Before you ask: Yes, it's possible
When every second impacts your business, speed is strategy
In global supply chains, delays can impact production, revenue, and customer commitments.
There are moments in business when you face urgent, high-priority shipments or time-critical cargo that cannot wait - whether due to disruption, demand spikes, or operational risk.
That's when you can depend on our fast and flexible AIR Time-Critical services to get your cargo there in record time. We combine speed, reliability, and full shipment visibility to meet the most demanding deadlines - helping you avoid costly downtime, protect revenue, and maintain supply chain continuity.
From on-board courier to dedicated charter, our experts manage every detail, so your cargo arrives exactly when and where it’s needed — without compromise. Operating on a 24/7/365 basis, supporting time-critical shipments from South Africa to global markets, DSV provides immediate response to time-critical logistics requests. With dedicated teams across all time zones, we ensure continuous global coordination and rapid execution.
AIR Time-Critical
Portfolio
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Charter air freight services
DSV offers a comprehensive charter portfolio to customers across all Vertical Markets covering various commodities and transport ranges.
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On-board courier (OBC) / Handcarry services
On-board couriers for time-critical deliveries of important items.
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Next Flight Out (NFO) air freight
NFO is a service for logistical emergencies in which the dispatch of particularly time-critical shipments is required.
Dedicated charter solutions for urgent and complex cargo
Ideal for maintaining production continuity and meeting critical deadlines
Need to move large volumes of cargo urgently? Our charter air freight services provide fast, flexible, and fully controlled solutions.Enjoy maximum flexibility where there's no such thing as too big, too small, or too complex. With exclusive use of our charter planes, you have every option open to destinations worldwide. From shipping over-dimensional industrial parts to mission-critical manufacturing materials or life-saving aid supplies. With our charter services, we've got you covered.
Your charter service benefits
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Support when you need it
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The right plane to fit your budget
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Streamlined bureaucracy
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Expertise for all cargo types
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We offer a 24/7/365 availability of the Charter Department with immediate response time
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We provide preferential global access to charter capacity at competitive rates.
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We have expertise in heavy, oversized, dangerous goods and humanitarian cargo.
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Working together with all involved stakeholders to ensure all necessary permits and documentation is in order to reduce any transit delays
On-board couriers for time-critical deliveries of important items
Immediate solutions for urgent, high-priority shipments. Our expert on-board couriers (OBC) can accompany your cargo, receiving higher priority in carriage on board specific flights, and obtaining faster and more simplified customs clearance at destination.
Your OBC benefits:
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Ensuring compliance and insurance coverage of goods.
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Customs clearance is part of the service, international import and export rules and regulations are followed by the courier.
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Industry-leading OBC standards for secure and reliable transport.
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Detailed real-time updates of individual KPI’s and up to 15 specific milestones.
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Global 24-hour shipment execution
Next Flight Out – Time-definite air freight when every second counts
When speed is critical, compromise is not an option. DSV’s premium door-to-door solution for express consignments ensures fast, reliable delivery with global coverage.
NFO shipping ensures the fastest possible dispatch and delivery within the shortest possible time on a commercial aircraft.
Any questions?
Our experts are ready to help. Get in touch and we'll find the solution you need.
