Air Freight Forwarding

Our Air Freight Forwarding service is streamlined, cost-effective, and tailored to the needs of your business.

At Western Overseas Corporation, we understand that the global shipping of high-value, perishable, and time-sensitive commodities has to meet deadlines to keep production lines moving and to make sure clients remain happy. While ocean freight forwarding accounts for 90% of all global shipping, when you need goods delivered fast, shipping by air cuts delivery time from over a month to under a week.

As one of the oldest and most knowledgeable Air Freight Forwarders shipping globally, Western Overseas Corporation provides Air Freight Forwarding services that are not only fast and reliable, but tailored specifically for your business. Our long-standing relationship with premium carriers combined with our advanced tracking platform allows us to provide an air freight forwarding service that is streamlined, cost-effective, and tailored to the needs of your business. Additionally, as a full-service global shipping and modern logistics company, there is no need to work with numerous companies to handle your global shipping, we are your all-in-one, seamless solution to transporting your goods from their origin to their destination by land, air, or ocean.

As a member of the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) cargo agency program, we are recognized as an industry leader in freight forwarding. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) represents most of the world's airlines and provides our Air Freight Forwarding division the ability to arrange for the immediate dispatch of urgent air freight deliveries.

We understand that air freight shipments are more expensive than ocean transport, and that on-time delivery is crucial. Our relationships with major airlines allow us to place your goods on cargo aircrafts as well as passenger flights. We also negotiate costs with several carriers to find the most efficient route with the least handling from origin dock to your door. Unlike many freight forwarders, we do not need to hub your cargo at our gateways until there's enough cargo to get a lower rate. We know the airlines, vendors and variables well, so you can be sure you're getting the most competitive market price for the safe arrival of your cargo and that the savings we get from our partner airlines are passed directly on to you.

You also get peace of mind with Western Overseas Corporation looking out for your shipment every step of the way. Our team of seasoned industry air freight forwarding experts are available 24/7 to ensure the smooth and timely delivery of your shipment. Our worldwide network of agents ensures on-scene decision making, allowing immediate transfer and delivery of priority air freight.

With representatives in key shipping countries throughout the world, we export your consignments from the airport closest to the shipping point, decreasing handling and transit times. We submit all the paperwork the destination country requires on certified or legalized documents. We can advise you on insurance options and provide you with the right coverage. Finally, we can assist on payment terms, including negotiating letters of credit.

As your U.S. Principal Party in Interest (USPPI), we complete the domestic regulatory requirements and get clearance from the U.S. Department of Commerce. We coordinate with you on packing to ensure safe transit. If your cargo is perishable, we help you meet ice requirements or get insulated containers, and if you're exporting dangerous cargo, we help you meet International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations.

Our web-based shipment tracking system provides real-time shipment updates, giving you full visibility and control of your supply chain.