Service
Sea & Air Freight
Sea and air freight forwarding is the movement of your cargo between countries using ocean and air carriers. 4M Global Services books the space, coordinates the carriers and agents, and manages the paperwork from origin to destination.
What's included
Everything covered under sea & air freight
Full container load (FCL)
A container dedicated to your cargo, sealed at origin and opened at destination.
Less than container load (LCL)
Consolidated space for smaller shipments, so you pay for the volume you use.
Air freight
For cargo where the cost of waiting outweighs the cost of flying.
Carrier and agent coordination
Booking, routing and handover managed through our partner network worldwide.
Cargo insurance arrangement
Cover arranged on request so the value of the goods is protected in transit.
Consolidation
Multiple suppliers combined into one shipment to reduce cost and handling.
Who this is for
- Importers and exporters shipping between the UAE, Pakistan and the wider world
- SMEs expanding internationally for the first time
- Businesses that need one point of contact instead of several carriers
Documents you'll need
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading or air waybill
- Certificate of origin
- Letter of credit documents, where applicable
Requirements vary by commodity and route. We confirm the exact list for your shipment before booking.
How it works
The process, step by step
- 01
Share the shipment
Tell us the cargo, the route and the timing. We come back with routing options and a rate.
- 02
Booking and collection
We confirm space with the carrier and arrange collection from your supplier or warehouse.
- 03
Documentation
Bill of lading or air waybill, packing list, invoice and certificates prepared and checked.
- 04
In transit
You get status updates at each milestone rather than having to chase them.
- 05
Arrival and clearance
Customs handled at destination and delivery arranged onward to the final address.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
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Need sea & air freight?
Tell us what you are shipping and where it needs to be. We will come back with routing options and an honest rate.