Arrange air freight through Van Thiel Transport: complete control over your international shipment
International air freight without delays or unexpected costs
Your international shipment must arrive on time, without delays or uncertainty about costs or responsibility.
With air freight, you choose speed. With Van Thiel Transport, you choose clarity, certainty, and a partner who manages the entire logistics process.
We handle international air freight shipments daily. From airport handling and customs clearance to on-site delivery anywhere in Europe.
You keep track, we handle the execution.
Would you like to know how we can take care of the logistics process for you? Contact us and discover how Van Thiel Transport can streamline your international air freight.
What can go wrong without properly managed air freight?
When you arrange air freight on your own initiative, we often see these problems arise in practice:
- Documentation errors: incorrect or incomplete documentation (such as an unclear commercial invoice or incorrect HS codes) leads to delays. The result: storage costs, additional charges, additional inspections, and delays.
- Unclear rates: when agreements are not clearly recorded, unexpected costs often arise later. This can quickly add up with air freight.
- Lack of active monitoring: without continuous follow-up, you often notice too late that a shipment is stalled. A lost day means a delay for your customer.
- Incorrect handling: incorrect packaging or incorrect registration with the airline can lead to damage or even refusal of your shipment.
- Customs issues: incorrect HS codes, missing information, or irregular classifications can result in long wait times or physical inspections.
With air freight, the process must be correct the first time, because there is little to no time to correct things along the way. That’s why a successful air freight shipment starts with careful preparation.
How Van Thiel Transport manages your air freight
Van Thiel Transport takes full control of the logistics of your air freight. We check documentation, HS codes, and flight bookings in advance, minimizing the risk of delays. For air freight, we arrange:
- Pick-up from the supplier
- Complete process coordination
- Customs clearance
- Documentation check (commercial invoice, packing list)
- Correct application of HS codes
- Advice on Incoterms
- Coordination with your supplier
- Continuous monitoring of your shipment
You have a single point of contact who proactively informs you. This way, you maintain control and overview.
Practical example: generator from China with unexpected classification
We recently had a large generator transported by air freight from China to the Netherlands. After loading, it turned out that the generator still contained batteries. As a result, the shipment fell under the dangerous goods regulations.
This has a direct impact on:
- The classification of the shipment
- The flight selection
- The documentation requirements
- The airline’s acceptance
We addressed this immediately with the customer, assessed the situation, and ensured that the correct flight was booked in accordance with applicable regulations.
Without prompt and immediate correction, this could have led to refusal or lengthy delays.
Incoterms for air freight: clarity prevents financial disputes
With international air transport, it is important that responsibilities are clearly defined.
Incoterms determine:
- Who bears which costs
- When risk transfers
- Who is responsible for customs formalities
Incorrect agreements can lead to subsequent financial disputes. Van Thiel Transport advises you on appropriate Incoterms, so that your air freight is properly arranged both logistically and contractually.
Arrange your air transport quickly, reliably, and carefully
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Frequently Asked Questions about Air Freight
Do you have questions about air freight? We’ve listed frequently asked questions below, such as about rates, the benefits of air freight, or the required documents.
Air freight is the transport of goods by air between airports, usually for time-critical or international shipments outside Europe. The process includes collection from the supplier, transport to the airport, customs clearance, flight transport, and delivery at the destination.
We handle the entire process: road transport, flight coordination, customs clearance, documentation, and communication with your supplier.
The cost of air freight depends on:
- Incoterms
- Nature of the goods
- Dimensions
- Weight
- Destination
Would you like to receive a quote? With this information, Van Thiel Transport will make an accurate calculation for a suitable, no-obligation quote.
Without clear oversight, delays can occur due to incorrect documentation, unclear Incoterms, or customs issues. This leads to additional costs and dissatisfied customers.
The Air Waybill is the bill of lading for air transport and constitutes proof of the contract of carriage between the shipper and the carrier. Without an AWB, an airline will not accept the shipment.
We advise which Incoterm is appropriate for your shipment, ensuring that costs, risks, and responsibilities are clearly defined in advance.
Intercontinental air freight takes an average of 2-5 days, depending on the route, availability, and customs clearance.
You choose air freight when speed is essential, for example, for time-critical deliveries or when your customer requires rapid availability.
You receive proactive updates about your shipment. This means you don’t have to request the status yourself and maintain control over your planning.
We arrange air freight to destinations including the United States, China, India, Vietnam, and South Korea, including the associated customs and regulations.
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