Business Case: International Air Transportation of a Luxury Car

Our privileged partner in Kuwait contacted us during the Christmas period to urgently ship a luxury car worth over €300,000 for their valued client.
 

• Tight Deadline: Door-to-door delivery in less than 8 days during the Christmas period, when air freight capacity is limited.
• Technical Requirements: Strict compliance with the client’s and air freight specifications to ensure the vehicle has been safety handled.

• All thr technical process review and the shipping constraints validation.
• Tailored recommendations.
• Setting up of a logistics protocol to meet all the predetermined steps for this bespoke transport operation.

• The transfer of the vehicle up to Nice airport has been organized by the concierge of a major hotel in Monaco.
   

• Use of an ATA Carnet (Temporary Admission) to exempt the vehicle from duties and taxes in Dubai.
• Preparation of a DGD (Dangerous Goods Declaration) for the transport of a motorized vehicle.

• Visual inspection conducted by the airline’s logistics provider.
• Ensuring the vehicle complies with freight transport specifications, including being disconnected and emptied of fuel.
• Security control done by dogs.

• The vehicle was loaded onto an aircraft pallet, secured, strapped, and fixed to prevent movement during air transport. This technical operation required precise calculations to ensure the vehicle on the pallet remained stable during loading into the aircraft hold.
   

• The vehicule has been airfreighted on a commercial flight into one of the largest aircraft in the world, carrying both freight and passengers.
• Upon arrival, the vehicle was unloaded from the aircraft hold, unstrapped, and delivered to the final recipient in Dubai by our partner.
• Import customs formalities were completed to ensure that the vehicle owner could retrieve it in compliance with the destination country’s regulations.

• Immediate Responsiveness: Quote provided the same day after analysis.
• Client’s Requirements Met: Despite the challenges of the holiday season.
• Document Management Expertise: Rigorous control of customs documents. Verification of all accompanying paperwork to meet the destination country’s requirements.
• Security and Compliance: Safe transport with no damage to a high-value luxury item.

The QUALITAIR&SEA team in Nice supervised the entire operation from start to finish, coordinating with all stakeholders in the transport chain.
 

With over 40 years of experience in international transport, QUALITAIR&SEA provides bespoke and secure logistics solutions. We support businesses with their air and sea freight needs while ensuring customs compliance and merchandise security. Whatever the product or volume to be transported, we offer a fully tailored service.