Air cargo

Global Air Freight Without the Turbulence
Get your goods delivered safely and quickly by air to destinations worldwide – perfect for a time-sensitive or express freight delivery.

Timely Response

Express forwarding for urgent shipments and fast quotes – if we don’t answer right away, we’ll respond in 30 mins during office hours.

LOW-COST RATES

Benefit from low-cost air freight rates, with discounts available for volume shipments.

SEAMLESS LOGISTICS

Our transport services are accompanied by a full range of logistics from storage to cargo handling.

Strategic Proximity

We’re close to both Birmingham and East Midlands Airport, the UK’s busiest cargo airport, with swift access to other airports.

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Air Cargo Specialists

At International Forwarding, we specialise in delivering your goods safely and promptly to destinations worldwide. Our air cargo services are designed to meet your specific requirements, ensuring timely and secure delivery. Collection and delivery is from your door to the air freight carrier. We offer a range of air freight services, including express forwarding for urgent shipments, and manage the entire shipping process for you.

SUPPLY CHAIN READY

Our close proximity to UK cargo airports, including Birmingham and East Midlands – with regular trunking to London airports (Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted) – ensures efficiency and timely deliveries. For a smooth supply chain, we offer warehousing logistics (3PL) services – from storage to stock management, and from container unloading to destuffing and palletising handball containers, we tailor services to suit your needs.

Why choose IFL for Air cargo

  • RAPID, TAILORED RESPONSE

    Receive an air freight quote that is tailored to your needs – our aim is to respond to you within just 30 minutes during office hours. We are friendly, knowledgeable, approachable and here to help by leveraging our in-house expertise and network connections.

     

  • FASTER TRANSIT TIMES

    Our location less than five miles from Birmingham International Airport, and less than an hour by road from East Midlands Airport, means quicker transit times for your air cargo. We also cover Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted through our London freight forwarding services. Onward UK distribution is swift – with overnight delivery to many locations via our platinum membership of the Palletways UK network.

     

  • BUILT-IN SAVINGS AND SECURITY

    IFL specialises in matching your shipment size and urgency with cost-effective air freight solutions, including volume discounts that optimise your logistics spend. We regularly work with commercial clients, public sector and other freight forwarding agents, and ship anything from fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) to manufacturing components to valuable one-off items. Enhanced Transit Liability (ETL) is available for consignments worth more than £50 in value.

     

  • CUSTOMER-FIRST PHILOSOPHY

    We prioritise your needs with a dedicated support team that ensures seamless coordination and problem resolution.

    As one of the UK’s most reliable and trusted independent freight forwarders, we offer.

    • Award-winning customer service.
    • Highly experienced and knowledgeable staff.
    • No automated telephone systems – you’ll speak directly to us when you call.
    • Personal touch – we work hard to get to know you and become a trusted part of your team.
    • Eager to solve complex problems and offer tailored solutions to fit your situation or budget.

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DELIVERY
DESTINATIONS

Wherever you need to ship, we’ve got you covered. Our international delivery network spans across Europe, connecting you to key markets with seamless logistics solutions. From mainland UK to destinations like France, Germany, and Switzerland, we ensure fast and reliable transport tailored to your business needs. Trust us to deliver your goods safely and on time.

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UK-Germany-UK
UK-Switzerland-UK
UK-Italy-UK
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UK-Poland-UK
UK-Denmark-UK
UK-Austria-UK
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UK-France-UK
UK-Germany-UK
UK-Switzerland-UK
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UK-Ireland-UK
UK-Poland-UK
UK-Denmark-UK
UK-Austria-UK

how to prepare your pallet for shipping

Follow these guidelines on how to load your shipment ready for safe shipping… It covers use of good quality pallets, how to put your items on the pallet and how to secure them once on the pallet. For further information, read our complete guide to pallet collection and delivery.

Get a quote for
Air cargo services today

Whether sending UK or international road freight, IFL can provide you with a reliable, efficient and cost-effective solution. Contact us today to get a quote for our freight transportation services.

t: +44 (0)1675 434690
e: enquiries@internationalforwarding.co.uk

FAQs

Find out the answers to other questions commonly asked by our customers.

  • Where do you ship to?

    We ship international air freight from the UK to destinations worldwide, including Europe, Asia, the Middle East, America and Australia.

     

  • Are there discounts available for large shipments?

    Yes, we offer discounts for volume traffic to provide cost-effective air freight rates.

     

  • Do you handle the entire shipping process?

    Absolutely. We manage the entire shipping process, including collection, delivery, and supply chain management.

     

  • Which airports do you operate from?

    We cover all major UK cargo airports

     

  • I need to store my shipments. Can you assist with warehousing and logistics?

    Yes, we offer warehousing and 3PL services, such as container unloads and destuffing, stock management, warehouse management system (WMS) software for inventory visibility, cargo handling and more. We also offer flexible short-term storage options, as well as competitive rates for bulk and long-term storage.

     

  • Is customs clearance assistance available?

    We provide customs clearance facilities to ensure your goods are correctly processed and not delayed in transit. However we only offer this service for goods under our total control from supplier to consignee.

     

Ship your cargo by road, air or sea

Comprehensive warehousing and logistics services in the UK, located at the heart of the UK transport network

Economy and express pallet delivery throughout the UK and Europe

Keep shipping costs down with our premier groupage service

Request a quote

To allow us to provide a more accurate quotation, please fill in the form detailing your requirements.

Upon receipt of your enquiry one of our logistics managers will send over your tailored quotation within 1 hour.

Please note: we do not ship personal effects.