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Take control and resilience-proof your supply chain with our fast and flexible air freight services.
Air Freight
• Transparent real-time prices for routes across 75,000+ trade lanes worldwide
• First-class reliability – enabled by Maersk-owned fleet combined with a strategic network of partner airlines
• Accurate, real-time status of your shipments via air cargo tracking
Choose between 3 service levels with varying priorities to deliver at the speed you need:
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Service
Priority Air
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Priority
When speed is essential
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Delivery time
Airport-to-airport in 1-3 days
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Service
Premium Air
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Priority
When flexibility is key
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Delivery time
Airport-to-airport in 3-5 days
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Service
Economy Air
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Priority
When cost matters most
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Delivery time
Airport-to-airport in 5-7 days
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Maersk Air Cargo
With decades of air freight experience and a fleet operated entirely under Maersk control, we deliver dependable capacity on key trade lanes. Our network is designed for speed and efficiency. By using less congested airports and Maersk-owned hubs, we bypass bottlenecks and reduce transit times.
Delivering full control of your cargo across 6 key trade lanes, we provide:
- Timely flight schedules delivered by highly skilled Maersk crew
- Adjustment of rotation schedule to meet your needs
- Customer-centric mindset and short communication lines
- Limited curfew restrictions and faster clearance timelines thanks to smaller, less congested airports
- Short airport delivery windows for critical cargo
- Maersk-owned hubs within proximity of airports in key cities for secure storage, consolidation, deconsolidation, and fulfilment services
- Specialised services for handling oversized, temperature-controlled or hazardous cargo, including lithium batteries
- Charter capabilities where needed
- Comprehensive, experienced, and regulated fleet maintenance
Maersk Air Cargo operates a strategic network connecting key origins in Asia Pacific, North America, and Europe, offering multiple weekly return flights across these strategic corridors. Accepted commodities include general cargo, Dangerous Goods, oversized, and valuable cargo, with temperature‑controlled and perishable shipments handled case‑by‑case. This structure ensures reliable uplift, flexibility, and broad DG handling capabilities across major global trade lanes.
Sea-Air
Maersk Sea-Air connects global ports and airports via our transhipment hubs to align cargo flow with your production needs. By moving your cargo to the right place at the right time, we avoid congestion and reduce storage costs.
With Maersk Sea-Air, you benefit from:
- Reduced transit times enabled by air freight
- Reduced costs enabled by ocean freight and removing need for storage
- One set of documents for the entire journey
- Full control over shipments with one point of contact
- Access to our global network – with hubs in Dubai, Singapore, and Los Angeles
- Track cargo 24/7 using one unique shipment ID
- Effective solution for delayed ocean shipments
- An option for tight capacity or expensive air freight markets and lanes
Air Charter
• A dedicated team of charter experts
• Highly customisable solutions to and from any destination, 24/7/365
• Live tracking and proactive status updates
Our Air Charter service is your one point of contact to deal directly with airlines. With no broker involvement, we avoid delays and expedite cargo for utmost reliability.
You can move all types of cargo – from spare parts under 10kg to large machinery over 100 tonnes. Ideal for industries including Oil & Gas, Automotive, Mining, Emergency Response, and Defence.
Simplify your bookings with Maersk Air Freight
Take advantage of getting instant prices on your shipment, browse through an easy-to-navigate booking interface and even track your goods. All in one convenient and easy-to-navigate platform.
Let us guide you through the first steps of your digital journey and help you choose the best service to match your needs.
Fly past disruptions in East Africa
Navigating air freight in East Africa for time-sensitive cargo is no easy task. The region’s fragmented air logistics network can lead to scheduling delays, risking spoilage or expiry, especially for perishable goods. When timing is crucial for your goods, delivery timelines can mean lost business opportunities and significant financial setbacks.
Maersk Air Freight goes the extra mile to ensure fast movement of your time-critical cargo. In East Africa, we provide daily global departures and tailored integrated logistics, to ensure your cargo moves swiftly and seamlessly. In addition, our integrated offering of warehousing and hinterland trucking takes care of both storage and regional connectivity, enabling quicker turnaround and greater agility.
What makes Maersk Air Freight perfect for your business in East Africa?
- In-house customs clearance at key points for faster processing
- Specialised on-tarmac handling of temperature-controlled and critical goods
- End-to-end visibility and coordination
- 4,303-sqm Astra warehouse near NBO Airport for consolidation, storage and faster turnaround
Fly your cargo to the world with our Hong Kong to Dubai air corridor
Unlock new global gateways for your business with an air solution that keeps your cargo connected all the way, from South China to the Middle-East and beyond.
Choose from direct express shipments and deferred or indirect flight options via our core fleet of carriers.
Secure your journeys from start to finish with customs services, trucking, warehousing, and last-mile delivery.
Get instant, competitive freight rates up front, and book with no hidden costs via the Maersk.com platform.
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