Air freight
Air delivery of commercial cargo out of China, Hong Kong and Dubai. Reliable, secure and on time, intact all the way to destination.
Services
End to end: from the supplier’s warehouse to the consignee in the CIS
IKA Logistics is a Cargo Sales Agent (CSA) representing multiple airlines in the Middle East, Central Asia and South East Asia. We provide capacity on scheduled flights as well as full and part charter, handle all types of commercial cargo including heavy loads and hazardous goods (DG, subject to prior agreement), and build tailored solutions by sector: electronics, fashion, cosmetics, healthcare and food & beverage. Our own office and warehouse in Dubai Airport Freezone, next to DXB airport, keep transit times short and responses fast.
Warehousing
A modern warehouse in Dubai Airport Freezone: secure storage, consolidation and repacking to the client’s requirements.
Logistics services
Supply chain planning and optimisation, cargo routing and inventory management without unnecessary costs.
Consulting
We help you optimise logistics processes, cut costs and improve the efficiency of your business.
Capabilities
Export and import of cargo through an extensive international agent network and direct agreements with airlines.
Ability to transport various types of cargo, including oversized, heavy and technically complex cargo requiring specific temperature conditions.
Provision of a full range of services at both origin and destination.
Handling of project and urgent cargo.
What we accept for carriage
We carry any commercial cargo; the minimum weight depends on the type of goods. We do not accept goods prohibited for air transport: tobacco and alcohol products, medicines and narcotics, explosives and flammable substances, weapons and ammunition, counterfeit goods. Dangerous goods (DG) are accepted only by prior arrangement with a manager.
Routes · Air Cargo
Accepting cargoMain destinations and transit times
| Route | Lane | Transit | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| SZX / CAN → DXB | Shenzhen · Guangzhou → Dubai | 2–4 days | Daily |
| HKG → DXB | Hong Kong → Dubai | 2–3 days | Daily |
| HKG → CIS | Hong Kong → CIS | 5–7 days | Daily |
| DXB → CIS | Dubai → CIS | 3–5 days | Express |
| CAN → CIS | Guangzhou → CIS cities · direct leg | soon | Coming soon |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which lanes do you serve?
We serve three routes: Hong Kong → Dubai, Dubai → the CIS, and Hong Kong (as well as mainland China) → the CIS. A shipment can start from any of the three sides: with our own hub in Dubai Airport Freezone we handle both transit and direct flights.
What is volumetric weight and why is it charged?
Air freight is charged on the greater of two weights, actual or volumetric. Volumetric weight is calculated as length × width × height in centimetres ÷ 6000. A 60×40×40 cm box gives 16 kg of volumetric weight: if it actually holds 10 kg, the rate is calculated on 16. That is why light but bulky cargo costs more than dense cargo.
Which is better value: air, road or sea?
Air is the fastest and the most expensive option, justified for compact, high-value or urgent cargo: electronics, equipment, samples, seasonal goods. Road is a compromise on price and transit time. Sea has the lowest rate per tonne but the longest transit, and makes sense for large volumes without urgency. Our specialisation is air. On value, air wins when the goods are high-value and the volume is modest: cash turns over faster, there is less risk of missing a season and storage costs are lower. For cheap, bulky cargo without a deadline, road or sea is the better value.
How are dangerous goods (DG) carried?
Explosives, compressed gases, flammable liquids (including many aerosols, solvents and perfume above the limits), oxidisers, toxic and radioactive substances, corrosives and magnetised materials are not banned outright — they are dangerous goods (DG) and move only on special flights under separate supervision, with dedicated packaging, labelling, documentation and carrier approval. Separately, the destination country may ban the import of specific goods.
Can equipment with lithium batteries be shipped?
Yes, but lithium batteries are class 9 dangerous goods under IATA rules. The requirements differ for batteries installed in a device, packed with a device and shipped on their own, the last case being the strictest. Special packaging, labelling and documentation are required, and the carrier may limit the quantity per flight. Always tell us about batteries when you submit a request so we can arrange the shipment in advance.
How does a shipment go from request to delivery?
A request with cargo and route details → costing and transit times → cargo intake at the warehouse or pickup from the supplier → inspection, consolidation, packing, photo report → documents and departure → customs clearance → release or delivery to the consignee. A personal manager works with you at every stage.
How can I track my cargo?
By air waybill (AWB) number, 11 digits in the format 176-12345675, where the first three digits are the airline code. The number is issued once the cargo has departed. You can request the status in the Cargo tracker section of this site and a personal manager will reply.
Do you work with private individuals?
We work B2B: with companies, distributors, marketplace sellers and freight forwarders.