Heavy, Oversized and Project Air Freight
Industrial Air Cargo From Canada
Time-Critical Machinery and Parts, Flown Worldwide
Commercial and bulk air cargo only. We don’t ship parcels, documents or courier packages.
Heavy Air Freight
Machinery, spare parts, project cargo and high-value equipment
Oversized Air Cargo
Freighter aircraft for pieces too large for passenger flights.
Charter Options
Full or part charters when a shipment cannot wait for a scheduled flight.
Urgent Spare Parts
Get critical parts to a stopped line or site as fast as possible.
Expert Handling
Crating, dangerous goods paperwork and loading planned in advance.
How Industrial Air Cargo Works
Heavy and oversized air freight needs more planning than a regular air shipment: aircraft type, loading equipment and paperwork all depend on the cargo.
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Get an Industrial Air Cargo Quote
Send the dimensions, weight and type of cargo, the destination and your deadline.
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Crating and Documents
We arrange crating where needed and prepare the export and any dangerous goods paperwork.
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Flight on a Freighter or Charter
Your cargo flies on a scheduled freighter, or a charter when time is critical.
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Arrival and Delivery
At destination, once the cargo is released, we arrange delivery to site.
Ready to start? A quote takes about two minutes.
Heavy and Oversized Air Cargo We Handle
Industrial air cargo covers anything too heavy, large or urgent for standard parcel and air freight services, such as:
For regular air shipments, see our air freight services.
When Heavy Freight Should Fly
Air freight costs more per kilogram than ocean or road, so it makes sense when time matters most: a stopped production line, a project deadline or high-value equipment.
If your shipment can wait, oversized cargo can also travel on flat rack containers or break bulk. We will compare the options when we quote.
Dangerous Goods and Industrial Air Cargo
Many industrial air cargo shipments include regulated items such as batteries, engines, fuels or chemicals. These must be classified, packed and labelled to the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations before they can fly.
We check your cargo against the rules, arrange certified packing where needed and prepare the shipper's declaration, so nothing is held at the airport.
Getting this right first time is what keeps time-critical industrial air cargo moving when every hour counts.
Industrial Freight Experts
World Cargo has moved specialty and oversized cargo since 2008. We plan heavy air freight carefully, from crating and paperwork to the aircraft and delivery, so critical equipment arrives when it is needed.
Learn More About Air Freight
Guides, shipping tips and updates from the ports and routes we ship on, written by our team to help you plan your next shipment.
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The Basics on Break Bulk Shipping
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Understanding Port Cutoffs, ERDs, and Sailing Schedules
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Looking for something specific? Every guide and update is on the blog.
Industrial Air Cargo Questions
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often. Open a question for the short answer.
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What is industrial air cargo?
Industrial air cargo is heavy, oversized or time-critical freight such as machinery, spare parts and project equipment, flown on freighter aircraft or charters.
How much does heavy air freight cost?
Pricing depends on the weight or volume, the piece dimensions, the route and whether a charter is needed. Send us your cargo details for an exact quote.
Can you arrange an air charter?
Yes. When a scheduled flight is too slow or the cargo is too large, we can arrange a full or part charter.
Do you handle dangerous goods by air?
Many industrial goods such as batteries, engines and chemicals are regulated. Tell us what you are shipping and we will advise on packing and paperwork.
How fast can you ship by air?
Transit is often a few days door to door, depending on the route, flight availability and release at the destination.
What is the largest piece you can fly?
It depends on the aircraft. Main-deck freighters take large pieces, and charters can carry very heavy or outsized cargo. Send us the dimensions and weight.
Can you crate my equipment for air freight?
Yes. We arrange crating that meets air cargo and export packing standards.
Do you ship industrial air cargo worldwide?
Yes. We fly industrial cargo from Canada to destinations worldwide, with delivery to site where needed.
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