Air Express Shipping
Simplify your needs with our international air express shipping services, making international trade easy and efficient.
What Air Express Shipping Is (And When to Use It)
Air Express is a premium, time-definite air service designed for fast international delivery of parcels, documents, and small-to-mid sized boxes, often with door-to-door pickup and final-mile delivery.
Choose Air Express when:
- You need delivery in 1–4 business days (lane-dependent)
- You’re shipping small parcels, samples, documents, or urgent ecommerce orders
- You want simplified booking + tracking with fewer handoffs
If you’re shipping pallets, heavier cargo, or optimizing cost per kg, standard Air Freight is usually a better fit. Compare services in Air Freight vs Air Express.
Air Express Services
Parcel Shipping Options for Businesses and Individuals
From e-commerce sellers to personal shipments, we cover a wide range of parcel, package, and door-to-door box delivery needs worldwide.
Express Delivery for Small Boxes, Documents, and Envelopes
Send urgent items like contracts, prototypes, or personal packages with guaranteed fast transit times. Our express box delivery options help ensure rapid and secure delivery.
Large Parcel and Pallet Express Shipping
Need to move bulkier shipments? Our Air Express solutions extend to large parcels, palletized goods, and air freight box delivery for time-sensitive cargo.
Typical Transit Times for Major Routes
Typical delivery ranges vary by flight frequency, cut-off times, customs processing, and destination last-mile coverage.
Tradelane Support
We support a wide range of international lanes through a global carrier and partner network. If a specific origin–destination pair isn’t available as an instant online quote, our specialists can help find the closest feasible routing and service level for your shipment.
Easy Customs Clearance
Customs clearance requirements depend on the destination, shipment value, and commodity type. iContainers helps you prepare the core paperwork and reduce clearance delays by aligning invoice and shipment details.
Document Compliance Support
Most express shipments require an Air Waybill (AWB) plus a Commercial Invoice (and sometimes a packing list or declarations depending on lane/value).
Air Express Shipment Tracking
Track your shipment from your device and get notifications to keep you updated on the progress of your air cargo.
24/7 Customer Support
Get help for complex air freight shipping needs with 24/7 customer support via live online chat, email, or phone.
Timely Air Shipping
Get an Air Express Quote
- Instant Online Rates for Parcels & Boxes: Compare express options based on destination, service level, and chargeable weight, ideal for time-critical parcels and international box delivery.
- Book in Minutes: Enter package weight and dimensions, choose the route, and confirm shipment details online (accurate dimensions matter.
- Customs + Tracking Support: Prepare the basic paperwork and follow your shipment end-to-end with tracking visibility.
Main Hubs for Air Express
Major Airports for Express Shipments
We operate through leading global airports, ensuring reliable connections and efficient cargo handling for parcel and air express box shipping movements.
Door-to-Door Parcel Delivery Options
Choose door-to-airport or full door-to-door box delivery for maximum convenience and simplified logistics.
RATES AVAILABLE
ROUTES TO CHOOSE FROM
AIRPORTS AROUND THE GLOBE
Understanding Air Express
Typical package limits (carrier-dependent)
Most express carriers accept parcels up to 100 kg per piece and around 120 cm length (limits vary by carrier and lane). For larger or heavier shipments, standard Air Freight is usually more suitable.
When to Choose Air Express vs. Standard Air Freight
Select Air Express when timing is critical such as urgent deliveries, product launches, or perishable goods. Standard air freight may suit larger, less time-sensitive cargo, whereas fast box delivery service is preferred for urgent shipments.
Key Benefits of Fast Parcel and Package Delivery
- Rapid delivery times
- Reliable tracking
- Simplified booking and customs support
- Flexible options for both small and large shipments, including when you need to ship a box overseas
Air Express Costs
Weight, Dimensions, and Package Type Factors
Shipping costs depend on actual weight, volumetric weight, and package size. Smaller parcels and box delivery service shipments are often more cost-efficient with Air Express. A common volumetric formula is: Volumetric weight (kg) = (L × W × H in cm) / 6000. Express pricing is usually based on the higher of actual vs volumetric (chargeable weight).
Seasonal Price Fluctuations for Express Services
During peak periods (holidays, sales seasons), demand can impact rates. Booking early helps secure better pricing.
Customs Duties, Local Taxes, and Additional Delivery Fees
Be aware of duties and VAT at destination. iContainers provides clear cost breakdowns so there are no hidden surprises—even when using box courier service or express parcel options.
Why Choose iContainers for Air Express?
- Fast and Reliable Parcel Delivery Services Worldwide: Our global network ensures packages and express box delivery shipments arrive on time, every time.
- Transparent Pricing for Packages and Parcels: What you see is what you pay, no hidden costs, no surprises.
- Online Tracking Tools and Dedicated Customer Support: Stay informed with real-time shipment tracking and a support team ready to help throughout the shipping process, whether you're sending documents, parcels, or planning to send a box internationally.
Where are you shipping to?
Air Express to Europe
Austria
Czech Republic
Denmark
Germany
Finland
France
Hungary
Italy
The Netherlands
Poland
Slovak Republic
Sweden
Switzerland
TurkeyWhere are you shipping to?
Air Express to Asia
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Japan
Pakistan
Philippines
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
South Korea
Taiwan
Thailand
United Arab Emirates
VietnamWhere are you shipping to?
Air Express to North America
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Mexico
Panama
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Paraguay
PeruWHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
It's Not Us. It's Our Customers Who Say This
iContainer´s platform is very user-friendly and provides us with the ease of mind with their automated pre-alerts. We highly recommend their services and diligent follow-up on rates and shipment status.
Irene Chang
Sales Executive at Transworld GLS
iContainers, as a provider, stands out for its level of service and quick responses. They verified the reservation as soon as the operation was opened.
Patrick G. Waddle
General Manager at Advance Global Logistics
The ability of iContainers platform to provide a quick quote exceeded my expectations. It looked very simple but at the same time it was exactly what we were searching for.
Yuriy Pukhkalo
Business Development Manager at Prime League Inc.
FAQs About Air Express Shipping
Here, you can find answers to some common questions about air express shipping, as well as potential inquiries about iContainers' air cargo services
Most Air Express shipments, including air freight box delivery, arrive within 1–4 business days depending on route and destination.
Documents, small parcels, boxes, and even larger packages or pallets, except restricted or prohibited goods. This includes box courier service shipments and personal items.
Courier services are often limited to small packages, while Air Express supports both personal and business shipments, including larger parcels and international box delivery needs.
Yes, iContainers provides end-to-end tracking for all Air Express shipments.
Yes, most international express shipments require a commercial invoice for customs valuation and clearance. Use the checklist in Air Freight Shipping Documents.
Some restricted items may require special classification and documentation under IATA rules, and many are prohibited by express carriers. Review the Beginner’s Guide to IATA Regulations before tendering restricted cargo.
