A Turnkey service for automotive industry professionals

As global supply chains evolve, Egypt is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for the automotive industry. Chinese companies such as Geely, MG, and Chery have already made significant investments in October City near Cairo, while European suppliers like Valeo Cairo and the Smart Village technology hub are expanding their R&D operations.

In this context, Air Time Critical® offers an On Board Courier (OBC) service, allowing the rapid shipment of spare parts, prototypes, equipment, and pre-series to Egypt in record time compared to traditional air freight methods.

Why choose On Board Courier for your shipments to Egypt?

The On Board Courier (OBC), also known as hand-carry, is an express shipping solution where a dedicated international courier accompanies your shipment on a commercial flight. This service is particularly suited for industrial businesses looking for a fast and secure way to transport their critical components.

Your logistics delay is resolved, no production stoppage, no delay in your R&D project

Advantages of On Board Courier to Egypt

• Speed: Immediate shipment on the next available flight, arriving in Cairo the same or next day.
• Security: The shipment travels under the constant supervision of the courier, ensuring complete traceability.
• Flexibility: Suitable for spare parts, sensitive equipment, and prototypes, with shipping options from Europe, China, and Asia.
• Simplicity: Air Time Critical® manages all logistics steps, offering a turnkey door-to-door solution.

The On Board Courier – a solution adapted to manufacturers: simple, fast and secure

Daily direct flights between Paris and Cairo

Egypt has frequent air connections with Europe, making urgent shipments fast and efficient. Between Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Cairo International Airport (CAI), multiple direct flights operate daily via Air France and EgyptAir. Additionally, Transavia offers a morning flight from Paris-Orly (ORY).

With an average flight time of 4h30 from Paris to Cairo (CAI), On Board Courier ensures express delivery, preventing production delays or project slowdowns due to missing equipment in automotive manufacturing or R&D operations.

China – Egypt On Board Courier: A key logistics advantage

Air Time Critical® offers On Board Courier solutions from China and Asia to Egypt, enabling industries to receive critical spare parts and equipment in record time.

Whether shipping from Shanghai, Shenzhen, or Hong Kong, our team organizes immediate departures to ensure urgent deliveries and prevent production stoppages.

Air Time Critical® also offers OBC solutions from China to Egypt to avoid any production stoppages

OBC – A turnkey door-to-door solution

Air Time Critical® provides a seamless shipping experience, including:

• Immediate pickup from the sender’s location (factory, warehouse, supplier).
• Direct transport to the airport with a dedicated courier.
• Boarding on the next available flight.
• Customs clearance management in collaboration with the recipient’s broker (mandatory).
• Hand-delivered final delivery once customs clearance is completed.

Customs clearance: A smooth process with a local broker

Customs clearance in Egypt requires close coordination with an approved customs broker. Air Time Critical® prepares and submits necessary documents and flight details in advance to streamline customs procedures. However, the recipient must have a local customs broker in charge of formalities, duty and applicable tax payments.

A competitive advantage for your supply chain

With its On Board Courier service, Air Time Critical® helps industries secure their supply chains by reducing transit times to Egypt.

Need an urgent shipment to Egypt? Contact us today!

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