Germany
Air freight, sea freight and customs in Nuremberg
The Nuremberg region is a centre of electrical engineering and medical technology, with trade fairs for many industries.
Services in Nuremberg
- Air freight in NurembergAir freight for time-critical and high-value cargo between Europe, the Americas and Asia.
- Sea freight in NurembergFCL and LCL sea freight on the main trade lanes, with pre-carriage and on-carriage by road or rail.
- Customs clearance in NurembergImport and export clearance by our in-house customs teams in 8 countries and by partner teams in the Ziem network.
Airports, seaports and connections in Nuremberg
- AirportNuremberg Airport
NUE - AirportMunich
MUCroad feeder - SeaportSea freight via Hamburg or Bremerhaven
Nuremberg Airport (NUE) is a regional airport with air cargo mainly on passenger flights and trucked services, which makes it a convenient hand-over point for Franconian shippers. For long-haul belly capacity, freight is usually routed to Munich (MUC), and for main-deck freighters to Frankfurt (FRA). Sea freight moves via Hamburg or Bremerhaven, and the bayernhafen Nürnberg on the Main-Danube Canal offers a trimodal inland port with rail and barge connections.
Nuremberg lies at the crossing of the A3 (Frankfurt, Regensburg), A6 (Heilbronn, Czech Republic), A9 (Munich, Berlin) and A73 (Bamberg). The bayernhafen Nürnberg combines a port on the Main-Danube Canal, a combined-transport rail terminal and a freight village, linking Franconia with the North Sea ports and the Danube.
Industries in Nuremberg and how we support them
The Nuremberg metropolitan region is a centre of electrical engineering and medical technology: Siemens and Siemens Healthineers have major sites in Nuremberg and Erlangen, and Herzogenaurach is home to Schaeffler, adidas and Puma. The city hosts the international toy fair Spielwarenmesse and many other trade fairs at its exhibition centre. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with air freight under our own air waybills via NUE, MUC or FRA, On-Board Courier for medical devices and electronic components, sea freight via the North Sea ports, and customs clearance by our own customs team, including documents for medical products and temporary import of fair exhibits.
Operational logistics facts for Nuremberg
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Nuremberg Airport (NUE) | Belly cargo and trucked air freight | Local hand-over point for Franconian shippers |
| bayernhafen Nürnberg | Trimodal port on the Main-Danube Canal | Rail and barge connections for sea freight via the North Sea ports |
| Medical technology cluster Erlangen-Nuremberg | Imaging systems, medical devices and components | Careful handling and documentation for regulated medical products |
| NürnbergMesse exhibition centre | Trade fair exhibits, including the toy fair | Temporary import and return shipments managed in one file |
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 Nuremberg shipments fly from NUE, Munich or Frankfurt?
Small consignments can be handed over at Nuremberg (NUE). Long-haul shipments are usually trucked to Munich (MUC) for belly capacity or to Frankfurt (FRA) for freighters. We choose the routing per shipment based on size, destination and urgency.
Can you ship medical devices from Erlangen by air?
Yes. We book airlines and routings suited to the device, agree packaging and handling instructions with the shipper, and issue our own air waybill. For very urgent replacement parts, an On-Board Courier can hand-carry the item to the hospital or service location.
Do you collect in Erlangen, Fürth and Herzogenaurach?
Yes. We arrange pick-up across the Nuremberg metropolitan region, including Erlangen, Fürth, Herzogenaurach and Schwabach, through trusted road partners and deliver to the chosen departure airport.
What documents are needed to import medical devices into Nuremberg?
Besides invoice, packing list and transport document, the importer should be able to show that the product meets EU medical device rules, for example through CE marking and the relevant declarations. Our own customs team checks the classification and files the declaration in ATLAS.
How are toy fair samples from Asia cleared for Nuremberg?
Samples and exhibits can be imported temporarily under an ATA Carnet or a declaration with security if they will be re-exported. Toys sold or kept in the EU must be cleared into free circulation and meet EU toy safety rules. We advise on the right procedure.
Can sporting goods shipments from Herzogenaurach be cleared before arrival?
Yes. When the commercial invoice, packing list and air waybill or bill of lading are available early, we can prepare the import declaration in advance. Release depends on complete documents and any checks German Customs carries out.