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Air Freight & semiconductors crisis: what solutions do you need from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan?
Get in touch and we’ll work out the most appropriate logistical solution for your emergency shipment and your priority air freight
Urgent delivery? Your cargo is in good hands.
24/7 international numbers: +33 1 78 90 26 52 (fr) or +32 2 888 84 16 (en/fr)ATC® is a critical freight specialist
Air Time Critical® offers a door-to-door service for international time critical freight, including advice, guaranteed tracking, turnkey transport solutions, customs clearance, and handling of administrative procedures.
On Board Courier (OBC)
Worldwide service of hand delivery courier by plane: ideal for time critical freight and fast delivery of small parcels up to 30kg each, max. 200kg overall. Fast and safe transport solution for urgent or delicate deliveries that require special care.
Helicopter charter
Urgent transport by helicopter is a quick way to deliver your shipment on time. With this first response solution, the helicopter lands as close to the destination as possible for the fastest A to B delivery!
Urgent freight – Complex and specialised air transport
We use air freight day and night for time critical cargo transportation across the world
At Air Time Critical®, we advise our clients, find solutions for them, and organise air transport for the manufacturing industry in Europe, North America (the USA, Mexico), India and Asia. We offer our industrial clients turnkey international transport solutions: we handle everything from pickup to delivery, including administrative formalities such as customs clearance. Most importantly, we keep front of mind that supporting our clients is our absolute priority.
Solutions to specific freight issues
Our long track record of successfully organising emergency shipments for equipment manufacturers and the aviation and automotive industries allows us to pre-empt unforeseen problems that could arise during the air transportation of particular spare parts (e.g. minimum/maximum size, weight, packaging or product type, etc.)
A team of air charter experts who manage complex logistical issues on a daily basis
We’ll be with you every step of the way to optimise your freight, handle country-specific paperwork and organise shipments that may seem impossible – like opening a local airfield, obtaining traffic rights, clearing customs out of hours, or organising a home delivery.
Overnight or weekend emergency? Time sensitive delivery? Closed airspace? Problems with customs? Need an urgent repatriation flight in a crisis?
We have faced and resolved all sorts of problems and crises during our long experience in the field. Allow us to guide and assist you.
Need to ship a prototype, delicate goods, a model, electrical, electronic or maintenance equipment?
Our agents will explore all possible avenues to meet or adapt to your specific requirements.
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Time-Critical Freight – Latest news
French Customs: End of SIRET- EORI by late 2025 – Are you ready?
From 2026, only SIREN-based EORI numbers will be valid in France. Importers must update their customs registration by the end of 2025 to avoid clearance issues and delays at the border.
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Eid & European bank holidays in June: plan ahead
June 2025 brings key public holidays in Europe, North Africa, and Asia, including Eid al-Adha and Whit Monday. These dates will affect logistics operations. Discover how to plan ahead and keep your urgent shipments moving.
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Fast delivery to Egypt with On Board Courier
The On Board Courier service to Egypt offers industries the ability to transport critical parts, prototypes and equipment to Cairo in less than 24 hours. Fast, flexible and door to door.
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Labour day logistics in Asia & Europe: stay in control
Labour Day 2025 brings holiday closures, but your urgent shipments can stay on track. With smart planning and dedicated air freight solutions, Air Time Critical® helps you deliver on time. Check the full list of holiday dates.
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Easter holidays worldwide & air freight
Easter closures are coming! From Europe to Hong Kong, public holidays may impact your shipments. Discover how to avoid delays with our urgent air freight solutions, including air charter and on board courier services. Early booking is key.
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ETA UK: What Impact on OBC Deliveries?
ETA UK: Are your critical shipments at risk?
The UK is introducing an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). What does it mean for hand-carry deliveries? Find out here.