Sea-Air Services
Combine the economy of ocean freight with the speed of air cargo via top global transshipment hubs.
Hybrid Sea-Air Logistics
Sea-Air shipping is a hybrid logistics model designed to bridge the gap between slow ocean freight and expensive air cargo. Cargo is loaded into ocean containers at origin and shipped to a gateway transshipment hub.
At the transit hub, containers are cleared under customs transit bonds, destuffed, and repacked into Unit Load Devices (ULD air pallets) to be flown to the final destination.
Core Sea-Air Transshipment Hubs & Routes
We coordinate cargo transfers through major global airport-seaport transit corridors:
| Transit Hub | Ocean Leg | Air Leg | Avg. Combined Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai (Jebel Ali / DXB) | India/Asia to Jebel Ali Port | DXB Airport to Europe / Americas | 13 - 17 Days |
| Singapore (PSA / Changi) | India/Vietnam to Singapore Port | Changi to USA / Oceania | 12 - 15 Days |
| Colombo (SLPA / CMB) | Bangladesh/India to Colombo Port | CMB Airport to Europe / Middle East | 8 - 11 Days |
ULD Staging & Air Transshipment mechanics
Maintaining rapid transit speed during the ocean-to-air transfer requires specialized airport cargo terminal procedures:
- Cross-Docking under Bond: Containers are transferred from the seaport straight to the airport free-zone terminal under customs transit bonds, bypassing domestic duties.
- ULD Staging: Cargo is unpacked, checked for weight restrictions, and built onto Unit Load Device (ULD) air pallets or contoured containers.
- Airline Load Release: Pre-cleared cargo manifest profiles are sent ahead to airlines to ensure immediate loading onto flights.
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