Top Air Freight companies

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:September 18, 2026

Goodfirms has reviewed 2,052 Air Freight companies as of September 2026 across 81 countries. The top-ranked firm is AMZ Prep (5.0 stars, 22 verified reviews, < $25/hr, founded 2016, Colorado Springs). Across the category, the median hourly rate is $25, median client rating is 4, and 40% of firms employ 50+ members. Explore the vetted Air Freight companies below, compare their strengths, and connect with the provider best suited to your requirements.

Are you searching for the best air freight companies? An expert air freight forwarder takes care of all your shipping needs. You must employ from the best freight companies that offer efficient management of inventories, hassle-free documentation, and easy tracking of your shipments that help you optimize your business functions. Being a challenging task, you need reliable data to assess these firms and make the best selection. Hence, Goodfirms has stepped up and assembled this list of proficient companies complete with qualitative analysis of their capabilities, providing a firm base to your decision-making process. Come along to examine this elite list of reputed air shipping companies to make the best selection for all your transportation needs.

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  • To go for customer delight - providing quality services to our customers in total logistics support is Global's Mission. Delighting customer is our management philosophy. It is this philosophy that guides us towards the path of quality excellence.To be a leading Freight and Logistics Solutions Provider continues to drive us in our pursuit towards Customer ... read Global Group reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1970
    Johor Bahru, Malaysia
  • Tiffany Cargo Systems, established in 1990, is one of the top-tier privately owned logistics providers in Egypt offering global freight transportation and logistics solutions tailored to your needs. As one of Egypt's leading independent freight forwarders, we provide more choice, more flexibility worldwide by working in partnership with an extensive range of scheduled, charter, and ... read Tiffany Cargo reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1990
    Cairo, Egypt
  • Alice Ped International Freight Forwarding is a professional international freight forwarding agency born in Italy in 1968. For nearly 40 years, Alice Ped has been highly regarded as a forwarder not only in Italy, but throughout Europe for its excellent expertise in air and sea transportation, as well as accurate and appropriate transportation arrangements. Then, ... read ALISPED JAPAN LTD reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    1968
    Tokyo, Japan
  • Johnny Valdes started as an accountant with one of the top accounting firms in the Philippines during the early 70’s. He was assigned to the United States in 1974 as an auditor for Coopers & Lybrand through their employee exchange program. Although Johnny had the background and training of an accountant, he was always an ... read Johnny Air Cargo reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1984
    Makati, Philippines
  • AP Cargo stands as the leading domestic shipping and logistics provider in the Philippines. With roots that trace back to its foundation in 1971, then called MBS Trading, it evolved quickly into a nationwide air-shipping pioneer in the years to come. AP Cargo, as it is known today, remains steadfast in its devotion to delivering ... read AP Cargo reviews & insights

    NA
    1,000 - 9,999
    1971
    Pasay City, Philippines
  • As one of the pioneers of the industry in the Philippines, All Transport Network has been providing international freight forwarding services for 30 years. ATN is committed to providing the most sensible transport solutions – aiming for quality, efficiency and reliability whilst keeping overhead costs down. All Transport Network’s staff, alongside its local and overseas ... read ATN reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    Pasay City, Philippines
  • Our company was established in July 27, 2000. We are proud to say that in a span of a year, our company was already one of the leading moving companies in Jordan rendering our services such as door to door removal with professional packing to worldwide destinations, warehousing, transfer of diplomatic car ownership, transportation, clearance ... read Jordanian Coast reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2000
    Amman, Jordan
  • National Shipping Services was established in 1984, and has since developed a reputation for professionalism and quality and has grown to become one of the leading shipping and logistics companies in the Middle East. Here at NSS, we take pride in our reputation and record of excellence in both the shipping and logistics arenas; and ... read National Shipping Services reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1984
    Amman, Jordan
  • t IFS we believed strongly in our staffs and valued them as important asset to our company. We are made up of a solid, highly dedicated and professional team who are constantly working towards the satisfaction of our customers by monitoring the movement of the cargoes around the world.

