Airfreight Crosstrades — from country to country, arranged from the Netherlands
Goods that need to go from China to Brazil, or from India to the USA — without touching the Netherlands? Aircargo.nl fully coordinates your crosstrade shipment from Aalsmeer. One point of contact, one invoice, worldwide coordination.
In a crosstrade — also called a triangular shipment or third-country shipment — the paying party is located in a different country than both the country of origin and the country of destination.
The goods go directly from country A to country B, while Aircargo.nl coordinates the entire logistics from the Netherlands. This is a commonly used setup for international trading companies, importers, and exporters who want to optimize their supply chain without intermediate storage or double handling costs.
Benefits of crosstrade airfreight via Aircargo.nl:
- Goods go directly from origin to destination — no unnecessary detour via the Netherlands
- Lower costs due to shorter routes and less handling
- One fixed point of contact and one invoice — regardless of how many countries are involved
- Coordination of documentation in all involved countries through our agent network
- Option for neutral shipping — manufacturer remains invisible to the end customer if desired
- Full track & trace also for crosstrade shipments
Neutral airfreight crosstrade — manufacturer shielded
Do you not want your customer to know from which manufacturer you purchase? We can process your crosstrade shipment neutrally. Our agent in the country of origin issues the original AWB with the manufacturer's name. Aircargo.nl replaces this with a Switch AWB on which only your details as sender appear. Your purchasing relationships remain confidential — your customer only sees what you want them to see.
Crosstrade air cargo
International cargo transport between two countries, coordinated from the Netherlands. One point of contact for worldwide shipments.
Frequently Asked Questions about Crosstrades
What is the difference between crosstrade and normal export?
With normal export, the shipment departs from the Netherlands. With a crosstrade, the shipment departs from another country — we coordinate from the Netherlands, but the goods themselves do not need to touch the Netherlands. This saves time, costs, and unnecessary handling.
Is crosstrade airfreight more expensive than normal airfreight?
Not necessarily. Because goods go directly from A to B without intermediate handling, crosstrades can actually be cheaper than the alternative where goods first come to the Netherlands. We always calculate the most efficient route for you.
How does customs work with a crosstrade shipment?
For a crosstrade shipment, customs formalities take place in the country of origin and the country of destination — not in the Netherlands. Our worldwide network of certified agents ensures that local customs clearance in both countries is carried out correctly and timely.
For what types of companies are crosstrades interesting?
Crosstrades are especially interesting for international trading companies, importers who resell to customers outside the Netherlands, and companies that purchase in Asia and deliver directly to customers in North America, Africa, or the Middle East — without first bringing the goods to the Netherlands.
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