{"id":2696,"date":"2025-08-11T14:30:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T14:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itg.de\/?page_id=2696"},"modified":"2025-08-11T16:07:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T16:07:00","slug":"air-freight","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itg.de\/en\/air-and-sea\/transport-solutions\/air-freight\/","title":{"rendered":"Air freight"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Transport solutions<\/p>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n

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Air freight<\/h1>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Nowadays, transporting goods by air freight<\/strong> is a fully integrated part of modern procurement and distribution logistics. Goods are available within a very short time, regardless of where they are being transported from or to.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <\/section>

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Your air freight in the best hands<\/h2>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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ITG complies with official requirements at all locations, guaranteeing fast and smooth processing<\/strong> of your air freight shipments. In Germany, we have regulated agent <\/em>status, and in the USA, we are licensed as a customs broker<\/em>.

Whether it’s urgent sample parts, important documents, textile shipments<\/a> or regular freight: from envelopes to full charters of entire cargo planes, your shipments are in good hands with us.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <\/section>

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Cost-effective solutions for your air freight shipment<\/h3>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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In general, almost all goods are suitable for transport by air, <\/strong>but it is particularly economical for time-sensitive goods. These include, for example, perishable foodstuffs, relief supplies and seasonal products.

Air freight is also economical for high-value goods<\/strong> due to its rapid availability and the resulting lower capital commitment during transport.

Air freight is now an integral part of international supply chains. Our primary goal is to integrate it sensibly into your supply chain to ensure fast and economical transport<\/strong> for each of your shipments.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <\/section>

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Carefully weighing up the advantages and disadvantages of air freight<\/h2>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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As important as air freight may be, its advantages and disadvantages must be carefully weighed up for each transport order in order to design the optimal transport solution. <\/strong>Our experienced experts carry out this assessment in close consultation with you and integrate air transport routes into complex supply chains in a sensible manner.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <\/section>

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The strengths of air transport<\/h3>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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The main advantage of air freight is its speed. <\/strong>While a shipment by sea freight from China to Europe can take up to 50 days from port to port, an air freight shipment takes only 5 days on average. In addition, transport by air is very reliable,<\/strong> as flight schedules are usually adhered to precisely.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <\/section>

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Possible challenges when transporting freight by plane<\/h3>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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These advantages are offset by a higher environmental impact<\/strong> than sea transport. In addition, the costs <\/strong>for air freight are significantly higher than for sea freight. The regulations and restrictions for the transport of dangerous goods <\/strong>are also much stricter in air transport.
We would be happy to advise you<\/a> on the most suitable mode of transport for your shipment. <\/strong>In doing so, we always consider all relevant factors such as cost, time and safety. This enables us to find a customised solution that is precisely tailored to your requirements.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <\/section>

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Frequently asked questions about air freight<\/h2>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Air freight logistics is a complex topic. That is why we have answered some of the most frequently asked questions below. If you require further information or would like advice <\/strong>on transporting your shipments, please do not hesitate to contact us.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <\/section>

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