Air charter for urgent and oversized cargo
Total Connection arranges part and full air charters for cargo that scheduled freight cannot carry in time: line-down parts, oilfield equipment, project components and high-volume shipments, with aircraft selection, dangerous goods acceptance, ground handling, customs and delivery coordinated on one timeline.
When an air charter makes sense
- A plant or rig is down and the part is too large or too late for scheduled freight
- Cargo exceeds the dimensions or weight scheduled aircraft accept
- Volume fills an aircraft and a dedicated flight beats multiple consolidations
- A destination has limited scheduled cargo service or transit times
- A project deadline turns a freight premium into the cheaper option
How a charter is arranged
Cargo and routing
Dimensions, weight, hazmat status, origin and destination confirmed; aircraft type and airports selected.
Aircraft and quote
Part or full charter options quoted by transit time and cost, including positioning and ground handling.
Documents and handling
Air waybill, dangerous goods declaration where required, export filings, loading and customs coordination.
Delivery
Ground transport from the destination airport timed to the flight, with door delivery.
Aircraft options
Narrowbody and regional freighters
Time-critical parts and smaller consignments on domestic and regional lanes.
Widebody freighters
Palletized cargo, oilfield equipment and project components on long-haul lanes.
Outsize freighters
Nose or ramp-loading aircraft for pieces beyond standard freighter door dimensions.
Air charter FAQ
How quickly can a charter fly?
Often within 24 hours for domestic and regional lanes when documents and cargo are ready; international and outsize charters take longer to position.
Can dangerous goods go on a charter?
Yes, within IATA DGR limits and the operator's acceptance rules, with the shipper's declaration prepared by our team.
What is a part charter?
Space on an aircraft chartered for several shippers, which lowers cost when your cargo does not fill the aircraft.
What do you need for a charter quote?
Piece count, dimensions, weight, hazmat class if any, origin, destination and the date the cargo must arrive.
Request a charter quote
Send the product, origin, destination and timing. 732-817-0401 or quotes@totalconnection.com.
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