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Licenses, Certifications and Memberships
A licensed NVOCC, IATA and C-TPAT certified, and a member of NCBFAA, IAM and LAACA.
Freight and Customs Services
Ocean, air and trucking, plus customs clearance, cargo insurance and ISF filing, managed from one platform.
- One Login for Every ShipmentTrack shipments, manage documents and see your full shipping history in one place.
- Tracking from Origin to DeliveryFollow each shipment from origin to final destination.
- Milestone and Delay AlertsGet automatic alerts for key milestones and possible exceptions, such as demurrage risk (charges for containers left at the port too long).
- Available 24/7Use the platform on desktop or mobile, any time.
Countries Served
Years in Freight Forwarding
Clients Across Industries
Shipping from India and Asia to the USA
Airlift is a licensed NVOCC with decades of experience. We have our own offices in the United States, India, Vietnam, Bangladesh and Cambodia, and a network of agents across South and Southeast Asia.
That gives you reliable access on the South Asia–USA trade lane, with connections to other major routes.
Because we negotiate directly with carriers, you get secured space, competitive rates and routing flexibility that traditional forwarders can’t offer.
Guides by lane: India to USAChina to USAVietnam to USAThailand to USABangladesh to USAUSA to Indiaall lane guides
Choosing a forwarder? See how we work as a freight forwarder in the USA and as a freight forwarder for India to USA shipping.
Why Importers Choose Airlift
Experienced people, direct carrier access and a platform that shows where your cargo is.
Experienced People, Backed by Technology
Hands-on freight expertise since 1999. Our technology supports our team’s judgment; it doesn’t replace it.
Licensed NVOCC, Direct Carrier Access
We issue our own house bills of lading and negotiate directly with carriers, which gives you reliable space, competitive rates and full routing control.
Carrier Data in One Platform
Direct API integrations with major carriers give you real-time data you can act on. No chasing updates, no guessing where your cargo is.
Transparent Pricing
Every cost, timeline and document is set out upfront. What you see is what you get.
Shipping Tools: Rates, Schedules and Tracking
Compare rates and sailings before you book, then track the container after it ships.
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Both. As a licensed NVOCC, Airlift issues its own house bills of lading and negotiates directly with carriers, which gives us more control over space and routing. As a global freight forwarder, we manage the rest of the chain: documentation, customs clearance and trucking.
Our office directory lists teams in the United States, India, Vietnam, Bangladesh and Cambodia, and our agent network covers additional trade lanes. Send us your origin, destination and cargo, and we’ll help plan the shipment.
Yes. A public tracking link shows high-level updates. For full shipment detail and alerts, log in to the Airlift customer portal.
Customs entries are filed through our licensed broker network. We handle ISF filing, port coordination and import documentation in-house, to reduce delays and compliance risk.
Under 5 minutes. Once your account is set up, you can request a rate or start tracking right away.
You get proactive updates and one place to manage every shipment, because our team works alongside our tools from quote to delivery. You don’t have to chase anyone for status.
Your dedicated account manager, who knows your business, is your main contact. For specific issues, you can also email our operations and documentation teams directly.
Your data is kept separate and is visible only to your authorized team members. We protect it with industry-standard encryption and role-based access controls on hardened cloud infrastructure. You decide what to share with your business partners.