Düsseldorf, Germany
Air freight in Düsseldorf
Ziem Logistics books air freight to and from Düsseldorf via Düsseldorf Airport (DUS). We arrange pick-up and delivery in the Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf
- AirportDüsseldorf Airport
DUS - AirportCologne Bonn
CGN - SeaportRhine ports (Duisburg), sea freight via Rotterdam and Antwerp
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) is North Rhine-Westphalia's largest passenger airport and carries air cargo on passenger flights, including long-haul services. For freighter capacity, Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) is a short drive south. The city lies in the Rhine-Ruhr region next to Duisburg, the world's largest inland port, and close to the seaports of Rotterdam and Antwerp, which most Düsseldorf importers use for container traffic, with barges and trains moving containers up the Rhine.
Düsseldorf is linked by the A3 (Cologne, Frankfurt, Netherlands), A44, A46, A52 and A57, giving direct road access to the Ruhr area, the Lower Rhine and the Benelux. Inland container terminals at Düsseldorf and Neuss on the Rhine, together with Duisburg's terminals, connect the region with the North Sea ports by barge and rail.
Operational logistics facts for Düsseldorf
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) | Belly cargo on passenger and long-haul flights | Departures close to shippers in the Rhine-Ruhr area |
| Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) | Freighter and express operations | Freighter capacity a short drive from Düsseldorf |
| Rhine terminals Düsseldorf, Neuss and Duisburg | Container barge and rail links to Rotterdam and Antwerp | Sea freight delivered into the region by inland waterway |
| Japanese business community | Electronics, machinery and trading companies | Shipments between Japan and European distribution handled in one file |
Industries in Düsseldorf and how we support them
The Düsseldorf region combines chemicals, steel processing, machinery and consumer goods; large chemical sites are located in nearby Leverkusen, Dormagen and Krefeld, and Düsseldorf hosts the headquarters of several international groups. The city is also home to one of Europe's largest Japanese business communities, with many Japanese companies running their European headquarters there. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with air freight under our own air waybills via DUS or CGN, sea freight via Rotterdam and Antwerp, Next Flight Out for spare parts, and import and export clearance by our own customs team, including classification of chemicals and machinery.
Urgent parts to and from Düsseldorf
When a production line or a project in the Düsseldorf area is waiting for a part, we book Next Flight Out via Düsseldorf Airport (DUS): the shipment goes on the first suitable flight, with the customs data prepared before departure.
For items that cannot wait for regular cargo handling, an On-Board Courier carries the shipment as hand luggage and hands it over in person.
Our own air waybills in Germany
We issue our own air waybills for shipments to and from Germany. We book directly with the airline, control the shipment data and can make changes without waiting for a third party.
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 you use DUS or Cologne Bonn for urgent shipments from Düsseldorf?
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) works well for consignments that fit passenger aircraft. For heavier pieces or dangerous goods requiring a freighter, Cologne Bonn (CGN) or Frankfurt (FRA) are usually used. We check capacity and routing with every booking and confirm cut-off times.
Can you handle air freight between Japan and Düsseldorf?
Yes. We book air freight between Japan and the Rhine-Ruhr area under our own air waybills on the German side, either via DUS or via a freighter gateway such as Frankfurt, and arrange delivery to the consignee's address.
Do you pick up in Neuss, Krefeld and the wider Lower Rhine area?
Yes. We arrange pick-up across Düsseldorf, Neuss, Krefeld, Mönchengladbach and the Lower Rhine through trusted road partners and deliver to the departure airport chosen for the shipment.
How do I get a quote for air freight to or from Düsseldorf?
Send us the origin, destination, goods description, weight and dimensions. Our operations desk replies with a routing via Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) and an itemised quote.