CHS – One of Finland's Largest Air Freight Forwarders. We offer competitive rates and friendly, personalized service to meet a variety of transportation needs for corporate clients. From door-to-door to airport-to-airport services, we ensure seamless logistics across the globe.
In addition to direct flights, we offer flexible sea-air-truck combination transport solutions to optimize cost-efficiency and speed. Our location at Helsinki Airport ensures fast service and competitive pricing.
With years of experience in the industry, we’ve carefully selected the best partners to ensure top-notch service for our clients. Our local expertise and support ensure your important shipments are always in safe hands – no matter where in the world they’re headed.
You’ll have a dedicated contact person managing your air freight from start to finish, including customs clearance, keeping you updated throughout the process. CHS proudly carries the Finnish Key Flag symbol, representing Finnish expertise and personalized service.
In August 2020, an urgent delivery arrived at Helsinki airport, from where we handle air freights. The charter plane was packed full of face masks, and we organised their delivery to our customer.
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CHS – Your trusted Finnish air freight expert, providing fast and reliable transportation for everything from small shipments to large and specialized deliveries worldwide. Cooperation with us is smooth, because you will always have your own contact person who will take care of your air cargo's transit and customs from start to finish.
Our location at Helsinki Airport enables fast service and flexible arrangements, even in exceptional situations. We also offer refrigeration and freezer storage for your goods near the airport.
Our freight network covers 195 countries. CHS’s experience and trusted reputation in the industry allow us to select the best partners. As an IATA freight forwarder, we ensure full compliance with regulations and the best possible routing options across the globe.
CHS air freight transports follow IATA and the general conditions of the Nordic Association of Freight Forwarders (NSAB 2015) standards and regulations. Our secure supply chain is a top priority, and we only collaborate with proven, trusted partners. We manage the entire logistics chain from pick-up to final destination, keeping you updated every step of the way.
Our air freight experts are well informed of all international requirements and local regulations. We manage administrative and legal requirements to ensure smooth shipping of your goods.
We make cooperation effortless, because you will always have your own contact person who will take care of your road freight's transit and customs from start to finish, keeping you informed throughout the process.
We simplify your international trade by handling customs clearance on your behalf. With a global network of local customs experts, we ensure seamless and compliant transportation of your goods anywhere in the world.
In addition to direct flights, we offer customized solutions, including air-truck and sea-air combinations, to optimize cost-effectiveness and speed. If necessary, the shipment can be split so that the most urgent part is transported by air freight and the rest by more affordable options, such as by road or sea. In addition, we arrange air transportation directly to destinations without a stopover in Finland, for example from China directly to the United States.
CHS provides a range of specialized freight services that enable shipments of all sizes, from small parcels to large, heavy-duty cargo. We arrange full charter flights and transport special freight, such as dangerous goods (DGR).
Special Transport Options:
Read more about special transport.
CHS has been awarded the Key Flag Symbol, a mark of Finnish expertise and personalized service. We are committed to delivering the highest quality service for every shipment.
Compared to foreign-owned competitors, we believe that the Key Flag symbol sets us apart as a responsible Finnish company. Through the Key Flag, we strive to communicate to our customers the values that matter to us, such as reliability, quality, and responsibility.
Juha Harjula, CEO
CHS supports our customers’ sustainability goals and actively pursues more environmentally friendly transport solutions. Through the CHS ECO Program we offer greener options, CO₂ emissions reporting, and compensation opportunities. We also ensure that our global partners are committed to sustainable development.
To reach our sustainability goals, we prioritize low-emission solutions, such as Euro6 fleets, biodiesel, and electric vehicles. This approach allows us to achieve efficient routes with minimal emissions—without compromising speed or service quality.
Explore our sustainability page to learn more about CHS’s environmentally friendly solutions.
The best solutions for air freight. Call or email us and tell us about your plans.
Riku Lehtinen, Operations Director, Air freight
+358 20 7669 420
inquiry@chs.fi
CHS is one of Finland's largest air freight forwarders. We offer our business customers competitive prices and friendly and personal service for various transport needs. Finnish service Key Flag recognition, our long experience in the field and our global partner network guarantees you peace of mind.
When logistics go smoothly, you can focus on your core business.
Air freight is ideal for urgent deliveries, such as when a critical spare part is needed immediately, or when the high value of the cargo justifies fast transport.
Pricing is based on the cargo’s weight, volume, stackability, transport route, and the extent of forwarding services required. Charges are calculated by either weight or volumetric weight (1 cbm = 167 kg).
The packaging must be durable. In air cargo, a top-loading box is the best option. The goods tilt during the flight, so make sure that the product remains sturdy and stable both on the pallet and inside the package. Top-loading /stackability is not mandatory, but often the price increases if this is not possible. Wrapping and protecting pallets is important, as they can be exposed to weather conditions during transport.
Air freight is by far the fastest transport method, enabling goods to be delivered globally on a very tight schedule. However, various factors affect total transit time. Contact usto find the quickest air freight route for your shipment.
In addition to standard air freight, CHS offers specialized services for large and heavy shipments, temperature-controlled transportation, and hazardous materials.
CHS provides air freight services globally, working with carefully selected partners.
CHS does not offer insurance but recommends it especially for valuable or sensitive/vulnerable shipments, where more extensive security is desired than what is provided by the general transport conditions.
If it is a light but valuable shipment, it may make sense to take out additional insurance, as the liability limit of 22 SDR/kg according to the conventions may fall well below the declared value of the goods.
Transport responsibilities are determined according to the Montreal and Warsaw Conventions,
if the flight route has stopovers or destinations in
several countries. According to these conventions, the carrier's liability is
limited to 22 SDR/kg (SDR = special drawing right), as defined in the IATA
waybill conditions (AWB – AirWayBill/Condition of Contract).
https://www.iata.org/en/programs/passenger/mc99
The transport company is responsible for physical transport, while the freight forwarder acts as an intermediary and is responsible for organizing the transport, but not for the physical handling of the goods.
CHS provides comprehensive forwarding services, including customs clearance and documentation. We also offer packing services for air freight and cold storage near Helsinki Airport. Upon request, we provide emission reports to help customers monitor their shipment's carbon footprint.
Bookings should be made as early as possible, as major events like the Chinese New Year can significantly impact international delivery schedules.
Logistics can be simple when you have skilled partners by your side. Contact us—we’re happy to help.
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