    NA
    50 - 249
    2006
    Port Louis, Mauritius
  • Globally known for our ability to handle every last detail of our customers logistical and forwarding needs – Interflows attention to detail, skill and reliability are highly valued by our customers. The constantly evolving, dynamic and competitive world of exhibitions and events is driving the design and creation of ever more impressive, technology-led and logistically ... read Interflow Logistics reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2010
    Dublin, Ireland
  • MGL is a leading logistics providers specialized in customized freight forwarding and supply chain solutions. The company has offices in China, Panama, Venezuela, and United States. We have agreements with the best freight sea and air forwarding companies in the world which allow to find the best prices for our customers.We work close to our ... read MGL Global Logistics reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    Caracas, Venezuela
  • We are an international logistics and freight forwarder, cargo transportation company with offices in Panamá, Perú and Venezuela. Our team has a great track record and is determined to offer a personalized service adapted to the necessities of each of our customers his shipping cost and transit times.To be recognized by our clients and allies ... read Pic Cargo reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Caracas, Venezuela
  • We specialize in International Freight Transportation, Services Export and Import with Agents in major parts of the world. International Transport Logistics Customs Agency Permits Assessments Documentation Consolidated Cargo Air Maritima Terrestrial Full Containers Refrigerated Cargo Land Cargo

    NA
    50 - 249
    San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Conexxion Cargo is a young company that was founded with the purpose of covering all the international trade needs of our clients, in each of the aspects and inks of the logistics chain; operating as such since April 2011.Located in Fernando de la Mora, Paraguay operates through an extensive list of agents in the international ... read Conexxion Cargo reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2011
    Asuncion, Paraguay
  • BPL Company Private Ltd is one of the well know cargo company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Established in 1999 by BIN ALI Group, the firm grew from its early logistics business to become one of the leading and highly regarded business house in the Kingdom.BPL Cargo has diversified interest in door to door ... read BPL Company reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1999
    Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
  • Sky Freight Brokerage, Inc. is the forerunner of the many business endeavors of Consul Eduardo L. de Guzman.Manned by an initial staff of five capable achievers, operations started in 1966 in an unassuming one-room office furnished with only the barest necessities. The ensuing decade saw the unprecedented growth of the company. Inevitably with its incorporation ... read SKY FREIGHT reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1996
    Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
  • Bin Yousef Cargo, established in Doha in 1985, is now a leader in the local freight forwarding industry. With a humble beginning, it has now grown to handle the complete range of services in worldwide freight movement of the highest quality by understanding the requirements of the customer. We work in close association with our ... read Bin Yousef Cargo reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1985
    Doha, Qatar
  • Zenith Carex International is a registered, licensed and accredited clearing and freight forwarding Agent by the Nigerian Customs Service and under the Companies Act of 1968 incorporated on the 1st of November 2002 with staff strength of 750 and over 40 branches nationwide. We have, in line with our vision, already taken a frontline position ... read Zenith Carex International Limited reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    Lagos, Nigeria
  • Tokyo Freight Service WLL. Doha. Qatar had commenced its operations in 1992 and is one of the leading freight forwarding and shipping agents in the Middle East and the Far East. We are a fully licensed and insured global freight forwarder and NVOCC operator with a wide range of experience and focused on providing total ... read Tokyo Freight Services reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1992
    Doha, Qatar
  • Ambassador Cargo Established in 1991 in Doha - the Capital of QATAR. Owned by Mr. Mohammed Sultan Jabor Al Kuwari from Bin Towar family. Mostly concentrated on chartering, local clearance, transport and door to door delivery or personal goods.At present one among the top listed in Door to Door move to India, Philiphines, Nepal and ... read Ambassador Cargo reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1991
    Doha, Qatar
  • Cargo World Freight Services is one of the leading freight forwarding & shipping company in the State of Qatar boasting of over 23 years of experience. We provide professional and reliable service to our customers in the field of Air freight, Ocean freight, Consolidation, Custom Clearance, Warehousing, Trucking, Logistics & Distribution, and Project Forwarding Services ... read Cargo World reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1997
    Doha, Qatar
  • Effective service, communication, flexibility and reliability are the reason why this company only everyday to often you high quality transportation distributions services and to continually be your best logistics option for all of your shipments.We provide a comprehensive range of transportation service from Air, Sea and road. Our mission is to exceed customer expectations in ... read Speedyway Cargo reviews & insights

