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Priority Air Freight Services

When speed matters most, we move your cargo by air — fast, tracked, and insured.

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Overview

Air Freight Built
Around Your Business

With over 40 years of airfreight experience behind our founder, Lace Couriers offers premium air freight services between all major South African airports and key international destinations. When road simply isn't fast enough, we take to the sky.

What's Included

  • Next-flight-out and priority air cargo
  • Domestic inter-city air freight (JHB, CPT, DBN, PLZ, ELS)
  • International freight to major African and global destinations
  • Dangerous goods handling (ADR/IATA certified)
  • Temperature-controlled air cargo
  • Full customs clearance assistance
Why Choose Us

What Sets Our Air Freight
Service Apart

Next Flight Out

Urgent cargo placed on the next available flight — ideal for critical parts, samples, and time-sensitive documents.

International Reach

We move freight to key African hubs and global destinations, with trusted airline and agent partnerships worldwide.

Dangerous Goods

IATA-certified dangerous goods handling. We manage the compliance, documentation, and packing requirements.

Temp-Controlled

Pharmaceutical, biological, and perishable cargo handled with strict cold chain compliance.

Customs Clearance

Our team manages all import and export documentation, customs entries, and compliance requirements on your behalf.

Live Notifications

Flight tracking and real-time status notifications so you always know exactly where your shipment is.

Who We Serve

Industries We Serve

Our air freight service is trusted by businesses across South Africa's key sectors.

Pharmaceutical
Automotive Parts
Fashion & Retail
Technology
Mining Equipment
Perishables & Food
How It Works

Simple. Reliable. Every Time.

1
Quote
We assess your cargo dimensions, weight, and destination and provide a same-day rate.
2
Book
We book the flight and arrange collection from your premises.
3
Airside
Cargo is checked in, documented, and loaded by our experienced airfreight team.
4
Deliver
Collected from the destination airport and delivered to the consignee's door.
Common Questions

Air Freight FAQ

Which airports do you service?
We operate from OR Tambo (JHB), Cape Town International, King Shaka (DBN), Port Elizabeth, and East London, as well as major international hubs.
How fast is next-flight-out?
For domestic routes, we can have your cargo airborne within 2 – 4 hours of collection, subject to flight availability.
Can you handle dangerous goods?
Yes — our team is IATA-certified for dangerous goods. We handle the classification, packaging, and documentation.
Do you offer door-to-door air freight?
Absolutely. We collect from your premises, manage the air leg, and deliver to the recipient's door at the destination.

Ready to Move with Lace Couriers?

Get a quote for your air freight needs or speak to our team directly.

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