AOG & Time-Critical Transport — We Respond Immediately
An aircraft grounded. A production line halted. A medical emergency. When every minute counts, Aircargo.nl is reachable, ready to act, and able to find the fastest route — day and night, seven days a week.
AOG stands for Aircraft on Ground — a situation where an aircraft is grounded due to a technical defect and a replacement part must be at the site as quickly as possible. The financial impact of a grounded aircraft can easily run into tens of thousands of euros per hour. In these situations, there’s no time for standard procedures or waiting. Aircargo.nl has years of experience with AOG shipments and understands urgency like no other.
But time-critical goes beyond AOG. We also handle urgent shipments for production parts that halt a factory, medical equipment or pharmaceuticals with strict delivery deadlines, and other shipments where sea freight or regular air freight is simply too slow. In all these cases, we operate under the same principle: immediate action, no excuses, proactive communication.
Our time-critical service includes:
- Flight alternative and price quote within 30 minutes of your order
- Available 24/7 — including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Direct flight booking with airlines via Schiphol and other European hubs
- On-board Courier (OBC) service for the most urgent shipments
- Charter service for large or oversized urgent shipments
- Priority customs clearance — we work with direct contacts at Schiphol
- Real-time status updates throughout the entire transport
- Coordination with your receiving agent at the destination
Aircargo’s time-critical expertise
- Immediate actionImmediate action for time-critical air freight (Schiphol, Amsterdam). Within 30 minutes, we know the fastest air freight route and reserve capacity for your urgent shipment. No waiting, no bureaucracy.
- Specialized teamsSpecialized teams for your urgent transport and other time-critical logistics. As a freight forwarder in Aalsmeer, our experts work directly with all airlines to arrange the shortest routes for you.
- Available 24/7Including nights, weekends, and holidays. For your time-critical shipments, our team is reachable 24/7 — urgency knows no office hours.
- Transparent communicationYou receive proactive status updates and clear tracking milestones up to delivery, for every international shipment.
Urgent shipment? Call us now.
Nick Haspels and his team are ready around the clock for your time-critical shipments. No queues, no forms — call directly at +31 (0) 88 088 2407 and we act immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions About AOG
How quickly can Aircargo.nl arrange an AOG shipment?
Within 30 minutes of your order, we have a flight alternative and price quote available. For available flights, we can dispatch a shipment the same day via Schiphol or another European hub. Always contact us by phone for AOG — that’s the fastest route.
Is Aircargo.nl also available at night and on weekends?
Yes, 24/7. Time-critical shipments don’t observe office hours — and neither does our service. Our urgent team is always reachable via the direct phone number.
What is an On-board Courier (OBC)?
For an OBC shipment, a courier travels with your shipment as carry-on baggage on the plane. This is the fastest way to ship and is used for the most urgent AOG or medical shipments where even a few hours delay is unacceptable.
Can Aircargo.nl also ship dangerous goods on an urgent basis?
Yes, provided the goods comply with IATA DGR regulations for air transport. We are certified for dangerous goods and guide you through the extra documentation requirements — even for urgent shipments.