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Urgent Friday night transport from Turkey to Czechia

An urgent overnight transport from Turkey to Czechia to deliver critical spare parts by Saturday morning latest. Learn more about this case study.

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Weekend delivery from China to Czechia in less than 48h

Express delivery from mainland China, far from major cities, in less than 48 hours? Yes, it’s possible. Discover our case study “urgent transport China – Czechia”.

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Golden Week in China – Logistics secured?

During China Golden Week from October 01-07, supply chains are affected. Secure your shipments to avoid delivery delays.

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Upcoming Holidays in September 2024 – Secure your shipments

Public holidays in September in China, Asia, Morocco and Mexico – Avoid delays – Dates to remember to prepare your urgent deliveries.

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Upcoming US and CEE Holidays – Plan your shipments Now

July public holidays in the USA, Czech Republic, and Slovakia cause logistical delays. Contact Air Time Critical® for urgent solutions.

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Turkey, Tunisia, Morocco holidays – Secure your shipments now

Turkey, Tunisia, Morocco … The Feast of Sacrifice impacts supply chains in Muslim countries. All the dates to know to book your shipments on time and guarantee your deliveries on time.

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Express delivery France-Japan in 24 hours

France-Japan, urgent sending of a package in 24 hours for a high-tech exhibition. Paris-Tokyo door to door and hassle-free in this case study rich in lessons. Find the shipping steps, advice and the method chosen for fast and reliable shipping to Japan.

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ATA Carnet: What obligations?

Master the ATA Carnet: what you need to know, the procedures, the limits to know and your obligations for worry-free temporary international exports from France.

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Africa and On Board Courier – Frequently asked questions

Are you considering using an on board courier service to West Africa? Find out everything about this express transport option thanks to the frequently asked questions.

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Labor Day 2024 – Secure your air freight now

Labor Day is coming next week. The public holidays which follow in Europe, China and Japan are synonymous with logistical disruptions. Find all the dates to know in this article. Book your air freight now to secure your most urgent shipments.

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Understanding the impact of End of Ramadan on logistics

Faced with the logistical challenges of the end of Ramadan from April 8 to 12, 2024, Air Time Critical® offers solutions for your urgent shipments to Turkey, Tunisia, Morocco and UAE. Anticipate closures and increased demand to ensure continuity of your operations.

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Reminder: Easter, Chinese holidays & Air freight

The Easter holidays and the Ching Ming festival in 2024 impact supply chains in Europe, South Africa and Hong Kong. Contact Air Time Critical® for urgent transportation solutions and avoid delays.

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On Board Courier Africa: Express deliveries on time

On Board Courier offers an efficient response for businesses looking to quickly ship packages from Europe to West Africa. Read more about the OBC Africa service.

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Air Transport: Everything You Need to Know About the T1

The T1 document is essential in air transport to facilitate the customs movement of goods in Europe to their destination. Air Time Critical® guides you in the opening, closing and management of T1. List of documents required for T1 during air freight.

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Chinese New Year: Maintain delivery flows

China – New Year holidays 2024: Air Time Critical® warns of logistical disruptions due to the Chinese New Year holidays, from February 10 to 17, 2024. What customs restrictions, what availability of air freight or hand carry services to expect?

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Exports from India: What documents?

Do you need to export from India? Find the list of essential documents for a successful export from India. IEC, Certificate of Origin, Authorized Dealer Code (AD Code), don’t forget any of the mandatory export documents.

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Air Freight – T1 Customs Document – Frequently Asked Questions

In this article, we answer all the frequently asked questions you may have about what customs document T1 is in logistics: advantages, disadvantages, impact on customs duties and taxes, associated risks.

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Transports Brunel: full truck loads and Express Transport France – Europe

Discover Transports Brunel: Experts in express transport and Full Truck Load (FTL) for over 12 years in Hauts-de-France. Express solutions for all of Europe, secure storage, and a modern fleet of vehicles to meet your logistics needs.

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Urgent Transport Morocco: ATC®, Your Express Partner to Europe

What are the urgent transport solutions from Morocco to Europe for the automotive industry? On Board Courier (OBC), express air freight (NFO), air charter, and more. 

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Attention: Italy Air Freight strike this Friday 24 November

Airline handling strike in Italy on November 24: Discover fast shipping solutions such as Onboard Courier and Air Charter services as alternatives to air freight. Secure your urgent shipments delivery.

