Twin-engine aircraft on the runway, ready for departure
Air urgencies

When the cargo cannot wait.

We coordinate solutions for cargo, spare parts and materials that cannot wait for standard transit times. Every operation is assessed on origin, destination, required deadline, weight, dimensions, the nature of the cargo and transport availability.

24/7
Immediate response

We assess the urgency the moment we get the details

IATA
Certified agency

We work with every airline

5
Own offices

Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay

1991
Since

35+ years moving international cargo

Options

Four ways to solve an urgency

Depending on the deadline, the weight and the destination we pick the fastest viable route. Many operations combine two: priority uplift for the bulk of the shipment and on-board courier for the critical part.

Urgent air freight on the next flight

Priority uplift on the first available scheduled frequencies, with active tracking all the way to delivery.

  • Priority booking with the airlines
  • Active shipment tracking
  • Documentation and customs handling
  • Delivery to airport, plant or operating base

On-board courier and hand-carry

Hands-on escort for small, valuable or extremely urgent shipments that need to travel with a responsible person.

  • AOG parts and electronic components
  • Small industrial spare parts
  • Original documents and prototypes
  • Instruments and admissible samples
  • High-value materials

Charter flights and dedicated cargo

We assess aircraft and routes for operations that cannot depend on scheduled itineraries.

  • The cargo has to arrive within a critical window
  • The destination has few scheduled frequencies
  • The operation needs a direct flight
  • A plant shutdown is causing major losses
  • Technicians must travel together with their tools
  • The delivery point is near a regional airport

Full door-to-door coordination

SIF Group integrates every stage of the operation and answers as a single operator from end to end.

  • Pickup at origin
  • International transport
  • Documentation and customs handling
  • Clearance and release
  • Ground transport to the final destination
Sectors

Urgencies we solve every day

Every industry runs on its own clock. These are the operations where an hour of delay costs far more than the freight.

AOG and aircraft spare parts

Logistics response for grounded aircraft and maintenance operations that need a part with top priority.

  • Aeronautical parts and components
  • Special tooling and maintenance equipment
  • On-board courier for small, critical parts
  • Dedicated flight when the operation justifies it
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Energy, oil and gas

Urgent solutions for energy operations, projects, oil fields and plants that need to avoid interruptions or delays.

  • Valves, seals and bearings
  • Sensors, instruments and circuit boards
  • Parts for pumps and compressors
  • Materials for maintenance and commissioning
  • Imported spare parts for Vaca Muerta
  • Technicians with tools or equipment

The service can cover the whole chain, from the international supplier to the plant, base or field site in Argentina.

Mining

Logistics coordination for spare parts, equipment and technical staff bound for mining operations and hard-to-reach sites.

  • Instrumentation and laboratory equipment
  • Machinery spare parts
  • Electrical components
  • Maintenance tooling
  • Urgent operating supplies
  • Technicians and intervention equipment

The solution can combine international transport, customs clearance, a priority or dedicated flight and ground transport all the way to the mine site.

Industry and plant shutdowns

Logistics response for stopped production lines, equipment failures, maintenance work and scheduled shutdowns.

  • Urgent industrial spare parts
  • Motors, pumps and valves
  • Electronic and automation systems
  • Special tooling and warranty parts
  • Commissioning materials
  • Technicians travelling with their equipment

We work in particular with the automotive, petrochemical, steel, food, energy, technology and agro-industrial sectors.

Healthcare, diagnostics and medical technology

Urgent coordination for medical supplies and equipment where a delay could compromise a hospital or diagnostic operation.

  • Medical equipment and hospital spare parts
  • Surgical instruments and medical devices
  • Non-hazardous reagents
  • Diagnostic components
  • Electronic laboratory equipment

Temperature-controlled products, dry ice, dangerous goods, biological samples or items with special health requirements need a prior technical and documentary assessment.

Technology and electronics

Urgent transport of technology components that are small in volume, high in value or critical to the operation.

  • Circuit boards and control systems
  • Servers and components
  • Telecommunications equipment
  • Data centre spare parts
  • Precision instruments
  • Prototypes and development components
Aircraft

Aircraft for dedicated cargo

When the scheduled itinerary will not make it in time, we arrange a dedicated flight. The aircraft is assigned based on the weight, dimensions, route and deadline of the operation.

Twin-engine aircraft in front of the hangar, ready to operate

Tecnam P2006T NG

Light twin · small, critical parts

Useful load
410 kg
Range
1,722 km (930 NM)
Cruise speed
274 km/h
Main door
0.63 × 0.97 m

Ideal for AOG parts, electronic components, instruments and low-weight, high-value spares that have to leave immediately.

Tecnam P2012 Traveller

Utility twin · more volume and weight

Useful load
1,414 kg
Cabin volume
8.9 m³
Main door
1.29 × 1.18 m
Wingspan
14 m

For operations with more volume, larger packages or technicians travelling together with their tools and spare parts.

Manufacturer reference data. The aircraft assigned, its actual capacity and the final range depend on the route, the airports involved, the characteristics of the cargo, the documentation and the applicable permits.

Reach

Argentina, Mercosur and up to North America

Dedicated flights operate within Argentina and Mercosur, reaching as far as Mexico and the United States. For destinations beyond that radius we solve the urgency through scheduled airlines, on-board courier and our network in more than 180 countries.

  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Uruguay
  • Paraguay
  • Mexico
  • United States
How we coordinate

How we handle an urgency

SIF Group integrates every stage of the operation and stays the single point of contact throughout the process.

01

We receive the details of the urgency

Origin, destination, deadline, weight, dimensions and the nature of the cargo. That is where the assessment starts.

02

We analyse routes, timings and alternatives

We compare scheduled frequencies, connections, on-board courier and dedicated flights to find the fastest viable option.

03

We verify the required documentation

We review permits, customs and regulatory requirements before the cargo moves, so no avoidable delay appears later.

04

We coordinate pickup, customs and transport

We handle collection at origin, documentation, clearance and ground transport at both ends.

05

We confirm the final option

Priority scheduled flight, on-board courier or dedicated aircraft — whichever actually meets the deadline.

06

We follow the operation through to destination

Continuous tracking and a single point of contact until delivery at the airport, plant, workshop or operating base.

Operation

The aircraft we operate with

Twin-engine aircraft on the runway before takeoff
Side view of the twin-engine aircraft on the apron
Twin-engine aircraft parked on the apron
Aircraft being prepared ahead of an operation
Flight deck of the aircraft
Twin-engine aircraft on the apron before loading
Direct contact

Need to move an urgent shipment?

Message us on WhatsApp with these details and we will assess the operation right away. The more information you send, the faster we come back with concrete options for route, timing and mode.

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  • Origin and destination
  • Deadline (date and time)
  • Number of pieces
  • Weight and dimensions
  • Cargo description
  • Approximate value
  • Temperature requirements
  • Documentation available

Service subject to availability, the characteristics of the cargo, documentation, permits and acceptance by the carriers involved.

Do you have cargo that cannot wait?

Tell us about the urgency and our team will come back with concrete options for route, timing and mode.