Air Freight and Hazmat Air Cargo
Total Connection arranges domestic and international air freight for chemical and industrial shippers, including IATA dangerous goods shipments with shipper's declarations prepared, temperature controlled cargo, and part or full charters when scheduled lift cannot meet the date. Booked and tracked by the same team that runs your ground freight.
What our air freight service includes
Air freight is the mode for shipments where the cost of delay is higher than the freight premium: a plant down for a chemical additive, a rig waiting on a part, or a customer order with a fixed date. Transit is typically one to five days door to door depending on lane and customs.
For chemical shippers the constraint is the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, which restrict classes, quantities and packaging more tightly than ground or ocean rules. Total Connection classifies the product, prepares the shipper's declaration and books with carriers approved for the class before confirming the shipment.
What we ship by air
- Chemical samples, additives and intermediates, hazmat and non-hazmat
- Machine parts and equipment for plants and rigs
- Temperature-sensitive materials and pharmaceutical intermediates
- High-value and time-critical industrial cargo
Air freight services
Domestic air freight
Next-flight-out and next-day options between US airports with pickup and delivery arranged, for shipments where ground transit is too slow.
International air freight
Airport to airport and door to door service with export documentation and customs coordination at destination. See international air freight.
Hazmat air freight
IATA DGR classification, UN-specification packaging, shipper's declaration and carrier acceptance for permitted classes, including cargo-aircraft-only shipments. See hazmat air freight.
Temperature controlled air cargo
Active and passive temperature packaging, cold chain handling at origin and destination and temperature logs where required. See temperature controlled air cargo.
Air charter
Part and full charters for oversized, urgent or high-volume cargo when scheduled capacity is not available. See air charter.
How an air shipment runs with Total Connection
1. Cargo and regulation check
Commodity, hazmat class, dimensions, weight and destination are confirmed against IATA and carrier rules before a routing is proposed.
2. Routing and booking
Options are quoted by transit time and cost, the booking is confirmed with the carrier and pickup is scheduled the same day where needed.
3. Documentation and tender
Air waybill, shipper's declaration for dangerous goods, commercial invoice and export filings are prepared and the shipment is tendered to the carrier.
4. Track and deliver
Flight status and customs milestones are tracked and the shipment is delivered with the document pack.
Why shippers use us for air freight
- IATA dangerous goods handled as standard work, backed by 30 years of chemical logistics
- Reachable after hours for urgent shipments
- Charter capability when scheduled lift cannot meet the date
- One account team for air, ocean and ground freight
- $5 million general liability, cargo insurance arranged per shipment
Industries we serve with air freight
Chemical and pharmaceutical
Samples, additives, intermediates and APIs with dangerous goods and temperature requirements.
Oil and gas
Parts and equipment to keep drilling and production operations running.
Industrial manufacturing
Line-down parts, tooling and components between plants and suppliers.
Food and agriculture
Perishable ingredients and seasonal agricultural inputs on temperature controlled service.
Air freight FAQ
When does air freight make sense over ocean?
When the delivery date cannot be met by ocean transit, when the cost of a production delay exceeds the air premium, or when high-value or temperature-sensitive cargo benefits from the shorter transit.
Can hazardous materials go by air?
Many can, within IATA DGR limits. Some substances are forbidden on aircraft and others are restricted to cargo aircraft only with lower quantity limits. We confirm the classification and carrier acceptance before quoting.
How long does international air freight take?
Typically one to five days door to door depending on lane, flight frequency and customs clearance at destination.
Do you arrange charters?
Yes. Part and full charters are arranged for urgent, oversized or high-volume shipments when scheduled capacity is unavailable.
What information do you need for a quote?
Commodity and hazmat class if any, piece count, dimensions and weight, origin, destination and required delivery date.
Quote an air shipment
Send the commodity, hazmat class if any, dimensions, weight, origin, destination and the date it must arrive. An operator replies with routing and a rate.
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