Air Freight

Whether your needs are infrequent import and export, regular consignments or more complex supply chain solutions, our ethos is to understand your business, develop tailor-made solutions, communicate, monitor and provide the control and visibility your business requires – cost-effectively.

KRL is committed to providing a first-class air freight service with competitive rates and exceptionally high customer service focus.

We continuously and rigorously monitor our carrier partners to ensure that the highest standards and exacting delivery schedules are met.

To ensure you retain your competitive advantage and fulfil your business obligations, we are dedicated to offering innovative solutions and value-added services, providing a complete package of air logistics solutions.

Our strong relationship with worldwide carriers enables us to provide maximum flexibility combine with competitive rates and service excellence.

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Air Exports in 2022

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Air Imports in 2022

24/7 Total AOG Support

Our focus is fast transit, constant communication, cost-saving, consolidation, and maximising intermodal options:

A dedicated team of aviation professionals handling import and export aircraft spares for the aviation industry.
Extensive product and customs knowledge.
24/7 service for AOG, time critical and routine shipments.
In-office operation servicing our global network, supplier and airline contracts.
Tailor-made solutions to your supply chain.
Innovative, accurate.
Collection and delivery from and to anywhere in the world.
Hand-carry or full aircraft charter.
Access to freight information at all times.
System-generated pre-alerts.
Customs entries and on-line tracking.
Part and serial number reconciliation for import/re-export.
Part and serial number reconciliation for import/re-export.

Air Freight Forwarding

Where shipments are of a time sensitive nature, air freight forwarding is often the most ideal solution. At KRL we offer a reliable and friendly approach that takes advantage of the many partnerships we have with air freight services to deliver cost-effective arrangements.

Shipping of air cargo requires expertise in handling both air and land operations. We offer a comprehensive service that allows for freight to be transferred from door-to-door and airport-to-door. On pickup or delivery to the airport, we ensure that the freight has been properly packed to meet safety standards and handle all landside operations including customs clearance.

Our multimodal services can then facilitate the transfer of the shipment onto other transport for onward delivery to whatever destination. Alternatively, clients can take advantage of our warehousing facilities around the world that are helpful in meeting budgeting constraints and managing lead times.

With full airline charters, we make use of our network of providers to identify the most feasible aircraft to handle the air cargo. Multiple factors are considered including weight, route options and time to ensure you are getting the best value for your money. Full charters allow clients to retain full control and visibility of their shipment as it travels from airport to airport.

UK & Ireland Transport and Distribution

With shipments that are barcoded and GPS tracking on our fleet of vehicles, clients can easily track the location of their consignments at any time. Whether it is an import or locally sourced, we offer fast and reliable transport at the best rates possible. All goods are carefully handled to ensure safe delivery. That includes special goods that may be hazardous, of an abnormal load, or require cold storage.

Whatever the load or configuration, we are well equipped with modern gear and highly trained and experienced professionals that know how to get the job done properly. We work with well trusted hauliers that can ably handle everything from 7.5T trucks to articulated lorries. With 10 hubs spread across the UK and Ireland, our team is constantly shipping consignments back and forth from all major ports and airports.

KRL is a member of the PalletWays network. They facilitate the shipping of heavy and difficult items on pallets across various locations within the UK, Ireland, and Europe. With over 400 depots, 23 hubs and a presence in 24 European countries, they offer an extensive delivery network for businesses to exploit. Clients have an option of premium next day delivery or the economy service that is more cost saving.

Import and Export

The process involved in importing and exporting goods can be confusing and time consuming. Customs clearance alone involves multiple documentations. A minor mistake can lead to heavy penalties. With KRL at your service you can be assured of streamlined processing that ensure all your paperwork and declarations are in order. This smooth process means improved cost savings. You will not need to waste time waiting for goods to clear or worry about your international clients getting upset about delays.

We also offer warehousing services where we not only provide storage, but also pick and pack operations for retailers. Customs warehousing is also available for those requiring a delay in processing duty or are intending to re-export their consignment. Our import and export services can see to the delivery of consignments to multiple pick up locations or right to the recipient’s door. Our extensive network of providers means that whatever change in mode of transport that is needed will be executed expertly.

The Multimodal Advantage

KRL provides easy access to the wider European market through our partnerships such as Palletways. With over 300 members within this network, Palletways can provide a premium next day delivery service from when the goods arrive at the ports. Alternatively, clients can opt for the economy service that offers more competitive pricing. Palletways services are available to KRL clients both domestically and throughout Europe.

Our wider network of couriers also offers a flexible, cost-effective, and reliable transport service for cargo being collected and delivered to a diverse selection of European destinations. Whether it is hand carry or a full truckload, we are capable of handling shipments of varied sizes and weights. We also handle multimodal transfers that allow for shipments to be collected and delivered to and from all ports and airports around Europe.

Logistics Solutions

Logistics is a speciality that we have excelled at for over three decades. However, many shipments you have us undertake, you will likely want to be aware of their movements until they get to their final destination. This monitoring of shipments as they are in transit is made possible by our online portal that enables clients to view the current status of their consignments at any time.

