Argentina
Air freight, sea freight and customs in Buenos Aires
Ezeiza handles most of Argentina's international air cargo.
Services in Buenos Aires
- Air freight in Buenos AiresAir freight for time-critical and high-value cargo between Europe, the Americas and Asia.
- Sea freight in Buenos AiresFCL and LCL sea freight on the main trade lanes, with pre-carriage and on-carriage by road or rail.
- Customs clearance in Buenos AiresImport and export clearance by our in-house customs teams in 8 countries and by partner teams in the Ziem network.
Airports, seaports and connections in Buenos Aires
- AirportEzeiza
EZE - SeaportPort of Buenos Aires and Zarate
Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) in Ezeiza, south-west of Buenos Aires, handles most of Argentina's international air cargo through its cargo terminal, Terminal de Cargas Argentina. Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), on the riverfront in the city, serves domestic and regional flights. By sea, the Port of Buenos Aires, with its container terminals at Puerto Nuevo, and Dock Sud in neighbouring Avellaneda handle most container traffic, while Zárate, up the Paraná river, handles vehicles and containers for the industrial north of the metropolitan area.
The Riccheri motorway and the Ezeiza–Cañuelas motorway link the city with EZE, while the Panamericana (RN9) runs north to Pacheco, Campana, Zárate and on to Rosario. The Buenos Aires–La Plata motorway serves the south-east, and the General Paz avenue rings the capital. National routes 3, 5 and 7 lead into the interior. We arrange pick-up and delivery across the Buenos Aires metropolitan area, including Pacheco, Pilar, Campana and Zárate.
Industries in Buenos Aires and how we support them
Greater Buenos Aires concentrates much of Argentina's industry and consumption. Car and pickup plants operate in Pacheco and Zárate, pharmaceutical laboratories are spread across the city and province, and food and beverage processing is a major sector. Pilar and other industrial parks host chemicals, plastics and consumer goods producers. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with air freight on our own air waybills via EZE, Next Flight Out for line-down parts, On-Board Courier for hand-carried items and FCL or LCL via Buenos Aires or Zárate. Customs clearance is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
Operational logistics facts for Buenos Aires
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | General cargo, pharma, spare parts, Next Flight Out | Argentina's main international air cargo gateway |
| Port of Buenos Aires (Puerto Nuevo) and Dock Sud | FCL and LCL to and from Europe, Asia and Brazil | Container terminals close to the capital |
| Port of Zárate | Vehicles and containers | Up-river port next to the Pacheco–Zárate industrial corridor |
| Pacheco, Pilar and Zárate industrial areas | Automotive, pharma, chemicals, consumer goods | Inbound parts and materials cleared in one shipment file |
Customs clearance in Argentina
Ziem network
Customs clearance in Argentina is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
For air freight to and from Argentina we issue our own air waybills.
Importers in Argentina need a CUIT tax ID and registration as an importer with customs.
Frequently asked questions
Do you fly cargo to Buenos Aires on your own air waybills?
Yes. Ziem Logistics has direct airline access and issues its own air waybills for shipments to and from EZE. You book with us, and we handle the airline booking, the documents and the hand-over at the cargo terminal.
Can you get an urgent part to a plant in Pacheco or Zárate?
Yes. We book Next Flight Out to EZE with customs data prepared in advance, or send an On-Board Courier who hand-carries the part to the plant. Road delivery from Ezeiza is arranged with trusted partners.
Do you ship pharma to Buenos Aires under temperature control?
Yes. We book temperature-controlled capacity with airlines that accept the product, agree packaging with the shipper and plan delivery from the EZE cargo terminal. ANMAT requirements are checked before the goods ship.
Who clears imports arriving at EZE or the Port of Buenos Aires?
Clearance with the General Directorate of Customs (DGA) within ARCA is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures. We prepare the shipment data, the declaration is filed in the SIM system on that basis, and you deal only with Ziem Logistics.
What does an importer in Buenos Aires need?
The importer needs a CUIT tax ID and registration as an importer with customs. Medicines, medical devices, food and some other goods also need approvals from authorities such as ANMAT. Clearance depends on complete and consistent documents.
Have import rules in Argentina changed recently?
Yes. Argentina has changed its import formalities, payment rules and licensing systems several times in recent years. We check the current requirements for your goods before each shipment, so documents and permits match the rules in force.