Air Freight
Fast, reliable air freight for urgent, high-value, and time-sensitive shipments.
Air freight is the fastest way to move cargo over long distances, typically delivering in 1–5 days. GO123 Logistics arranges time-definite air shipping for urgent, high-value, and perishable cargo—handling booking, the air waybill, security screening, customs, and final-mile delivery so your shipment arrives on schedule.
Overview
What is Air Freight?
Air freight is the fastest way to move cargo internationally—designed for shipments where speed, reliability, and control matter most. It’s ideal for time-critical orders, high-value products, perishables, and production-sensitive inventory. With the right carrier strategy, routing, and documentation, air freight keeps your business moving and your customers on schedule.
Services
Air freight services
Express Air Freight
Fastest door-to-door routing for the most urgent, time-definite shipments.
Consolidated Air Freight
Cost savings by combining shipments on shared flights when timing allows.
Charter & Expedited
Dedicated capacity for oversized, high-priority, or project cargo.
Temperature-Controlled
Cool-chain handling for pharmaceuticals and perishables (e.g., 2–8°C).
Process
How it works
Booking & Flight Planning
We help research options so you can secure capacity, select the best route, and align schedules with your delivery deadline.
Documentation & Compliance
We support you in preparing the Air Waybill (AWB) and all export documents to meet airline and customs requirements.
Security Screening
We help coordinate screening and handling based on aviation regulations to ensure smooth acceptance at the airport.
Air Transit
Your cargo moves on the confirmed flight plan with milestone tracking.
Customs Clearance
We connect you with experts to manage destination customs requirements so freight can be released smoothly.
Final-Mile Delivery
We help coordinate delivery to the consignee, including time-definite and special handling needs.
Visibility
Tracking & visibility
- Air Waybill (AWB) tracking with real-time milestones
- Airline and IATA tracking portals for flight movement visibility
- Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) updates for status continuity
- Digital proof-of-delivery for end-to-end confirmation
You get clear shipment visibility from pickup to delivery, with proactive updates when timing matters.
Reference
Capacity & needs
| ULD Type | Volume | Max Weight | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| LD3 (AKE Container) | ~4.3 m³ | ~1,588 kg | General cargo on wide-body aircraft |
| LD7 (PAG/PMC) | Pallet 88×125 in | Up to ~6,800 kg | Heavy, oversized, or high-priority freight |
| Cool Containers | Varies | Varies | Pharma and perishables (e.g., 2–8°C) |
FAQ
Air freight FAQs
- How fast is air freight shipping?
- Air freight is the fastest long-distance option, typically delivering in about 1–5 days depending on route, connections, and customs clearance. Express and charter services move the most urgent shipments even faster, while consolidated air freight trades a little speed for a lower rate.
- When should I use air freight instead of ocean freight?
- Choose air freight when speed, reliability, or product value outweigh cost—such as urgent orders, perishables, pharmaceuticals, high-value electronics, or production-critical parts. For large, heavy, or non-urgent shipments, ocean freight is usually the more economical choice.
- What documents do I need for air freight?
- Most air shipments need an Air Waybill (AWB), a commercial invoice, and a packing list. International moves may also require export declarations, certificates of origin, and IATA dangerous-goods paperwork for hazardous materials. GO123 Logistics helps prepare and check these before tender.
- Can you ship hazardous or temperature-sensitive cargo by air?
- Yes. We coordinate IATA-compliant dangerous-goods handling and cool-chain shipping for pharmaceuticals and perishables (for example, 2–8°C), including the screening, packaging, and documentation airlines require for acceptance.