Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Air freight in Rio de Janeiro
Ziem Logistics books air freight to and from Rio de Janeiro via Rio de Janeiro-Galeao (GIG). We arrange pick-up and delivery in the Rio de Janeiro area and prepare the customs entries before the cargo flies. For air freight to and from Brazil we issue our own air waybills.
Airports, seaports and connections in Rio de Janeiro
- AirportRio de Janeiro-Galeao
GIG - SeaportPort of Rio de Janeiro and Itaguai
Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport (GIG), officially Antonio Carlos Jobim, on Ilha do Governador north of the city centre, is Rio's international airport and air cargo gateway, with a cargo terminal that handles imports for the oil and gas sector among other industries. Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in the centre serves domestic passenger flights. By sea, the Port of Rio de Janeiro handles containers and general cargo, while the Port of Itaguaí on Sepetiba Bay, west of the city, handles containers and bulk. Offshore supply bases along the coast, notably in Macaé, serve the oil platforms.
The Presidente Dutra highway links Rio with São Paulo through the Paraíba Valley, and the BR-040 runs north to Petrópolis, Juiz de Fora and Belo Horizonte. The BR-101 follows the coast north to Macaé and Campos and south towards Angra dos Reis. The Arco Metropolitano ring road connects these highways with the Port of Itaguaí without crossing the city. We arrange pick-up and delivery across Greater Rio, Niterói and the industrial areas along the Dutra corridor.
Operational logistics facts for Rio de Janeiro
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport (GIG) | Oil and gas spares, general cargo, Next Flight Out | International air cargo gateway for the state of Rio de Janeiro |
| Port of Itaguaí | Containers and bulk | Port reached via the Arco Metropolitano without crossing the city |
| Macaé offshore supply base | Oil and gas equipment for offshore platforms | Urgent spares routed by air and road to the supply base |
| Dutra corridor (Resende, Volta Redonda) | Steel, vehicles, components | Industrial pick-ups combined with air or sea freight in one file |
Industries in Rio de Janeiro and how we support them
Rio de Janeiro is the centre of Brazil's oil and gas industry, with Petrobras headquartered in the city and offshore fields in the Campos and Santos basins operated from the state's coast. Shipyards, offshore service companies and engineering firms depend on imported equipment and spare parts. In the south of the state, steelmaking in Volta Redonda and vehicle plants in Resende and Porto Real add industrial demand. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with air freight on our own air waybills via GIG, Next Flight Out and On-Board Courier for urgent offshore spares, and sea freight via Rio or Itaguaí. Customs clearance is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
Next Flight Out and On-Board Courier in Rio de Janeiro
Next Flight Out means your shipment travels on the first available flight to or from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao (GIG), booked and documented by our operations desk.
An On-Board Courier is the option when even that is too slow or the goods need to stay in sight: a courier travels with the shipment and delivers it to the consignee in the Rio de Janeiro area.
Our own air waybills in Brazil
We issue our own air waybills for shipments to and from Brazil. We book directly with the airline, control the shipment data and can make changes without waiting for a third party.
Customs clearance in Brazil
Ziem network
Customs clearance in Brazil 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 Brazil we issue our own air waybills.
Importers in Brazil need a CNPJ company registration and RADAR authorisation in Siscomex.
Frequently asked questions
Can you get urgent offshore spare parts into Rio quickly?
Yes. We book Next Flight Out to GIG on the first suitable connection with customs data prepared in advance, or send an On-Board Courier who hand-carries the part. Onward road delivery to Macaé or other supply bases is arranged with trusted partners.
Do you ship oil and gas equipment to GIG on your own air waybills?
Yes. Ziem Logistics has direct airline access and issues its own air waybills. For heavy or oversized equipment we check dimensions and weight with the airline before booking, as some items need freighter capacity.
Do you handle dangerous goods for the offshore industry in Rio?
Yes, provided the goods are classified, packed and labelled correctly and the shipper's declaration is complete. Chemicals, batteries and pressurised items are common in this sector, so we check airline acceptance before booking.
How do I get a quote for air freight to or from Rio de Janeiro?
Send us the origin, destination, goods description, weight and dimensions. Our operations desk replies with a routing via Rio de Janeiro-Galeao (GIG) and an itemised quote.
More services in Rio de Janeiro
- Sea freight in Rio de JaneiroFCL and LCL sea freight on the main trade lanes, with pre-carriage and on-carriage by road or rail.
- Customs clearance in Rio de JaneiroImport and export clearance by our in-house customs teams in 8 countries and by partner teams in the Ziem network.
- Rio de JaneiroCity overview