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items, our platform enables faster delivery at rates competitive with slower, over-the-road options.” One of the company’s most touted features


is its deep commitment to visibility. “A key dif ferentiator is our superior visibility—a capability


one reason customers choose Hangar A over lower-cost


alternatives,” Kerns


“We’ve invested in experienced talent and platform features that help shippers see the full package journey, with unmatched clarity.”


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The cargo backbone One of Hangar A’s strategic advantages lies in its close-knit relationships with major U.S. airlines like United, American, and Delta. These partnerships


aren’t that just directly symbolic—they’re


structural enablers that allow Hangar A to maintain consistent cargo capacity and route flexibility


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delivery,” Kevin Kerns, CEO and President of Hangar A, said. “With our nationwide network, companies can of fer next-day or 2-day shipping without the high cost of building,


leasing, or


AS e-commerce booms and expectations for faster, cheaper, and more transparent delivery rise, an opportunity has emerged for companies that are able to of fer nationwide next-day and two-day shipping without the costly burden of physical infrastructure. “Hangar A of fers businesses a true alternative


to legacy express carriers by combining speed, flexibility,


and 04 a tech-enabled approach to


managing multiple distribution centers across the country.” Unlike traditional models that rely heavily


on large-scale warehousing, Hangar A’s model minimises fixed overhead and leverages air cargo networks to provide wide-scale delivery capabilities.


overhead while accelerating fulfillment,” Kerns noted. “Whether shipping small parcels or large


customer satisfaction. “Our


strategic U.S. relationships with airlines give us consistent access and


leading to


lift capacity—the available cargo space on commercial aircraft—and a broad mix of routes across the country,” Kerns explained. “This allows us to dynamically match shipments with the most ef ficient flights, especially for high-volume corridors, and of fer optimal transit times and pricing.” By embedding itself into the commercial


“This dramatically reduces fixed


airline freight ecosystem, Hangar A benefits from the operational regularity and breadth of


passenger flights, converting them into


expedited cargo solutions. “These partnerships also ensure network stability and allow us to serve both standard-sized and oversized freight, with wide-body aircraft enabling the transport of big and bulky items that might otherwise require specialised carriers,” Kerns added.


Scaling for the e-commerce surge The


explosion in e-commerce requiring extensive


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custom


development,


our API infrastructure is built to plug in and synchronise data quickly and securely.” Beyond integration, AI is quietly


revolutionising logistics decisions within the eCMS. “AI within the eCMS helps automate routing decisions, optimise carrier selection, and predict exceptions before they happen,” Kerns explained. “AI and machine learning analyse historical data to identify patterns and optimise decision-making, which leads to faster delivery,


fewer delays, and a smoother


customer experience overall.” This technology stack also enables power ful


end-to-end visibility. “Hangar A’s eCMS includes a Command Center Console for shippers, giving them a live, centralised view of their shipments across the entire delivery network,” he shared. “We also provide an exception management dashboard that flags issues in real time.”


Serving sizes and sectors Hangar A has distinguished itself not just by speed and tech but by its versatility in handling everything from high-volume small parcels to oversized shipments. “Hangar A is uniquely equipped to handle big and bulky items thanks to our platform, our carrier partnerships, and our operational infrastructure,” Kerns said. From auto parts and appliances to electronics healthcare


and equipment, system receives the shipment system is


designed to evaluate size, weight, and urgency. “Our


dimensions


and weight as inputs and evaluates them to determine the appropriate aircraft types and lanes,” he highlighted. This same adaptability has made Hangar A an


invaluable logistics partner across verticals. “In healthcare, we’ve supported urgent next- day shipments of medical supplies and devices with time-definite delivery windows,” Kerns outlined.


“For manufacturers, we’ve helped volumes has


turned delivery logistics into a battlefield of speed and ef ficiency. Hangar A,


recognising


this early, pivoted swiftly to accommodate the rising demand by fortifying its platform and network. “To meet growing e-commerce demand, we’ve


scaled both our express delivery network and our technology platform,” Kerns stated. “Our eCMS is built for high-volume order flows and now supports massive throughput in small parcel


deliveries, which network and has digital become our


fastest-growing segment.” This segment growth is backed by targeted expansion


automation.


“We’ve expanded our national footprint by adding more air and ground carrier partners and refining our eCMS platform to automate decisions and handle complexity with ease,” he expressed. “This has made us an ideal partner for brands that want to scale nationwide quickly without adding fixed logistics infrastructure.”


Integration, intelligence, and insights Designed


to integrate seamlessly


maintain production continuity by expediting high-value components… and in retail, our network enables omnichannel brands to of fer fast nationwide shipping without having to invest in multiple warehouses.”


Route optimisation Zone skipping and strategic routing are critical to Hangar A’s ef ficiency model. “Our eCMS platform uses data-driven logic to recommend zone-skipping strategies by analysing shipment origin,


destination, weight, and urgency,”


Kerns declared. “This lets our clients bypass traditional carrier zones and get packages to customers faster—often at lower cost.” Customer service is another cornerstone of


the brand’s reputation. “Every client is assigned a dedicated support contact, and our in-house operations team monitors shipments daily,” he said. “We of fer email and phone support, along with automated tracking updates and exception alerts.” Feedback


loops recently released help POD the


continuously refine its services. “For example, our


functionality—


which provides delivery photos or recipient signatures—was built in direct response to a customer request,” Kerns revealed. Looking ahead, Hangar A’s growth trajectory


with


customer systems Hangar A’s Express Cargo Management System (eCMS) eliminates data silos and fosters real-time coordination. “Our API-first approach means we’ve made investments in building


deliberate a robust


integration layer for the eCMS—allowing it to easily connect with our clients’ TMS, OMS, and ERP systems,” Kerns said. “Rather than


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is clear and ambitious. “We plan to significantly expand our domestic footprint by increasing the number of injection markets from 40 to approximately 60 by the end of the year,” he continued. “We’re also entering new North American markets,


including Canada… and


working with global clients that want to inject goods into our US network from overseas manufacturing hubs.”


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