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Fast, reliable B2B air cargo solutions from Turkey. Standard, express, and charter services to 200+ global destinations with end-to-end customs clearance.
Air freight (air cargo) is the transportation of goods via aircraft, offering the fastest transit times in international logistics. While air freight represents only about 1% of global trade volume, it accounts for over 35% of trade by value — reflecting its critical role in shipping high-value, time-sensitive, and perishable goods. Air freight is the optimal choice when: delivery deadlines are tight (hours or days, not weeks), goods are high-value relative to their weight, products are perishable or temperature-sensitive, production lines depend on just-in-time inventory, or emergency replacement parts are needed urgently. Brosan Logistics connects Turkey to over 200 global destinations through strategic partnerships with the world's leading cargo airlines, providing reliable air freight solutions for every requirement.
Brosan Logistics offers three distinct air freight service tiers to match every urgency and budget: Standard Air Freight — consolidated cargo on scheduled flights, typically 3-7 days transit, offering the best balance of speed and cost. Ideal for planned shipments that don't require overnight delivery. Express Air Freight — priority handling with guaranteed space on the next available flight, typically 1-3 days. Includes expedited customs clearance and real-time tracking. Perfect for time-critical automotive parts, electronics, and pharmaceutical shipments. Emergency Air Charter — dedicated aircraft for the most urgent shipments. Full aircraft capacity booked exclusively for your cargo with departure within hours. Used for production line shutdowns, humanitarian relief, and critical infrastructure projects. Our team assesses each shipment to recommend the most cost-effective service level that meets your deadline.
Brosan Logistics maintains strategic partnerships with the world's top cargo airlines, ensuring competitive rates, reliable schedules, and priority capacity allocation: Turkish Airlines Cargo (TK) — Turkey's flag carrier with the largest cargo network from Istanbul Airport (IST), connecting to 340+ destinations. Direct flights to major hubs across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Lufthansa Cargo — Premium European carrier with extensive Frankfurt (FRA) hub connectivity. Emirates SkyCargo — Leading Middle East carrier with Dubai (DXB) hub access to Asia-Pacific and Africa. Qatar Airways Cargo — Doha (DOH) hub linking Turkey to Southeast Asia and Oceania. Cargolux — The largest all-cargo airline in Europe, based in Luxembourg. Atlas Air & Kalitta Air — Dedicated freighter capacity for oversized and charter requirements. These partnerships give Brosan access to both belly cargo (passenger aircraft) and dedicated freighter capacity, ensuring optimal routing and pricing for every shipment.
Turkey's strategic position between Europe and Asia makes Istanbul Airport (IST) one of the world's busiest cargo hubs. Brosan Logistics operates air freight services from Turkey's three main airports: Istanbul Airport (IST) — Turkey's primary cargo hub, handling over 2 million tons annually. Direct connections to all major global destinations. Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) — Istanbul's second airport, serving select European and Middle Eastern routes. Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) — Central Anatolia hub for regional distribution. Key transit times from Istanbul: Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy) — 1-3 days. Middle East (Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Qatar) — 1-2 days. Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan) — 2-3 days. Far East (China, Japan, South Korea) — 3-5 days. North America (USA, Canada) — 2-4 days. Africa — 2-5 days depending on destination.
Air freight pricing is based on 'chargeable weight' — the greater of the actual gross weight or the volumetric (dimensional) weight. Volumetric weight is calculated using the IATA standard formula: Length (cm) x Width (cm) x Height (cm) / 6000 = Volumetric Weight (kg). For example, a shipment measuring 100x80x60 cm weighing 50 kg: Volumetric weight = 480,000 / 6,000 = 80 kg. Since 80 kg > 50 kg, the chargeable weight is 80 kg. Additional cost components include: airline freight rate (per kg, based on route and volume), fuel surcharge (FSC), security surcharge (SSC), terminal handling charges (THC), customs clearance fees, insurance (if required), and pickup/delivery charges. Brosan Logistics provides transparent all-inclusive quotations, breaking down every cost component so you can budget accurately.
Air cargo is shipped in Unit Load Devices (ULDs) — standardized containers and pallets designed for aircraft cargo holds. Common ULD types: LD3 (AKE) — the most common lower-deck container, fits wide-body aircraft. LD7 (PAG) — larger pallet for heavy or bulky shipments. PMC (P6P) — standard 96x125 inch pallet. PGA — oversized pallet for extra-long cargo. Brosan Logistics handles specialized cargo including: Temperature-controlled shipments — GDP-compliant cold chain for pharmaceuticals, biologics, and perishable food products using active and passive cooling solutions. Oversized and heavy cargo — project freight requiring specialized loading equipment and aircraft with large cargo doors. Valuable cargo — high-security handling for electronics, jewelry, and artwork with enhanced tracking and security protocols. Live animals — IATA LAR-compliant transport with veterinary documentation.