Express air freight Tunisia-Hungary in less than 24 hours?

Express air freight Tunisia-Hungary in less than 24 hours?

Air Time Critical® recounts the story of an express delivery from Tunisia to Hungary, completed in less than 24 hours.

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ATC® at CEE Automotive Supply Chain 2023 in the Czech Republic

The CEE Automotive Supply Chain Forum 2023, in which Air Time Critical® participated, highlighted the major trends and challenges of the automotive industry in Central and Eastern Europe. Among the topics covered, the innovative concept of Friendshoring has gained momentum as an alternative to traditional offshoring. The article also highlights the critical importance of building supply chain resilience amid fierce competition, particularly with China ahead in automotive electrification.

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China holidays start this Friday: Logistics ready?

Find out exact dates, restrictions and information about upcoming holidays in China and other Asian countries.

Express Delivery Italy-France How Air Charter Defies Distances

Express Delivery Italy-France: How Air Charter Defies Distances

Express delivery from Italy to France is now faster than ever thanks to the use of air charter. With a distance of 1,595 km to cover and a delivery time of just 10 hours, this revolutionary method defies traditional distances. Companies can now benefit from fast, reliable delivery of their goods, speeding up logistics processes and improving overall efficiency.

Air charter saves a German production line!

Air charter saves a German production line!

Air charter is the ideal solution for mainland deliveries as it combines speed with efficiency. The following account of a shipment between Spain and Germany illustrates this perfectly.

Public holidays in China: avoid logistics delays!

Public holidays in China: avoid logistics delays!

The Dragon Boat Festival is approaching and could have an impact on your transport! Find out everything you need to know about customs closures in China and Hong Kong so you can plan ahead.

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Urgent shipment to Hong Kong?

Read about this urgent shipment from France to Hong Kong, which showcases Air Time Critical®’s expertise and local knowledge.

ATC® provides overnight air charter express Belgium-Slovakia

ATC® provides overnight air charter express Belgium-Slovakia

Facing a potential line stoppage and need an urgent delivery of spare parts? Trust the ATC® team to quickly find you a transport solution that meets your requirements. This shipment from Belgium to Slovakia illustrates this perfectly.

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CCFS sporting challenge 2023 – ATC® Slovakia grabbed the silver medal!

The Air Time Critical® team in Slovakia came second in the Sports Challenge organised by the French-Slovak Chamber of Commerce (CCFS). A great team challenge!

Air charter in Slovakia: Which airports for urgent shipments?

Air charter in Slovakia: Which airports for urgent shipments?

Which Slovak airports are available for emergency air charter in Europe? Check out opening hours and other cargo specificities on our Slovak airports list.

Air Charter to Sweden: Road versus air freight, how much time saved for your urgent car part shipments ?

Air Charter to Sweden: deliver to Gothenburg in 3.5 hrs !

As a major car manufacturing hub, Sweden has to meet the logistics challenge of long distances to the rest of Europe. Through this road vs air freight comparison, find out how an air charter to Sweden can considerably reduce delivery time frames for urgent manufacturing parts to or from Sweden.

What is an OBC ?

On Board Courier (OBC) is an express delivery service for urgent or sensitive shipments which offers maximum security and speedy delivery through a dedicated courier. In this article, we’ll delve into the characteristics of On Board Courier.

ExpressDelivery s.r.o: specialist in France-Slovakia and eastern Europe express transport

ExpressDelivery s.r.o is a human-size company specialising in long-distance express transport between France and Slovakia/eastern Europe.

Holidays in Tunisia, Morocco, and Turkey - Get ready!

Holidays in Tunisia, Morocco, and Turkey – Get ready!

The end of Ramadan festivities are approaching and may affect your transport! Find the list of public holidays in Turkey, Tunisia and Morocco to anticipate.

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On Board Courier Tunisia, Morocco, Paris Orly France

Air Time Critical® set up a new partnership in Paris Orly airport for the speedy delivery of On Board Courier from Tunisia and Morocco.

What ChatGPT says about Air Time Critical®

We asked ChatGPT what it knows about Air Time Critical®. Find out the answer of that AI which managed to define our core profession and delivered a relevant presentation of our urgent transport solutions.

What is air charter?

What is air charter?

Air charter is a bespoke type of air freight that can meet the specific needs of customers with priority goods deliveries. Unlike regular commercial flights, air charter flights are private and can therefore offer greater flexibility and total flight customisation.

