White Glove
Air Freight Services
Looking for a reliable air freight forwarder? Kesco Logistics offers competitive air cargo shipping rates, real-time tracking, and a team that picks up the phone. As an IATA-certified international air freight forwarder, we provide access to commercial airlines, cargo carriers, and charter options worldwide.
- TSA Approved IAC
- 35+ Years Experience
- 100% Employee-Owned
TRUSTED BY INDUSTRY LEADERS
- Why Choose Our Air Freight Services
What Makes Kesco a
Top Air Freight Forwarder
Air cargo shipping costs add up fast when you’re working with the wrong partner. As an experienced international air freight forwarder, we focus on finding the right balance between speed, cost, and reliability for every shipment.
Competitive Air Freight Rates
As an IATA-certified air freight forwarder and TSA-approved Indirect Air Carrier, we negotiate directly with commercial and cargo airlines to get you better air cargo shipping rates and more routing options.
- Commercial & cargo airline access
- Volume-negotiated contract rates
- Express, standard & deferred options
Real-Time Air Cargo Tracking
Our air freight services include flight-level visibility so you always know where your cargo is. Proactive alerts keep you informed of delays, customs status, and delivery updates throughout the journey.
- Flight-level shipment tracking
- Proactive delay & exception alerts
- Customs clearance status updates
Integrated Customs Brokerage
Every air freight shipment includes customs clearance support from our licensed brokers. We handle classification, compliance, and government agency coordination so your cargo clears quickly.
- In-house licensed customs brokers
- HTS classification & compliance
- FDA, USDA & EPA coordination
- Air Freight Services
Air Cargo Shipping Solutions for Every Scenario
Whether you’re shipping a single urgent pallet or coordinating complex project cargo, our air freight services are designed to match your timeline and budget.
- Express Air Freight
Express & Deferred Air Cargo
Next-flight-out service when it's critical. Deferred air freight options when you have flexibility and want to manage air cargo shipping costs. We help you select the right service level for each shipment.
- Next-flight-out priority handling
- Cost-effective deferred options
- Multiple routing alternatives
- Door-to-door air freight service
- Charter Services
Charter & Part-Charter Flights
When commercial air cargo capacity won't work, our air freight forwarder team arranges dedicated aircraft. Ideal for oversized cargo, urgent project freight, or when you need complete schedule control.
- Full aircraft charter services
- Part-charter cost sharing
- Oversized & heavy lift cargo
- Complete schedule control
- CONSOLIDATION
Air Freight Consolidation
Share space with other shippers on key air cargo lanes to reduce costs without sacrificing transit time. Our air freight services include full coordination, documentation, and final delivery.
- Shared capacity savings
- Regular schedules on major lanes
- Complete documentation handling
- IATA dangerous goods certified
- Industries We Serve
Specialized Air Cargo Shipping
by Industry
Our air freight services are tailored to the unique requirements of each industry we serve.
Technology & IT Assets
Servers don't like humidity. Networking gear doesn't like being dropped. We get it. Climate-controlled containers, white-glove handling, and documentation that proves your $2M in hardware was treated like the $2M in hardware it is.
- Data center & server relocations
- Climate-sensitive equipment
- Asset tracking & chain of custody
Retail & E-Commerce
Target's routing guide. Walmart's delivery windows. Amazon's... everything. We know what they want because we've been doing this for decades. Your cargo arrives compliant, on time, and without the chargebacks that eat your margin.
- Major retailer compliance
- EDI & ASN management
- DC bypass & direct-to-store
Apparel & Footwear
Fall collection shipping in July. Holiday goods in September. Fashion doesn't care about your lead time, but we do. We help apparel brands hit tight seasonal windows, manage high SKU counts, and keep landed costs under control.
- Seasonal speed-to-market
- High SKU management
- Landed cost optimization
- Global Freight Forwarding Network
International Air Freight to 150+ Countries
As a global air freight forwarder, our carrier network connects major manufacturing hubs to destinations worldwide. Whether you’re shipping from Asia, Europe, or the Americas, our air cargo shipping services deliver reliable transit times and competitive rates on every major trade lane.
Asia to USA Air Freight
Europe to USA Air Cargo
Transatlantic Air Freight
Intra-Americas Air Shipping
- Complete Logistics Solutions
End-to-End Freight Forwarding Services
Air freight is just one part of what we do. As a full-service freight forwarder, we offer ocean freight, trucking, and customs brokerage to create seamless supply chain solutions.
Ocean Freight Services
FCL, LCL, and specialty container services for cost-effective international shipping.
Trucking & Drayage
Domestic trucking and port drayage to complete your door-to-door supply chain.
Customs Brokerage
Licensed customs brokers handle clearance, compliance, and government agency coordination.
Air Freight Services FAQ
Common questions about our international air freight forwarder services, air cargo shipping rates, and capabilities.
We offer express and deferred air freight, full and part-charter options, consolidation services, and specialty handling for temperature-sensitive, hazardous, and oversized cargo. All air freight services include real-time flight tracking and integrated customs clearance.
Our international air freight forwarder network covers 150+ countries with major hub airports including Hong Kong (HKG), Shanghai (PVG), Frankfurt (FRA), London (LHR), Tokyo (NRT), and Singapore (SIN). We serve all major US gateways including JFK, LAX, ORD, MIA, and ATL.
All customers get access to our tracking portal with flight-level visibility, proactive delay alerts, and customs status updates. You'll know exactly where your air cargo is from pickup through final delivery.
Yes. We're certified for IATA dangerous goods handling and have trained specialists who manage classification, documentation, packaging requirements, and carrier coordination for hazardous materials air freight shipments.
Fill out the quote form on this page or call us at (516) 341-7310. For standard air cargo shipping routes we typically respond within 2 hours. Charter and specialty cargo quotes may take longer depending on aircraft availability.
Ready to Ship Air Freight?
Tell us about your air cargo shipping needs. Our international air freight forwarder team will get you competitive rates and a clear plan.