Airfreight 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 passing through the Netherlands? Aircargo.nl completely coordinates your crosstrade shipment from Aalsmeer. One contact point, one invoice, global 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 structure 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 contact point and one invoice — regardless of 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
- Complete track & trace also for crosstrade shipments
Neutral airfreight crosstrade — manufacturer shielded
Do you not want your customer to know from which manufacturer you are purchasing? 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 showing only your details as sender. 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?
In normal export, the shipment departs from the Netherlands. In a crosstrade, the shipment departs from another country — we handle coordination from the Netherlands, but the goods themselves do not need to enter the Netherlands. This saves time, costs, and unnecessary handling.
Is crosstrade airfreight more expensive than normal airfreight?
Not necessarily. Because goods move directly from A to B without intermediate handling, crosstrades can actually be cheaper than the alternative where goods come first to the Netherlands. We always calculate the most efficient route for you.
How does customs work with a crosstrade shipment?
In 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 local customs clearance in both countries is done correctly and on time.
For which types of companies are crosstrades interesting?
Crosstrades are especially interesting for international trading companies, importers who supply customers outside the Netherlands, and companies purchasing in Asia and delivering directly to customers in North America, Africa, or the Middle East — without having to bring the goods first to the Netherlands.
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