How to successfully transport sensitive shipments by air freight
February 10, 2026
Air freight transport is essential for the rapid delivery of high-value or urgent goods, both in France and internationally. When properly managed, it reduces risks and delays and optimizes your logistics costs.
The advantages of air freight transport for your B2B shipments
When speed and reliability are crucial, air freight is the most efficient solution for your business flows.
- Very short lead times: ideal for urgent deliveries.
- Excellent end-to-end traceability.
- Perfect for sensitive products.
- Suitable for high value-added international flows
- Can be used for express or recurring payments.
- Ideal for spare parts and critical equipment.
- Secure international connections.
With MTI Express, you also benefit from proactive tracking and multi-carrier management to secure every stage of your shipments.
How to prepare a B2B air freight shipment?
To save time and avoid any delays at customs or the airport, follow this simple mini-process before each shipment.
- Identify the goods precisely: value , potential hazards, temperature requirements, dimensions, and weight.
- Check country restrictions: prohibitions, licenses, required documents, and customs services to anticipate.
- Choose the right option: standard , express, or air freight, depending on your deadlines and budget.
- Finalize packaging and labeling, activate Ad Valorem insurance if necessary, then send all data to the carrier.
Understanding the cost of your air freight transport
The price is not just a figure per kilo: several parameters and organizational choices really make the difference.
- Taxable weight and volume: the cost depends on the billable weight and dimensions of your packages.
- Destination and urgency level: the same shipment varies greatly depending on the area served and the target delivery time.
- Nature of the goods: specific requirements, such as controlled temperature or hazardousness, which may affect pricing and handling.
- Transport combinations: regular lines, groupage, or dedicated chartering when volumes require it, to optimize cost/time.
- Multi-carrier optimization: MTI Express compares and selects the best networks (DHL, UPS, FedEx, Chronopost, Geodis, etc.) for optimal cost/quality ratio.
- Customs management & insurance: handling of customs formalities and optional Ad Valorem insurance to avoid unexpected additional costs and secure the value of the shipment.
By entrusting your shipments to MTI Express, you benefit from optimized costs and delivery times, as well as complete visibility on every line of your invoice.
Documents to prepare for a B2B air freight shipment
Preparing your documentation prevents delays, extra costs, and hold-ups in your air freight transport: here are the essentials for shippers, followed by what MTI Express handles for you.
- Commercial invoice aligned with the goods (quantities, values).
- Packing list detailing contents, weight, and dimensions.
- Certificate of origin if required by the country of destination.
- Specific licenses, authorizations, or certificates depending on the nature of the products and the country.
- Safety data sheet for all hazardous goods.
With MTI Express, you can secure customs clearance and compliance from start to finish:
- Verification of documents and procedural advice before departure.
- Tariff classification and calculation of duties and taxes, with dedicated tools designed to facilitate the issuance of export documents.
- Preparation and filing of import/export declarations and transit declarations to streamline your flows.
- Handling e-commerce formalities when necessary.
- Handling of specific procedures by an approved freight forwarder, including international air freight.