Air freight: International shipping by air, when you can't miss the deadline
UWL is an IATA-certified Indirect Air Carrier offering international air freight: next flight out, next day, second-day and economy service, time-definite delivery, consolidations and air charters. Customs clearance for any U.S. destination is handled by UWL's own licensed brokerage team.
The fastest mode, handled by experienced people who care
Air freight is the right mode when lead times are short, deadlines are tight, or the cargo is high-value or perishable. Shipping by air minimises the movement and stress the cargo is exposed to, and it is a secure method of transport.
Frequent flights mean speed and consistency, and the reach means your cargo can move virtually anywhere in the world.
Our team of air freight specialists connects your products to the rest of that network, with customs brokerage handled in-house for any U.S. destination rather than passed to a third party.
Urgent, economical or specialised — handled by the same team
Whether your shipment needs to be on the next flight out or simply affordable, multiple options are available through one provider.
Global air freight management
End-to-end handling across origins and destinations worldwide.
Next flight out & next day
Door-to-door NFO, next day, second-day air and economy service.
Time-definite service
For delivery requirements that will not tolerate a window.
Certificates of origin
Preparation of COO documentation as part of the file.
Consolidation & deconsolidation
Combine multiple smaller cargo shipments and breakdown at destination for final delivery. Available in select markets.
Legalization & TSA screening
Arranging legalization, inspections and TSA cargo screening.
In-house customs brokerage
Clearance for any U.S. destination, by our own licensed team.
Project cargo
Oversized and out-of-gauge moves that need advanced planning and coordination.
Air charter services
When scheduled capacity cannot carry the requirement.
Frequently asked questions
What air freight services does UWL offer?
UWL offers door-to-door next flight out (NFO), next day, second-day and economy air freight, plus time-definite service, consolidation and deconsolidation, air charters and project cargo. It also prepares certificates of origin, arranges legalization and TSA cargo screening, and clears customs in-house for any U.S. destination.
When should I ship by air instead of ocean?
Air freight is the right choice when lead times are short, deadlines are tight, or the cargo is high-value or perishable. It is the fastest mode, it reaches virtually anywhere in the world, and it exposes the cargo to less handling. For less urgent shipments UWL also offers economy air service and ocean freight.
Is UWL IATA accredited?
Yes. UWL is an IATA-certified Indirect Air Carrier (IAC). An IAC does not operate its own aircraft. It arranges air transport of cargo on airlines under a security program that meets Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirements and is renewed every year.
Can UWL handle oversized or urgent air cargo?
Yes. UWL handles project cargo (oversized and out-of-gauge shipments that need advance planning) and arranges air charters when scheduled airline capacity cannot carry the shipment. For urgent freight it offers next flight out and time-definite service.
Does UWL ship dangerous goods or perishables by air?
UWL ships perishables and high-value commodities by air.
Who clears my air shipment through U.S. Customs?
UWL's own licensed customs brokers clear air shipments for any U.S. destination, so the clearance is not passed to a third party. Entry status is visible in WorldScope next to the flight milestones.
UWL is IATA accredited and an Indirect Air Carrier (IAC), a full-service licensed NVOCC, Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI), licensed and bonded freight forwarder, and C-TPAT certified. We do not own or operate aircraft — as an IAC we hold access to many convenient options for shipping air freight.
Need a quote for your next air shipment?
Call 440-356-5353 or submit the form and one of our air freight specialists will get back to you.
UWL does not handle shipments of personal effects for private individuals. As a C-TPAT certified company, UWL is prohibited from doing business with truck brokers per C-TPAT regulations.
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