Air Freight

With shipping services from over 300 ports, we enable small and medium-sized businesses to grow, by simplifying their end-to-end logistics.

What is Air Freight?

Air freight is the fastest and one of the most reliable methods for transporting goods globally via aircraft, though it is generally more expensive than sea or land transport. It is ideal for time-sensitive, high-value, or perishable items like pharmaceuticals, electronics, and live animals, and involves complex logistics including documentation, customs clearance, and specialized handling.

Global door-to-door transport solutions for every industry

Intermodal transportation is a core focus for Noble Lines and we continue to make significant investments in this area. Our fast-growing road, rail and barge network offers customers all over the world a more flexible, efficient and sustainable way of moving cargo inland.

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How the air freight process works

he entire air freight process is typically managed by a freight forwarder, who acts as an agent between you, the airline, and customs authorities.

Booking and planning: You or your freight forwarder book space on an aircraft and prepare all the necessary documents, such as an air waybill, commercial invoice, and packing list.
Origin handling: Your cargo is picked up, weighed, measured, and transported to a cargo terminal at the origin airport. Here, it undergoes security checks and inspections before being loaded onto the aircraft.
Customs clearance: Before departure, international shipments go through customs clearance, which involves submitting required documents and meeting all legal requirements for export.
Transport: The cargo is flown to the destination airport. For international shipments, it may be monitored during flight and transit.
Arrival and final delivery: Upon arrival, the cargo is unloaded and transported to an import warehouse for final customs clearance. After clearance, it is delivered to the final recipient.

Types of air cargo

There are two main categories of air cargo:

General cargo: This includes everyday items that don’t require special handling, such as textiles, electronics, and other consumer goods.
Special cargo: This category is for goods that need special conditions or precautions due to their nature, weight, dimensions, or value. Examples include: Perishable items, Hazardous materials,

How it works

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Register Shipment

Whether you have a QR code from a retailer or need to create a shipping label, we’ve got you covered. You can also drop off your return at a retail location.

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Get Tracking Code

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Monitor Shipment

With free picture proof of delivery, you’ll know when and where your residential shipment was left. If you’re a small business shipper, it may help reduce service calls.

Testimonials

Alice

Verified Client

“We are thoroughly pleased with the constant attention given to our account, and this company, especially Martin Marin, ensures smooth and efficient custom clearance and delivery – we would definitely recommend using Noble Lines Agency for any and all of your shipping needs”.

Ethan Jackson

Verified Client

“I truly appreciate the support given to me by Noble Lines Agency in taking care of my import needs especially as a startup business in the USA when I needed it most. I find that their friendly and personal touch which far exceeds the routine business demeanor very satisfying and refreshing. Their support is unique.

Adam Lee

Verified Client

“Noble Lines Agency is the one Company I would & have recommended to other importers. I forward the paperwork for air and ocean shipments and things are taken care of immediately. I get my necessary reports without fail by the end of day. I thank them for the wonderful work they all are doing.”