Munich, Germany
Air freight in Munich
Ziem Logistics books air freight to and from Munich via Munich Airport (MUC). We arrange pick-up and delivery in the Munich 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 Munich
- AirportMunich Airport
MUC - AirportFrankfurt
FRAroad feeder - SeaportSea freight via Hamburg, Bremerhaven or Koper
Munich Airport (MUC), named after Franz Josef Strauss, is Bavaria's main airport and handles air cargo largely on long-haul passenger aircraft of Lufthansa and other carriers. For main-deck freighter capacity, shipments from Munich are often routed by road feeder to Frankfurt (FRA). Sea freight for Munich normally moves via Hamburg or Bremerhaven, or via the Adriatic port of Koper in Slovenia, which offers a shorter land leg to southern Germany for Asian cargo.
Munich is a hub of the motorway network: the A9 runs north towards Nuremberg and Berlin, the A8 links Stuttgart and Salzburg, the A92 serves the airport and Lower Bavaria, and the A99 rings the city. The combined-transport terminal at München-Riem connects the region with rail services to the North Sea ports and to Italy via the Brenner corridor.
Operational logistics facts for Munich
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Munich Airport (MUC) | Belly cargo on long-haul passenger flights | Direct long-haul departures close to Bavarian shippers |
| Road feeder MUC to FRA | Freighter capacity for heavy or oversized pieces | Main-deck options without leaving the shipment file |
| Terminal München-Riem | Rail containers to North Sea ports and Italy | Sea freight with rail pre-carriage from southern Bavaria |
| Port of Koper (Slovenia) | Asian container traffic to southern Germany | Alternative sea route with a shorter land leg |
Industries in Munich and how we support them
Munich and its catchment area host automotive manufacturers and suppliers, electronics and semiconductors, aerospace and medical technology. Development centres and plants need prototypes, tooling, test equipment and replacement parts at short notice, and many of these items are high value. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with air freight under our own air waybills from MUC or via Frankfurt, Next Flight Out and On-Board Courier for production-critical parts, sea freight via Hamburg, Bremerhaven or Koper, and customs clearance by our own customs team, including temporary import procedures for test equipment where applicable.
Time-critical air freight in Munich
For time-critical shipments we compare two options: Next Flight Out via Munich Airport (MUC) on the first suitable flight, or an On-Board Courier who hand-carries the goods to the Munich area. In both cases the customs entries are prepared in advance.
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
Which airport do you use for urgent shipments from Munich, MUC or Frankfurt?
For many destinations Munich Airport (MUC) offers direct long-haul passenger flights with belly capacity, which keeps the routing short. For heavy, oversized or dangerous goods requiring a freighter, Frankfurt (FRA) via road feeder is often the better choice. We compare both with every booking.
Can you send a prototype from a Munich development centre by On-Board Courier?
Yes. An On-Board Courier collects the item at the development centre, carries it as hand luggage and delivers it personally at destination. This is often used for confidential prototypes or parts where a production line is waiting. Customs documents are prepared before departure.
Do you collect air freight across Upper Bavaria?
Yes. We arrange pick-up in the Munich area and across Upper Bavaria, including the airport region around Freising and Erding, through trusted road partners, and deliver the freight to the airline's handling agent at MUC or to Frankfurt.
How do I get a quote for air freight to or from Munich?
Send us the origin, destination, goods description, weight and dimensions. Our operations desk replies with a routing via Munich Airport (MUC) and an itemised quote.