Special cargo
Transport of oversized, dangerous (DGR), temperature-controlled and valuable cargo in line with IATA and airline requirements.
We handle everything — from the shipper’s warehouse to your door
We define hazard class, UN number and permitted flights
Certified packaging, hazard labels, shipper declaration
Thermal containers, loggers, priority handling, report to consignee
Aircraft selection, special pallets, securing plan, high loader
Enhanced control, insurance, separate storage
MSDS, certificates, airline approvals
How long cargo takes to Kazakhstan
From leaving the shipper’s warehouse to release at Almaty or Astana airport. Urgent — 2–3 days subject to space.
direct flights with Lufthansa Cargo, Turkish Cargo
consolidation at the Shanghai warehouse
Emirates SkyCargo, Qatar Airways Cargo hubs
connection via Europe or the Middle East
Four steps and the cargo is yours
- 01Cargo descriptionMSDS, photos, dimensions — class and restrictions defined
- 02Flight selectionCargo-only (CAO) or passenger flight where the goods are accepted
- 03Packing & documentsUN packaging, labels, declaration, approval
- 04Transport & controlTracking, temperature report, release to consignee
Typical cargo and tasks
We have done this before
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Estimate your shipment in 60 seconds
Six questions — you get an estimate of transit time, flight type and documents, and the manager gets everything for an exact quote.
Where are we shipping from?
Pick the origin region — if your city is not listed, type it below
Where to deliver?
Where in Kazakhstan we deliver
What is the cargo?
Cargo type defines documents, packing and flight type
Weight and number of pieces
Approximate — we will confirm exact figures
How urgent?
Urgency defines flight type and price
What else do you need?
Choose several or skip
Cost depends on volumetric weight (L×W×H / 6000), route and space on the flight — the manager will send an exact quote within an hour during business hours.
Frequently asked questions — special cargo
The questions we hear most often on the first call. Not here — ask the assistant or message a manager.
01Can I ship lithium batteries?
Yes, under IATA DGR: MSDS, UN packaging, labels and declaration required. Some items — cargo-only flights.
02How is temperature controlled?
Thermal container + logger along the route, priority handling at airports, temperature report to the consignee with the cargo.
03Maximum cargo size?
Depends on the aircraft: wide-body freighters take up to 3 m height and 20+ tonnes per pallet. We select for your cargo.
04Do you insure cargo?
Yes, insurance is arranged on request — based on cargo value, the policy is attached to the documents.
Useful reading on international air cargo
05.11.2026Temperature Fluctuations at Altitude: Protecting Cargo During Air Freight to KazakhstanAnalyzing the physics of processes in the cargo hold at 10,000 meters. How to avoid condensation and damage to electronics or chemicals. Practical advice from KAZLOGIST.KZ.
04.11.2026Protecting Cargo from Pressure Drops During FlightHow to prevent damage to packaging and goods due to atmospheric pressure changes during air freight to Kazakhstan with KAZLOGIST.KZ.
03.11.2026Logistics of High-Precision Electrical Equipment DeliveryA practical guide to air freighting sensitive electronics to Kazakhstan: from packaging and MSDS to volumetric weight calculation and customs clearance.
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