Air freight
International air freight with full customs handling, from pickup to door delivery.
OCS Amsterdam arranges air freight shipments for business customers worldwide, coordinated from the Netherlands. We handle pickup, export documentation and delivery — and adapt to your schedule. 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 with fast customs processing.
Fast turnaround times
1–2 days within the EU, 2–5 days worldwide.
Door-to-door guidance
One point of contact and full coordination from export to delivery.
Efficient planning
Reliable transit times with a good balance between speed and cost.
How your air freight works
Request & quote
Share your shipment details and receive a tailored quote quickly.
Documentation
We prepare export documents and ensure compliance for any dangerous goods classification.
Flight & handling
We book the flight, complete all required checks and ensure safe handling in line with airline regulations.
Delivery & confirmation
After customs clearance, your shipment is delivered to the agreed address. You receive an immediate confirmation with delivery details.
Extra support for your shipment
We don’t just arrange transport, we also provide documentation support and practical tools.
Questions about air freight
Answers about air freight, customs processing and documentation from request to door delivery.
With airport-to-airport, you arrange transport to and from the airport yourself, including customs clearance. Door-to-door is a fully managed service: we handle pickup, customs and delivery to the recipient.
Within Europe: 1–2 business days. Worldwide: 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 arrange a specific delivery window or an evening delivery — coordinated directly with the recipient.
Yes. Call +31 (0) 20 690 66 06 or email cs@ocsams.nl. With an account, you can book directly through our Portal.
Air Freight Checklist
Make sure your shipment is ready for air transport. Use this checklist for fast, secure and error-free handling.
• Sender and recipient contact details (name, phone and delivery address)
• Opening hours for pickup and delivery addresses
• Commodity description, HS codes and country of origin per item
• Number of packages, dimensions per package and total weight
• Invoice value and currency
• Incoterms
• Packaging: tightly packed with a clear address label
• Preferred deadline (date)
• Insurance: yes/no, insured value if applicable
• Dangerous goods (including lithium batteries): correct IATA DGR classification, packaging and documentation (only after prior acceptance)
• Customs documents: commercial invoice or proforma invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, export license if required
• Temperature-sensitive goods: temperature range, data logger yes/no; dry ice (UN1845) — weight per package and total
• Loading or unloading reference
Discover our other logistics services
Combine air freight with our other services for a complete door-to-door solution.
International Express Delivery
For urgent shipments that require faster delivery than standard air freight.
Domestic Transport
For pickup or delivery within the Netherlands as part of your air freight shipment.
Special Shipments & Events
For shipments with specific requirements, project coordination or special handling.
Road Transport Europe
For onward road transport within Europe when it better suits your route or schedule.
Plan your air freight shipment
Fast quote, flexible options, personal support