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With Universal, your freight moves quickly and efficiently, backed by a global network and logistics leadership. Whether you’re shipping domestically or internationally, we ensure your freight reaches its destination on time—every time.
Solutions for Specialized Cargo Transport
Transportation of Heavy and Oversized Cargo
Ensure the safe transport of your heavy, oversized, and specialized cargo with tailored air shipping solutions. Our experienced team meticulously coordinates each shipment to meet your unique requirements, providing peace of mind throughout the process
Integrated Multimodal Shipping
Leverage the benefits of both air freight and sea shipping through a multimodal approach. This method not only accelerates transit times but also stabilizes costs by offering a streamlined process under a single bill of lading, enhancing overall efficiency in logistics management
Air Transport for Temperature-Sensitive Goods
Utilize air freight for transporting temperature-sensitive items effectively. Our services include refrigeration and freeze protection options, ensuring that your products maintain their integrity during transit while minimizing risks associated with temperature fluctuations
What sets our services apart
Technology
AI optimizes logistics; blockchain ensures transparency; automation streamlines wearhouses; real-time tracking boosts visibility, enhancing supply chain efficiency.
Sustainability
Eco-friendly practices, waste reduction, and carbon footprint minimization ensure sustainable logistics with efficient routes, renewable energy, and recycling.
Customer centeric
Personalized solutions, proactive communication, and seamless platforms enhance customer-centric logistics with tailored services, timely updates, and simplified experiences.
Frequently asked questions
What is air freight shipping?
Air freight, or air cargo, shipping is the process of transporting products via air through carrier airlines.
What are the benefits of shipping via air?
Air shipping offers fast transportation, offering greater flexibility and responsiveness to market changes. Additional benefits include reliability and the ability to ship goods almost anywhere in the world.
Is air shipping expensive?
Air shipping is considered the most expensive mode of transport compared to ocean. However, shippers can select from multiple options that take price and transit time into consideration to create more economical rates.
How long does shipping by air take?
Air shipping is considered the most expensive mode of transport compared to ocean. However, shippers can select from multiple options that take price and transit time into consideration to create more economical rates.
Are there any cargo restrictions shipping by air?
Cargo restrictions are in place for nine classes of dangerous goods. Some goods are too dangerous to transport on any aircraft, while others need approval from the aviation authority of the countries involved.
Can you ship oversize cargo by air?
Oversize cargo can be shipped by air. Charter shipping solutions are available for the transportation of heavy and out of gauge cargo that cannot be loaded onto scheduled services.
Is air freight a sustainable mode of transport?
Air freight is not the most sustainable mode of transport. In fact, aircrafts emit the most greenhouse gases per tonne kilometre, meaning it has the greatest environmental impact over other modes of transport.
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