Your cargo boards the earliest available commercial flight to your destination—guaranteed. When hours matter, NFO service eliminates waiting and delivers maximum speed.
Next Flight Out—commonly abbreviated as NFO—represents the fastest option in commercial air cargo. When you book NFO service, your shipment is guaranteed space on the very next available flight heading toward your destination, regardless of which airline operates that flight or what schedule adjustments are required to make it happen.
Unlike standard air freight that follows predetermined consolidation schedules, NFO service prioritizes your cargo above all other considerations. If the next flight departs in 90 minutes, your cargo will be on it. If that means booking premium seat space on a passenger aircraft because cargo holds are full, that's exactly what happens. NFO service removes every possible delay between your call and your cargo's departure.
This service level exists specifically for genuine emergencies where every hour of delay carries significant consequences. Manufacturing shutdowns, medical emergencies, critical infrastructure repairs, legal deadlines—these situations justify NFO service because the cost of the premium shipping pales in comparison to the cost of waiting.
The NFO booking process operates differently from standard air cargo. Understanding these distinctions helps you maximize the service's effectiveness and ensures your shipment moves without unnecessary delays.
Call our 24/7 emergency hotline. Our NFO specialists answer immediately, no automated menus or callbacks.
While you're on the phone, we simultaneously search every available flight option across all partner airlines.
We secure space on the next available flight immediately. You receive confirmation, flight details, and tracking number before hanging up.
Our courier collects your cargo within the hour (depending on your location and flight departure time).
Your shipment receives expedited security screening and priority loading. It's the last cargo on and first cargo off.
Upon landing, your cargo clears customs expeditiously and goes directly to final delivery or your designated recipient.
You call, we answer immediately. We gather critical details: cargo specifications, origin, destination, deadline requirements, and special handling needs.
While remaining on the call, our specialist searches real-time flight availability across all airlines. We identify the earliest departure with available capacity.
Space secured, payment processed, documentation initiated. You receive flight number, departure time, and tracking information before the call ends.
Our courier is already en route to your location. Pickup occurs within the hour in metro areas, coordinated with flight departure time.
Your cargo receives expedited security screening and priority loading. It boards the aircraft you've paid for, guaranteed.
NFO service commands premium pricing because it guarantees the absolute fastest transit time possible using commercial aviation. The service makes economic sense in specific scenarios where time sensitivity justifies the investment.
A production line generates $50,000 per hour in finished goods. A critical machine component fails, causing a complete shutdown. The replacement part exists in your German supplier's warehouse. Standard air freight takes four days—96 hours—meaning $4.8 million in lost production. NFO service delivers the part in 18 hours at a premium cost of $8,000. The return on that investment exceeds 600 to 1.
These calculations make NFO service an obvious choice for high-value manufacturing operations. The premium shipping cost disappears as a rounding error compared to production losses.
Specialized medical equipment breaks at a hospital. Patients scheduled for critical procedures face delays or cancellations. Medical specimens for time-sensitive testing require immediate transport. Organ transplant logistics demand precision timing. In healthcare, delays don't just cost money—they impact patient outcomes. NFO service ensures medical cargo moves at maximum speed when minutes matter.
Contract deadlines, legal filings, regulatory submissions—these situations carry hard cutoff times with severe consequences for missing them. When original documents must arrive by a specific date and time, NFO service removes uncertainty from the equation. The cost of missed deadlines (lost contracts, legal penalties, compliance violations) far exceeds premium freight charges.
Trade show displays, concert equipment, film production gear, sporting event materials—when cargo must arrive before an event begins, no alternatives exist. The event happens on schedule whether your cargo arrives or not. NFO service ensures you make your deadline, protecting the entire investment in event participation.
Situation: Transmission parts supplier in Japan
Emergency: Critical sensor component failure in Mexico
Timeline: 6,800 miles, 22 hours door-to-door
Cost: $12,400 NFO service vs. $2,100 standard air
Production resumed same day. Production losses: 22 hours ($440,000) vs. 5 days ($6M+ with standard shipping). NFO premium: $10,300. Savings: $5.6M+
Situation: Surgical robot component from Switzerland
Emergency: Equipment failure before scheduled surgeries in Singapore
Timeline: 6,300 miles, 19 hours gate-to-gate
Cost: $9,800 NFO service vs. $1,900 standard air
All scheduled procedures completed. Six surgeries saved. Patient care uninterrupted. Hospital avoided rescheduling costs and maintained surgical schedule integrity.
Situation: Patent documents from New York to European Patent Office
Emergency: Filing deadline in 36 hours, documents require original signatures
Timeline: 3,600 miles, 14 hours total transit
Cost: $3,200 NFO service vs. $450 standard air
Documents filed 6 hours before deadline. Patent protection secured. Multi-year IP protection maintained. Value: incalculable vs. $2,750 premium.
