Fast Transport & Delivery
Time Critical Logistics
from the Manchester
Airport Cargo Hub
Time critical logistics is the fast transportation and delivery of goods that are highly urgent and require fast, precise handling to meet strict deadlines. This type of logistics is essential for industries where delays can lead to significant disruptions or financial losses, such as automotive, aerospace, mining, healthcare, manufacturing, and events.
Examples of time-critical shipments include emergency medical supplies, aircraft parts (AOG), or production line components that are vital to prevent downtime. A stopped automotive production line for example can cost millions of pounds a day.
At TQ Express our time-critical logistics rely on our streamlined processes, advanced technology, and reliable transport options such as next flight Out (NFO), and express road transport ground services, to ensure the fastest delivery possible. These solutions all involve aircraft, and our strategic location at the Manchester Airport Cargo Centre ensures immediate access to all flights departing from this bustling commercial hub.
Our time-critical shipments are often monitored in real-time to provide updates and mitigate any potential delays. The focus is always on speed, security, and accuracy to ensure the goods arrive exactly when and where they are needed.
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IATA-certified Cargo Agent
Time Critical
Air Freight & IATA
We are proud to be an IATA-certified Air Cargo Agent, holding official IATA accreditation. This certification places us within a globally recognised network of air cargo agents, known for their financial stability and professional expertise. Representing approximately 330 airlines worldwide, IATA accounts for about 82% of global air traffic. This extensive network allows us access to competitive rates and flexible shipping options, ensuring cost-effective and efficient solutions for all types of air cargo.
Partnering with an IATA-accredited forwarder gives our customers confidence that their shipments are in the hands of certified professionals. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of safety, security, and efficiency in international air logistics, ensuring your goods are delivered with care and reliability.
Where Speed is Paramount
Why You Need
Time Critical Transport
Time critical transport is essential for situations where speed and precision are paramount. It is ideal for delivering parts or components needed for scheduled manufacturing, urgent part replacements, pharmaceutical samples, overnight air freight, and confidential documents.
The service offered by TQ Express plays a vital role in just-in-time supply chains and supports industries such as aerospace, automotive, engineering, and energy, where delays can have significant operational or financial impacts. Time critical transport ensures that urgent shipments are handled with the highest priority to meet tight deadlines and maintain efficiency.
Packaging, Labelling, & Documentation
Experts in Dangerous Goods with CAO Acceptance
What Does Dangerous Goods CAO Acceptance Mean?
“Dangerous Goods with CAO Acceptance” refers to the approval and handling of dangerous goods specifically designated for Cargo Aircraft Only (CAO). Certain hazardous materials or large quantities that present a greater risk to air travel are classified as CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY and can only be transported onboard a freighter aircraft.
This designation ensures that such shipments comply with international standards, including proper packaging, labelling, and documentation, as outlined by IATA and local aviation authorities. It indicates that the carrier is authorised and equipped to handle these high-risk goods safely, ensuring they are transported without posing a danger to the aircraft, crew, or environment. Examples of such items include flammable liquids, toxic substances, and corrosives.
TQ Express is a trusted partner in managing goods of this nature, and we have two of our own Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors (DGSA) on staff to make sure we are compliant and that we adhere to the ADR and IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations for air freight as well as the IMDG Code for sea freight.
When Goods Are Needed Fast
Failure isn’t an Option
When it has to be there and there is no compromise we understand, and we deliver. Accidents happen, machines break, components fail, samples or prototypes are needed, urgent or valuable assets need to be shipped, and fast.
Normally the cost of a failed delivery is not the wasted freight charge but the cost of the consequential loss of a factory production line being shut down, a ship being kept in dock, or an event being cancelled. These can be costs that can, for the sake of a small part, cost a business millions of pounds. To these customers, failure is not acceptable.
Our air freight solutions are seamlessly integrated with EU urgent road freight for both collection and final mile deliveries
When Speed Matters
Next Flight Out (NFO):
For shipments where every second counts, our TQ EXPRESS Next Flight Out (NFO) service provides the fastest possible solution for time-critical air freight. Whether it’s urgent components, essential documents, or high-value cargo, we book space on the next available flight to ensure your goods are in transit without delay. Leveraging our partnerships with airlines and real-time tracking technology, we manage the entire process from collection to delivery. This service is ideal for situations where a missed deadline could result in costly downtime, such as halting a production line or delaying a critical event. With TQ Express, you gain the speed and reliability needed to prevent these high-stakes disruptions.
Through strong partnerships with our International freight Association (IFA) associates at nearly every major gateway, TQ Express is part of an exclusive global network of professionals who share an unwavering commitment to excellence and an unparalleled ability to “make things happen.” This dedication enables us to deliver seamless solutions, regardless of the complexity of the shipment.
For customers accustomed to other freight providers, TQ Express delivers an exceptional level of service – offering greater flexibility, responsiveness, and the ability to adapt to shifting circumstances, ensuring shipments remain on track and are delivered on time, without complication. Whether by air, road, or sea, TQ Express makes it happen.