Air freight forwarding

Fast Air Freight Shipping, Worry-Free

Domestic and international air cargo, imports and exports, perishables included. ShipLilly books the space, manages pickup and delivery, and clears customs in house at one low rate tailored to your shipment.

  • Quick clearance. Expedited customs processing so your cargo leaves the airport sooner.
  • End-to-end handling. Booking, pickup, delivery and documentation by one dedicated team.
  • Perishables welcome. Temperature-sensitive goods moved domestically and internationally.

We never resell your details. We use them only to price your shipment.

4 hrs
Average quote turnaround
120+
Origin ports and airports served
24/7
Customs clearance operations
1 rate
Tailored to your shipment
Credentials
FMC-licensed OTI
CBP customs broker
C-TPAT certified
IATA cargo agent
FTZ operator, Miami

Tailored air shipping that moves your goods from origin to destination with as few steps as possible, while you keep full control of your documentation.

Airport-to-Airport

Competitive rates on space between major gateways when you handle the ground legs yourself.

Ship by Air →

Door-to-Door Air Freight

Pickup at origin, flight, customs and final delivery handled end to end.

Book Door-to-Door →

Time-Critical & Charter

Expedited and charter options when the ocean booking has already rolled twice.

Ship It Today →

Perishables

Temperature-sensitive cargo like produce, flowers and pharmaceuticals, handled with care.

Move Perishables →

Air Imports & Exports

Domestic and international service in both directions, with all export paperwork handled.

Import or Export →

Customs & Cargo Insurance

In-house customs brokerage and cargo insurance, so clearance and coverage are never an afterthought.

Protect Your Cargo →
Palletized air cargo on the tarmac beside a cargo plane

Air is the fast part. Don't let the paperwork slow it down.

Air freight is only as fast as the slowest step. Delays usually happen on the ground: missing documents, a broker who isn't ready, or no one booked to pick up on arrival.

  • In-house customs brokerage, so your entry is filed by the same team that booked the flight.
  • Inventory management and warehousing on arrival: FTZ, dry storage, inventory overflow and consolidation.
  • Supply chain consulting to decide when air beats ocean, and when it doesn't.
• U.S. importers
• U.S. exporters
• Perishables shippers
• E-commerce brands
• Manufacturers
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What actually changes

Same airport, same aircraft. The difference is what happens around the freight.

Quote turnaround
Typical forwarder24 to 72 hours, often after a reminder
With ShipLillyUnder 4 business hours
Pricing
Typical forwarderBase rate plus surprise surcharges
With ShipLillyOne low rate tailored to you
Customs
Typical forwarderHanded to a partner broker
With ShipLillyQuick clearance, filed in house
Pickup and delivery
Typical forwarderYou arrange the trucking
With ShipLillyBooked end to end
Documentation
Typical forwarderHidden behind a portal
With ShipLillyYou keep full control
Storage on arrival
Typical forwarderFind your own warehouse
With ShipLillyFTZ, dry storage and overflow ready

Bottom line: we're a yes company. No excuses and no complex explanations, just your cargo where it needs to be.

How air freight works with ShipLilly

Five steps, one coordinator, and you always know which one you're in.

  1. 1

    Scope the shipment

    Commodity, weight, dimensions and deadline. One quick call.

  2. 2

    Quote all-in

    Freight, customs and delivery on one page, with exclusions named.

  3. 3

    Book and pick up

    Space confirmed and cargo collected from your supplier.

  4. 4

    Fly and clear

    Quick customs clearance handled by our in-house brokers.

  5. 5

    Deliver

    Final delivery booked, with POD back to you the same day.

What Our Customers Say

Discover what customers have to say about their experience with ShipLilly.

“We were paying demurrage on nearly every container out of Ningbo. First quarter with ShipLilly: zero. The entry is filed before the ship is in the channel.”
Carmen Gonzales
Supply chain lead, home goods importer
“First time importing and they walked me through classification instead of guessing. The quote they gave in March is still what I'm paying.”
Tanya Hall
Founder, cosmetics brand
Our promise
Yes.

ShipLilly is a yes company. No excuses, no complex explanations, just the fastest workable route for your cargo.

Frequently asked questions

How fast can you quote air freight? +
Within 4 business hours for a standard shipment with commodity, weight and dimensions. Charters take a little longer.
When should I ship by air instead of ocean? +
Air makes sense for urgent, high-value, perishable or lightweight cargo. Our team will compare both and tell you honestly when ocean is the better deal.
Do you ship perishable goods by air? +
Yes. We handle perishable and temperature-sensitive goods on domestic and international routes.
Do you handle both imports and exports? +
Yes. ShipLilly offers domestic and international air freight for imports and exports, including all documentation.
Who clears customs on arrival? +
We do. ShipLilly's in-house customs brokerage provides quick clearance so your goods reach their destination sooner.
Can you insure my air cargo? +
Yes. Cargo insurance is one of our in-house value-added services and can be quoted with your shipment.

Request a Free Air Freight Quote

Tell us what's flying and when it needs to land. Quotes returned within 4 business hours, with one low rate tailored to you.