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    Air freight: reliable and fast worldwide transport

    Benefit from fast and reliable aircraft freight solutions designed around your needs. Supported by our global network and broad product portfolio, we ensure punctual deliveries. Throughout the entire process, we assist you with various services, including handling, customs clearance, insurance and digital and express solutions to support a seamless cargo journey.

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    Discover our aircraft freight services

    Rhenus prioritizes your needs. Our air freight solutions deliver fast and efficient transportation for time-sensitive shipments, ensuring that your products such as pharmaceuticals, electronics or high-value consumer goods arrive at their destination safely and on time. To support seamless transportation, we collaborate with trusted global airline partners.

    Our services and solutions

    Our air charter services deliver exceptional flexibility and capacity for your unique cargo requirements. Whether you need to transport oversized shipments, sensitive goods or urgent deliveries, our charter solutions are customized to fit your specific needs, making sure your goods arrive safely and on time. Select from full or part charter options to optimize costs and efficiency.

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    For time-critical situations, our on-board courier service provides the quickest and most reliable solution for urgent or high-value shipments. Dedicated couriers personally accompany your cargo from pickup through delivery, allowing it to avoid standard handling procedures and arrive at its destination fast and securely.

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    Advantages of selecting Rhenus for air freight

    Benefit from a global network with gateways at key air freight hubs, delivering flexible and high-quality solutions across all continents.

    Several weekly uplifts to destinations around the world ensure that your goods arrive smoothly, reliably and on schedule.

    We provide tailored solutions for every type of cargo, ranging from small parcels to oversized items, including hazardous and temperature-sensitive goods. For special shipments, charter and on-board courier services are available. Our experts manage every detail.

    Customers are able to monitor their shipments in real-time, ensuring transparency and greater peace of mind.

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    RHEGREEN - our CO₂ efficiency tool

    Rhenus offers a comprehensive three-step solution designed to reduce shipment emissions and support your sustainability goals. Begin by measuring your emissions through our in-house emission dashboard, optimize efficiency using RHEGREEN, our CO2 efficiency tool that identifies the most CO2-efficient aircraft for cargo movements, or reduce your impact further by using Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs).

    RHEGREEN enables customers to make informed decisions when selecting lower-emission options for their shipments.

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    Why choose Rhenus for air freight services

    • Consistent scheduling and reliable transport times: We carefully track uplift and arrival at the origin and destination to maintain punctual deliveries. Additionally, our collaboration with carefully selected carriers helps ensure that your expectations regarding timeliness are consistently met.
    • Customized solutions for diverse cargo: Whether you need to transport small packages, oversized shipments, temperature-sensitive goods or hazardous materials, our experts deliver tailor-made solutions designed to your specific requirements, including charter and on-board courier solutions.
    • Competitive and transparent pricing options: Benefit from transparent pricing across different service levels and value-added services such as express delivery and 24/7 pickups for urgent shipping requirements.
    • Secure transportation of various types of goods: From refrigerated cargo to large, small or high-volume shipments, we ensure secure handling and transportation of your air freight.
    • Compliance with international regulations: We maintain full compliance with global standards while providing comprehensive customs clearance to minimize delays and ensure your shipments are transported safely and in accordance with regulations.

    Comprehensive digital solutions

    Our advanced in-house Track & Trace tool allows you to follow your air shipments with complete visibility and added peace of mind.

    Seamlessly access data and submit orders easily through our digital platforms, which include real-time visibility, EDI and API functionalities along with a user-friendly dashboard.

    Optimize shipping operations through digital processes that enhance efficiency, speed and sustainability while reducing paper waste and the carbon footprint of air cargo operations.

    Connect your IT systems with ours to automate processes and share data, including shipment orders and status updates. Benefit from instant, accurate data transfer, improved quality and faster transactions.

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    Customs clearance

    Based on your individual requirements, Rhenus manages proper customs clearance in accordance with current air freight customs regulations. Our Rhenus offices support you with both import and export procedures for your goods. Furthermore, Rhenus assists in preparing all required documents for air freight import customs clearance at the destination.

