Time-Critical Logistics: Urgent Air Freight, OBC, Charter Flights and Dedicated Transport 24/7

❓ FAQ – Time-Critical Transport & Express Logistics

What is time-critical transport in international logistics?
Time-critical transport refers to logistics solutions designed for ultra-short lead times, urgent handling, and absolute reliability. It is tailored for emergency situations such as production line shutdowns, AOG (Aircraft on Ground), component shortages, or critical contractual obligations. Time-critical logistics ensures rapid response, secure handling, and 24/7 visibility across global supply chains.

What is the difference between express shipping and time-critical transport?
Express shipping provides fast standardized delivery.
Time-critical transport, however, relies on immediate analysis, rapid decision-making, and customized solutions such as On Board Courier (OBC), Next Flight Out (NFO), dedicated charters, or specialized road transport, all monitored in real-time 24/7 with zero margin for error.

Which services does AGI Xpress offer for time-critical shipments?
AGI Xpress provides a full suite of urgent international logistics solutions, including:
Urgent air cargo / time-sensitive air freight / Next Flight Out (NFO) / On Board Courier (OBC) / Dedicated charter flights / Dedicated express road transport / Integrated air & road solutions / Pre-cleared customs procedures.

Do you offer door-to-door time-critical shipping?
Yes. We provide seamless door-to-door transport with no break-bulk from pickup to final delivery. This ensures full logistics continuity, maximum security, and proven reliability for urgent international shipments.

Do you provide real-time tracking?
Every time-critical shipment is monitored by our 24/7 operational control tower. Clients benefit from real-time tracking, proactive communication, and full visibility of their cargo at every step.

Are you available 24/7 for urgent shipments?
Absolutely. Our teams operate around the clock, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to guarantee immediate handling for any time-critical or urgent shipment.

Which countries and routes do you operate on?
AGI Xpress manages time-critical shipments worldwide, including Europe–Turkey, Turkey–Europe, and intercontinental flows such as Asia–Europe, Middle East–Europe, and North America–EMEA. We activate ultra-fast solutions for routes like Beijing–Istanbul, Beijing–Paris, Shanghai–Frankfurt, Hong Kong–London, Sofia–Marrakech, and New York–Europe with 24/7 monitoring.

Which airports do you operate from?
We operate to and from major international airports including Istanbul (IST), Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), Sofia (SOF), Paris CDG, Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Amsterdam (AMS), London Heathrow (LHR), Milan Malpensa (MXP), Madrid (MAD), Beijing (PEK), Shanghai Pudong (PVG), Hong Kong (HKG), Seoul Incheon (ICN), Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH), New York JFK, Chicago O’Hare, Atlanta (ATL), Los Angeles (LAX), and numerous secondary hubs across Europe, Asia, Middle East, and North America.

Do you provide customs solutions for urgent shipments?
Yes. Pre-cleared customs procedures accelerate critical shipments, reduce delays, avoid bottlenecks, and enable smooth import/export of sensitive and urgent goods.

What types of goods can you handle in time-critical transport?
Our solutions cover a broad range of critical cargo: industrial parts, automotive components, aerospace equipment, sensitive electronics, high-value products, urgent samples, AOG shipments, textile collections, pharmaceuticals, and strategic spare parts.

Why choose AGI Xpress for time-critical shipping?
AGI Xpress combines immediate responsiveness, operational expertise, a specialized international network, and proven reliability. Our mission: act with precision when time is critical, ensuring secure, on-time, and fully controlled deliveries.

What is the fastest transit time for urgent air freight?
Depending on origin and destination, shipments can be dispatched within hours using the next available flight or dedicated solutions such as NFO, OBC, or charter.

How quickly can an On Board Courier be deployed?
An OBC can be mobilized within 2–4 hours, including ticketing, to pick up and escort your cargo directly to its destination.

Can a critical shipment be dispatched the same day?
Yes. Our time-critical services allow same-day pickup, including international urgent shipments.

What is the difference between express, charter, and OBC?

Express air cargo: fast commercial flight transport

Charter flights: dedicated aircraft for full control over schedules

OBC: human escort for door-to-door delivery in absolute urgency
Each option matches a different level of urgency and cargo criticality.

When should I choose a charter instead of a commercial flight?
Charter is recommended for non-negotiable deadlines, oversized or sensitive cargo, or when no suitable commercial flight is available.

Who supervises critical shipments outside business hours?
Our 24/7 operational control tower ensures real-time supervision, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

How to avoid customs delays for express air cargo?
Through document preparation, pre-clearance customs procedures, and proactive handling, we minimize risks of delays and bottlenecks.

Do you handle urgent customs procedures?
Yes. Our teams manage urgent customs clearance in coordination with local authorities and authorized partners.

Can sensitive cargo be shipped with accelerated customs clearance?
Yes, subject to regulatory compliance. We implement expedited procedures for sensitive and critical shipments.

How to ship a textile collection under tight deadlines?
We provide express air or combined air & road solutions, without break-bulk, ideal for collection launches and strict schedules.

Do you provide urgent pharmaceutical transport?
Yes. We manage urgent pharmaceutical shipments with strict compliance, traceability, and security requirements.

How to secure high-value goods?
Dedicated transport, 24/7 tracking, controlled routes, and reinforced security measures ensure maximum safety.

Can you organize urgent shipments from China to Europe?
Yes. Regular ultra-fast China–Europe shipments from Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong are fully operational.

Do you operate from secondary hubs like Sofia?
Yes. In addition to major international hubs, we operate from strategic platforms like Sofia, ideal for integrated air & road solutions in Europe.

Can you combine air and road express transport in Europe?
Yes. Integrated air & road solutions without break-bulk optimize speed, reliability, and cost-efficiency.

How much does urgent air freight cost?
Costs depend on urgency, transport mode, weight, volume, and destination. Each solution is fully tailored.

How to optimize international express freight costs?
Select the most appropriate solution for actual urgency and combine air & road transport intelligently.

Criteria for choosing the right express solution:
Delivery urgency, cargo type, value, customs constraints, and required security level.

How to get an immediate quote for a critical shipment?
Contact our teams for instant analysis, rapid proposal, and immediate operational deployment.

📊 Express & Time-Critical Transport: A Strategic Advantage for Sensitive Industries
In today’s global supply chains, express and time-critical transport is a strategic advantage for industries such as automotive, aerospace, industrial, textile, pharmaceutical, and electronics. Production line stoppages, AOG, product launches, supply chain disruptions, or contractual commitments demand ultra-short lead times, absolute reliability, and immediate responsiveness. Time-critical transport is more than speed—it relies on precise orchestration of air & road transport, optimized customs procedures, and 24/7 real-time tracking, ensuring uninterrupted flow of critical shipments worldwide.

🚛 AGI Xpress – Your Trusted Partner for Express & Time-Critical Logistics
At AGI Xpress, we understand that every critical shipment is unique and requires more than standard transport. With our 24/7 operational control tower, specialized international network, and expertise in urgent air cargo, OBC, charter, and dedicated road transport, we provide reliable, immediately deployable, tailor-made solutions. Our approach: anticipate, analyze, decide, and act with precision when time is critical. AGI Xpress is your trusted partner for securing critical supply chains and guaranteeing on-time, controlled, and uncompromised deliveries.