Imagine your cargo from China needs to be at the warehouse in a week, not two months. Air cargo transportation is the real "superpower" of logistics, ideal for urgent deliveries and high-value goods. International air cargo reduces transit time to 3–7 days instead of several weeks by sea or rail.
Organization of Air Cargo Transportation
Organizing air cargo transportation is easier than it seems with our company. BSF handles all stages of delivery — from loading control to customs clearance in the Russian Federation and final delivery to the consignee. We deliver goods door-to-door via Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo airports, including insurance and online tracking.
If you need to organize international air cargo from Moscow, we can help as well. We will prepare the export declaration, select a flight, and arrange cargo receipt in the destination country.
Based on our experience, most air cargo arrives in Russia from China, the UAE, Kyrgyzstan, and Armenia.
Cost of Air Cargo Transportation
The cost of international air cargo ranges from $3 to $10 per kg when shipping from China or Asia, depending on shipment weight, route, and cargo category. The base rate covers only freight, while the final price includes export formalities, insurance, and door-to-door delivery.
The heavier the cargo, the lower the cost per kilogram. Shipping small consignments up to 100 kg is more expensive per kg, while rates for 500 kg and above drop significantly.
Additional costs to consider include customs fees (from $90), terminal handling, and insurance (0.1–0.5% of cargo value).
At BSF, we provide a full cost breakdown with no hidden fees.
Air Delivery Transit Times
International air cargo is the fastest delivery method, with the entire cycle from dispatch to door delivery typically taking 3 to 7 days. On direct intercontinental flights, cargo can arrive within 24 hours, but the final timeline depends on the route, flight type, and customs clearance.
Express air delivery allows cargo to be received in 1–3 days, while standard consolidated air freight typically takes 3–7 days. Customs clearance can add anywhere from a few hours to several days, depending on document completeness and readiness. The "last mile" from the airport to the consignee's warehouse adds another 1–2 days.
The overall timeline is also affected by the key stages of transportation:
- Cargo pickup and delivery to the airport
- Export formalities (typically 1–2 days)
- The flight itself (average 1–2 days)
- Import clearance (typically 1–3 days)
Our services
Countries we work with
China
Vietnam
Turkey
Egypt
Israel
Syria
UAE
Saudi Arabia
India
Argentina
Pakistan
Brazil
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Why customers choose BSF
Exclusive ocean freight rates
Thanks to our long-standing and successful track record in export shipments, we have earned the loyalty of key ocean carriers. This enables our clients to access unique freight rates for export and import flows, saving up to 20–30% compared to base tariffs.
Focus on complex cargo
We work with bulk cargo, full vessel lots, sawn timber, metal ingots, coils, big bags, oversized cargo and containerized shipments. Cargo accumulation and dispatch are handled smoothly, with full processing in Novorossiysk.
Unique stuffing and transshipment solutions
Our core know‑how lies in direct contracts with Novorossiysk ports covering re‑stuffing and transshipment of various cargo types. This ensures fast, safe and cost‑efficient handling for virtually any cargo.
Turnkey end‑to‑end service
From container delivery and removal to customs formalities and documentation, including interaction with FGBU “TsOKZ”, FGBU “VCR”, certification and permits – all processes are managed by a single provider. One contractor means fewer complications for your business.
Expertise in key industries
We have extensive experience working with the agro‑industrial sector, chemical industry, wood processing, mining and metallurgy. Grain logistics in vessel holds is one of our core specializations.
Extensive agents’ network
We maintain close working relationships with shipowners and operators and rely on a global network of agents. Our operations cover the ports of Novorossiysk, Saint Petersburg, Rostov‑on‑Don, Azov, Yeysk, Kavkaz, Astrakhan, Olya, Arkhangelsk and Aktau, with partner companies in Turkey, Jordan and the UAE.