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    Insurance

    Tailor-made transport insurance solutions from Rhenus protect the monetary value of your cargo against all risks of physical loss or damage caused by external factors during land, sea or air transportation. These solutions help you manage the financial effects of loss or damage efficiently. Because transportation routes do not all offer the same level of security and goods in transit are not equally sensitive to damage, the insurance services of Rhenus provide additional protection.

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    Smart storage

    Benefit from flexible warehousing solutions with modern and secure indoor and outdoor storage facilities located at airports worldwide. Our trained staff and certified experts manage all types of cargo, including life sciences & healthcare freight, perishables and specialized goods. Safe handling is ensured through modern equipment. Rhenus provides storage solutions for shipments of any size and for long-term and short-term durations, from several days at local branches near airports to extended storage coordinated by our contract logistics specialists.

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    Repacking

    To meet your specific needs, Rhenus repacks or resizes your shipment using tailored solutions designed for each cargo type and to ensure airworthy packaging. Your cargo is managed carefully and in line with the highest quality and handling standards. Our specialists deliver high-quality support for all repacking operations to ensure your goods remain fully protected during the entire process.

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    Neutralizing

    We make sure that any markings identifying the actual vendor of your goods are removed while your delivery documents are added. Before forwarding, your entire shipment is unpacked, neutralized and repacked. Rhenus ensures that both the packaging of your items and the related documents comply with your specific requirements.

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    Sorting

    Rhenus offers efficient sorting solutions designed around your individual requirements. Your air freight is sorted for each order in a specific area of our warehouse. Our highly qualified picking staff collect the sorted goods and process the order. Rhenus ensures accurate freight handling and reliable adherence to delivery schedules.

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    Smart monitoring

    To ensure cargo protection, we provide multiple monitoring options for your air freight. Our tools allow you to oversee transportation processes and receive important information pertaining to your goods during transit, warehousing and handling. Using advanced technologies from trusted partners, Rhenus tracks your cargo through GPS together with temperature and light sensors. We also monitor acceleration, pressure, geo-fencing and shipment integrity to provide reassurance during the entire transportation journey.

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    Labeling

    Rhenus applies additional labels to your freight based on your individual requirements. If product information is missing from the packaging or if you would like to include additional details pertaining to the goods on the labels, we will add and apply the labels quickly and easily to help prevent delays while supporting visibility, process control and efficiency across your supply chain.

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    Palletizing

    We support the efficiency, stability and functionality of your freight by palletizing loose cargo boxes, including shrink-wrapping, according to standard air freight transport requirements. Smooth stacking and unstacking of your cargo is essential for quicker handling and minimizing damage, helping your air freight move more efficiently.

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    Air freight insights: monthly Data-driven market update

    Stay updated with our comprehensive air freight market insights

    It delivers the latest insights on air freight trends, capacity shifts, demand drifts and key developments impacting global supply chains. Whether you're navigating short-term disruptions or planning for the long haul, our expert analysis helps you make smarter, faster logistics decisions.

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    Fast and reliable air freight for your time-sensitive goods

    Our update delivers current insights on air freight trends, shifts in capacity, changes in demand and important developments influencing global supply chains. From addressing short-term disruptions to supporting long-term planning, our expert analysis helps you make more informed and efficient logistics decisions.

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    Get in touch to discover more about our services and how we can support your business success.

    Our air freight specialists are available to assist you with tailored solutions for your air freight needs.

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    Turning vision into tangible impact in the air and on the ground

    A decade-long partnership advancing sustainable air freight

    This case study highlights how lower-emission air freight, CO2e transparency and long-term collaboration create measurable results for ecological agriculture and logistics. Learn how effective measures and a strong partnership support sustainable air freight operations.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Our service portfolio includes airport-to-airport, door-to-door and specialized charter services designed to support your unique requirements.

    Timely shipment delivery is supported through our robust scheduling and monitoring processes. We maintain continuous communication and implement proactive solutions to minimize potential delays.

    Rhenus provides value-added services including customs clearance, insurance, smart storage and eco-friendly solutions through our RHEGREEN program.

    Track your shipment in real time throughout the entire journey using our advanced tracking tools through the web portal.