Securing time-critical Olympic shipments

From 6 February 2026, the Winter Olympic Games will officially begin in Italy. Venues, broadcast teams and logistics operations will activate across the country. For logistics managers and project managers, one priority dominates. Critical shipments must arrive on time and at the right location.

During the games, logistics performance is measured in minutes, not days. When a shipment must move immediately, the ability to activate a reliable, flexible and precisely coordinated solution becomes essential.

Key Olympic locations across northern Italy

Activities will take place across multiple locations, including:

• Milan – ceremonies, media centres and logistics coordination
• Cortina d’Ampezzo – alpine skiing venues
• Bormio and Livigno – alpine and freestyle disciplines
• Val di Fiemme – cross-country skiing and ski jumping

Each location has specific access rules, tight delivery windows and limited tolerance for delay.

Urgent air freight solutions for sport events

Air Time Critical® supports the sports and events industry with urgent logistics solutions. Each operation is tailor-made for high-pressure environments. This includes Olympic and Paralympic events.

Depending on urgency solutions include:

• On Board Courier (OBC): This solution is particularly suited for high-value or sensitive sports equipment such as timing devices, competition apparel, accreditation material or small technical components required just before an event. A dedicated courier travels with the shipment on a commercial flight, ensuring constant supervision from departure to arrival.
• Next Flight Out (NFO): When equipment is too large to travel with a courier or must be shipped in its original packaging, NFO provides a fast and reliable alternative. The shipment is placed on the first available commercial flight, with full coordination of pickup, transport and final delivery. This option is commonly used for flight cases, crates, broadcast accessories or standard pallets.
• Air charter: Dedicated aircraft solutions offer full operational control. Flight schedules, departure points and destinations are defined according to the event’s requirements, not airline timetables. Teams often choose this solution for bulky sports equipment or oversized items. Same-day delivery within Europe is possible. Qualified personnel can travel with the cargo. This allows immediate on-site setup or installation.

All shipments are coordinated door-to-door or door-to-airport, with real-time monitoring and delivery when and where required.

How we act under critical delivery windows

Our dedicated team manages each mission with a clear focus on execution, timing and coordination.

• Immediate assessment of the request and constraints
• Rapid pick-up once the solution is validated
• Priority handling of customs and formalities
• Secure delivery coordinated to the final venue or logistics point
• Continuous monitoring with real-time updates and rapid adjustment if needed

A logistics partner when timing matters

Before and during the Winter Olympic Games, our team remains available. Air Time Critical® supports sports organisations with urgent, custom-built logistics solutions when timing becomes critical.

 Contact our dedicated team for immediate solution: 

📞 +32 2 888 84 16 (ENG/FR)