Air Freight

Global Airport Coverage

International routing through major passenger and freighter.

Time-Critical Planning

Service level selected against the actual delivery deadline.

Shipment Control

One coordinator follows the shipment from pickup through delivery.

What are Air Freight Services?

Air freight moves commercial cargo by scheduled passenger aircraft, dedicated freighters or chartered capacity. It is suited to urgent replenishment, high-value goods, critical parts, product launches and other shipments where a long transit can cost more than the freight itself. For Canadian importers and exporters, the right air solution balances airport routing, chargeable weight, cut-off times, customs readiness and final delivery.

What are air freight services?

Air freight moves commercial cargo by scheduled passenger aircraft, dedicated freighters or chartered capacity. It is suited to urgent replenishment, high-value goods, critical parts, product launches and other shipments where a long transit can cost more than the freight itself. For Canadian importers and exporters, the right air solution balances airport routing, chargeable weight, cut-off times, customs readiness and final delivery.

SERVICE TYPES

Which option is right for you?

Standard Air Freight

A balanced service for commercial cargo that needs faster transit than ocean freight without paying for the highest-priority express option. Good for: Businesses with regular shipping schedules that want air speed without express pricing.

Express Air freight

Priority routing for urgent cargo with the shortest practical airport-to-airport or door-to-door timeline available for the lane. Good for: Urgent shipments, production-critical parts, and last-minute order fulfillment.

Dedicated Capacity

Aircraft or dedicated-capacity planning for outsized, high-volume, exceptional or extremely time-sensitive movements that do not fit normal scheduled service. Good for: Large, urgent, or specialized cargo requiring dedicated aircraft capacity.

Temperature-Controlled

Coordinated air movements for temperature-sensitive commodities, with handling requirements reviewed before booking and connected across the relevant handoffs. Good for: Food and beverage, pharmaceutical shippers, and floral exporters/importers.

Still not Sure which one?

Tell us what must arrive, where it is going and the latest acceptable delivery date. We will assess the available routing and service levels against chargeable weight, schedule and handling requirements.

how it works

How Nuvotrade manages Air Freight.

Deadline Review

We confirm dimensions, weight, commodity, route, handling needs and the delivery deadline before selecting a service.

Flight Routing & Space Booking

Available gateways, connections and service levels are compared and space is booked against the chosen route.

Pickup & Export Documentation

Cargo pickup and required shipment information are coordinated before the airline cut-off to reduce avoidable airport delays.

Airport Handling

The shipment is tendered, screened and accepted for carriage, then monitored through departure and any planned connection.

Arrival & Customs Coordination

Arrival information is shared with the appropriate clearance parties so release can be prepared around the flight schedule.

Final-Mile
Delivery

After release, delivery is arranged to the consignee, distribution point or final business location.

our advantage

Why businesses choose Nuvotrade for Air Freight.

Extensive Airline Network

We have strong relationships with multiple airlines and air freight carriers, giving you more options for routing, capacity, transit time, and cost.

Global Trade Awareness

We monitor developments across international trade lanes so changing conditions can be considered when planning your shipment.

Sustainable Practices

Fair pricing, transparent costs, and responsible partner selection, with a focus on efficient routing, consolidation, and reducing unnecessary movement where possible.

Real People, Real Support

Speak directly with a Nuvotrade representative who understands your shipment, not an automated call system.

Continuous Improvement

We continuously monitor each air shipment and use client feedback and shipment performance to improve our processes, communication, and service.

Value-Added Options

We provide cargo insurance, palletization/re-palletization, and air cargo consolidation to support your shipment beyond air freight.

OTHER SERVICES

For larger shipments where unit cost matters more than the shortest transit.

Ocean Freight

Airport pickup, cross-border trucking and Canadian inland distribution.

Ground Freight

For documents and smaller parcels that fit an integrated courier network.

Customs Clearance

GET STARTED

When the deadline matters, price the fastest workable route.

Send the cargo dimensions, weight, origin, destination and required delivery date. We will review the air options around the actual timeline.

International cargo transportation and freight forwarding

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