Transporting dangerous goods (DG) by air requires strict compliance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). All 9 DG classes can be shipped by air with proper documentation and packaging: Class 1 — Explosives, Class 2 — Gases, Class 3 — Flammable Liquids, Class 4 — Flammable Solids, Class 5 — Oxidizers, Class 6 — Toxic Substances, Class 7 — Radioactive Material, Class 8 — Corrosives, Class 9 — Miscellaneous. Required documentation includes: Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods (IATA format), Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS/SDS), proper DG packaging with UN-specification marks, DG handling labels and markings. Brosan Logistics has IATA DGR-certified staff who ensure full compliance for every dangerous goods shipment.
Every air freight shipment requires customs clearance at both origin and destination. Brosan Logistics provides integrated customs brokerage for air cargo: Export Customs — pre-clearance before flight departure with Air Waybill (AWB), commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and any required export licenses. Import Customs — HS code classification, duty and VAT assessment, and cargo release coordination with the destination customs authority. AEO/YYS priority processing ensures faster release at Turkish airports. A.TR and EUR.1 certificates are prepared for eligible shipments to minimize import duties at the destination.
The Air Waybill (AWB) is the primary document in air freight, serving as the contract of carriage between the shipper and the airline. Unlike a Bill of Lading in sea freight, the AWB is non-negotiable and does not confer title to the goods. There are two types: Master Air Waybill (MAWB) — issued by the airline to the freight forwarder, covering the entire consolidation. House Air Waybill (HAWB) — issued by the freight forwarder to each individual shipper within the consolidation. Brosan Logistics issues HAWBs for all shipments, providing detailed tracking capabilities from pickup to final delivery.
The recommended Incoterms for air freight differ from sea freight. The ICC specifically advises against using FOB and CIF for air shipments. Recommended terms: FCA (Free Carrier) — seller delivers goods to the carrier at a named place. The most commonly used term for air freight exports. CPT (Carriage Paid To) — seller pays freight to the named destination. CIP (Carriage and Insurance Paid To) — seller pays freight and insurance. DAP (Delivered at Place) — seller bears all costs and risks to the destination. DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) — seller handles everything including import duties. Brosan Logistics provides expert Incoterms guidance for air freight to optimize your cost allocation and risk management.
Brosan offers two primary routing options: Consolidated Air Freight — multiple shippers' cargo combined into a single MAWB shipment, sharing aircraft capacity. Lower per-kg cost but slightly longer transit due to consolidation/deconsolidation at origin and destination. Ideal for shipments that are not extremely time-critical. Direct Air Freight — your cargo ships independently on a direct flight with no consolidation stops. Faster transit and more predictable scheduling, but at a premium rate. Essential for express and emergency shipments. Our logistics experts help you choose the right option based on your transit time requirements and budget.
Brosan Logistics delivers Turkey's most comprehensive air freight service through: Partnerships with 6+ major cargo airlines ensuring competitive rates. Three service levels — Standard, Express, and Emergency Charter. Full dangerous goods (DG) capability across all 9 IATA classes. Temperature-controlled cold chain solutions for pharma and perishables. In-house customs brokerage with AEO/YYS certification. Real-time tracking from pickup to delivery. Transparent pricing with no hidden charges. Multilingual support in 9 languages. From a single express package to full aircraft charters, Brosan Logistics is your trusted air freight partner from Turkey. Contact us for a free quotation.
Europe: 1-3 business days. Middle East: 1-2 days. Central Asia: 2-3 days. Far East/China: 3-5 days. USA/Canada: 2-4 days. We offer Standard, Express, and Emergency Charter service levels.
Based on chargeable weight (greater of actual weight or volumetric weight at 1:6000 ratio), plus route-based airline rate, fuel surcharge (FSC), security surcharge (SSC), terminal handling, customs, and insurance. Brosan provides transparent all-inclusive quotes.
Yes, Brosan has IATA DGR-certified staff who handle all 9 dangerous goods classes with proper Shipper's Declaration, MSDS, UN-spec packaging, and airline approvals.
Standard uses consolidated cargo on scheduled flights (3-7 days). Express provides priority handling with guaranteed space on the next flight (1-3 days). Charter offers dedicated aircraft departing within hours.
Primarily Istanbul Airport (IST) — Turkey's largest cargo hub. Also Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) and Ankara Esenboga (ESB) for specific routes.
Yes, we provide GDP-compliant cold chain solutions using active and passive cooling for pharmaceuticals, biologics, and perishable goods.
The AWB is the primary air freight document — the contract of carriage between shipper and airline. Brosan issues House AWBs (HAWB) for individual tracking, under Master AWBs (MAWB) issued by the airline.