Air Freight Services

Need to get your freight on the next available flight out?

When you need your goods delivered as fast as possible, DHL AIR FIRST is your best choice. As the name suggests, DHL AIR FIRST freight is placed on the first flight out and receives a priority service, through to the destination airport and beyond. It is ideal for freight that's 'special', due to its size, urgency, or hazard level.

Lower frequency consolidation service, for economical Air Freight?

When your priority is keeping costs down, but your freight must travel by air, then DHL AIR VALUE is the ideal match. Designed for less time-sensitive cargo, where a slight increase in transit time is acceptable, DHL AIR VALUE creatively routes your cargo via the major gateways to reduce cost.

High frequency, tailored delivery, anywhere in the world? 

When you demand a fast service but price is equally important, then DHL AIR PREMIUM is the choice for you. DHL AIR PREMIUM consolidates your freight to improve economy, and ensures that it arrives at a day-definite time at airports in all major trading centers, across the globe.

Want improved transit times over those experienced in Ocean freight?

When your priority is to keep shipping costs to a minimum, and a combination of transport modes is acceptable, then DHL SEAIR is the perfect match. Combining ocean and air freight, this multimodal solution best serves import and exports with Asia.

Bulky Freight with a day-definite deadline?

When you need to ship heavy or bulky goods in a defined transit time across the world, DHL AIRFREIGHT PLUS combines the simplicity of express carrier shipping with the competitiveness of a freight forwarder.

For complex, temperature-controlled freight

DHL's AIRFREIGHT PLUS PHARMA service is specially designed for the end-to-end transport needs of the Life Science Industry. Late cut-off times (and our integrated supply chain network) guarantee minimal time wasting on the tarmac at origin, during transit and at destination.

Fast delivery of spare parts, provisions or medical equipment to ships.

In the event of emergencies at sea or if a ship suffers problems or damage while at sea a fast supply of spare parts is needed. SHIP-CONNECT is there to help with this eventuality.

For complex, one-off movements or outsized freight

When your freight requirements don't allow for consolidation, because of the goods' size or volume, then chartering may be the best option. Procuring global air freight capacity on dedicated aircraft is ideal when your product launch coincides with seasonal peaks in air freight.

In order to ensure that your time-critical products - the latest dailies or magazines hot off the press - do not merely arrive on time on day A in the recipient country but directly in Sales, DHL Global Forwarding provides individually tailored transport solutions.

Our team of experts coordinates pick up from print sites in Germany and in neighbouring countries, whether during the day, at night or in the early morning.