FREIGHT FORWARDING · EXPRESS
Express & Courier Services in India
Door-to-door express for urgent, small and high-value shipments — documents, samples, e-commerce parcels and critical spares. Worldwide, customs and paperwork included, in days not weeks.
1–5 days
- Worldwide
- 200+ destinations
Quick facts
IATA
- FIATA
- AEO
- DGFT
- GST
- KYC-COMPLIANT
- Integrator & partner network · door-to-door worldwide
03 · THE BASICS
What is express freight — and when should you use it?
Express is door-to-door courier for shipments that are small, urgent or high-value. One price covers pickup, customs and delivery to the recipient’s door.
Door-to-door
- Picked up at your door and delivered to the recipient’s — no airport handoffs to manage.
- All-in & customs-cleared
WHEN EXPRESS MAKES SENSE
Documents & contracts
Signed paperwork that has to arrive fast.
Product samples
Get samples to a buyer before they decide.
E-commerce parcels
Ship orders straight to customers abroad.
Critical spares
Replacement parts that can’t wait for sea or air.
Small, high-value B2B
Compact shipments where speed beats freight cost.
04 · COMPARE
Express vs air freight — which do you need?
They both move fast by air, but they’re different products. Here’s when express wins, and when standard air freight is the smarter buy.
| Text | Express | Air Freight |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Door-to-door | Airport-to-airport |
| Best size | Small parcels (≲ 70 kg/pc) | Larger consignments & pallets |
| Customs | Included, handled for you | Separate broker / clearance |
| Speed | 1–5 days | 3–8 days |
| Pricing | All-in, per shipment | Chargeable weight + surcharges |
Small, urgent, one recipient → express. Bigger, heavier or cost-first → air freight.Compare air freight
05 · WHAT SHIPS
What you can send by express
Most small commercial shipments move by express. A few need extra care or a different mode — we’ll tell you up front.
WE SEND BY EXPRESS
- DocumentsContracts, certificates and signed paperwork.
- SamplesProduct samples for buyers and approvals.
- E-commerce parcelsOrders shipped straight to customers abroad.
- Spare & replacement partsSmall critical components, fast.
- Small B2B shipmentsCompact, high-value commercial goods.
NEEDS EXTRA CARE
- Dangerous goodsOnly limited categories — must be declared.
- PerishablesTime and temperature limits apply.
- High-value itemsMust be declared and insured.
- Batteries & liquidsRegulated — packing and paperwork rules.
- Restricted commoditiesSome goods can’t move by express at all.
06 · COVERAGE
Where we deliver — and how fast
Door-to-door express to 200+ countries. Indicative transit by zone from India — your exact time depends on the destination city and the service tier.
| Zone | Example destinations | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| GCC & Middle East | UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar | 1–3 days |
| Europe | UK, Germany, Netherlands | 2–4 days |
| North America | USA, Canada | 3–5 days |
| East & SE Asia | Singapore, Japan, China | 2–4 days |
| Africa | Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa | 4–6 days |
| Australia & NZ | Australia, New Zealand | 3–5 days |
Shipping to a specific country?Tell us the destination and contents — we’ll confirm the transit time and an all-in price.
07 · THE PROCESS
How your express shipment moves
Four steps from your door to your recipient’s — we handle the freight and the customs.
Book & schedule pickup
Get an all-in quote, then we collect from your door.
Documents & customs
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In-transit
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Delivery & signature
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08 · PRICING
How is express freight priced?
Express is priced per shipment, all-in. These are the drivers behind your quote — including the one most people miss: dimensional weight.
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Actual vs dimensional weight
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Destination zone
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Service tier
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Customs duties & taxes
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Remote-area surcharge
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Declared value & insurance
One all-in express price — duties and all
Send us the weight, size and destination — we’ll price it door-to-door, customs included.
Get an express quote →
09 · THE DIFFERENCE
One partner — and every document a parcel needs
Express shipments get held or returned when the invoice or KYC is wrong. We set up your registrations and prepare every document so your parcel clears customs both ends.
Import Export Code (IEC)
Needed for commercial shipments — set up in onboarding.
KYC documents
The ID and business KYC the network requires.
Commercial invoice
Declares contents and value for customs both ends.
Courier waybill
The air waybill and label for your shipment.
Duties & taxes
Destination duties handled and billed through to you.
Restricted-goods checks
We flag anything needing a licence — or that won’t ship.
We register what’s missing and prepare every document — so your parcel clears customs and lands on time, without a surprise bill. Explore trade registrations
10 · WHY US
Why exporters choose Masa Gaia for express
The reasons growing exporters and e-commerce sellers trust their urgent shipments — and their paperwork — to us:
Best-fit carrier every time
We pick the right integrator or partner for your lane and price.
All-in, duties included
One price — no surprise customs bill on delivery.
One partner, end to end
Express, customs and registrations from one team.
Documents done right
Invoice, KYC and waybill correct, so nothing gets held.
“We ship samples to buyers in the GCC every week — Masa Gaia books it, clears it, and it’s on the buyer’s desk in two days.”
11 · FREE TOOL
Not sure what your export shipment needs? Check your readiness.
Answer four quick questions and get a personalised checklist of the registrations and documents your shipment needs — free, in two minutes.
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60% readyfor your first export
- Import Export Code (IEC)— already held
- KYC documents— still neededneeded
- Commercial invoice— still neededneeded
12 · FREIGHT FORWARDING
Too big or heavy for express? Explore the other modes
Express is best for small and urgent. For larger consignments, we run air, sea and road — or let us recommend the right mix.
13 · FAQ
Express freight FAQs
What’s the difference between express and air freight?
Express is door-to-door and all-in — pickup, customs and delivery in one price, best for small, urgent shipments. Air freight is airport-to-airport for larger consignments, with customs handled separately. If it’s small and urgent, express usually wins.
What can’t I send by express?
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How is express priced — and what is dimensional weight?
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Do you handle customs and duties, or does my recipient pay?
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How fast can you deliver, and where?
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Do I need an IEC to send a commercial express shipment?
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READY WHEN YOU ARE
Get an all-in express quote