Air Freight Shipping for Businesses

Yes. FedEx operates one of the world's largest air freight networks through FedEx Express, offering domestic services like Priority Overnight, Standard Overnight, and Express Saver, as well as international air cargo via FedEx International Priority and International Economy. ShipMate+ is a FedEx Authorized ShipCenter, giving businesses direct access to the full FedEx Express air freight portfolio at competitive rates.

FedEx Express parcel services generally accommodate packages up to 150 lbs with a maximum length of 119 inches and a length plus girth of up to 165 inches. For larger or heavier shipments exceeding these limits, FedEx Freight air services are available. ShipMate+ can assess your shipment dimensions and recommend whether standard express or freight-class air shipping is appropriate for your cargo.

To ship via air freight, visit ShipMate+ in Vista, CA with your shipment details — including dimensions, weight, destination, and delivery deadline. Our specialists will compare rates across FedEx, UPS, and other air cargo carriers, prepare proper packaging, complete all required documentation, and dispatch your shipment via daily carrier pickup. For international air freight, we also handle customs paperwork and airway bill generation.

Air freight rates vary based on weight, dimensions (dimensional weight pricing applies), origin, destination, carrier, and service level. Domestic air freight typically ranges from $1.50 to $5+ per pound, while international rates vary widely by region. ShipMate+ compares rates across multiple carriers and service levels to find the most cost-effective option for your specific business shipment — contact us for a tailored quote.

ShipMate+ provides access to air freight through FedEx Express, UPS Worldwide services, and over 40 additional freight and air cargo carriers. As an authorized shipper for all three major domestic carriers, we compare rates and service levels across the network to find the best fit for your shipment's timeline, size, and destination requirements.

Yes. ShipMate+ manages international air freight to over 200 countries across all seven continents. Our specialists prepare all required customs documentation — including Commercial Invoices, Pro Forma Invoices, and Electronic Export Information forms — and advise on import duties, carrier restrictions, and commodity rules to ensure compliant, on-time international delivery for business shipments.

No — ShipMate+ offers full professional packing services for air freight. Our team uses properly sized corrugated boxes and appropriate protective materials to meet carrier standards and minimize damage claims. All items packed in-store carry a guarantee of insurability. If your shipment is already packed and labeled, we can accept it as a straightforward drop-off at no extra charge.

ShipMate+ schedules daily FedEx and UPS pickups Monday through Friday (at 4:30 PM) and on Saturdays (at 12:00 PM). Any shipment processed and ready before these cutoff times will enter the air freight network the same day. For the most urgent business needs, we can also advise on expedited freight options to meet same-day or next-business-day delivery requirements.