Value Added Services

  • Onsite Supervision At Ports & Airports

    One of our trademark value-added services is onsite supervision at departure and destination ports as well as airports. Our loadout supervisors travel constantly to ensure safe loading/offloading of the helicopters that we are shipping, and/or to coordinate and facilitate fly-in and dismantling, and re-assembly/fly-off operations at ports and airports.

  • Transportation Insurance

    At HISS, every project is carefully planned with a focus on damage prevention and risk reduction. However, transport insurance is an important part of risk management for high-value assets like helicopters and is highly recommended. HISS is pleased to obtain insurance quotations for your helicopter shipments and arrange coverage upon acceptance.

  • Custom Clearance

    Through our global network of agents and affiliated companies, we can offer consultation and customs clearance services not only in USA and Canada, but also in a vast number of destinations globally including, but not limited to the EU, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.

  • Export Compliance

    To protect our customers, we pay special attention to export compliance. We have considerable experience when it comes to dealing with ITAR, EAR, BIS, OFAC, etc.

  • Dismantling of Helicopters & Preparation for Shipment

    We are fortunate to have long-standing relationships with very experienced engineers that are licensed to dismantle and/or re-assemble your aircraft at ports or airports, and to sign them off for “return to service”. Call us to discuss if you require such services.

  • Shipping Skids & Load Out Equipment

    As part of our shipping service, we can offer various shipping cradles, pallets, and skids that are required to ship certain aircraft safely and economically. We can construct offers around providing the equipment for the customer’s use, and develop the tear-down recommendation in order to optimize the space utilization with the carrier.

  • Shrink Wrapping & Crating

    Shrink Wrapping of helicopters provides protection against the elements., especially since it will keep out dust, dirt, and salt during trucking. HISS can arrange to have your helicopter shrinkwrapped through experienced subcontractors at your facility before we pick it up such that it arrives in pristine condition.

  • Agents Worldwide

    For the last 30 years, we have carefully selected reliable agents at key locations around the globe and in many cases have established long-term relationships. we closely manage and support our partners when they handle helicopters for us, and share with them our detailed handling procedures and expertise. Our customers can be assured that someone experienced within out network is constantly monitoring their asset’s movements.