Organising urgent shipments to Turkey at the weekend

Organising urgent shipments to Turkey at the weekend

Can customs be cleared at the weekend in Turkey? Find out all you need to know about this with Air Time Critical®’s expert advice.

Italy-France air charter in 5.5 hours to safeguard production!

Italy-France air charter in 5.5 hours to safeguard production!

A customer based in northern France needed to receive an urgent delivery of car parts from Italy within the day. Air Time Critical® was able to rise to the challenge thanks to its air charter solution. Read all about this priority shipment.

China-Poland On Board Courier delivered in 2 days!

China-Poland On Board Courier delivered in 2 days!

Air Time Critical® enables you to take care of international and foreign-to-foreign shipments, i.e. shipments between two countries other than your own. This is a good way to manage a complex logistics project between two suppliers.

What delivery time frame for England-France air charter?

What delivery time frame for England-France air charter?

Find out, through an England-France air freight example, the delivery time frames and customs procedures required to ship your urgent freight from the United Kingdom via air charter.

Urgent France-Czech Republic - Transport Air charter to the rescue!

Urgent France-Czech Republic – Transport Air charter to the rescue!

When road transport is no longer an option, air charter enters the race to organise an urgent shipment over more than 1,500 km between France and the Czech Republic, in less than 10 hours door to door.

Important shipments: insist on tailored freight for your projects!

Important shipments: insist on tailored freight for your projects!

Use Air Time Critical® for your important, but non-urgent transport. You will enjoy dedicated assistance, expert advice, and best-in-class reliability and tracking levels.

Express Japan-France air freight: a turnkey solution saves production

Express Japan-France air freight: a turnkey solution saves production

A broken down machine tool threatened to stop production, so a spare part was shipped urgently from Japan to France. Read about this express delivery.

Urgent shipment to Mexico Can premium air freight keep its promise

Urgent shipment to Mexico: Can premium air freight keep its promise?

Air Time Critical® takes care of your priority shipments between Mexico and Europe, as the story of this urgent transport illustrates perfectly.

Account of an urgent Turkey - France shipment

Account of an urgent Turkey-France shipment

Need to urgently ship parcels or pallets from Turkey? Sometimes road transport isn’t fast enough for your shipments. Through this case study, find out how express air freight can shorten Turkey-France delivery time frames, even for weekend shipments.

England-France air charter - Airports available for your urgent freight

England-France air charter: Airports available for your urgent freight

Air charter from the UK to France: Which airports are available? Check out Air Time Critical®’s list of British airports.

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ATC® Slovakia takes part in the 2022 CEE Automotive Supply Chain

CEE Automotive Supply Chain took place on 11 and 12 October 2022. This was an opportunity for Air Time Critical® to contribute to the debates about ecology, sustainable development, the shortage of semiconductors and the ever-increasing energy prices.

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Why choose ATC for logistics emergencies? 10 exclusive services that make all the difference

Air Time Critical®, specialist in very urgent international delivery, proves to be a crucial ally for logistics emergencies and stands out from standard air freight agents.

Urgent night air charter – ATC safeguards your production!

Urgent night air charter – ATC® safeguards your production!

Find out, through this urgent night shipment mission between Pescara, Italy and Saint-Quentin, France, how air transport can save valuable time compared to road transport, and thus safeguard production.

Urgent transport from China – Remain in control 24-7

Urgent transport from China – Remain in control 24-7

Save valuable time with ATC®’s priority air freight solutions, suitable for all your urgent deliveries to/from China. Refer to our compiled list of Chinese cities in which we operate 24/7.

NFO: Urgent delivery France-Brazil within 48 hours?

Urgent delivery France-Brazil within 48 hours?

Need an urgent shipment from Europe to South America? Find out how Air Time Critical® shipped nearly 1,300 kg of goods from France to Brazil in less than 48 hours.

Priority air freight: Customs clearance in Frankfurt for a French customer?

Priority air freight: Customs clearance in Frankfurt for a French customer?

Air Time Critical® can clear customs for French customers in most large European airports. Remember this next time you face a related logistics challenge.

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Urgent transport from South Korea – What delivery time?

Read the story behind a priority transport of more than 2,000 kg of automotive parts from South Korea to France, handled by the Air Time Critical® teams.

