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International Air Freight Shipping Services

Interworld Freight flies urgent, perishable and high-value cargo between the US and airports worldwide, with express, charter and door-to-door service.

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Since 1992

IATA accredited

CTPAT certified

Express · Charter · Door to door

4.5M+

air kilos moved every year

1–5

days to our air destinations

Worldwide

coverage well beyond the Americas

Door to door

customs cleared at both ends

Most booked lanes

Top air freight destinations

Airports and transit times for the countries we fly to most.

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SJU · BQN · 1–3 days

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Air freight or ocean freight?

Speed against cost: how the two modes compare on our lanes.

	Air freight	Ocean freight
Transit	1–5 days to our air destinations	3–32 days on weekly sailings
Best for	Urgent, high-value or perishable cargo	Heavy, bulky or lower-value cargo
Priced by	Actual or volumetric weight, whichever is greater	Container (FCL) or cubic meter (LCL)
Document	Air waybill (AWB)	Bill of lading (BL)
Departures	Daily cargo flights from Miami	Weekly sailings

Daniel Zapata · Operations Director

Not sure between air and ocean?

Send Dani the weight, dimensions and deadline, and he prices both modes so you choose on total cost and transit time.

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Estimated air transit times

Caribbean

1–5 days

Bahamas, Barbados, Caribbean (all islands), Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Puerto Rico.

Latin America

1–5 days

Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Guyana, Mexico, Panama.

Europe & Middle East

2–5 days

Turkey.

Air freight services worldwide

Your international air freight forwarder

There’s no faster way to move goods over long distances than air freight shipping, and Interworld Freight is an international air freight forwarder that ships worldwide, with deep roots in USA and Latin American trade lanes. Whether you need access to an air charter service, or wish to make use of air express and multimodal services, our air cargo experts are always on hand to advise, guide, and support you.

Each destination page lists its cargo airports, transit times and customs requirements. These are the airports named on those pages, grouped by region.

Air freight shipping and delivery services

36 cargo airports named on our air freight lane pages

US gateways 4

Miami (MIA)Houston (IAH)New York (JFK)Los Angeles (LAX)

Caribbean 11

Nassau (NAS)Freeport (FPO)Marsh Harbour (MHH)San Juan (SJU)Aguadilla (BQN)Bridgetown (BGI)Kingston Norman Manley (KIN)Montego Bay Sangster (MBJ)Las Américas (SDQ)Cibao (STI)Punta Cana (PUJ)

Mexico & Central America 7

Mexico City (MEX)Monterrey (MTY)Guadalajara (GDL)Tocumen (PTY)Enrique A. Jiménez (ONX)Capt. Manuel Niño (CTD)Marcos A. Gelabert (PAC)

South America 11

Bogotá (BOG)Medellín (MDE)Cali (CLO)Georgetown (GEO)Eugene F. Correia (OGL)São Paulo (GRU)Rio de Janeiro (GIG)Manaus (MAO)Santiago (SCL)Concepción (CCP)El Tepual (PMC)

Turkey 3

Istanbul (IST)Sabiha Gökçen (SAW)İzmir (ADB)

Air cargo types

Cargo we ship by air

From perishables and pharma to dangerous goods and oversized charters, each with the handling and paperwork it needs.

Perishables

Fresh produce, seafood and flowers in air cargo containers cooled electronically or with dry ice.

Pharma & temperature-sensitive

Heat-sensitive pharmaceuticals and medical supplies with temperature-controlled handling.

Dangerous goods (IATA)

Hazardous materials packed and declared under IATA rules; some can't travel by air at all.

AOG & aerospace parts

Spare parts for aircraft on ground on a 24/7 AOG service, delivered to the MRO facility.

Express & time-critical

Time-definite express for urgent cargo, from replacement parts to business documents.

Charter & oversized

Full or part charters for oversized or heavy loads and destinations off scheduled routes.

Air freight pricing

What goes into an air freight rate

Six lines make up the total cost of an air shipment. Your quote itemizes each one, so you compare totals and not just the rate per kilo.

Air freight rate

Charged per kilo on the actual or volumetric weight, whichever is greater; express costs more than standard.

Fuel surcharge

Added to the base rate and adjusted with fuel prices, so it shows as its own line.

Security fees

Set by the airport and the carrier, and itemized in your quote.

Handling charges

Cargo handling at the airports of origin and destination; some destinations add their own fees.

Air waybill & documents

Air waybill (AWB), commercial invoice and packing list, plus import permits for restricted goods.

Duties & taxes

Customs duties and taxes at destination, based on the cargo type and its declared value.

How we work with you

How your air shipment moves

You send one form; the flight, customs and delivery run through the same advisor.

Send weight & dimensions

Pieces, weight, dimensions and destination. We confirm the chargeable weight, the rate and the flight.

Book & documents

Space booked on the flight; air waybill, commercial invoice and packing list prepared with you.

