When time matters more than tonnage. NG Pillai manages air freight from IGI Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru across 100+ destination airports. Pharmaceuticals, express cargo, dangerous goods, and perishables handled under applicable IATA standards.
Air freight is the right mode when cargo is time-critical, high-value, or subject to strict temperature or regulatory requirements. NG Pillai manages the full chain from factory pickup to destination delivery — export customs, airside handling, AWB issuance, and destination agent coordination.
Pharma air freight coordinated under WHO-GDP documentation requirements at 2–8°C and 15–25°C. Pre-conditioned shipper selection, temperature monitoring, compliance documentation, and customs clearance.
Same-day airport drop, next-flight-out booking, priority handling at origin terminal. For samples, spare parts, and urgent commercial shipments.
Fresh and chilled cargo — fresh produce, cut flowers, seafood, frozen goods. Cool-cell handling at IGI Delhi's dedicated perishable terminal (T3 cargo).
IATA DGR Class 2 through 9 including flammables, corrosives, lithium batteries, and toxic substances. Shipper's Declaration, UN PI compliance, airline acceptance coordination.
Electronics, gems and jewellery, art, and high-value engineering components. Secure handling, declared value cover, airline vault options where available.
Standard commercial cargo from 10 kg to full charter. Consolidation on key lanes (Delhi–Dubai, Delhi–London, Mumbai–Singapore) for smaller shipments.
| Airport | Code | Key Strengths | Primary Destinations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indira Gandhi International, Delhi | DEL | Largest cargo gateway, pharma-capable cargo terminal, 24/7 ops | Dubai, London, Frankfurt, NYC, Singapore |
| Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International, Mumbai | BOM | Strong for textiles, pharma, electronics; JNPT feeder | Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Amsterdam |
| Chennai International | MAA | Auto components, engineering goods; South India origin | Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Frankfurt |
| Rajiv Gandhi International, Hyderabad | HYD | Pharma hub (BULK Drug, Biological), IT equipment | Dubai, Singapore, Frankfurt, Chicago |
| Kempegowda International, Bengaluru | BLR | Technology, electronics, aerospace components | Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, London |
We assess commodity, weight, volume (chargeable weight = higher of actual vs volumetric), special handling requirements, and urgency. We compare airline options and share rate and schedule within 2 hours.
Inland transport to airport cargo terminal. Packing and labelling compliance check — critical for DGR, pharma, and perishables before terminal acceptance.
Shipping Bill filing, AEO-accelerated customs processing, and Let Export Order (LEO). Air Waybill issuance (Master AWB + House AWB for consolidated shipments).
ULD build-up, cargo acceptance by airline, flight confirmation, and airside monitoring. Pre-alert to destination agent with AWB, commercial invoice, and packing list.
Import customs clearance at destination through our agent network. Delivery confirmation and proof of delivery sent to shipper. For India–UAE lanes, our team manages both ends directly.
India is one of the world's largest exporters of pharmaceutical products. NG Pillai has been coordinating pharma air freight — API, finished formulations, biologics, vaccines, and clinical trial material — for over two decades. Documentation and compliance processes are aligned with WHO Good Distribution Practice guidelines and carrier requirements.
Passive systems: pre-conditioned EPS shippers, PCM-based containers for 2–8°C, 15–25°C, and controlled frozen (-20°C). Active systems available for longer transits or sensitive biologics. Temperature logger included and data provided on delivery.
Commercial invoice with HS code and declared value, packing list, Certificate of Analysis (CoA) where required, Schedule H / G declarations for controlled substances, CDSCO export permit where applicable, and IATA DGR documentation for cold-chain materials classified as DG.
Carrier selection for pharma: For critical pharma shipments, we coordinate with carriers operating validated pharma handling protocols on key lanes. Ask us which carriers are appropriate for your specific route and temperature requirement.
Share origin airport, destination, commodity, approximate weight and dimensions — we'll respond within 2 business hours with rate options and carrier schedules.
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