Our secure portal allows clients to view where their shipments are and who is handling them. Combined with other shipment data such as purchase order acknowledgements and border clearances, clients can be kept steadily informed of how far along the shipment process their goods have travelled. Amongst the technologies we use to provide up-to-date tracking information are the GPS trackers installed in our fleet of vehicles.

Our system is specially designed to provide real-time tracking information. With each login, clients are left confident as to the status of their consignment

Clients we've worked with

Supply Chain Transport

For many businesses, the transport supply chain can vary from the simple to complex depending on the types of goods being delivered and the final end-user destinations. Partnering with the right provider will strongly influence everything from manufacturing decisions to supply costs. At KRL we take the time needed to fully understand the operations of manufacturers and plan on how we can ideally match our services in such a way as to ensure maximum return on investment.

Freight transport costs account for a significant percentage of supply chain costs making it important to be strategic about logistics. It requires expertise that can be difficult to acquire when you have other primary business concerns to attend to. KRL has placed freight forwarding and logistics services at the core of our business so you do not have to. We have worked with multiple manufacturers dealing in both non-seasonal and seasonal goods.

We work in coordination with our clients supply chain management system to better manage inventory and control warehousing costs. We add further value to this process through the offering of diverse multimodal services that work in tandem to ensure fast and cost-efficient delivery of goods to the end customers of our clients.

Specialist Transport

For air cargo that requires specialist handling KRL is able to make any arrangements required. Our team of experts is experienced in handling the transfer of all types of freight to and from multiple locations around the world. Whether the items are gaseous, liquefied, of odd dimensions, high value, or require temperature controlled facilities, we are equipped to ensure a smooth intermodal service.

At KRL, we have access to all manner of modern and specialist gear needed to transport and transfer special cargo and abnormal loads. These transitions require teams with particular skills and training to handle the cargo correctly. We have a network of such teams that we work with from various destinations who understand the correct handling and regulations of the locality.

Our warehouse facilities are equipped to handle storage of special cargo. We have ample cold storage facilities. We offer a flexible and tailored service to meet the needs of our clients. To find out our capacity, get in touch with our team today.

Warehouse Storage

KRL also offers versatile warehouse solutions that are accessible through our strategic network of hubs within the UK and Ireland, and around the world. Clients can take advantage of the full visibility and control that our dedicated tracking system accords. Our solutions include CFSP and customs bonded facilities. These customs warehousing solutions are ideal for cost savings as they permit delays on duty payments and import VAT on imports until when the goods are to leave the facility. They can also provide opportunity to import and re-export the same consignment cost effectively.

Our warehouse solutions also facilitate purchase order management, quality control, and distribution. Clients can exercise full control over the monitoring and movement of their consignments Cost effective and secure you can rely on our facilities to provide the storage services you need at a cost that is reasonable. The facilities are built to accommodate whatever size and volume of goods you need handled. We also offer specialist services to cater to delicate items that may require temperature control. Where it is electronic equipment or perishable items, we have the warehousing facilities to match.

Custom Packing Services

Properly packaged freight ensures smooth handling during transit and transfers. It also reduces the risk of damage due to exposure to the elements and poor handling. However, not many manufacturers have the capacity or skill to create appropriate packing units. At KRL, we have over 30 years’ experience in the assembly of customized packing units. We provide our clients with cases that is perfectly matched to the dimensions of their freight. The cases are built at our workshop facility or on-site at the customers’ premises.

Our on-site packing service allows manufacturers to closely monitor the making of the cases and insertion of goods. They can then ensure all manufacturing and shipping standards are met. Our work teams ensure the packing is timely executed so dispatch schedules are met.

KRL is suitably licensed and registered with the International Wood Packing Material Program and the Forestry Commission to undertake this task. Our timber and plywood packing cases have been used to house such goods as:

Pick and Pack Facilities

As online shopping becomes the norm, retailers are seeing and upsurge in the number of orders from international buyers. Though these small orders are good for business, the shipping procedure can be time consuming and expensive. KRL offers its own pick and pack service that allows clients to fulfil orders more efficiently and economically.

We formulate operations that are highly organized and detail oriented to ensure every order is completed correctly and on time. This process is streamlined to help speed up delivery, especially during peak shopping seasons. We recommend this service for boosting efficiencies, cutting costs, and maximizing end user customer satisfaction.

We handle these operations for businesses dealing in such as:

Why Choose KRL

The world has become a global marketplace and for any growing business there will often be a need to carry out import and export activity. The challenges of shipping goods internationally can be easily overcome with the right logistics partner.

While you focus on your core business, allow KRL to handle your freight forwarding and logistics needs that will see your goods arrive on time and within budget, anywhere in the world.

Our highly experienced team at KRL offers a service that will ensure clients can have their transportation needs met simply and reliably:

Tailored transport solutions to match your supply chain
Extensive local and international network of couriers
Negotiated rates ensuring maximum value for money
Online tracking of consignments through the our system
Customs clearance assistance
Customs clearance assistance

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