TIME-CRITICAL AIR FREIGHT SPECIALISTS

When failure isn’t an option, we take control.

For urgent, high-value and compliance-sensitive shipments worldwide.
Supporting aviation, cruise & marine, healthcare, energy and hi-tech, alongside other sectors where speed, control and reliability are critical.
When delays threaten operations, we move fast, take control and keep your supply chain moving.

Experienced People Managing Every Critical Movement

When a shipment is time-critical, experience matters. Every movement is managed by experienced air freight specialists with clear ownership from initial planning through to final delivery. We coordinate complex and compliance-sensitive shipments, make fast decisions and proactively manage risk at every stage. You receive clear communication, practical solutions and one accountable team focused on delivering the right outcome.

No call centres. No unnecessary handovers. Just experienced people taking responsibility for your shipment from start to finish.

Services

Fewer Delays And Disruptions

AOG (Aircraft On Ground)

Immediate-response logistics to recover grounded aircraft and reduce costly downtime, fast.

Door To Door

On-Board Courier

Specialist hand-carry solutions for time-critical shipments, providing direct control, secure handling, and continuous oversight from origin to delivery.

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Aircraft Charter

Time-critical charter solutions providing direct, on-demand uplift when speed, reliability, and control are essential.

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Express & Next Flight Out Air Freight

Time-critical air freight solutions utilising the next available flights, delivering fast uplift, priority handling, and full operational control.

Hot Temperature

Temperature-Controlled Air Freight

Precision-controlled logistics for pharmaceutical and sensitive shipments, utilising TCV vehicles and both active and passive containers to ensure strict temperature compliance throughout.

Compliant

Customs Clearance Support

Expert customs clearance across all major UK airports, ensuring full compliance, reduced risk, and uninterrupted shipment flow.

Why Businesses Choose Scanlon Freight

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Aircraft grounded: within hours

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Production lines: stop immediately

Hot Temperature

Temperature excursions: result in product loss

Compliance

Compliance failures: cause delays or seizure

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Financial penalties: impact your bottom line

Reputation Loss

Reputation damage: hits long-term performance

This is where experience, speed, and control matter most.

Every critical shipment follows our proven A.C.T.I.O.N. methodology – keeping complex logistics under control from planning to delivery.

A

Assess

Understand requirements, risks and critical deadlines.

C

Create

Build the most effective logistics solution for the shipment.

T

Tailor

Refine every detail for seamless execution.

I

Inform

Provide proactive updates at every stage.

O

Operate

Execute with speed, precision and accountability.

N

Navigate

Resolve challenges and keep shipments on track.

Our Core Services

Specialist Time-Critical Logistics Solutions

Fewer Delays And Disruptions

AOG (Aircraft On Ground)

Keeping aircraft flying.

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On-Board Courier

Hand-carrying critical shipments worldwide.

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Aircraft Charter

Dedicated aircraft, anywhere, anytime.

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Express Air Freight

Priority capacity for urgent cargo.

Hot Temperature

Temperature-Controlled Air Freight

Protecting temperature-sensitive shipments.

Customs Clearance Support

Clearing cargo quickly and compliantly.

Recent Critical Shipments Delivered

Why Companies Choose Scanlon Freight

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Your shipment has
already gone off track

Failed

Another logistics provider
has failed to deliver

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Every minute of
downtime costs money

Compliance Failures

Compliance
cannot be compromised

Better Communication And Visibility

You need complete
visibility and accountability

Frequently Asked Questions

What information do I need to provide for a time-critical air freight quote?

To provide an accurate quote, we’ll typically require:

  • Collection and delivery addresses
  • Shipment dimensions, weight and number of pieces
  • Commodity description
  • Required collection and delivery times
  • Any dangerous goods or temperature-control requirements
  • Customs information (if applicable)

Providing this information allows us to recommend the fastest and most cost-effective logistics solution.

We can begin planning your shipment immediately after receiving your enquiry. Depending on your requirements, we can arrange same-day collections, express air freight, dedicated vehicles, on-board couriers (OBC) or aircraft charters to meet critical delivery deadlines.

Our operations team provides 24/7 support for urgent logistics movements worldwide.

Scanlon Freight specialises in time-critical logistics for:

  • Aviation & Aircraft on Ground (AOG)
  • Healthcare & Pharmaceutical
  • Cruise & Marine
  • Energy
  • Hi-Tech

We also support businesses across many other industries where speed, compliance and reliability are essential.

Yes. We provide temperature-controlled logistics solutions for pharmaceutical, healthcare and other sensitive cargo requiring strict temperature compliance.

We work with validated transport solutions and experienced logistics partners to help maintain product integrity throughout transit.

When Every Minute Matters We're Ready.

24/7 time-critical logistics specialists for urgent shipments worldwide.

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Our Office

Haleworth House, Tite Hill,
Egham, Surrey, TW20 OLR,
United Kingdom

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