Receive & load

Cargo received and prepared for the flight at our Miami hub.

Fly & clear

Daily departures from Miami and customs clearance handled at destination.

Delivered & tracked

Delivery with live tracking on our tracking portal until the file is signed off.

You talk to a human

Daniel Zapata

Operations Director · Miami HQ

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Dani confirms your chargeable weight, rate and flight before anything moves, in English or Spanish.

Daily cargo flights from Miami

Express · charter · consolidations

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Air services

Ways to move your air cargo

Daily flights, consolidations, transshipments and multimodal lanes, with customs and delivery handled for you.

Daily cargo flights from Miami

Space secured on daily cargo flights from our Miami hub to all major airports in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Weekly consolidations

Scheduled air services with negotiated space and rate agreements for frequent shippers.

Air-to-air transshipments

Freight collected at any US airport, moved in bond to Miami and flown on to its final destination.

Air-sea and sea-air

Multimodal lanes that balance speed and cost, such as China to Miami by air and on to Latin American ports by sea.

Customs at both ends

Clearance handled at origin and destination, with the air waybill and import permits prepared with you.

Door-to-door delivery

Pickup at origin and final delivery to the consignee's address, coordinated by the same team.

Why shippers trust Interworld

More than 30 years moving cargo worldwide

Founded in Miami in 1992, Interworld Freight moves cargo to five continents, ranks among the leading NVOCCs on the US–Latin America trade and was a founding member of the World Cargo Alliance, hosting its first meetings in our Miami offices in 1999 and 2000.

1992founded in Miami

350+employees

World Cargo Alliance

Founding member since 1999

WCAworld Best Partner 2022

North America award

IATA accredited

Cargo agent accredited by the International Air Transport Association

CTPAT certified

U.S. CBP supply chain security program

No-commitment quote · Reply within one business day

Ready to fly your cargo?

Rate, flight options and documents confirmed in writing, with a clear breakdown from the first email: no surprises, no fine print.

Quote your cargo today

Moving cargo worldwide since 1992. Tell us the load and get a written quote with every cost itemized.

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Air directory

More air freight destinations

The rest of the countries we fly cargo to, with airports and transit times.

Caribbean2

BarbadosBGI · 1–3 days Caribbean (all islands)1–3 days

Latin America2

ChileSCL · CCP · 2–5 days GuyanaGEO · OGL · 1–3 days

Europe & Middle East1

TurkeyIST · SAW · 2–5 days

Air freight in depth

What to know before you ship by air

Speed, coverage, flights from Miami and the services behind every shipment.

From the United States

As part of our air freight services, Interworld Freight can receive, load, and deliver cargo from any major gateway in the US to airports for forwarding to markets in Latin America and beyond.

Speed, reliability, security: Interworld’s air freight promise

When time is of the essence and ocean shipping cannot fulfill the need for speed, our air freight shipping services will help you to meet your deadlines. They include charter and express air freight as well as multimodal shipping, a combination of air and ocean carriage for a balance of speed and economy.

Working with flight operators across our markets, and with a presence in Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, Chile, Panama, Colombia, the United States, and the Bahamas, we can forward your cargo by air to most gateways in Central and South America.

But we’re not just about the logistics itself. In addition to reliable access to air cargo capacity and fast, secure service in the sky, our customer support ethos is well known. Our experts are on hand to support your business with guidance and advice from the moment you request a quote until your shipment is safely with its recipient.

Why not talk to us right now, and let us know about your air freight shipping needs? It’s your first step to a more robust and resilient supply chain.

Air freight is… faster

Air freight shipping is one of the fastest modes of transport, allowing goods to be delivered quickly and efficiently to their destination. It is less affected by traffic congestion or other disruptions that can impact ground or sea transport, which makes it the best option for shippers of time-sensitive goods.

Air freight is… more accessible

Unlike ocean freight, which requires coastal ports and sometimes lengthy additional transportation legs by road or rail, air freight can directly access any location in the world, provided there is a suitable airport nearby. This factor makes an air freight forwarder the sensible choice for shipping goods to landlocked destinations or far-flung quarters of the world.

Air freight is… versatile

From perishable and hazardous goods to heat-sensitive pharmaceutical products that need to be delivered rapidly and efficiently, air freight stands out as the transportation mode of choice.

Perishable goods are typically packed into a standard-sized air cargo container, which can be cooled electronically or by dry ice during transportation.

Note that some hazardous materials can’t be transported as international air freight, and those that can must be packaged according to regulations imposed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Interworld Freight’s extensive air freight network

Interworld has cultivated relationships with companies operating in key American air markets to ensure dependable and cost-effective air freight services between select gateways in the US and Latin America.

Local expertise, global coverage

No two countries in South America are the same, and only air freight forwarders steeped in local knowledge and import regulations can support you fully as logistics partners covering the region. Interworld Freight is one of those forwarders, but our services are by no means limited to the Americas. Wherever your business is based, we can forward your cargo into or out of the American continent, and to or from just about any point on the globe.

