If your goods need to reach their destination quickly, the entire transport chain matters. As an air freight forwarder, Dörrenhaus plans your imports and exports in line with delivery date, product type and budget. Collection, air transport, customs clearance and delivery all dovetail into the agreed scope of services.
A missing spare part, urgently needed components, or a delivery for the trade: In time-critical shipments, it matters when the goods actually arrive at the recipient. A premature departure alone is not enough.
Dörrenhaus approves the shipment with the pre- and post-delivery steps. We check flight connections, transport capacities, documents, and the subsequent delivery. Depending on the requirements, direct loading, bulk cargo, express, partial or full charter, and combined sea-air transport are available.
As air freight forwarding company, we support importers, trading companies and medium-sized industry with individual urgent deliveries as well as with recurring cargo flows. You discuss your requirements with our contact person, who will coordinate the organization of your shipment.
An air freight forwarding company organizes the transport of goods by plane and the associated logistical steps. Depending on the order, this includes selecting the flight route, collecting the goods, preparing transport documents, clearing customs, and transporting them to the recipient; the airline responsible for the flight will carry out this process.
For air freight from China to Germany as well as connections with India, Japan, the USA, Mexico or Dubai, we coordinate the flight route with your procurement or delivery planning. We also take into account additional connections, for example to South America, in accordance with your transport needs.
In the case of imports, coordination between the supplier, the departure airport, customs clearance, and delivery is the focal point. In the case of exports, our air freight forwarding company supports the preparation in Germany and the coordination with partners in the destination country.
If available flight connections or capacities do not meet your shipment’s requirements, we will consider part- or full-charter. Our air freight department will select the option based on dimensions, weight, distance, and delivery date, and will integrate the charter into the overall transportation organization.
With Sea-Air, your cargo travels part of the way by ship and the subsequent section by air. Depending on the route, the combination can save costs compared to pure air freight and shorten the transit time compared to pure sea freight. We will check whether this transport route is suitable for your shipment.
Customs documents and transport planning must be in sync. Our own customs departments support import and export clearance through ATLAS and work with you to clarify the necessary details. This allows you to coordinate transport and customs clearance with your respective team.
Air freight costs depend, among other things, on route, capacity, type of goods, service, and weight subject to freight charge. In addition, depending on the offer, there are pick-up, handling, security, and fuel surcharges., Customs clearance And delivery. A single kilo price therefore does not account for the entire cost.
In air freight, the higher weight is usually calculated using the actual gross weight and Volumetric weight calculated. The Volumetric weight takes into account the space requirements of your packaged goods.
Example with the usual calculation factor of 6,000:
120 × 80 × 100 cm ÷ 6,000 = 160 kg Volumetric weight
If this package actually weighs 80 kg, then 160 kg would be significant under this assumption for the freight rate. The applicable tariff conditions must be taken into account in each case.
Therefore, for a comparable offer, our air freight forwarding company needs dimensions and gross weights of all packages as well as the desired services. We will discuss with you which cost items are included in the requested transport solution.
A reliable process begins with the date of goods preparation and the required delivery date. Based on this, Dörrenhaus plans the individual steps of your air cargo.
1. Clarify requirements and shipment details
They provide us with the pickup and delivery location, the product description, the packaging units, dimensions, weights, and deadlines. In addition, they include the agreed delivery terms and any special requirements regarding packaging or handling.
2. Adjust the connection and performance specifications
We examine the appropriate flight connection and possible alternatives. This determines which sections our air freight forwarding company will handle and whether additional warehousing or delivery services are required.
3. Prepare for pick-up, documents and check-in
We coordinate the goods takeover and agree on the necessary documents with you. The customs clearance and the handover to the airline are prepared in accordance with the order.
4. Coordinate arrival and onward transport
At the destination, the agreed handling and delivery steps are followed. Status information supports coordination with your team and the recipient. If necessary, storage or picking complements the transport chain.
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philpoosh2026-04-24 07:45:312026-04-24 07:45:31T1 Procedure: Optimisation of International Goods TrafficWhich goods are suitable for air freight?
Air freight can, for example, be suitable for urgent replacement parts, production components, or time-sensitive deliveries. What matters is the ratio between transport costs and the economic benefit of an earlier arrival. For dangerous goods, temperature-sensitive or exceptionally large items, our air freight forwarding company must separately examine the transport options.
How long does air freight transport take?
The total duration of the service includes more than the flight itself: pick-up, goods receipt, check-out, possible transfers and delivery. Therefore, a specific estimate depends on the route, the availability of goods, capacity, and scope of services. Dörrenhaus coordinates the planning with the desired date at the recipient’s location.
What documents are required for air freight?
Typically, a commercial invoice, packing list, and the necessary customs declarations are required. The Air Waybill, or AWB, is the air cargo document. Depending on the goods and destination country, additional proofs or approvals may be required. Our air freight forwarding company will discuss the specific documentation requirements with you.
Which Incoterms are applicable for air freight?
For air transport, cross-border clauses such as FCA, CPT, CIP or DAP are applicable. These specify, among other things, obligations, costs and the transfer of risk between the buyer and seller. The appropriate clause and a precisely designated location are important. For more information, see our Post.
Is air freight express also possible?
Dörrenhaus examines express solutions for particularly urgent shipments. Whether such a shipment is possible and advisable depends, among other things, on the route, pick-up time, type of goods, and available capacities. Therefore, please specify the latest required delivery date when contacting our air freight forwarding company.
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