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    Air Freight: Speed and Reliability for your Global Logistics

    When time is a crucial factor in your supply chain, air freight offers the perfect solution. FCE Logistics is your specialized partner for safely and efficiently transporting your goods to any destination worldwide. As an IATA-certified freight forwarder, we guarantee not only speed, but also the highest standards in safety and documentation.

    Why Choose Air Freight via FCE Logistics?

    In the dynamic world of international trade, a reliable air freight partner is essential. With FCE Logistics, you benefit from:

    • IATA Certification: IATA-certified staff provide you with direct access to major airlines and ensure strict compliance with international safety standards.
    • Competitive and Transparent Rates: Thanks to our direct purchasing agreements, we offer cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality.
    • Door-to-Door Service: We manage the entire process, from pickup at your location to final delivery and customs clearance.
    • Tailor-Made Solutions: Whether it concerns urgent shipments, temperature-controlled transport, or dangerous goods, we have the expertise in-house.

    Our Air Freight Services

    FCE Logistics offers a wide range of options to meet your specific needs:

    • Priority Air Freight: For shipments that needed to arrive yesterday.
    • Consolidated Shipments: Combine your cargo with other shipments for a more economical rate (Economy Air).
    • Charter Services: For very large volumes or specific routes where scheduled flights are not sufficient.
    • Customs & Documentation: We handle the complexity of export and import documentation entirely on your behalf, including VAT and import duties processing.
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    FAQ

    Is FCE Logistics IATA-certified?

    We have IATA-trained staff. This means we comply with the strictest international aviation standards and can book directly with airlines, ensuring faster processing and better rates for our clients.

    The main advantage of air freight is speed. While sea freight can take weeks, air freight can reach almost any destination worldwide within 1 to 5 days. In addition, air freight is often safer for fragile goods, and insurance premiums are generally lower due to the shorter transit time.

    Air freight costs are based on the actual weight or the volumetric weight (also called chargeable weight), whichever is higher. Volumetric weight is calculated using the formula:
     (Length x Width x Height in cm) / 6000.

    The main documents are the Commercial Invoice, the Packing List, and the Air Waybill (AWB). Depending on the type of goods and destination, additional documents such as a Certificate of Origin or dangerous goods declarations may be required. FCE Logistics will guide you through the entire process.

    Although airlines have limited liability (under the Montreal Convention), we always recommend taking out additional cargo insurance. FCE Logistics can arrange this directly for you.

    There is no fixed price per kilo, as costs depend on several factors:

    • Destination: The further the flight, the higher the cost.
    • Volume vs. Weight: Air freight uses chargeable weight. If a package is very light but takes up a lot of space, you pay for the space (volume) rather than the actual kilos.
    • Fuel surcharges: These vary weekly.
    • Type of goods: Dangerous goods or temperature-controlled transport involve higher rates.
    • Average indication: For exact pricing, a tailored quotation is always required.

     Air freight includes the entire process of transporting cargo by air. This process consists of:

    • Pickup: Collecting the goods from the supplier.
    • Screening: Security checks (X-ray) at the airport.
    • Documentation: Preparing the Air Waybill (AWB) and customs documents.
    • Flight: The actual transport in the belly of a passenger aircraft or in a dedicated cargo aircraft (freighter).
    • Handling: Customs clearance at the destination and last-mile delivery.