Air Freight Services

Air Freight Services

At OCEANGATE, our air freight services provide businesses with fast, secure, and reliable shipping solutions for urgent and high-value shipments.

Why Choose OCEANGATE for Air Freight?

Speed and Efficiency: Priority handling ensures your shipments arrive quickly.

High-Value & Sensitive Cargo: Specialized care for valuable or fragile goods.

Full Documentation & Customs Support: We handle all paperwork and clearance processes.

Real-Time Tracking: Monitor your shipment from pickup to delivery.

air freight:permitted vs. restricted materials excluding food, beverages, cars, and motorcycles

  • This category includes high-value, time-sensitive, and relatively light cargo:
  • Electronics and High Technology:
  • Laptops, mobile phones, and tablets.
  • Sensitive electronic components.
  • Professional cameras and photography equipment.
  • Apparel and Fashion (Fast-Moving Goods):
  • Commercial samples, luxury fashion items, and seasonal garments requiring quick delivery.
  • Footwear and light textiles.
  • Medical Equipment:
  • Precise medical and laboratory devices (unless they contain specific restricted materials).
  • Documents and Samples:
  • Important business documents and courier mail.
  • Non-hazardous commercial samples.
  • Lightweight Furniture and Decorations:
  • Certain knock-down (assembly required) or small-sized furniture pieces.
  • Perfumes and Liquid Cosmetics:
  • Can be shipped but require special packaging and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) documentation due to their flammable nature

Restricted or Prohibited Materials (Strict Restrictions or Bans)

  • This category is subject to stringent IATA (International Air Transport Association) regulations, especially for undeclared hazardous materials:
  • Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Without Proper Declaration/Packaging:
  • Lithium batteries that are not properly packaged or in very large commercial quantities.
  • Highly flammable liquids or compressed gases (e.g., certain industrial solvents, highly pressurized aerosols, large quantities of paints).
  • Corrosive or oxidizing materials.
  • Explosives and ammunition (strictly prohibited).
  • Excessively Large or Heavy Items:
  • Cargo that exceeds standard air cargo container dimensions (Oversized cargo), which is generally more suitable for sea freight.
  • Waste and Scraps:
  • Hazardous or untreated waste materials.
  • Counterfeit and Intellectual Property Infringing Goods:
  • Items violating copyrights or trademarks.
  • High-Value Items:
  • Precious metals and currency (subject to strict security regulations and specialized handling).