Next Flight Out service includes comprehensive support features that ensure your emergency shipment moves smoothly from initial contact through final delivery. These capabilities distinguish true NFO service from standard expedited shipping.
Call any hour, any day, including holidays. Our NFO specialists answer immediately—no automated systems, no callbacks, no delays.
NFO service available from/to virtually any location with commercial air service. Our partner network spans every major airport globally.
For ultra-critical or highly valuable cargo, we provide professional hand carry couriers who accompany your shipment as checked baggage.
Our customs brokers prioritize NFO shipments for immediate clearance. Documentation prepared in advance, clearance coordinated before landing.
Live tracking from pickup through delivery. Flight monitoring, customs status updates, and delivery confirmation all visible in real-time.
Comprehensive insurance available up to declared value. Protection against damage, loss, or delay throughout the entire transit chain.
Access to capacity on major commercial carriers worldwide ensures we can secure space on the next available flight, regardless of airline or route.
Major International Carriers
Regional Airlines
Cargo-Only Operators
Passenger Airlines
Charter Services
Express Integrators
This extensive network means we're never limited to a single carrier's schedule. When you need the next flight out, we can access whatever capacity exists across the entire aviation ecosystem.
Next Flight Out service costs significantly more than standard air freight because it guarantees the absolute fastest available option, regardless of efficiency considerations that normally drive freight costs down. Understanding what drives NFO pricing helps evaluate whether the premium makes sense for your situation.
Flight Timing: The next available flight might depart in two hours or twelve hours. Tighter timeframes generally cost more because they limit options and may require premium space like passenger cabin cargo or even seat purchases for bulky items.
Route Characteristics: High-traffic routes with frequent departures offer more options and often better pricing. Secondary markets with limited flight frequency command premiums because fewer alternatives exist.
Weight and Dimensions: Air cargo pricing uses chargeable weight—the greater of actual weight or volumetric weight. Large, lightweight cargo costs more per kilogram than dense, compact shipments.
Pickup and Delivery Speed: How quickly we must collect your cargo affects pricing. If you need pickup within 30 minutes in a remote location, expect surcharges for rapid dispatch and expedited ground transport.
Special Handling Requirements: Temperature control, hazardous materials, fragile goods, security requirements—anything beyond standard dry cargo handling adds to total costs.
Customs Complexity: Expedited customs clearance for NFO shipments costs more than standard processing. Complex documentation, restricted goods, or high-value items increase clearance fees.
Evaluating NFO service requires calculating the true cost of delay. What does every hour cost your organization? If a production line generates $30,000 per hour and a critical part failure causes shutdown, delaying 48 hours costs $1.44 million in lost production. Spending $15,000 on NFO service to reduce that delay to 18 hours saves $900,000 in production losses.
The premium pays for itself in genuine emergencies. Companies that hesitate on NFO service often discover that "saving" on freight costs them exponentially more in downstream consequences.
In major metropolitan areas, our couriers typically arrive within 30-60 minutes of your call. Timing depends on your location, current traffic conditions, and how much lead time exists before the next available flight. We coordinate pickup timing to ensure your cargo makes the targeted flight. For remote locations, pickup may take longer, but we communicate realistic timeframes upfront during your initial call.
NFO service doesn't require direct flights. We book your cargo on the fastest available routing, which often includes connections. Our specialists evaluate all options and select the route that delivers the earliest arrival time at your final destination. You'll know the complete itinerary, including any connections, before confirming the booking.
Yes, though size and weight affect available options. Items up to standard air cargo pallet dimensions move regularly via NFO service. Larger items may require seat purchases in passenger aircraft or specialized cargo flights. We assess your cargo specifications during the initial call and advise on feasibility and any limitations. Hand-carry service works well for smaller high-value items, while larger equipment may fly as priority cargo or require charter options.
We guarantee your cargo boards the next available flight—that's the "Next Flight Out" commitment. While we provide estimated arrival times based on flight schedules and typical customs processing, we cannot guarantee exact delivery times due to variables beyond our control (weather delays, customs processing variations, etc.). However, NFO service eliminates scheduling delays, ensuring your shipment moves at maximum possible speed using commercial aviation.
Our NFO service includes guaranteed space, meaning your cargo will not miss the booked flight due to capacity issues. If unforeseen circumstances (severe weather, airport closures, security events) affect the flight itself, we immediately rebook on the next available alternative at no additional charge. You receive real-time updates throughout the process, and we maintain contact until successful delivery.
NFO service using commercial flights typically costs a fraction of charter pricing—often 10-20% of charter costs for shipments under 300 kilograms. Charter becomes cost-effective for larger shipments (over 500kg), multiple pallets, or situations where no suitable commercial flights exist. Our specialists evaluate both options and recommend the most cost-effective solution that meets your timeline requirements.
Our NFO specialists are standing by 24/7 to secure space on the earliest available flight to your destination.