One operation

Combine air with the rest of the lane

Ocean, road and warehousing run by the same team, plus programs built for your industry.

Ocean freight

FCL, LCL and multimodal sea freight on weekly sailings, door to door.

Road freight

FTL, LTL and trucking to and from every US port and airport.

Warehousing

Bonded, FTZ and temperature-controlled storage in Miami and Latin America.

Air freight by industry

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Aerospace Food & beverage Chemicals Building materials Electronics Used clothing

Client testimonials

What shippers say about working with us

Real reviews from our Google profile.

4.5 / 5 · 190+ Google reviews

“I've been working with this freight forwarding company for a while, and their service is truly outstanding. They follow up proactively and make sure everything runs smoothly from pickup to delivery. It's rare to find a company this reliable and customer-focused.”

Marcia Vazquez

Google review

“Did great with shipping my items to The Bahamas. Everything was done in a timely manner.”

Lynn Rolle

Google review

“The attention from everyone I dealt with is always excellent. You can see the professionalism and care the very first time they attend to you, and it is genuine. Highly recommend Interworld.”

Nestor Gonzalez

Google review

“I was very pleased with the service, from beginning to end. Everything was explained to me step by step till I was ready to pick up my machine from the warehouse. I didn't expect to get such service — so professional and knowledgeable.”

Ely Krasner

Google review

“Great experience working with them. 100% recommended.”

Interprint C.A.

Google review

“Excellent company to work with. Very professional.”

Elena

Google review

“The service I received was excellent. I highly recommend this company.”

Richard Stifano C.

Google review

FAQ

Air freight, answered

What shippers ask us before their first air shipment.

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How much does international air cargo shipping cost?

Air freight is priced per kilo of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volumetric weight (length × width × height in cm ÷ 6,000), plus fuel and security surcharges and destination charges. Send dimensions and weight and we quote door to door. The 6,000 divisor is the IATA standard, so a 100 × 100 × 100 cm box (1 m³) is charged as 166.7 kg chargeable weight if it weighs less.

How long does air freight take?

1 to 5 days to our air destinations: 1 to 3 days to most of the Caribbean, Mexico and Panama, and up to 5 days to Brazil, Chile or Turkey, depending on flight connections. By comparison, ocean freight takes 3 to 32 days on weekly sailings, so air is the choice when the deadline decides.

Is Interworld Freight an air freight company in the USA?

Yes. Interworld Freight is a Miami-based international air freight forwarder and IATA accredited cargo agent, with daily cargo flights from Miami and customs handled at both ends. IATA accreditation lets the agent issue air waybills for airline cargo, and CTPAT certification covers supply chain security with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Do you offer door-to-door air freight delivery?

Yes: pickup at origin, the flight, customs clearance at both ends and final delivery, with one advisor accountable for the shipment. Customs is cleared at both ends, and the most booked air lanes run to Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil and Panama.

Can you ship dangerous goods by air?

Yes, declared and packed to IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Our aerospace program moves regulated parts this way. IATA DGR groups dangerous goods into nine classes, and the shipper must provide a Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods with UN-specification packaging.

Do you handle AOG shipments?

Yes. For aircraft on ground (AOG) we move spare parts with 24/7 priority; the details are on our aerospace logistics page. AOG means an aircraft is grounded while it waits for a part, so every hour of delay costs the operator, and the part moves with 24/7 priority.

What is air charter and when does it make sense?

Air charter books a full aircraft, or part of one, for your cargo. It fits when volume, dimensions or the deadline don't work on scheduled flights. Charter is the option for pieces that exceed the dimensions of scheduled aircraft doors or for deadlines that no scheduled departure meets.

What documents do I need for air freight?

The air waybill (AWB), the commercial invoice and the packing list; some goods also need certificates of origin or permits. We prepare them with you. The AWB is the contract of carriage and the receipt issued with the airline, and the commercial invoice declares the value of the goods to customs.

Can I track my air shipment?

Yes: every shipment is trackable live through our tracking portal. Your advisor also flags each milestone, so you do not need to check the portal to know where the cargo is.

What are ULDs and air cargo pallets?

Airlines load cargo on unit load devices (ULDs): pallets such as the PAG (88 × 125 in) and PMC (96 × 125 in), and containers such as the LD3. Cargo is built up on them before the flight, and piece dimensions and weight decide which aircraft and ULD it fits. Our aerospace program plans oversized parts this way.

Is air cargo insured?

Carriers only accept limited liability for loss or damage, capped per kilo or per package under international conventions, so the freight rate is not full cover. Cargo insurance is a separate policy based on the cargo value: under CIF and CIP the seller buys it, under other Incoterms the buyer decides. Tell us the cargo value when you request the quote and coverage is settled before booking.