US-Based Air Freight Forwarders

Guide to US-Based Air Freight Forwarders

US air freight forwarders offer you more than just flights of fancy
By Nikki Davis

Commerce is a moving, living entity that has to stay on the go to be successful. Enter air freight forwarders in the US who provide you transportation solutions for your product moving needs. The company that I work for sends out and ships back equipment on a daily basis. We would not be in business without our US air freight forwarder and logistics company.

US freight forwarders ship our gear so that we don’t have to. They safely transport it from point A to point B, and often back, for a fraction of the cost of what it would require us to hand deliver it.

So what do you want to look for in quality US-based air freight forwarders?

1. They must be online. For communication, for tracking, for information needs, their website must be the be-all and end-all to keep you assured that your freight is going to make it there on time.

2. They must be accessible 24 hours a day.

3. Look for air freight forwarders that offer business or quantity discounts.

Action Steps

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Go with a trusted air freight forwarder in the US Check out AIT Worldwide. They are a company with very happy customers who recommend their services.

I recommend:  They are accessible for any after-hours needs. As one of the international and nationwide air freight forwarding services, they are good at time specific delivery and pickup. They are great at working with international events, like securing the carnet, and bailing you out when you make a shipping error have to send gear someplace fast.

Go with big name US air freight forwarders You can't beat FedEx and UPS for their recognition, but they're mostly thought of for smaller package needs. Don't forget, though, that they are shipping experts who can easily handle large freight shipments.

I recommend:  FedEx offers you many air freight services from expedited shipments to other US and international time definite delivery options. UPS can give you time definite air freight services varying from 24 hours to 5 to 7 days.

Look at experienced air freight forwarders Cargo Link Air Freight, Inc. offers you a business that has been around since 1973, and Avio has been in the business for over 30 years. And just because you aren't on the US mainland, doesn't mean that you can't find a quality US air freight forwarders. Aloha Freight Forwarders has been sending freight between Hawaii and the mainland for over 50 years.

I recommend:  Cargo Link Air Freight, Inc. has offices located within JFK airport, and they are licensed customs brokers and freight forwarders. They can help you secure your documentation for your outbound and inbound shipping needs. Avio can offer you services as one of many international and air freight forwarders in the United States. They are also fully licensed for US trucking and as an ocean and air freight forwarder. Aloha Freight Forwarders gives you offices both in LA and Honolulu.

Look at well networked air freight forwarders in the US US freight forwarders like World Class Shipping out of New York offers you a network of over 1,000 agents worldwide. They can help you as an international freight forwarder and customs broker, and they are a part of the World Cargo Alliance.

I recommend:  Look up a World Class Shipping freight quote or check out their customs brokerage services.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• Look for US-based air freight forwarders who are fully licensed, insured and certified as a U.S. domestic freight forwarder and a U.S. Customs House Broker, as well as meeting those international requirements if you are shipping something outside of the U.S.