Air Cargo Crosstrades — from Country to Country, Managed from the Netherlands
Goods that need to go from China to Brazil, or from India to the US — without stopping in the Netherlands? Aircargo.nl fully coordinates your crosstrade shipment from Aalsmeer. One contact point, 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 origin country and the destination country.
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 Air Freight via Aircargo.nl:
- Goods go directly from origin to destination — no unnecessary detour via the Netherlands
- Lower costs through shorter routes and less handling
- One fixed contact point and one invoice — no matter how many countries are involved
- Coordination of documentation in all involved countries via our agent network
- Option for neutral shipping — manufacturer remains invisible to the end customer if desired
- Full track & trace also for crosstrade shipments
Neutral Air Cargo Crosstrade — Manufacturer Shielded
Don’t want your customer to know which manufacturer you buy from? We can handle your crosstrade shipment neutrally. Our agent in the origin country issues the original AWB with the manufacturer’s name. Aircargo.nl replaces this with a Switch AWB showing only your sender information. 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 a crosstrade and normal export?
With normal export, the shipment departs from the Netherlands. In a crosstrade, the shipment departs from another country — we arrange coordination from the Netherlands, but the goods themselves don't need to enter the Netherlands. This saves time, costs, and unnecessary handling.
Is crosstrade air freight more expensive than normal air freight?
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 destination country — not in the Netherlands. Our global network of certified agents ensures that local customs clearance in both countries is carried out accurately and on time.
For what kinds of companies are crosstrades interesting?
Crosstrades are especially interesting for international trading companies, importers who supply 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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