Air freight, when time costs more than the mode.
We coordinate international air shipments with integrators and cargo airlines — suitable for sensitive, urgent, or high-value specific products.
What this operation is for.
Reduce international transit time when the cost of the mode is justified by the cargo's value, commercial deadline, or perishability. Also used as a plan B for critical sea operations.
Typical scenarios.
High-value specific cargo
Products with a high value/weight ratio (electronics, pharmaceuticals, jewelry, semiconductors) where air freight is proportionally small.
Short commercial lead time
Stock replenishment, product launch, campaign, or contractual penalty for delay.
Samples and commercial documents
Light, urgent cargo requiring fine traceability.
Maritime operation contingency
When maritime transport misses the deadline due to rolling or strike, air transport acts as a partial backup plan.
Modalities available in this layer.
- 01
General cargo
Standard cargo consolidated with other shippers on a regular airline.
- 02
Consolidated / express
Door-to-door service with premium integrators (DHL, FedEx, UPS and equivalents) — short lead time and full visibility.
- 03
Charter
Dedicated aircraft for high volumes, routes outside regular network, or special cargo.
- 04
Perishables and pharma (cool chain)
Cargo with active temperature control in cabin or unitized container.
- 05
Dangerous goods (DGR/IATA)
Cargo according to IATA-DGR regulations, with specific documentation and packaging.
From start to close-out.
- 01Stage
Quotation and booking
Quotation with airline or integrator and space booking in the network.
- 02Stage
Pickup and preparation
Pickup at supplier, weighing, cubing, labeling, and AWB issuance.
- 03Stage
Departure at origin airport
Receipt at terminal, security screening, and loading.
- 04Stage
Transit and transshipment
Direct or connecting flight; continuous visibility via AWB number.
- 05Stage
Arrival and customs clearance
Arrival at destination airport, movement to bonded warehouse, and release.
Usual documents.
- Air Waybill (AWB)
- Invoice and packing list
- Certificate of analysis or technical data sheet when required
- Sanitary certificate for pharmaceutical cargo
- DGR declaration for dangerous goods
- Air insurance policy
Who does what.
What technical coordination prevents.
High cost versus maritime
Air freight is significantly more expensive per kg. The decision needs to be economic, not just commercial.
Dutiable weight (volumetric weight)
Light and bulky cargo are charged by volumetric weight. Without optimized packaging, the cost doubles.
Regulatory restrictions
DGR, cool chain, and electronic cargo with batteries require specific handling — without it, shipment is refused.
Limited network on specific routes
Not every destination has direct flights. Transshipments add time and risk points.
How we operate, transparently.
The physical infrastructure (carriers, integrators, transporters, warehouses, and logistics centers) is operated by approved partners under JD Trade's technical and commercial coordination. We do not operate our own fleet, terminal, or warehouse.
How this operation connects with the rest.
Details that speed up your quote.
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- 01Origin and destination airport
- 02Gross weight and volume
- 03Commercial description and NCM
- 04Type (general, express, cool chain, DGR, charter)
- 05Desired deadline
- 06Need for pickup at supplier