Same-Day Air Expedite — 24/7
Next Flight Out (NFO) Shipping —
Your Freight on Today's Flight
AB&M is a licensed freight broker with direct relationships at major US cargo hubs. We book on commercial passenger flights — not freight-only carriers with 24-hour advance requirements. When you call us, we search current flight departures, dispatch a driver to your location, and call you back with the booking confirmation. No forms, no portals, no waiting.
AB&M Logistics is a licensed freight broker that books next-flight-out shipments on commercial passenger flights — not freight-only carriers with 24-hour advance requirements. AB&M searches current departures, dispatches a driver to your location, and calls you back to confirm placement. Every carrier vetted on DOT authority, insurance, and safety rating. Founded 1997. Zero cargo theft. Zero fraud incidents. Ever. Call (803) 244-9897 for 24/7 NFO dispatch.
When the Next Flight Leaves in 90 Minutes
The window is closing. AB&M handles everything — driver dispatch, airport drop-off, flight booking, receiving coordination — simultaneously. One call starts the whole process.
You Call
Share pickup location, destination, and package specs. We pull current departures immediately.
We Book
Flight options on the callback. Driver dispatched to pickup while booking is processed.
It Flies
Freight drops at the airport counter. You receive tracking. Receiving party is notified of arrival.
AB&M Handles Your NFO End-to-End
Driver dispatched to your location the moment you approve the flight. Time-matched to the airport cutoff.
Your freight is checked in at the cargo counter with all documentation. AB&M coordinates directly with airline cargo staff.
We book on commercial passenger flights — not freight-only carriers. Fastest available routing, including connections if needed.
You receive flight number, booking reference, and estimated arrival. We track until the flight lands.
We notify your receiving party of arrival time and pickup details. Final delivery ground leg arranged if needed.
Need NFO Right Now?
Real dispatcher. Current flight options. Booking confirmed on the callback.
NFO vs Hand Carry — Which One?
Both use commercial flights. The difference is custody:
Next Flight Out (counter-to-counter)
Your shipment flies unaccompanied in cargo. Fastest when custody does not need to be maintained. No courier cost. Best for speed-critical freight where chain of custody is not required.
Hand Carry (on-board courier)
A named courier flies with your shipment. Chain of custody is never broken. Used for pharmaceutical samples, legal documents, and high-value components. Learn more about hand carry →
If you're not sure which one your shipment needs, call us. We'll tell you in two minutes.
Industries That Rely on NFO
Aerospace & AOG
Aircraft on ground situations require same-day parts delivery. NFO gets critical aviation components airborne faster than any ground alternative.
Learn more →Medical & Pharma
Time-sensitive specimens, clinical trial samples, and pharmaceutical components that cannot wait for next-day ground delivery.
Learn more →Manufacturing
Critical tooling, molds, and components needed to restart a production line on the other side of the country — today.
Learn more →Electronics & Tech
Prototype components, server parts, and semiconductor equipment moving between facilities on tight engineering timelines.
Learn more →
David King — Director, Client Partnerships
Director of Client Partnerships at AB&M Logistics, David King was elected to the Airforwarders Association Board of Directors for the 2025-2028 term. He was quoted in the AfA's October 2025 press release calling on Congress to establish a Federal Cargo Theft and Fraud Task Force. 20+ years in expedited freight.
How do you book next flight out?
Call the dispatcher directly — (803) 244-9897, answered by a person 24/7. Have four things ready: where the freight is, where it’s going, when it has to be there, and the piece count, weight and dimensions.
You’ll get back the carrier name, vehicle type and pickup ETA, plus a firm all-in rate. No account setup, no portal, and no credit application required for a first load.
AB&M Logistics has run expedited freight for nearly three decades, across 48 states direct and six Canadian provinces. Alaska and Hawaii move through vetted partners.
NFO Shipping FAQ
What is next flight out (NFO) service?
Next flight out books your freight onto the next available commercial flight departing the origin airport — measured in hours, not days. AB&M has run NFO service for nearly three decades with 24/7 dispatch and recovery coordination at destination airports across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Used when ground transit is too slow and parcel air is too loose.
How fast is next flight out?
Freight moves in this order: pickup to origin airport, airline tender, flight departure, destination recovery, and final-mile delivery. Total transit depends on flight schedules and the origin/destination pair. On major hub-to-hub routes (ATL-ORD, LAX-JFK, DFW-LGA), door-to-door in 4 to 6 hours is common.
Does AB&M handle airport recovery and final-mile delivery?
Yes — NFO service is door-to-door, not airport-to-airport. Our destination agent network covers every major US commercial airport and most regional fields. Recovery happens as soon as the flight lands; final-mile delivery runs on a dedicated vehicle straight to your receiver. Single point of contact from call to signature.
Can AB&M book NFO on any airline?
AB&M holds working relationships with all major US passenger carriers and most cargo-specific carriers, which means we book the airline with the earliest departure for your lane — not the one we are contracted to. Airforwarders Association membership supports the broader network. Flight selection is driven by your timing, not by a preferred-vendor relationship.
What freight types qualify for NFO?
Anything that clears TSA screening and fits commercial cargo hold dimensions — typical NFO loads include automotive components, medical devices, engineering samples, and IT equipment. Hazmat, oversized, or temperature-critical freight may require specialized airline handling; we flag constraints on the quote call, not after tender.
Need a Flight Today?
Real dispatcher. Current flight options. Booking confirmed on the callback. 24/7/365.
24/7 NFO Dispatch
Next Flight Out — From Call to Door-to-Door Recovery
- 1You call with the NFO request.
Pickup location, destination, freight dimensions and weight, required delivery window, and any handling constraints (hazmat, temperature, oversized). NFO is door-to-door by default — we confirm both airport legs and final-mile delivery on the same call.
- 2We select the flight.
Live airline schedule pull on the call: the earliest departure from the origin airport that connects cleanly to the destination. Airline selection is driven by timing, not preferred-vendor relationships. Airforwarders Association membership supports the carrier network.
- 3Pickup and airline tender.
Ground vehicle dispatched to the shipper; freight delivered to the airline cargo facility ahead of departure cutoff. Airway bill generated; tender confirmation returned to you.
- 4Flight departure and destination recovery.
Freight loaded on the selected flight. Our destination airport agent recovers the freight on arrival — usually within the first hour after landing — and coordinates final-mile delivery.
- 5Final-mile delivery and signed POD.
Dedicated ground vehicle completes the run from destination airport to your receiver. Door-to-door single point of contact, signed POD returned, exception notes documented. Transit measured in hours, not days.