    NA
    250 - 999
    2005
    Doha, Qatar
  • Trans-Overseas was founded as a U.S. Customs Broker on September 1, 1978, following the license approval by the U.S. Treasury Department, Bureau of Customs. The initial operation of the company was focused on providing our valued customers with a high standard of import services that lead to the rapid growth of the company. Our first ... read Trans Overseas reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1978
    Detroit, United States
  • As a trusted Same Day Delivery service, our pledge is to take personal responsibility for each job. When you entrust your freight to us, one of our skilled expediters takes ownership of that job from start to finish. Having your own expert watching over your delivery’s progress means you have one less thing to do, ... read Same Day Delivery reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    Long Beach, United States
  • Transway has a combined area of over 70,000 square feet comprised of three warehouses, a bonded area, and offices. We offer Air and Ocean freight consolidation and forwarding, customs clearance, our specialized fleet of trucks and so much more.

    NA
    250 - 999
    1978
    Miami, United States
  • World Cargo International Services is a division of Alaska Air Forwarding. Founded in 1965, Alaska Air Forwarding provides the foundation for World Cargo. Businesses and individuals come to us to ship many of their important products. World Cargo thrives on the most difficult projects. We have shipped motorcycles for eco explorations to China, test cars ... read World Cargo International reviews & insights

    NA
    250 - 999
    1965
    Seattle, United States
  • Compass Forwarding is a boutique international logistics company tailoring air, land, and sea transportation services to the unique needs of each customer. Our experienced staff, flexibility, and specialized solutions have helped us link our clients to markets around the world for over 60 years.Our team has innovated shipping and supply chain management solutions for leading ... read Compass Forwarding reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1970
    NYC, United States
  • Globex is proud to provide the highest level of express document and non- document ( dutiable goods) services to its clients all over the world. Also providing a comprehensive array of Logistics and Transportation services. Globex is expanding its network offices to be able to offer enhanced Air, Ocean and Ground transportation services to its ... read Globex reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    Los Angeles, United States
  • Allstates WorldCargo is one of the nation's most experienced and respected transportation companies. Since 1961, we have earned a worldwide reputation for excellence in customer service and satisfaction. Allstates WorldCargo offers our customers innovative solutions that address the unique demands of the transportation industry. We have built a reputation on consistently providing outstanding transportation and ... read Allstates WorldCargo reviews & insights

    NA
    250 - 999
    1961
    Jersey City, United States
  • Horizon International Cargo was founded in 1991 with just 3 people based at Heathrow Airport. Since our humble origins over 25 years ago Horizon has grown to become one of the U.K's leading independent Freight Forwarding and Logistics Providers.During the past 10 years Horizon has increasingly focused our growth outside of the UK to strengthen ... read Horizon International reviews & insights

    NA
    250 - 999
    1991
    Jersey City, United States
  • In 1998, Worldwide Logistics (WWL) was founded in a small office outside of New York as a joint venture between a freight forwarding veteran and a local trucking company. Through the years, the company strategically expanded its logistics services, always with its customers’ needs front and center.Today, WWL provides sophisticated integrated logistics solutions for more ... read Worldwide Logistics Group reviews & insights

    NA
    250 - 999
    1998
    Jersey City, United States
  • With 20 years in business we are reflective, adaptive, and proactive and we use our experiences to provide exceptional logistics services to all industries. Our delivery expertise has developed over many years handling various industries such as; air freight, telecom, high tech, military, life sciences, medical, retail, eCommerce, entertainment, and tradeshows. Nonetheless, our experienced logistics ... read PC Express Delivery reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1995
    Hayward, United States
  • IFF, Inc., is a privately owned full service Customs Broker, International Freight Forwarder and NVOCC in the United States. IFF was established and founded in Atlanta Georgia, by Peter Halpaus in 1983, with a vision and desire to become a force in the import and export market. Our growth since 1983 has been a testimony ... read IFF reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1983
    Charlotte, United States
  • Savino Del Bene is a multinational company operating worldwide in international shipments and logistics support services.Established in Florence in the early twentieth century, over the decades the company has grown and specialized to reach its actual position as the largest Italian shipping company.With a network of more than 280 offices and over 4,500 employees across ... read Savino Del Bene reviews & insights

    NA
    1,000 - 9,999
    1899
    Philadelphia, United States
  • Laufer is a different type of logistics company. We challenge conventional ways of doing business. We ask the right "why"​ questions and link those "why"​ answers to our customers'​ needs. Through this process of discovery and collaboration, we develop innovative and customized supply chain solutions. We always strive to make our customers better and our ... read Laufer Group reviews & insights

    NA
    1,000 - 9,999
    Virginia Beach, United States
  • "our people make the diffrence" is not only our company slogan ;it is our greatest asset and yours.With over three centuries of combined experience our staff delivers professional ,precise and detailed results.Our "Team" works together onyour behalf to make sure that your needs are met on a very consistent basis.

