Air Freight
When you need your freight now
Why North Star Air Freight?
Our Air Freight Service helps meet tight deadlines
Unrivaled Transit Time
Transporting high-value goods via air freight enables our customers to receive their inventory globally within hours. This approach enhances capital efficiency while also reducing inventory risk.
High Value Cargo
Flight Schedules That Fit Your Needs
North Star Global leverages Blocked Space Agreements (BSA’s) with major airlines on providing unparalleled access to flight schedules that rewards our customers with an unmatched product.
Personalized Workflows
With client specific workflows, rigorous planning and unparalleled technology, nothing falls through the cracks when you work with North Star.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I require any special documents to ship air freight?
Document requirements vary greatly based on the type of commodity, country of origin, and US Customs Requirements. Please contact a North Star Sales Rep to understand documentation requirements that might apply to your shipment.
What air freight services does North Star Global have to offer?
How long does air freight shipping take?
The transit time of a shipment greatly depends on the cargo specifications and the frequency of flights on the requested shipment route. For international shipments from, say Shanghai to Los Angeles, air shipments can take as little as 1 day. That’s in contrast with an FCL shipment that might take >30 days for the same journey.
How much does North Star Globals’ air freight service cost?
The cost of air freight is determined by the shipment's origin, destination, weight, volume, and cargo density. Other fees include airline terminal handling fees, customs clearance fees, and delivery charges to your warehouse of choice.