Airlink Cargo is a dedicated cargo ground handling and airfreight transport company serving the Southern African market. The company provides a cargo service domestically and regionally for Airlink, Swaziland Airlink and special charters; and also provides ground handling for Jet Airways. Airlink Cargo has commenced a dedicated freighter service servicing the Southern African market with overnight and daily express services.
Airlink Cargo is a leader in ground handling and cargo services, offering a range of solutions to cater for all cargo handling requirements. The nationwide presence and expertise of Airlink Cargo ensures that it is the obvious choice for superior results. The company processes over 70 international flights weekly at OR Tambo International Airport and handles over 600 tons of cargo weekly through its customs-controlled warehouses. Airlink Cargo comprises of over 2000m² of warehouse and office space at OR Tambo International Airport and operates additional handling facilities at Durban’s King Shaka International Airport; Cape Town International Airport and numerous other airports in and around the Southern African region. The warehouses conform to all relevant government regulations and are inspected regularly by the CAA, FAA and customs.
Airlink Cargo has a cold room (always 2°), two certified scales – one with a capacity of over 6 tons, as well as dedicated computer connections to SAA (for domestic cargo of Airlink), SITA, Compu Clearing, Cargospot and to the internet. The company has a 40-camera CCTV system in operation 24 hours a day, as well as in-house security guards and a radio-linked armed response contractor. All members of staff are trained in the handling of dangerous goods and certified on the equipment they use and the cargo they handle.
Services include acceptance of cargo, data capture of airwaybill details, manifesting, loading/building of pallets or loading containers, and supervision of loading at the aircraft. The company proud itself in its tailor made service by streamlining the cargo process with an electronic air waybill system and the track and trace of cargo.