What is Handling + Air Freight?
Handling + Air Freight combines air freight with ground handling at the airport. The service includes flight booking, flight monitoring, cargo acceptance at the warehouse, and full documentation support after landing.
Handling + Air Freight
From booking the flight to releasing the cargo — one chain, one team, no break in accountability.
Our approach
- [01] Document check
- [02] Flight booking
- [03] Terminal pickup
- [04] Air delivery
- [05] Release
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One chain —
No gaps
Coverage map
Our own team controls every step and resolves issues before they affect delivery timelines.
Frankfurt
Ostrava
Prague
Leipzig
Gdańsk
Gdynia
Kraków
Warsaw
Łódź
Katowice
About the product
Handling with no gaps in responsibility
Germany
Netherlands
Poland
Czechia
How we stay in control
Direct contracts with airlines provide guaranteed cargo capacity, while our own teams at cargo terminals in Poland, Czechia, Germany, the Netherlands, and Hungary ensure full control and cargo acceptance, with no third-party agents involved.
By the numbers
Numbers and facts that speak for themselves
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7,000 metric tons — imported annually -
250 metric tons — exported annually -
170 metric tons — courier cargo handled annually -
2,500 metric tons — DGR cargo handled annually -
Up to 24 hours Cargo handling -
7 days a week — our operations team is available every day, for your peace of mind
Step by step
What’sIncluded
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[01]
Planning
Consultation and prep
We agree on delivery terms with your overseas shipper and confirm the goods are ready. Then we pick the best route, quote the cost, and review import requirements
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[02]
Flight space
Booking
We book space on the aircraft at origin, build up air pallets or ULDs, issue the air waybill, clear export customs, and hand the goods over to the airline
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[03]
In transit
Departure
Your cargo is loaded and the flight departs. We track it in the air and through any connecting airports
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[04]
Inspection
Arrival and breakdown
The aircraft lands at the destination airport. We unload, break down the pallets or ULDs, and move the goods into the cargo warehouse for temporary storage
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Classification
Special cargo
General, dangerous, perishable, and high-value cargo — handled with the required labeling, temperature control, security measures, and IATA requirements where applicable
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Receiving
Arrival confirmation and declaration prep
We receive the official arrival notice and log the cargo at the warehouse, match the commercial documents against actual weight and piece count, and draft the customs or transit declaration
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Customs
Customs clearance
We file the electronic declaration for release into free circulation or for transit, pay any duties, go through any required inspections, and obtain cargo release
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Delivery
Release and delivery
Cleared or in-transit goods are loaded onto a truck and delivered straight to the final consignee
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[01]
Planning
Consultation and quote
We confirm your cargo details (weight, volume, type), check hazard classes under international air freight rules, choose the best route, and agree on pricing
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[02]
Flight space
Booking
We reserve cargo space on the flight and get airline confirmation with routing details and the air waybill number
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[03]
Documents
Shipping paperwork
We review commercial invoices, packing lists, and the draft air waybill. For special cargo, we also check safety data sheets and prepare the Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods
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Classification
Special cargo
General, dangerous, perishable, and high-value cargo — handled with the required labeling, temperature control, security measures, and IATA requirements where applicable
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[05]
Direct flights
Terminal drop-off
We deliver your cargo to the airport cargo terminal, including weighing, measuring, and mandatory aviation security screening (X-ray or explosive trace detection)
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Customs
Export clearance
We file the electronic export declaration, get the documents checked by customs officers, and obtain customs release for export
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Loading
Load prep
Terminal staff build up the air pallets or ULDs, and the cargo is handed over to the airline, which takes responsibility for it
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In transit
Departure and tracking
Your cargo is loaded and the aircraft takes off. We track it all the way to the destination airport
Service Options
Tailored solutionsfor every route
Every shipment is different. Pick the handling option that fits your needs.
Best value
Prime.iCritical
What’s included:
- Urgent air delivery
Best for:
- Priority forwarding for cargo with critical arrival deadlines
Most popular
Prime.iSave
What’s included:
- Import optimization
Best for:
- Lower freight costs for inbound shipments
Prime.HK
What’s included:
- Dedicated service from Hong Kong
Best for:
- Guaranteed capacity at fixed contracted rates
Prime.BSA
What’s included:
- Guaranteed air capacity
Best for:
- Reserved air capacity for contract logistics
Prime.eDG
What’s included:
- Dangerous goods logistics
Best for:
- Shipping in strict compliance with applicable international air transport regulations
Most popular
Prime.eSave
What’s included:
- Export optimization
Best for:
- Cost-effective options for cargo without tight deadlines
Prime.eCritical
What’s included:
- Urgent air delivery
Best for:
- Priority forwarding for cargo with critical arrival deadlines
Why Consolline?
In-house teams at cargo terminals and ports
in Warsaw, Katowice, Kraków, Łódź, Gdynia, Gdańsk, Prague, Ostrava, Frankfurt, Leipzig, Rotterdam, and Budapest
IATA DGR-certified specialists
in dangerous goods
Members of international forwarding networks
Neptune, CLN, and Northstar
Our own consolidation warehouses in the EU
a regular LCL service, with no need to wait for a full container
2,500 metric tonsof DGR cargo
handled every year
The first Ukrainian company
to offer regular delivery from the Warsaw terminal to a bonded warehouse in Ukraine
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Real Case Studies
Where others give up, we already have a solution.
Capacity bookingPrime.BSA
Situation:
Peak season
During the December peak, when cargo space is booked up weeks ahead, we locked in a spot through Prime.BSA — capacity reserved in advance.
Result:The cargo departed as planned, without a seasonal rate increase.
WarsawPrague
Situation:
Urgent paperwork
The Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD) had not been prepared in advance. Our certified IATA DGR specialists issued the DGD on-site.
Result:Prepared the documentation on-site and made the scheduled flight
AirlineFlight disruption
Situation:
Flight canceled
The airline canceled the scheduled flight because of a technical issue with the aircraft — a routine situation any cargo shipment runs into every few months. Thanks to our direct contracts with multiple airlines, we immediately secured space on an alternative flight that same day and updated the documentation for the new booking. The cargo arrived on the planned day, and the client didn’t learn about the cancellation until the cargo was delivered.
Result:Cargo arrived on the planned day
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
AWB, invoice, packing list, and product information with HS codes. If you send them before the cargo arrives at the terminal, we’ll be fully prepared in advance.
It depends on the route and how full the flights are. Your manager confirms space and timing along with the quote. For regular shipments, Prime.BSA gives you pre-booked capacity.
Send us your product details — our certified IATA DGR specialists will check the classification, packaging, and documents and prepare the DGD. There’s a dedicated option for this: Prime.eDG.
Yes. Prime.BSA provides guaranteed cargo capacity and contracted space on the flight for regular, high-volume shipments.
We track every flight, so we see changes right away. Your manager lets you know and books the closest alternative using our contracted capacity — before you even have to ask.
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