    NA
    1,000 - 9,999
    Virginia Beach, United States
  • MONFREIGHT, an International Freight Forwarder, was founded in Boston MA USA in 1984, incorporated in 1985 and immediately formed an agency agreement with Monnard Spedition GmbH. In 2014, 30 years later, controlling shares were sold to MONNARD Spedition GmbH. MONFREIGHT and MONNARD ship to all parts of the world with a specialty in OVER SIZE ... read Monfreight reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    1984
    Boston, United States
  • Company Overview Founded in 1999 by new immigrants with a true passion for international trade, Golden Bridge’s mission has always been to be the preferred freight forwarder serving and facilitating the logistics needs of other entrepreneurs and helping them realize their business’s full potential on a global scale. Since then, our expertise in connecting Trans-Pacific ... read Golden Bridge International reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1999
    City of Industry, United States
  • Founded in 1997, Pyramid Logistics has always focused on exceeding the expectations of our customers by providing worldwide trade show and specialty transportation services that are responsibly priced, timely, efficient, damage free and in conformity with the highest industry standards. Through the use of our own equipment assets, in addition to the resources of the ... read Pyramid Logistics reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1997
    Westminster, United States
  • We have weekly sailings from any point within the United States to anywhere in the world. If you require pick up from your door or delivery to your door at final destination, we can handle it. Our rates are market competitive and we pride ourselves on great customer service.Because we have our own service contracts ... read Allison Shipping International Inc reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    Long Beach, United States
  • Shipping has become more complex and refined throughout the years, being able to ship items quickly and securely while being compliant now requires more detail and focus to attention. Monarch Container Line, a CTPAT certified company can help you navigate these complex waters. We provide a high quality, reliable and professional way of shipping regardless ... read Monarch Container Line reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    City of Industry, United States
  • BST Linehaul provides heavy haul trucking and general logistics solutions for all types of contractors/manufactures needing to ship product from one location to another location. We welcome projects of all size and offer our services nationwide.

    NA
    50 - 249
    Lakeside, United States
  • At Craters & Freighters, we have a nationwide network of offices and a multitude of global resources to provide our customers with specialty crating, packaging and a seamless transportation process. Behind this powerhouse however, are your local representatives who take full responsibility for ensuring the safety of your valuable items and who are there when ... read Craters & Freighters Inc reviews & insights

    NA
    250 - 999
    1990
    Goleta, United States
  • Access Supply Chain Services is a fully licensed, insured and bonded NVOCC freight forwarding company providing complete logistics and compliance service for importers and exporters. Access provides supply solutions to companies seeking to reduce costs and improve the performance of their commodities being delivered. As a single source contact we can provide complete door to ... read Access Supply Chain Service reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    San Mateo, United States
  • Intellifreight is a provider of courier, trucking and freight services for a wide array of businesses throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Northern California, and beyond. We customize complete expedited delivery solutions to meet the unique challenges of your business and back them up with a high level of personal service, professionalism and reliability unsurpassed ... read Intellifreight reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    Union City, United States
  • Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) offers customers a wide range of less-than-truckload, non-asset truckload, expedited and logistics services. With headquarters in Johns Creek, Georgia, Saia LTL Freight operates 169 terminals across 44 states and employs over 11,000 people nationwide. Saia LTL Freight has been recognized by the American Trucking Associations Safety Management Council for its outstanding ... read Saia LTL Freight reviews & insights

    NA
    1,000 - 9,999
    1924
    Albuquerque, United States
  • We are a global shipping, freight forwarding and logistics company enabling our customers to penetrate markets throughout the world with high quality and professional cross-border services through logistics, air freight, ocean freight, customs brokerage, international relocations, and international parcel delivery. With our extensive YAMATO global network and over 100 years of experience, we are ready ... read Yamato Transport U.S.A reviews & insights

