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Air freight & cargo handling for time-critical global shipments

When speed matters, air freight is a dependable solution for global transportation. Backed by an international network and extensive experience in Mexico, your air freight & cargo shipments travel efficiently throughout the entire journey. Digital tools and express options provide additional assurance, and services like handling, customs and insurance enable smooth processes.

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Partnering with Rhenus means prioritizing the safe handling of your time-critical shipments. We specialize in designing customized air freight services for delicate products such as pharmaceuticals, electronics or high-value consumer goods. Supported by carefully selected airline partners, your cargo moves reliably across international routes – with strong operational support from our dedicated Mexican air freight experts.

Thanks to our digital platforms, you can enjoy real-time visibility throughout the transport journey. Whether you require express handling, special support or more environmentally friendly air freight & cargo solutions, we tailor our services to your supply chain's needs.

Our offering in and beyond Mexico

  • FLYNow: Efficient processes meet fast air freight & cargo delivery
  • FLYSmart: A balanced option combining moderate transit times with cost efficiency
  • FLYSaver: A budget‑focused solution with longer transit times for less time‑critical shipments
  • FLYSelect: Customized air freight logistics tailored to individual transport requirements

Our charter solutions offer the highest capacity and the most flexible transportation options for oversized, sensitive or time-critical air freight & cargo shipments. We offer full and split charter options to match your cargo and routing needs. This way, you can rely on efficient operations and on-time delivery.

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For particularly urgent or high‑value goods, choose our on‑board courier service as the most reliable option for direct delivery. A dedicated courier personally accompanies your cargo throughout the journey, ensuring faster processing and secure air freight services – from pickup to delivery.

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Benefits for international air freight logistics

Take advantage of an extensive international air freight network with access to major global gateways. This enables reliable, flexible connections between Mexico and key markets worldwide.

Rely on multiple uplifts per week on selected trade lanes. Structured scheduling supports smooth, dependable transport times, including major connections between Mexico, the United States and Central America.

Benefit from individual handling concepts for air freight & cargo types – whether small parcels, oversized, hazardous or temperature‑sensitive goods. Our dedicated teams combine global capabilities with in-depth local expertise in Mexico.

Use digital platforms to track your shipments in real time and achieve transparency and clarity throughout the entire air freight journey.

Support your sustainability goals with RHEGREEN – our CO₂ efficiency tool

With RHEGREEN, we enable customers to make informed decisions in favor of lower-emission options for their transportation. It’s part of our three-step approach to reducing shipment emissions that starts by measuring emissions through our in-house emission dashboard. With the help of RHEGREEN, you can optimize efficiency by identifying the most CO₂-efficient aircraft for cargo movements. Finally, you can opt for sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) to further reduce the environmental impact.

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Why choose Rhenus as your air freight forwarder

  • Scheduling and transport times you can rely on: We provide consistent and reliable transit times across global routes by monitoring uplift and arrival closely and using selected carriers.
  • As unique as your cargo: Whether you need to transport small packages, oversized goods, temperature-sensitive items or hazardous materials, we design options tailored to your needs. This includes air charter services and on-board courier services.
  • Transparent pricing and reliable planning: Thanks to our clearly defined service levels and optional value-added services, such as express delivery, we provide cost transparency and reliable planning – even for urgent shipping needs.
  • Safety as a priority: The safety and integrity of your air cargo is our focus during handling and transportation, whether it's refrigerated, large, small, or high-volume shipments.
  • Regulatory know-how: We prioritize compliance with global standards and applicable local regulations in Mexico. Our additional support in customs clearance helps avoid delays and ensures the safe delivery of your products.

Optimized aircraft freight services through digital tools

Gain full visibility with our advanced track & trace tool and rest assured that your international air freight is moving as planned.

Use digital platforms to place orders conveniently and access shipment data in real time – all made possible thanks to EDI and API functionalities as well as an intuitive dashboard.

Replace paper‑based documentation with digital workflows to reduce administrative effort, improve efficiency and lower the carbon footprint of your air freight logistics.

Seamlessly exchange data by interconnecting our IT systems with yours. From shipment orders to status updates, transfers are fast and accurate, supporting reliable process integration.

Value-added services for air freight

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Customs clearance

Move your air freight through customs with confidence. Leveraging our local expertise and understanding of the Mexican market, we ensure structured documentation and clearance processes that are fully compliant with applicable Mexican regulations. You can also count on us to ensure seamless cargo management in line with import and export regulations for any global origin or destination.

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Insurance options

Protect the monetary value of your shipments with transport insurance solutions tailored to your shipping route and cargo sensitivity. We effectively manage the risks of air freight logistics by efficiently covering the financial impact of loss or damage from any external cause.

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Smart storage

Keep your air freight & cargo secure and accessible with flexible warehousing solutions at airport locations worldwide. Modern indoor and outdoor facilities, trained teams and special equipment support short‑term and longer‑term storage for a wide range of goods. As a professional air freight forwarder, we are also certified to handle sensitive and specialized cargo such as healthcare products or perishables.

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Repacking

Prepare your products for air transport with professional repacking services. Cargo is resized or repacked to meet air freight requirements, supporting airworthy packaging and careful handling throughout the transport process.

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Neutralizing

Ensure neutral delivery of your air freight cargo by removing supplier‑specific markings and adjusting documentation before onward transport. International air freight shipments are unpacked, neutralized and repacked according to your requirements, supporting consistent presentation and document accuracy.

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Sorting

Organize your air cargo efficiently with our tailored sorting services. In a specialized picking area of our warehouses, our experts collect air freight and prepare it according to order and destination requirements. Thanks to our structured warehouse workflows, you can rely on accurate processing and timely deliveries.

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Smart monitoring

Increase visibility and cargo protection with advanced monitoring options. Technologies such as GPS, temperature and light sensors provide insights into shipment conditions as well as acceleration, pressure or geo-fencing. This helps you stay informed throughout the transport journey, storage and handling.

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Labeling

Support smooth handling with flexible labeling services. Additional labels can be added or adjusted to meet shipment requirements, helping avoid delays and maintain process control across the supply chain.

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Palletizing

Prepare loose cargo for air transport according to standard air freight transportation practices. We shrink-wrap, stack, and palletize goods securely, supporting stable handling, faster loading and unloading and reduced risk of damage during transport.

Air freight – the best choice for time-sensitive goods

When speed is a priority, air freight is the most reliable option for international air freight operations to or from Mexico. This applies especially to time-sensitive shipments that require precise handling, such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, automotive components, fashion items and perishable goods. Thanks to our global network and expertise in the Mexican market, you can count on us to provide a high level of control, fast delivery, and regulatory compliance for these sensitive products.

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Reach out to talk about how our air freight logistics can help boost your business.

Our air freight experts are happy to design solutions around your exact requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

Whether you're headed to or from Mexico, Rhenus offers multiple air freight options, including airport‑to‑airport and door‑to‑door services, as well as dedicated charter solutions. This allows shipments to be aligned with specific timing, capacity and handling requirements.

As an experienced air freight forwarder, we ensure reliable deliveries through structured scheduling and continuous monitoring. Close coordination and proactive communication help address potential disruptions and keep air freight operations on track.

Air freight & cargo shipments can be complemented with value-added services such as customs clearance, insurance, storage solutions and lower‑emission options enabled by our RHEGREEN program.

You can follow your shipment’s progress in real time via digital tracking tools available through the web portal. This provides transparent status updates throughout the entire journey.