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Air freight services for fast, dependable global transport

Move urgent goods worldwide with air freight services from Rhenus in India. Through a trusted network of selected airlines and key aviation gateways, we organise time-critical transport by air and provide coordinated end-to-end air freight logistics for your business.

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Rhenus in India provides dependable air freight services through an established network of international airports and carefully assessed carrier partners. We monitor departure performance, use secure handling locations and coordinate uplift and arrival checks at both ends of the route. If an unexpected disruption occurs, you receive prompt, practical updates.

Our air freight solutions

From oversized air shipments and sensitive cargo to urgent consignments, we shape the routing, aircraft capacity and handling of your goods to support safe, timely delivery. Dedicated planning also addresses unusual dimensions, restricted loading windows and routes where scheduled capacity may be limited.

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For critical or high-value consignments, an on-board courier can provide the quickest and most closely supervised option. A dedicated courier accompanies your freight from collection through to handover, avoiding routine transfer delays and keeping the shipment under personal oversight throughout.

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How our air freight services support you

Our broad carrier network delivers flexible routing, reliable capacity and consistent import/export service worldwide. Local coordination in India, backed by global operational support, provides one seamless connection from origin to destination.

Frequent scheduled departures to key international destinations give you more options when timings change. Careful monitoring moves your goods as planned and ensures they reach the required destination on time.

Arrange transport for small parcels, oversized freight, dangerous goods and temperature-sensitive products through one coordinated service. For high urgency or complexity, charter and on-board-courier options can be added to match the shipment.

Real-time tracking provides a clear view of your shipment's progress, helping you stay informed while maintaining transparency and peace of mind.

Why choose Rhenus as your air freight forwarder?

  • International reach: Our connected hub network links Indian businesses with established trade lanes and cargo centres worldwide.
  • Controlled schedules: Uplift and arrival are checked at origin and destination. Partnerships with selected, audited carriers support dependable timings and service levels that align with your priorities.
  • Clear costs and service choices: Compare transparent service-level options and add support such as express delivery or round-the-clock collections when a shipment cannot wait.
  • Secure handling for diverse goods: From chilled products and compact parcels to large or high-volume cargo, we plan appropriate handling and protection for each air shipment.
  • Regulatory support: We ensure full adherence to global standards and provide comprehensive customs clearance, supporting on-time delivery and helping your cargo move safely and compliantly.
  • Proactive delivery management: Origin and destination controls maintain planned timings. Where a discrepancy arises, we share the air shipment status promptly and explain the available solutions.

Digital tools for simpler shipping

Follow your air shipment through our in-house Track & Trace capability, with timely status information that improves visibility and supports better planning.

Access shipment data seamlessly and place orders easily through our digital platforms. Real-time visibility, EDI and API functions and a user-friendly dashboard make routine coordination simple.

Replace paper-heavy steps with digital air freight processes that improve speed and accuracy. Reduced documentation also supports more efficient operations and a smaller environmental footprint.

Connect your systems with ours to automate order transmission, shipment updates and other data exchanges. Fast, accurate transfers can improve data quality and reduce manual work while shortening transaction times.

Value-added services for air freight

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Customs clearance

Navigate import and export requirements with customs support matched to your shipment. The Rhenus Group offices can assist with current air freight procedures and prepare the documentation needed for destination clearance, helping your goods move through formalities with fewer complications. Clear document checks and local guidance can reduce rework, improve predictability and prevent avoidable border delays.

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Insurance

Benefit from tailor-made transport insurance that protects the monetary value of your cargo against all risks of physical loss or damage from external causes during transport. This helps you manage the financial impact of loss or damage and provides greater reassurance throughout the journey.

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Smart storage

Rhenus in India combines compliant processes, responsive air freight services and established warehousing capability. Our network spans 2.8 million square feet across 24 warehouses, supporting customers with modern storage systems, experienced teams and robust HSSEQ standards. Your goods can be handled securely and efficiently as part of a coordinated supply chain solution.

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Repacking

Adapt packaging to the size, condition and handling needs of your cargo before uplift. As your air freight forwarder, we can resize, reinforce or repack goods to meet airworthy standards. Careful preparation protects the shipment, supports efficient handling and reduces the risk of damage throughout transit.

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Neutralising

Remove supplier-identifying marks before onward delivery while ensuring the correct documents travel with the goods. We can unpack, neutralise and repack the shipment so that packaging and paperwork reflect your commercial requirements before dispatch.

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Sorting

Keep goods organised and orders moving efficiently with sorting solutions tailored to your requirements. In dedicated warehouse areas, our trained teams sort, pick and process freight accurately to support planned delivery dates and maintain a smooth flow of cargo.

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Smart monitoring

Protect sensitive cargo throughout transport, storage and handling with intelligent monitoring. Options during air freight services may include tracking of GPS location data, temperature, light, acceleration, pressure, geofencing and package-integrity data, helping you monitor conditions and cargo integrity while providing peace of mind throughout the journey.

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Labeling

Add or correct product and shipment information without delaying dispatch. Our labelling service applies the details required for your goods and process, improving identification, control and visibility across the supply chain while supporting efficient handling at each stage.

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Palletising

Improve stability and handling by consolidating loose cartons onto suitable pallets, including shrink-wrapping where required. Preparation in line with common air freight standards supports faster loading and unloading, more secure stacking and reduced risk of avoidable damage.

Fast air freight services for time-sensitive and specialised goods

Air freight logistics is widely used for pharmaceuticals, electronics, automotive components, fashion products and perishables that require controlled handling and short transit times. Rhenus in India also has specialist expertise in the safe and reliable movement of chemicals, including dangerous goods in Classes three, six and nine, with full compliance with relevant Indian and international dangerous goods regulations. An experienced air freight forwarder combines these requirements to support speed, safety and dependable delivery for complex consignments. The same coordinated approach can support temperature control, secure handovers, specialised documentation and escalation procedures where the cargo requires closer operational attention.

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Discuss your next air freight requirement with our team.

Our specialists will help you select air cargo services suited to your timing, goods and destination.

Frequently asked questions

Options include airport-to-airport and door-to-door transport, scheduled air cargo services, tailored charter services and on-board-courier solutions for urgent or specialised consignments.

Structured scheduling, carrier coordination and active shipment monitoring help ensure your cargo arrives on time. If circumstances change, our freight team communicates proactively and provides practical solutions to limit disruption.

Use the tracking functions in our web portal to view current shipment information and follow your cargo in real time as it moves through the planned route.