Urgent shipments to Hong Kong – Is OBC currently the best option

Urgent shipments to Hong Kong – Is OBC currently the best option?

Following the tightening of Covid restrictions in China, priority air freight is currently the most suitable solution for an urgent delivery to Hong Kong. Find out why now with Air Time Critical®.

July Holidays: Are your suppliers open ?

July Holidays: Are your suppliers open in USA, CZ, and Turkey?

The month of July is rich in holidays. Are your suppliers open for shipments to the Czech Republic, Turkey, USA? Anticipate these public holidays to organize your most urgent transport and ensure your deliveries on time.

Urgent On Board Courier Asia-Europe

Urgent On Board Courier Asia-Europe

Trust Air Time Critical®’s On Board Courier service for your urgent shipments from Asia to Europe. Our numerous international couriers are posted across Asia waiting to jump on a plane and deliver your urgent parcels in Europe expeditiously.

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03-05 June: Dragon Boat Festival public holidays in China

China and Hong Kong are preparing for the Dragon Boat Festival. This year it will take place on Friday June 3 and will be followed by 2 additional public holidays on Saturday June 4 and Sunday June 5. If this period is affecting your supply chain, do not hesitate to contact Air Time Critical® for a quick, tailor-made solution.

Paris-Casablanca: a bespoke, Michelin-starred return private flight

Private flight: Paris-Casablanca, a bespoke & starred flight!

When it comes to organising private flights, using the services of an operator familiar with business aircrafts guarantees you the best advice and hassle-free travel. The following Paris-Casablanca private flight case study illustrates this perfectly.

Want to be more competitive in 2022? Start with your stocks!

Want to be more competitive in 2022? Start with your stocks!

With Air Time Critical®, discover the risks of overstocking and why it is essential to optimize your stock in order to gain in competitiveness and agility.

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Semiconductors & automotive industry: Supply chain crisis

The worldwide semiconductor shortage is significantly affecting the European automotive industry. This caused the temporary shutdown of many automotive sites and strongly impacted production.

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Private flight: Quimper-Amiens return in a day!

When it comes to organising a private flight, using the services of an operator who is familiar with individual airports guarantees you the best advice and hassle-free travel. The following Quimper-Amiens private flight case study illustrates this perfectly.

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Documents needed to export to Turkey

Air Time Critical® has put together a document checklist to help you export to Turkey without hassle.

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Air charter & deliveries: Eastern French airports

Which Easthern France airports are available for emergency air charter in France and Europe? Check out opening hours and other cargo specificities on our Grand Est and German airports list.

Private flights : How to select the right aircraft

Private flights: How to select the right aircraft

As a broker, Air Time Critical® negotiates with French and European air vehicle operators to get you the most advantageous business flight offer. Find out which criteria you should consider to select the most appropriate private flight and what types of business aircrafts are available.

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Preferential origin and reduced rates of duty

Understand everything about preferential origin and reduced customs duties: What is it? What interest? Learn more here with Air Time Critical®.

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Air charter: Western French airports for urgent shipments

Which Westhern France airports are available for emergency air charter in France and Europe? Check out opening hours and other cargo specificities on our Westhern airports list.

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USA Reopen to International Flights – Is OBC Worth it?

The Covid-19 crisis had prevented any travel from Europe to the United States. However, as of 9 November 2021, the USA announced they were reopening their borders. This means that transport by On Board Courier can now resume for urgent shipments.

Air Freight China–France - What time frames

Air Freight China-France: What time frames?

Priority air freight vs standard air freight: What are the differences? Check out delivery times between China and France for these two transportation methods.

Malaysia: Priority Freight & semiconductor crisis

Malaysia: Priority Freight & semiconductor crisis

Emergency shipment from Malaysia? Semiconductor crisis? Air Time Critical® takes care of your urgent freight from Malaysia! Enjoy an exceptional service thanks to our solid experience.

Air Charter - Northern France airports

Air charter: Northern French airports for urgent shipments

Which Northern France airports are available for emergency air charter in France and Europe? Check out opening hours and other cargo specificities on our Hauts-de-France airports list.

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The proper use of proforma and commercial invoices

With Air Time Critical®, find out how to make best use of proforma and commercial invoices, essential document for an international shipping.

Air charter: Airports in Spain

Air charter: Airports in Spain for shipments?

Which airports can charter planes from Spain to Europe? Consult our regional Spanish airport list, complete with opening hours.

