, urgency and service level through the major international networks
Service levels
International express and economy, plus next flight out for air cargo
Shipment types
Documents, parcels and small freight, commercial or personal, export and import
Customs support
Export and import paperwork prepared and clearance arranged through our brokers to reduce the risk of border delay
Tracking
A single reference and one point of contact, whichever carrier operates the leg
Commonly shipped by air
Urgent contracts and documentsHigh value electronicsAerospace and machine sparesPharmaceutical and medical goodsProduct samples and prototypesFashion and seasonal stockExhibition and event freightPersonal effects
We will tell you honestly when a courier service beats air cargo on price or transit, and when it does not. The right answer depends on weight, dimensions and how firm the deadline really is.
UK next working day
Next working day across the UK mainland
Our express network does not stop at the border. We collect and deliver next working day right across the UK mainland, with a set of premium add ons for consignments that need more than a standard service.
Timed delivery
AM, PM and timed services
Choose a guaranteed morning or afternoon slot, or a specific timed delivery where the appointment matters more than the price.
- Pre noon AM delivery
- PM and end of day options
- Timed delivery to a fixed appointment
- Next working day collections as well as deliveries
Specialist handling
Tail lift, hazardous and COD
The extras a standard parcel network will not take. Kerbside tail lift delivery, hazardous consignments within permitted classes, and cash collected on your behalf at the door.
- Tail lift deliveries for heavy or palletised goods
- Hazardous goods, subject to class and transport category
- Cash on delivery (COD) collection
- Full proof of delivery on every consignment
Service
Next working day delivery and collection
Coverage
UK mainland. Offshore, Highlands and Islands quoted separately
Timed options
AM, PM and fixed appointment timed delivery
Cash on delivery
COD collected at the point of delivery and remitted to you
Hazardous goods
Accepted subject to class and transport category. Declare before booking
Tail lift
Available for heavy, bulky and palletised consignments
Premium add ons
AM deliveryPM deliveryTimed deliveryCash on delivery (COD)Hazardous goodsTail lift deliveryNext day collectionsProof of delivery
Hazardous consignments are accepted by class and transport category, so tell us what the goods are before you book and we will confirm what can travel and on which service.
How it works
A simple, four step flow
Quote and book
Share weight, dimensions and destination and we confirm a fixed price fast, with the best routing for the deadline.
Collect and prepare
We collect, pack where needed and prepare all export documentation.
Fly and track
Cargo moves on the chosen routing while you follow live milestones on one reference.
Clear and deliver
Customs cleared on arrival and delivered door to door through our network.
Why choose us
Built around your business
- Next flight out for urgent cargo
- Worldwide courier to 220+ countries
- UK mainland next working day delivery and collection
- AM, PM and timed delivery options
- Cash on delivery and tail lift available
- Hazardous goods by class and transport category
- One tracking reference across carriers
- Export and import clearance arranged for you
220+
Countries
Next day
UK mainland
Timed
AM / PM options
One
Reference
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Tell us what you need and we will come back with a clear, fixed quote, usually the same working day.
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