Bremen, Germany
Air freight in Bremen
Ziem Logistics books air freight to and from Bremen via Bremen Airport (BRE). We arrange pick-up and delivery in the Bremen area and prepare the customs entries before the cargo flies. For air freight to and from Germany we issue our own air waybills.
Airports, seaports and connections in Bremen
- AirportBremen Airport
BRE - AirportHamburg
HAMroad feeder - SeaportBremerhaven and Bremen ports
Bremen Airport (BRE) handles a modest amount of air cargo, mainly on passenger flights, so larger air freight from Bremen is usually trucked to Hamburg (HAM) or Frankfurt (FRA). The region's strength is sea freight: Bremerhaven is one of Europe's largest container ports and a major port for car exports and imports, while the Bremen city ports handle breakbulk, project cargo and general cargo.
Bremen is connected by the A1 (Hamburg, Ruhr), A27 (Bremerhaven, Cuxhaven, Hanover) and A28 (Oldenburg, Netherlands). The A27 links the city directly with Bremerhaven's container terminal, which is also served by extensive rail connections to southern Germany and Central Europe. The Bremen freight village (GVZ) next to the Neustädter Hafen concentrates logistics companies.
Operational logistics facts for Bremen
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Container port Bremerhaven | FCL/LCL to and from North America and Asia | Sea freight and customs handled in one shipment file |
| Bremen city ports and GVZ | Breakbulk, project cargo and distribution | Option for non-containerised machinery |
| Aerospace cluster Bremen | Aircraft and space components | NFO and On-Board Courier for urgent parts |
| Road feeder BRE to HAM and FRA | Air freight requiring larger capacity | Freighter options beyond Bremen Airport |
Industries in Bremen and how we support them
Bremen combines aerospace, automotive and food industries. Airbus builds high-lift systems for wings and equips aircraft in Bremen, the city is a centre of space technology, and Mercedes-Benz runs a large car plant there. The city also has a long tradition in coffee roasting, food processing and brewing. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with sea freight via Bremerhaven and Bremen, air freight under our own air waybills via BRE, HAM or FRA, On-Board Courier and Next Flight Out for aerospace parts, and import and export clearance by our own customs team.
Next Flight Out and On-Board Courier in Bremen
Next Flight Out means your shipment travels on the first available flight to or from Bremen Airport (BRE), 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 Bremen area.
Booked directly with the airline
For Germany we issue the air waybill ourselves. The booking, the shipment data and the advance cargo information come from one desk, which reduces handovers and keeps the documents consistent.
Customs clearance in Germany
In-house customs team
Customs clearance in Germany is handled by our own in-house customs team.
For air freight to and from Germany we issue our own air waybills.
Importers in Germany need an EORI number issued by German Customs.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bremen air shipments leave from BRE or Hamburg?
Small consignments can sometimes leave from Bremen Airport (BRE). For most international air freight we truck the cargo to Hamburg (HAM) or Frankfurt (FRA), which offer more capacity and destinations. We compare routings with each booking.
Can you ship urgent aerospace parts from Bremen?
Yes. For urgent aircraft or space components we offer Next Flight Out with customs pre-lodged, or an On-Board Courier who hand-carries the item. We agree packaging, documents and any export control requirements before pick-up.
Do you collect in Bremerhaven, Delmenhorst and Lower Saxony?
Yes. We arrange pick-up in Bremen, Bremerhaven, Delmenhorst and the surrounding Lower Saxony area through trusted road partners and deliver to the chosen departure airport.
How do I get a quote for air freight to or from Bremen?
Send us the origin, destination, goods description, weight and dimensions. Our operations desk replies with a routing via Bremen Airport (BRE) and an itemised quote.