CARGO CHARTER
If you require fast and reliable cargo transportation, a cargo charter is an ideal solution for your shipping needs. From outsized machinery and hazardous materials to valuable goods and urgent humanitarian aid, our tailored cargo charter services can help move your shipment quickly and securely.
URGENT ‘GO NOW’
ACS has a worldwide reputation for responding immediately to time-critical air cargo charter requests. We specialise in onboard courier solutions to support industries including automotive, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and airlines. Our buying power and reputation allow us to quickly find the closest available aircraft and could have your delivery in the air within an hour of confirmation.
DANGEROUS GOODS
Dangerous goods shipments require a specialist skill-set and expert knowledge of all classes and shipping guidelines. ACS provides cargo aircraft charters for dangerous goods and hazardous materials including explosives, gases, flammables, toxic and infectious substances, corrosives, radioactive materials and many more. Our expert cargo team assists in all stages of the process, from the permits and diplomatic clearances needed for dangerous goods shipments to on-the-ground flight representation.
HEAVY & OUTSIZE CARGO
Transporting heavy and outsized cargo is a challenging procedure which requires skill and expertise. ACS can arrange heavy and outsize cargo to be transported with the minimum of effort. Outsize and heavy air cargo that can be shipped includes oil industry equipment, power station parts, marine diesel engines, satellite communications equipment, and vehicles such as helicopters, boats, cars and even aircraft.
HUMANITARIAN AND RELIEF
We have a worldwide reputation for responding immediately to emergency situations because we know that in emergency situations it is vital that support be delivered as quickly as possible to those in urgent need. ACS has worked with some of the largest aid agencies in the world as well as the US, UK, Canadian, German and Spanish governments, among others.
REMOTE DESTINATIONS
We have considerable expertise in arranging cargo aircraft charters to destinations that are difficult to reach, whether that be either an isolated location or a hostile environment. ACS also has extensive experience in mass evacuations requiring multiple aircraft to move survivors out of affected areas rapidly. We can deliver essential items such as humanitarian aid, industrial materials, consumer goods and much more.
ONBOARD COURIER
ACS provides an excellent onboard courier service to supervise the delivery of sensitive, valuable or time-critical consignments. We manage our air cargo tracking and shipping in a quick, secure and traceable manner. Consignments are fully supervised, and we will regularly update you on the progress of your consignment up until the delivery is handed to you personally by our courier.
OUR CARGO CHARTER PROCESS
We take the confusion out of chartering with a simple, four-stage process. Your dedicated charter consultant, backed up by our global network of offices and 24-hour operations team, ensure no matter what your requirements, your charter goes off without a hitch.
WHY USE ACS FOR CARGO AIRCRAFT CHARTERS?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
In general, yes they are. However, this is always subject to the approval of the airline.
Should you require a cargo attendant to accompany your cargo, please talk to your broker and they can check with the airline – or find an alternative charter option that facilitates your needs.
ACS has an in-house compliance team, who hold on file the third party insurance certificate and air operators certificate (AOC) of every airline that ACS uses for its charters.
As well as this, the sales team use a custom-built system that alerts them before an offer is made to a client in any case where the aircraft is missing documents, or if they have expired.
These are fees charged by either the civil aviation authority or a domestic airline in the course of securing traffic rights for a specific country. They are not charged by all countries and if they are likely to appear as an extra charge your broker will make you aware in case your charter is flying to or from a country where royalties could be applicable.
Yes. We regularly fly animals on board charters – from pets on a private jet to a herd of cattle on a dedicated cargo charter. Please see below for more information.
As the very minimum, our quoted price will always include the aircraft, crew, fuel, ground handling and aircraft insurance. Full details of inclusions/exclusions can vary from charter to charter and will be made clear on your quotation.
As our full charters are bespoke, it is very unlikely that there would be other cargo onboard. Should you require that no other cargo is onboard, please make your broker aware.
No. Where a full charter isn’t the best option, we can offer a part-charter. As well as this, via our in-house team, we can offer hand-carries / on board couriers, customs clearance and trucking services to connect to and from the airport.
