Air Freight
Aviate® - Air Freight Solution
Aviate is the air freight solution when speed and security are your priority for air cargo of all shapes, sizes and types: we’ll help you take to the skies with expert, long-haul care.
How can Aviate work for you?
Gain access to a comprehensive global network and take advantage of our close supplier relationships.
Connect safely, securely and efficiently, to all parts of the aviation network, through global standards.
Give your urgent shipments the priority they need with our flexible, unique & tailored options.
Versatile industry experience for rapid solutions to any issue that can arise. Keeping your goods moving and supply chains intact.
Globally recognised industry standard procedures with full tracking ensuring the safety your goods.
Global reach
Global demands can change overnight, which can put pressure and strain on your supply chain.
To ensure your air freight arrives safely, on time, and on budget, we work with our vast network of carefully chosen carriers and worldwide partners – allowing you to plan with certainty and visibility.
Service coverage
No matter how complex or obscure, whether its general cargo or more obscure, moving your freight by air is a dependable solution for when time is of the essence.
Our access to regular flights with major carriers provide you the flexibility to adjust your shipping schedule and optimise your supply chain.
Speak with our Aviate consultants today to find out about our array of options available.
We're well connected
Being part of the Pangea/Connecta and Conqueror freight and logistics networks allows us to connect to partners overseas.
With agents in all main airports and seaports worldwide, the collaboration between member companies allows us to gain competitiveness on the present market but also ensure we meet the highest standards of service quality and professionalism.
Here’s how we make it work for Electrosonic
- Planning & mapping delivery from Dartford to San Francisco
- 50 pallets of Electrosonic’s goods to fit out a brand new 80-acre site for Google
- Goods transported from UK to US via air, ready to be installed within 4 days
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Frequently asked questions
Aviate is the air freight solution when speed and security is your priority for air cargo of all shapes, sizes and types: we’ll help you take to the skies with expert, long-haul care.
Air freight logistics or air cargo delivery is the transfer and shipment of goods via an air carrier, which may be charter or commercial. Air freight, generally, is the highest cost-to-weight solution to ship cargo but it is outweighed by the fact it is the fastest of all logistics solutions.
Direct, indirect, charter, aircraft on ground shipments and many more. We specialise in project cargo, no shipment is out of bounds for our creative Aviate team.
We move Dangerous Goods by air in accordance with the latest IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Please get in touch to find out more.
Get in touch with one of our account managers so they can understand a little bit more about your air requirements and help!
There are different types of air freight services or air cargo depending on the way it is organised:
Consolidated Freight: Lots of separate shipments allocated to one flight. Yes, this can be the most cost-effective method, however it may add a few days to the transit times due to the collection of the necessary amounts of shipments.
Dedicated back to back shipments: Your goods travel under their own Air waybill and run no risk of delays from other shipments. These can be on direct flights where speed is needed, or indirect flights where cost is more important.
Charter: Definitely the most costly and the least popular form, where an entire plane is chartered to carry a specific cargo and you have to pay for a round trip.
Some other types of air freight will refer to the type of cargo that is being carried on board:
Express Parcels / Courier: For use where small parcels need to be transported worldwide, in the most cost efficient way, for example e-commerce and documents (i.e legal docs / identity docs / transport docs)
Time: Deliver your items very quickly over very long distances.
Reliable: Flights are generally reliable and have reliable arrival & departure times. Shipment by air is highly likely to arrive on time coupled with a very low risk of accidents.
Worldwide: Agile & intercontinental transportation.
Security: Air freight gives you very high levels of security for sensitive or high value items.
Adaptability : Can be used as the main mode of transport for a wide range of items.
Low insurance premium: Insurance premiums are lower due to the shipment duration being so short.
Cost: Air freight can be the most expensive of all the logistics options.
Delays: Flights can be subject to delays or cancellations – although air freight is seen as one of the most reliable.
Tax: Taxes must be paid at each airport.
Fuel: Fuel surcharges may have to be added to freight costs.
Location: Further transportation might be required from airports/airfields to final destination.
Most Class 1 Explosives with some exceptions
Some Lithium batteries as determined by individual airlines and government bodies.
Most unaccompanied Firearms without adequate government approval.
Some endangered animal products or by-products.
Please speak to our team of experts if you would like some tailored advice.
According to a recent study from IATA, world air cargo traffic is set to grow by over 4% annually in the next two decades, with air freight and airmail expanding at rates of 4.3% and 2%, respectively.
E-commerce is a major driver, with the market projected to increase by 20% yearly. This shift in cargo types emphasises the need for excellence, simplicity, and speed in logistics. Regulatory impacts will rise, requiring smart, balanced approaches.
Future cargo facilities will be automated, green, and tech-driven to enhance productivity and meet evolving customer demands.