    NA
    1,000 - 9,999
    1919
    Hartford, United States
  • Founded in 1992, Quality Air Forwarding, Inc. has earned a nationwide reputation for exceeding our customer's expedited needs with on-time delivery and the highest level of customer service. With the simple goal of 100% Customer Satisfaction, our customer-focused approach is the foundation or serving our customers with honesty, flexibility and superior services and communication.Through many ... read Quality Air Forwarding reviews & insights

    NA
    250 - 999
    1992
    Milwaukee, United States

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1FIRMS

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1Vserve Ebusiness Solutions63 / 58
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Top-left · Y ≥ 50, X < 50
1FIRMS

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1AMZ Prep40 / 65
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X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
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Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
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Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
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Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
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Eligibility floor: ≥ 1 published review in this category scope

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Average hourly rates by region.

Where you hire affects what you pay by up to 3×. Comparable quality is available across regions - the rate gap between the priciest and cheapest is the single biggest lever on a project budget.

Average hourly rate · USD

SGAsia Pacific$43/hr$43
GBWestern Europe$40/hr$40
ZAAfrica$37/hr$37
USNorth America$36/hr$36
INSouth Asia$36/hr$36
UAEastern Europe$35/hr$35
MXLATAM$35/hr$35
AUOceania$32/hr$32

What the gap actually buys you

The rate gap between the highest- and lowest-cost regions is largely a cost-of-living and labor-market gap - not a quality gap. Top-tier firms in lower-cost regions routinely deliver work competitive with premium markets at a fraction of the cost.

That said, time-zone overlap, language alignment, and IP protection vary by region. Eastern Europe and LATAM hit a sweet spot: meaningful cost savings with same-day overlap for US/EU clients.

~70%

Typical cost savings when moving a $100K/year dev contract from a premium market to a top value destination - comparable skill, comparable delivery quality.

All countries ranked by Value Score.

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CountryFirmsAvg RateAvg RatingValue ScoreAction
INIndia196$35/hr4.373View firms
USUnited States527$36/hr3.459View firms
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196 firms$35/hr4.3
Value Score73 / 100
USUnited States
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Value Score59 / 100

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If you're in US (PT/ET)Recommended

Look for nearshore LATAM partners - same-day collaboration, similar time zones, and 50-60% cost savings vs domestic.

MXMexico~7h overlap
ARArgentina~6h overlap
BRBrazil~5h overlap
CACanada~8h overlap
If you're in Europe (CET/GMT)Recommended

Eastern Europe is your sweet spot - 1-2h time zone shift, EU GDPR alignment, and 40-50% lower rates than Western Europe.

PLPoland~8h overlap
UAUkraine~7h overlap
RORomania~7h overlap
ZASouth Africa~8h overlap

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X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
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Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
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Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
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Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
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Countries with the best Value Score for supply chain & logistics hiring.

Ranked by a composite score blending firm count (supply), average rating (quality), and median hourly rate (cost). Affordability is weighted highest (50%), so this list surfaces actually affordable destinations rather than just-big markets.

Budget leader
United States · $0-24/hr

215 firms in this tier - more than any other country, averaging 3.0 ★. Top picks: AMZ Prep, FREIGHT R US, International 3PL.

Mid-tier leader
United States · $50-99/hr

20 firms in this tier - more than any other country. Top picks: Speed Global Services, Mohawk Global Logistics, Future Forwarding.

Top tier leader
China · $150+/hr

4 firms in this tier - more than any other country. Top picks: CTS International Logistic, Sino Shipping, DocShipper.

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Top company names per cell are surfaced by Value Score - a weighted blend of affordability (50%) + rating (35%) + review volume (15%).

The "Best" ribbon marks the cell in each row where firm density, ratings, and affordability line up best - the densest, highest-quality combination.

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Value Score · per firm
ValueScore = 0.50 × Affordability
+ 0.35 × Rating
+ 0.15 × Review Volume
// All sub-scores normalized 0-100
// Affordability = (1 - rate/$200) × 100
// Rating = (rating - 3) / 2 × 100
// Volume = log10(reviews+1)/log10(200) × 100

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