SLL launches three specialised air logistics services

SLL Integrated Logistics, part of Parekh Global, has introduced three specialised air logistics services — Next Flight Out (NFO), Onboard Courier (OBC) and Air Cargo Charter, to handle urgent, high-value, oversized and time-critical shipments across global markets.

The services are designed to meet shipping requirements that conventional freight schedules may not accommodate, offering businesses flexible solutions based on shipment urgency, cargo dimensions, destination, and operational needs.

Yogesh Parekh, Director, Parekh Global, said, “Time-critical logistics is increasingly about more than moving cargo quickly; it is about protecting business continuity when conventional freight schedules cannot keep pace with operational requirements. With NFO, OBC and Air Cargo Charter, we are giving customers the flexibility to choose the right air logistics solution based on urgency, cargo profile and destination. Our focus is to build a responsive logistics capability that can support critical movements across industries and markets.”

The Onboard Courier (OBC) service enables urgent shipments to be hand-carried by a dedicated courier on a commercial passenger flight. The service is designed for time-critical consignments, including spare parts, prototypes, documents and high-value samples that require rapid delivery and direct handling.

Shipment weight limits depend on the airline, route, and applicable regulatory requirements.

The Next Flight Out (NFO) service prioritises urgent shipments on the earliest available commercial flight. It caters to consignments ranging from 1 kg to multi-pallet shipments weighing more than 10,000 kg, with door-to-door delivery targeted within 24–48 hours, subject to routing, customs clearance and operational requirements.

The service is supported by IATA accreditation and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Indirect Air Carrier (IAC) certification, enabling the handling of time-sensitive international air freight in line with applicable requirements.

The Air Cargo Charter service provides dedicated aircraft for oversized, specialised and emergency shipments, with aircraft selection based on cargo characteristics, urgency and routing requirements.

It caters to a range of cargo, including automotive Completely Knocked Down (CKD) and Semi Knocked Down (SKD) shipments, Aircraft on Ground (AOG) spares, heavy machinery, disaster-relief supplies, dangerous goods and temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products, subject to regulatory requirements and aircraft availability.

Yash Parekh, Director, Parekh Global, said, “Each of these solutions addresses a different level of urgency and complexity. NFO enables priority movement on the earliest available commercial flight, OBC provides a direct hand-carry option for highly sensitive or high-priority shipments, while charter services allow us to manage oversized, specialised and emergency cargo with dedicated aircraft. This gives customers a more structured response when delays can have significant operational or financial consequences.”

The launch of these three services strengthens SLL Integrated Logistics’ specialised air logistics portfolio, providing businesses with flexible options to manage urgent and complex shipments across global supply chains.