Freight forwarding & customs in Malaysia
Malaysia is a major manufacturing base for electronics and semiconductors, with Penang and the Klang Valley at its centre.
- HubKuala Lumpur
- Local time--:--
- AirportsKUL · PEN
- Customs clearance
- Ziem network partner, under our brand
- Air waybills
- Own AWBs, no third parties
- Framework & systems
- Customs Act 1967 · ASEAN tariff nomenclature
- Hub
- Kuala Lumpur
- Air gateways
- Kuala Lumpur and Penang
- Seaports
- Port Klang, Tanjung Pelepas and Penang
- Customs clearance
- Ziem network partner, under our brand
- Air waybills
- Own air waybills, no third parties
- Customs authority
- Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD)
- Importer requirements
- company registration with the Companies Commission of Malaysia and a customs account
- Transport modes
- Air, sea, road, NFO, on-board courier
Every mode to and from Malaysia
Whether your cargo needs to arrive next week or tonight, we plan the transport and the customs clearance as one shipment, from one desk.
Air freight Malaysia
Our own air waybills via Kuala Lumpur and Penang. Door-to-door or airport-to-airport, export and import.
More →Sea freight Malaysia
FCL and LCL via Port Klang, Tanjung Pelepas and Penang, with customs at origin and destination.
More →Next Flight Out
Urgent cargo on the first available flight into or out of Kuala Lumpur (KUL), with customs pre-lodged.
More →On-Board Courier
A courier hand-carries critical parts door to door to Kuala Lumpur and every other city in Malaysia.
More →Road & distribution
Cross-border trucking to Singapore and Thailand and domestic distribution.
More →Customs clearance
Ziem network partner, under our brand. Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD).
More →How customs clearance works with us in Malaysia
In Malaysia, 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. We issue our own air waybills on Malaysia lanes, without a third-party consolidator.
- Import clearanceDeclarations with RMCD, duty and SST calculation and release.
- Export clearanceExport declarations for manufactured goods and components.
- Electronics & componentsTime-critical air freight for semiconductor and electronics supply chains.
- ASEAN origin & FTAsCertificates of origin and preference checks.
- Air freight with own AWBDirect air waybills from Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
Shipping to Malaysia: what to know
Malaysian import declarations are lodged electronically with the Royal Malaysian Customs Department. Goods are classified under the ASEAN Harmonised Tariff Nomenclature, and sales and service tax (SST) applies to many imports. Free zones and licensed warehouses have their own procedures.
Electronics supply chains depend on speed. With our own air waybill and clearance through the Ziem network, parts move between Malaysia, Europe and North America without extra hand-overs.
Airports and seaports in Malaysia
Air: We handle air cargo at the following airports. Other airports are available on request.
Sea: Port Klang, Tanjung Pelepas and Penang.
Main lanes to and from Malaysia
Our most important connections from Malaysia. When both ends of a lane are core markets, we coordinate customs at origin and destination from one shipment file.
Air freight and customs by city in Malaysia
Local pages for the main business centres in Malaysia: airports, seaports, local industries, seasonal risks and your contact.
Related services and pages
Shipping to Malaysia: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Does Ziem Logistics clear customs in Malaysia?
Customs clearance in Malaysia is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network. It works under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures. You deal only with Ziem Logistics.
Which airports in Malaysia do you serve?
We handle air cargo at Kuala Lumpur and Penang. Other airports are available on request.
Which seaports do you use for Malaysia?
For sea freight to and from Malaysia we mainly use Port Klang, Tanjung Pelepas and Penang, with FCL and LCL services.
What do importers in Malaysia need?
Importers in Malaysia generally need company registration with the Companies Commission of Malaysia and a customs account. We check registrations, classification and permits before the shipment leaves origin.
Do you issue your own air waybills for Malaysia?
Yes. We issue our own air waybills on Malaysia lanes, without a third-party consolidator or co-loader.
Can you send an urgent shipment to Malaysia today?
For time-critical cargo we book Next Flight Out on the first available flight or send an on-board courier who hand-carries the goods to Kuala Lumpur or any other destination in Malaysia. Customs is prepared before arrival.
How do I get a quote for Malaysia?
Use the quote form on this page, email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280. We usually reply within one business day.
Do you work with local agents in Malaysia?
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.