Air freight
Air represents a smaller share of global tonnage but a much larger share of value. It is also where regulation moves fastest.
What our members do
The practical scope of air freight
- IATA cargo agency. Most member firms are IATA-CASS approved with their own freight forwarder code.
- Cold chain. CEIV Pharma capability for biologics, vaccines and clinical trial material.
- AOG & on-board courier. 24/7 desks for next-flight-out aircraft-on-ground recoveries.
- Charter brokerage. B747F, B777F and AN-124 capacity sourced through the Alliance broker network.
- DG & lithium battery handling. Mandatory annual recertification through the training program.
The Alliance does not directly broker shipments. Instead, we maintain a peer network where licensed practitioners share documentation templates, regulatory updates and lessons learned — the kind of institutional knowledge that used to travel only between desks in the same office.
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Common questions about air freight
Is the Alliance affiliated with TSA?
No. The TSA Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP) is administered directly by TSA. The Alliance does provide a study group for the CCSF facility-security-coordinator role.
Do members handle e-commerce parcels?
Yes — many run cross-border e-commerce desks tied into Section 321 entry flows.
What is the smallest air shipment members will handle?
Practical floor is roughly 50 kg; on-board courier covers anything below that.