Air Freight

The Air freight service is a logistics solution to send merchandise by plane, this being a charter or commercial flight, increasing the possibilities of reach, being able to take merchandise to a large number of destinations to which you could not have Access by other means of transport.

The air shipping alternative is especially useful when the priority is to minimize shipping times, especially for loads that, by their nature, require fast shipping.

This type of shipment allows us to take goods to virtually any part of the world, also offering a high level of security, since the control of goods is carried out in a thorough manner.

It represents a great advantage particularly for small and medium enterprises, since it allows them to trade worldwide effectively.

For what type of merchandise is air shipping best?

At VOLCA we understand that each customer is different, and each merchandise is unique, therefore we must choose the optimal shipping methods according to your needs.

Although air transport has a notable advantage in speed, it is true that it is expensive, so it is important to assess in which cases it is really necessary to use this transport.

Here we tell you in which cases air transport is ideal.

Urgent cargo

The reasons can be diverse, from the life of the product to the commercial agreements with the buyers, but when your priority is fast and efficient transport, air shipping is the best way to deliver a cargo in the shortest time possible.

Luxury goods

Regardless of the size or delivery times, air transport is the best way to transport luxury items, since security controls are rigorous, ensuring that the merchandise is safe.

Merchandise destined for inaccessible places

Each shipment depends heavily on the place of delivery and the communications infrastructure it has. If your merchandise must reach a place with difficult access by land or sea, air transport is the best option, thanks to the wide coverage of the existing airport network worldwide.

Perishable goods

When you send any type of merchandise with a short period of life, such as food, medicines, sanitary products and even some products for industrial use, air transport is the best option to get them to remote places in the shortest possible time, ensuring that they're delivered in optimal conditions.

Types of Air Transportation we offer

Door to door

We take care of coordinating the transport from your warehouse to your client's. We also manage the administrative process at customs.

Charter Service

We handle special shipments suitable for large goods quickly and safely. It is done by means of the freight of a complete airplane, putting its merchandise as a priority.

Cross Trade Service (Triangular Operations)

In this service we participate as intermediaries between two different companies, coordinating both for the direct shipment of cargo in export and import processes evaluating demand and supply of the product in a specific place.

Main advantages of air shipping

1. IT IS THE FASTEST TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE

If it is of great importance in your business to transport your merchandise quickly, air shipping is undoubtedly the best alternative, compared to other ways of transport. This is why air shipments are the most effective for long-distance shipments. Since cargo planes can fly at an average speed of 900 km / h, carrying merchandise from one continent to another will take only a few hours.

2. AIR SHIPPING IS HIGHLY RELIABLE

If your priority is to receive or to deliver merchandise in a timely manner, air shipments offer great reliability, as airlines tend to emphasize the accuracy of their schedules; Even in the event of missing a flight, the delay would be reasonable, as most airlines often have flights every hour.

3. CAPACITY TO SEND ALMOST ANYWHERE WITH AIR ACCESS

If you need to send merchandise to a distant location, sea, land and rail routes generally require a large amount of infrastructure, leaving some countries out of access, while many airlines have a larger network of destinations, covering almost all the world; which means that by air transport you can reach virtually anywhere.

4. AIR SHIPPING IS HIGHLY SAFE

If you are concerned that your merchandise may receive some damage, air shipments are frequently used for high value merchandise shipments. Generally in air shipments, the handling of the merchandise is minimal, reducing the risk of any damage, this being one of the safest alternatives for you.

At airports, security controls are handled thoroughly, and most products are released within hours, reducing the risk of damage and theft.

5. LOWER PACKING, STORAGE AND INSURANCE COSTS

If you are looking to avoid unnecessary costs, air shipments generally do not require heavy packaging compared to other shipping alternatives. Similarly, reduced shipping times reduce the need for local storage, and insurance costs are lower, which means that you can save on additional packaging, storage and insurance costs.

6. AIR SHIPPING IS EASY TO TRACK

Tracking air shipments is simple, as it always provides a flight number and departure and arrival information. In the same way, the carrier usually provides a tracking number, in order to know the location of your merchandise; which allows you to monitor the shipment from departure to arrival.

Air shipment handling through a freight forwarder

A Freight forwarder acts on behalf of the importing or exporting company, in order to manage the shipment in the most profitable, safe and efficient way; being a key figure in the management of goods globally, as it is responsible for optimizing the costs, speed and reliability of the shipment.

When working an air shipment through a freight forwarder, there is a whole network of key alliances, from specialists in air transport, handling operators, customs etc., facilitating the handling and information, maintaining at all times the control over the merchandise throughout the shipping process, both in its B2B aspect (Business to Business) and in B2G (Business to Government).

Why Volca Freight Forwarder for your air transport?

Companies that are looking to move large quantities of merchandise face the decision to work with a freight forwarder or hire the carrier directly.

In VOLCA we have the ability to negotiate the best prices, plan the most efficient routes and select the most appropriate transportation method for your needs, always with the aim of optimizing profitability and minimizing the delivery times of your merchandise.

We are experts in the regulations, laws, procedures and processes required in international logistics, guaranteeing the success in transporting your products.

Among the benefits we offer you are: