A-Z Cargo (Import & Export) & General Merchant Limited is a London-based logistics company established in 2009. We specialize in global import, export, and merchant services with a focus on compliance and reliability. Our end-to-end solutions ensure smooth, secure, and efficient international trade operations.

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At A-Z Cargo (Import & Export) & General Merchant Limited, we pride ourselves on offering specialized logistics and merchant services across the full spectrum of the United Kingdom’s most significant export commodities. Built upon more than fifteen years of experience—since our incorporation on 18 June 2009 in London—we understand that each product category poses unique challenges, from regulatory compliance and handling requirements to packaging, transport modes, and customs intricacies. Below is an in-depth overview of the ten core product lines we manage. Each category links to its own dedicated page for exhaustive details on our capabilities, case studies, and tailored service offerings

Aircraft & Aerospace Components

Global Market Overview

The UK aerospace sector continues to rank among the world’s most advanced, with exports reaching £12.6 billion in early 2025. Key export items include landing gear assemblies, turbine blades, avionics systems, and structural airframe sections. Major customers include OEMs and MRO providers across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Regulatory & Compliance Requirements

Aerospace exports are subject to stringent export control laws, certification requirements, and security protocols.

  • Export Licensing: Components may fall under the UK Export Control Order or U.S. ITAR/EAR due to embedded U.S.-origin technology. Accurate commodity jurisdiction and securing SIEL or OGEL licences are essential for legal export.
  • Airworthiness & EASA Approvals: Shipments must include Airworthiness Certification (Form 1) or validated EASA 21 documentation. Customs clearance may be withheld pending review of these certificates.
  • Security & Screening: EU 2015/1998 and U.S. TSA regulations mandate x-ray screening, manual inspection, and tamper-proof chain-of-custody seals for all air cargo shipments.

Logistics & Handling Challenges

Transporting aerospace components requires engineering-grade protection, environmental control, and precise customs coordination.

  • Shock & Vibration Sensitivity: High-value, machined components must be packaged using shock-dampening foam, MIL-STD-810G suspension cradles, or structural ATA 300-compliant flight cases.
  • Climate Control: Sensitive avionics must be kept within tight temperature and humidity ranges; we deploy active containers or climate-controlled ULDs as needed.
  • Customs & Port Procedures: Airfreight cargo terminals often have limited storage and handling capacity—requiring pre-lodged AWBs and complete shipper documentation for rapid clearance.

A-Z Cargo’s Tailored Solutions

  • Comprehensive Export Licensing Support: Our compliance experts assess U.S. and UK jurisdiction, prepare licensing dossiers, and coordinate with ECJU or the U.S. State Department as needed.
  • Engineered Packaging Design: We work with certified aerospace packaging partners to create ATA 300 Category I-compliant solutions suitable for repeated international transport.
  • Priority Air-Charter & Slot Booking: For time-sensitive aerospace shipments, we secure dedicated air charters or reserve priority slots with leading integrators aligned with maintenance windows.
  • Integrated Tracking & Visibility: Real-time telemetry for temperature, humidity, and shock exposure is transmitted to our digital portal, with instant alerts for any deviation from acceptable thresholds.

Case Study: Landing Gear Delivery to U.S. MRO

A major U.S.-based MRO in Tulsa required urgent delivery of two complete Boeing 737 landing gear sets within 72 hours to avoid A-check delays. A-Z Cargo:

  • Confirmed ITAR classification and secured export authorisation in under five days.
  • Packaged the assemblies in custom-engineered ATA 300 flight cases with embedded shock loggers.
  • Arranged a dedicated Boeing 747-400F air charter and coordinated de-manifesting with U.S. CBP for expedited release.
  • Delivered end-to-end in just 65 hours—helping the MRO avoid an estimated $500,000 in aircraft-on-ground penalties.

This rapid deployment supported critical maintenance scheduling and reinforced A-Z Cargo’s reputation as a trusted aerospace logistics partner.