Air freight Chennai
Export and import air freight for companies in and around Chennai, via Chennai International (MAA). Pick-up, customs, flight and delivery from one desk, including Next Flight Out and on-board courier for urgent cargo.
- CityChennai
- Local time--:--
- AirportsMAA
- Airports
- Chennai International (MAA)
- Seaport
- Port of Chennai and Kattupalli
- Local industries
- automotive, electronics and leather
- Air waybills
- Own AWBs, no third parties
- Customs in India
- Ziem network partner, under our brand
- Time-critical
- Next Flight Out and on-board courier
- Seasonal risk
- Northeast monsoon (October to December) can cause flooding.
Air freight from and to Chennai
Chennai is known as the Detroit of India, with major car and electronics plants. We serve shippers and consignees in Chennai in automotive, electronics and leather, with export and import air freight to and from our 21 core markets and worldwide. We issue our own air waybills on India lanes, without a third-party consolidator.
- Export air freight from ChennaiPick-up anywhere in the Chennai area, export declaration and departure via Chennai International (MAA) or the main hubs in India.
- Import air freight to ChennaiArrival, customs clearance (via the Ziem network) and delivery to your door in Chennai.
- Next Flight Out from MAAUrgent cargo on the first available flight, with customs pre-lodged at destination.
- On-board courier to and from ChennaiA courier hand-carries critical parts door to door.
- Door-to-door including customsOne price and one contact from pick-up in Chennai to delivery abroad, or the other way round.
- Dangerous goods and special cargoLithium batteries, dry ice, temperature-controlled and oversized cargo on request.
Ziem Logistics operations desk
- Cut-off and acceptance times
- Current cut-off times for Chennai on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in Chennai
Weather and season: Northeast monsoon (October to December) can cause flooding. We build buffer time into routings and switch to alternative airports when needed.
Holidays: In India, Diwali (October/November), Holi and regional festivals that differ by state can slow down customs, airlines and trucking. Book early and send documents in advance around these dates.
Customs clearance in Chennai
Every import and export from Chennai needs a customs declaration. In India, customs clearance is handled by a dedicated partner team that works under the Ziem Logistics brand, to our procedures and with the shipment data we prepare. You deal only with Ziem Logistics, from booking to release.
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Air freight in other cities in India
Main lanes from Chennai
The most important connections from India, with our own team or trusted customs partners at destination.
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Air freight Chennai: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Which airports do you use for air freight from Chennai?
Mainly Chennai International (MAA). Depending on capacity and destination, we also route via the main hubs in India.
Do you offer urgent air freight in Chennai?
Yes. With Next Flight Out we book the first available flight from MAA, and with an on-board courier a person hand-carries the goods door to door.
Do you issue your own air waybills for Chennai?
Yes. We issue our own air waybills on India lanes, without a third-party consolidator.
What are the cut-off times in Chennai?
Cut-off and acceptance times depend on the airline and flight. We confirm the current times with every booking; the local desk on this page shows the latest information.
Can you also clear customs for my shipment to Chennai?
Yes. In India, customs clearance is handled by a dedicated partner team that works under the Ziem Logistics brand, to our procedures and with the shipment data we prepare. You deal only with Ziem Logistics, from booking to release.
Do you use local agents in Chennai?
No. We work directly with the airlines and issue our own air waybills, and we do not use local agents. Where we cannot do it ourselves, we use a few long-standing, trusted partners for road transport and customs, under our procedures. We do not work as an agent for other forwarders: our customers are shippers and consignees.
Tell us about your shipment
Send us the lane, the goods and the timeline. We reply within one business day. For urgent cargo, call us directly.