Express or Priority Freight

Express or Priority Freight?

Thanks to Air Time Critical®, learn more about priority or express air freight: What is the difference? Which one is right for you?

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When On Board Courier beats an express van

Find out, with Air Time Critical®’s example delivery schedule from Central Europe to the UK, how an On Board Courier (or hand carry) can be faster than an express van for urgent deliveries within Europe.

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How is the semiconductor crisis impacting the automotive industry?

The global semiconductor shortage associated with the pandemic has severely affected the European automotive industry. What caused this crisis? Are we facing a long term flea shortage? Read more with Air Time Critical®.

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All about Known Shipper status & US air freight

Transporting goods from the US to Europe? Discover the Benefits of the US Known Shipper Status to ensure a smooth and more efficient process. Air Time Critical® gives you all the information you need on the transport of goods with the United States with Known Shipper status.

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Automotive – Urgent transport from Turkey

An urgent air shipment to organise with Turkey? Challenges to be met, implementation, import procedures: Air Time Critical® tells you here the story of an incredible urgent shipment mission, during the weekend, between Turkey and Europe.

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Priority freight from-to Taiwan

Taiwan priority freight, Air Time Critical® handle your urgent shipments to/from Taiwan. Enjoy outstanding service thanks to our extensive experience and strong partnerships with reputable agents.

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Air freight and Chinese New Year, get ready!

Get your air freight ready for Chinese New Year holidays: Find out more about important dates, restrictions for air freight and customs office hours. Plan your urgent shipments with Air Time Critical® in advance.

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Air charter & urgent delivery – Airports in England?

Brexit and logistics news – What UK airports to use for urgent air transportation during logistics crises following Brexit? Find a list of English airports for each region with operating hours and nearby cities. Get ready for Brexit with Air Time Critical®.

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An air charter delivery to avoid a line stoppage

With Air Time Critical®, discover an urgent air charter delivery of automobile parts from Nantes (France) to VW Wolfsburg (Germany) within a few hours door to door.

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Helicopter delivery: 600km in 3.5hrs

With Air Time Critical®, discover an helicopter urgent delivery: 200kg of automotive parts to deliver in Sochaux France. Find out more about helicoper express cargo delivery.

Helicopter transport - Urgent maintenance operations

Choose helicopter transport for urgent maintenance operations

Helicopter chartering delivers spare parts faster during industrial emergencies. Do you need to rush spare parts on a site with an industrial failure? Helicoptery is the fatest solution. Illustration of a real case with Air Time Critical®.

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Transport procedures: ATC® takes care of it all!

Let Air Time Critical® take transport and customs procedures off your hands and enjoy the peace of mind of truly professional assistance!

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Belgian airports open for air charter

Find the list of airports open in Belgium and their various constraints for air charters during this Covid-19 period.

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Repatriation flight Morocco-France – Coronavirus

Discover how Air Time Critical® helped a company to repatriate in emergency 29 of its employees from Morocco to France during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Urgent delivery CZ-UK - Air Charter

Air charter: Urgent delivery CZ-UK in under 12 hours?

How to deliver to a distance of 1500 km in less than 12 door-to-door hours? An impossible challenge? Fortunately, there is a solution that the general public does not know much about the air charter.

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Slovakia-Portugal: Urgent transport of a 4-ton automotive mold

With Air Time Critical®, find out an impressive urgent transport of a 4 tonne automobile mold by plane between Portugal and Slovakia.

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On Board Courier: 276kg of cargo to Mexico

Discover with Air Time Critical an example of urgent transport by plane with Courier on Board between Germany and Mexico.

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Brexit & logistics: how to minimize the disruption

Do you want to be able to avoid the logistical disruptions linked to Brexit? Be ready whatever the scenario? Air Time Critical® provide you with all the solutions to best manage your post-Brexit logistics.

China - Trouble-free customs clearance

Trouble-free customs clearance with China

Exporting and clearing goods in China is not easy. Here you will find a list of rules and standards to follow that will save you from any difficulty during customs clearance.

Air Freight solutions - India

Express air freight from and to India door-door

Air Time Critical® operates in India and covers the 16 major industrial centers of the country. Contact us if you have shipments to organize to India or from an Indian supplier.

Air Charter - 5 things you need to know

Air Charter: 5 things you need to know

All about air charter shipments with Air Time Critical®: Find out how to organize an air charter delivery through 5 fundamental points.