Air Freight

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Air Freight Solutions

Situated just 4 miles from Heathrow and 9 miles from Manchester Airport, our air freight teams are perfectly positioned to serve you. As an IATA member, we have direct contracts with all major airlines, ensuring competitive rates and dependable global airfreight services.

In the UK, we utilise the latest X-ray technology and in-house secondary screening options (including explosive detection dogs), ensuring your cargo remains under our control before being handed over to the airline.

We provide a range of cost-effective options for both import and export, including direct and consolidated freight. Whether you need immediate first-flight-available service or a more flexible deferred option, we tailor our air cargo solutions to your specific needs.

For urgent shipments, our on-board courier services ensure your time-sensitive cargo reaches its destination swiftly. With real-time tracking powered by advanced technology, our export and import teams keep you informed every step of the way. Dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of the industry, we specialise in transporting a wide variety of cargo. Our team collaborates with you to find the optimal transport solutions, whether for urgent or routine shipments. In critical Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations, our 24/7/365 operation ensures you’re back in the air without delay.

Consolidation Services

    Charles Kendall Air freight consolidation services involve combining multiple smaller shipments into one larger shipment which offers several benefits

  • Cost Efficiency: By consolidating shipments, the overall cost of air freight is reduced as the cost is shared among multiple shipments.
  • Transit times: Regular consolidation schedules ensure consistent and reliable delivery times, offering flexibility in meeting supply chain deadlines.
  • Improved Security: We load our consolidated shipments into unit load devices, minimizing manual handling and allowing us to manage your goods more securely and efficiently.
  • Consistent Delivery: Our Consolidations have secured twice weekly space allocations with the airlines. We hold regular meetings with the carriers to assess performance, address any issues, and implement improvements as necessary.
  • In essence, air freight consolidation services make air shipping more affordable, faster, and secure by leveraging the economies of scale and efficient logistics management.

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Services

  • IATA licenced
  • Global door to door solutions utilising our global network of partners.
  • ETSF / DEP approvals enable us to act as an off airport customs warehouse
  • Project cargo and Charters
  • Perishable & Pharma expertise, including warehousing & transport solutions
  • Our 24/7 coverage enables us to handle our customers Critical shipments, AOG, Hand Carry / OBC shipments.
  • Dangerous Goods – DGSA approved staff with expertise in handling all classes including 1 and 7.
  • Xray / ETD / EDD – all security screening handled in house at our LHR warehouse
  • Full export / import documentation service. Letter of Credit’s, Certs of Origin, Legalisation etc.
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Aerospace

We provide a unique and highly flexible supply chain service for a diverse number of aerospace clients across commercial, industrial and military applications.

Charles Kendall Freight is the exclusive UK agent of The Aerospace Logistics Alliance (TALA), a worldwide community of passionate aerospace logistics experts. Founded in 2012, TALA is the only global logistics network exclusively dedicated to the aerospace industry. With locally owned branches in over 65 countries, the TALA network has access to charter operators, brokers, and industry specialists from across the entire industry.

Our dedicated aerospace team, located just 4 miles away from the runway at Heathrow Airport, is committed to meeting the unique needs of the aerospace industry. We specialize in transporting a wide range of aerospace cargo to fulfil our customers requirements.

Whatever you need moving, we have the expertise to make it happen.

Oversize cargo

Dangerous goods

Radioactive cargo

Engines

Helicopters

All parts (including fragile parts)

Our services

We specialise in some of the most demanding industries from energy and defence to aerospace.