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Overview

When to use air freight

Air freight is not for routine procurement. It belongs to specific situations: a replacement unit that failed during installation, a component running late from the supplier, or stock that must arrive before a launch date.

We help you weigh up when the cost makes sense, then arrange the flight through to delivery from the destination airport to your site.

A quick comparison of modes

A general guide to help you choose, not a published tariff.

Mode Speed Cost per kg
Air Fastest Highest
Road Moderate Moderate
Sea Slowest Lowest

Scope of service

Air freight options

Domestic standard

Between Indonesian cities on scheduled flights. The best balance of speed and cost.

Express

For cargo that must leave on the next available flight, including handling outside office hours.

Packaging & insurance

Additional packing for air transport and cover for the value of your goods in transit.

Special cargo

Goods with particular requirements, including sensitive electronics and material needing extra packing.

Commonly used for

  • Replacement units for equipment that has failed on site
  • Small high-value items holding up a job
  • Product samples or test units ahead of a bulk shipment
  • Documents and materials tied to a contractual deadline

What we need from you

  • Actual weight and dimensions, since both determine the rate
  • The nature of the goods, especially if they contain batteries or liquids
  • A full destination address and a contactable recipient
  • The latest acceptable arrival time

Require a quotation for a specific route?

Share your cargo details and routing — we will respond by the next working day.