Air freight
International air freight with full customs processing, from departure to door delivery.
OCS Amsterdam arranges air freight shipments for business customers worldwide, managed from the Netherlands. We coordinate pickup, export documents and delivery, and tailor the process to your schedule. This gives you one clear point of contact for both planned and urgent shipments.
Benefits of our air freight service
Global network & customs clearance
Direct access to 130+ offices and fast customs processing.
Fast turnaround times
Fast delivery: 1-2 days EU, 2-5 days worldwide.
Door-to-door guidance
From export to delivery: a point of contact and full coordination.
Efficient planning
Reliable transit times with a good balance between speed and cost.
How your air freight works
Request & quote
Share the details of your shipment with us and quickly receive a suitable quote.
Documentation
We arrange export documents and ensure compliance if your goods are classified as dangerous.
Flight & handling
We book the flight, carry out all required checks and ensure safe handling in accordance with the airline rules.
Delivery & confirmation
After customs clearance, your shipment will be delivered to the agreed address. You will immediately receive a confirmation with delivery details.
Extra support for your shipment
We do not only arrange transport, but also provide documentation support and practical tools.
Frequently asked questions about air freight
Answers about air freight, customs processing and documentation from request to door delivery.
Airport-to-Airport means that you arrange transport to and from the airport yourself, including customs processing. Door-to-door is a fully provided service where we pick up, handle customs and deliver to the recipient.
Within Europe, air freight usually takes 1–2 business days. Worldwide, it usually takes 2–5 days, depending on the destination and customs clearance.
The standard cut-off is 4:00pm, but this may vary by airport and route. We confirm the exact cut-off time with your booking to ensure timely processing.
Yes. With our time-window delivery service, we can schedule a narrow delivery window or evening delivery in consultation with the recipient.
Yes. Call +31 (0) 20 690 66 06 or email cs@ocsams.nl. With an account, you can book directly in our Portal.
Air Freight Checklist
Make sure your shipment is ready for immediate air transport. Check these points for fast, secure and error-free handling.
• Sender and recipient address and contact details (name, phone, delivery address)
• Opening hours, pick up and delivery addresses
• Commodity description, HS codes and country of origin per item
• Number of packages, dimensions per package, weight
• Invoice value in currency
• Incoterms
• Packaging: tightly packed, clear address label
• Preferred deadline (date)
• Insurance: yes/no (value)
• Dangerous goods (including lithium batteries): correct IATA DGR classification, packaging and documentation — only upon prior acceptance
• Customs documents: commercial invoice or proforma invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, export license if required
• Temperature-sensitive goods: temperature range, datalogger yes/no; dry ice (UN1845) with weight per package and total
• Loading or unloading reference
Discover our other logistics services
Combine air freight with additional services for a complete door-to-door solution.
International express delivery
For urgent international shipments that need to be delivered faster than standard air freight.
National transport
For collection or delivery within the Netherlands as part of your air freight shipment.
Road transport Europe
For European follow-up transport when road transport better suits the route or schedule.
Special shipments and events
For air freight shipments with additional requirements, project planning or special handling.
Plan your air freight shipment
Quick quote, flexible solution, personal contact