Propelling Possibilities:
Expert Airfreight Services for
Seamless Cargo Transportation
Airfreight’s lightening-fast transits make it the ideal solution for urgent projects, perishable cargo, and high-value/high-security shipments. Shapiro’s global network of trusted air carriers and best-in-breed agents allow you to say goodbye to turbulent service, bumpy routings, sky high costs, and the soaring frustrations of mediocre service providers. You’ll be flying first class with our comprehensive logistics, technology, compliance, and Customs services all ensuring a smooth journey for you and your cargo!
Sky-High Service
Buckle up for an adventure in the clouds with our airfreight shipping services, where we navigate the high winds and soar past the competition! Unlike the slow sail of ocean freight, our jets zoom through the jet streams, delivering your goods faster than ever. At Shapiro, you’re the captain of your supply chain, charting a course through the dynamic skies of international logistics. Just as a pilot adjusts to the ever-changing weather, we adapt our services to meet your unique shipping needs, ensuring a smooth and timely journey from takeoff to touchdown.
Elevate your logistics with our precision-guided airfreight solutions that keep your business flying high!
Get unparalleled visibility and control over your shipments with Shapiro 360°. Streamline the HTS classification process, forecast duty rates, easily access all your shipment documents, and know your shipment progress 24/7.
Optimize your supply chain and each airfreight shipment with our easy-to-use, centralized platform that automates your existing freight booking and/or purchase order level requirements, adds exception tolerances, then applies them across your entire supply chain.
Shapiro offers custom-tailored cargo management services from origin warehouse to destination warehouse including Customs clearance, risk management, transportation, shipment tracking, and warehousing. Whether you need us for one step or the entire supply chain, we provide the same caring, customer-centric focus.
Navigating the Customs process can be difficult when there are thousands of regulatory headwinds. Our licensed customs brokers and experienced regulatory team will help you comply with government regulations and adapt to ever-changing rules and laws.
Get proactive with your Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) duty classifications. As a Shapiro customer, you have access to our Classification Advisory Module—a portal that connects you to live and licensed Customs brokers. This tool will help you streamline your classifications, provide landed-cost projections, ADD/CVD advisory services, and more!
The Benefits Shipping by Air with Shapiro
- Reliability: Ocean freight can't catch a break! If canals aren't drying out, they are blocked by military (and piratical!) aggressions. Global ocean transits are up over 20% with on-time arrivals down to only 20%. Ouch.
- Delivery Time: Shipping by air for all or part of your cargo's journey provides the best transits, tracking and trust for urgent projects. It just isn't close.
- Security & Protection: Since passenger safety is paramount, airports offer the tightest security among global transportation modes. Hands down.
- Cost: What? Yes, cost! When you compare traditional airfreight to larger courier moves, you may want to be seated and buckled-in!
Airfreight Services
In the dynamic world of air cargo, flexibility and a diverse array of solutions are crucial to meet the varying needs of shipping. From comprehensive, streamlined door-to-door service designs to efficient cargo consolidation services that optimize space and cost, our approach is tailored for maximum efficiency and cost savings. Services we offer include:
- Booking Management + Purchase Order Management
- Door-to-Door Solutions
- Cargo Consolidation Services
- Expedited Time-Sensitive Deliveries
- Capacity Solutions for Peak Shipping Times
- Certified Dangerous Goods Transportation
- Sea-Air + Air-Sea
- Aircraft Charters
- Customized Solutions
Standardized Storage Methods
Airfreight containers, also known as Unit Load Devices (ULDs) have several standardized storage methods that may be complicated for even seasoned air shippers. Our guide lists and illustrates the average external dimensions and weight limitations of the primary containers in use today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Airfreight refers to the transportation of goods via an aircraft. It is a shipping method chosen for its speed and efficiency, ideal for transporting high-value, low-cube, or urgent shipments over long distances.
The chargeable weight for airfreight is calculated based on the higher of two figures: the actual gross weight of the shipment or its volumetric (dimensional) weight. For specifics, check out our guide here.
Air cargo is often considered safer than ocean freight due to its shorter transit times, which reduces exposure to risks such as theft or damage. Airports and aircraft adhere to strict security measures and controlled handling environments, minimizing potential threats. Additionally, air shipments generally involve less handling and are subject to rigorous international security regulations, enhancing the safety of the goods transported.
The duration for air cargo delivery can vary based on several factors including the distance, the specific routes used, and the logistics at both the origin and destination airports. Typically, international airfreight might take between 2 to 8 days. This includes the time for cargo preparation, export formalities, flight duration, Customs clearance, and delivery from the airport to final destinations.
While so many (including Google) believe that it is air freight, this is incorrect. Air freight is a shipment of air sent by any form of transportation. Air freight is not heavy certainly, but we hope that you shippers know that air freight and airfreight are different and won’t take this lightly! Air freight pricing is always by volume; airfreight pricing can be by weight or by volume.
More Than a Freight Forwarder
We give customers the feel of their very own logistics department. We’re not just here to serve the A to B needs of moving freight but also to learn about your supply chain and grow with you. Check out how below:
Elevate Your Freight Technology!
Full Party Alignment of Goals and Expectations
Access to collaborative brainstorms and meetings, as well as a plethora of educational training sessions for your team.
Streamlined Communications
One repository that captures full communications and shipment details, from supplier booking to delivery.
Exception Transparency
Visibility of issues that you have designated to be exceptions and worthy of your attention.
Full Supply Chain Visibility
Visibility of exams, testing, and any other shipment milestones that you deem important to your supply chain.
Performance Measurements
Important information and performance metrics that are tailored to your goals – from compliance to cargo specifics.
Transportation Modes
Airfreight Conversion Table and Calculations
Air Freight, Sea Freight and Air/Sea Combination services can be calculated and quickly compared using our Air/Sea Freight Conversion Table.
