Stuttgart, Germany
Air freight in Stuttgart
Ziem Logistics books air freight to and from Stuttgart via Stuttgart Airport (STR). We arrange pick-up and delivery in the Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart
- AirportStuttgart Airport
STR - AirportFrankfurt
FRAroad feeder - SeaportSea freight via Hamburg, Bremerhaven or Rotterdam
Stuttgart Airport (STR) serves Baden-Württemberg's capital region and handles air cargo mainly on passenger flights and via trucked services. Most long-haul air freight from Stuttgart is routed by road feeder to Frankfurt (FRA), where freighter capacity is far larger. Stuttgart has its own inland port on the Neckar, but containers to and from overseas normally move via Hamburg, Bremerhaven or Rotterdam, with rail connections into the region.
The A8 (Karlsruhe, Munich) and the A81 (Heilbronn, Würzburg, Lake Constance) cross near Stuttgart, and the airport lies directly on the A8. Rail terminals in Kornwestheim and the Port of Stuttgart on the Neckar link the region with the North Sea ports by rail, and road feeder trucks connect STR and the industrial belt with Frankfurt Airport.
Operational logistics facts for Stuttgart
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Stuttgart Airport (STR) | Belly cargo and trucked air freight | Pick-up and hand-over close to the automotive cluster |
| Road feeder STR to FRA | Freighter capacity for heavy and oversized parts | Long-haul options for machinery and tooling |
| Port of Stuttgart and Kornwestheim rail terminal | Container rail links to North Sea ports | Sea freight with rail pre-carriage from the Neckar valley |
| Automotive and machinery cluster | Spare parts, prototypes and machine components | NFO and On-Board Courier when production is at risk |
Industries in Stuttgart and how we support them
The Stuttgart region is a centre of automotive production and engineering: Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Bosch are headquartered here, surrounded by a dense network of suppliers, machine builders and automation specialists. Supply chains rely on spare parts, tooling, prototypes and machine components shipped worldwide, often at short notice. Ziem Logistics supports these companies with air freight under our own air waybills via STR or Frankfurt, Next Flight Out and On-Board Courier for production-critical parts, sea freight for machinery and FCL volumes, and import and export clearance by our own customs team, including export control checks for machine tools.
Time-critical air freight in Stuttgart
For time-critical shipments we compare two options: Next Flight Out via Stuttgart Airport (STR) on the first suitable flight, or an On-Board Courier who hand-carries the goods to the Stuttgart 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
Do Stuttgart shipments fly from STR or from Frankfurt?
Smaller consignments can leave from Stuttgart Airport (STR). Larger, heavier or oversized parts are usually routed by road feeder to Frankfurt (FRA) for freighter departures. We decide with each booking based on size, destination and urgency, and confirm the cut-off times.
Can you ship a machine component urgently to a customer plant abroad?
Yes. We check Next Flight Out options from STR or FRA and prepare export customs in parallel. For smaller critical parts, an On-Board Courier can collect the item and hand-carry it to the destination plant.
Do you collect from suppliers in the Rems-Murr, Böblingen and Esslingen districts?
Yes. We arrange pick-up across the Stuttgart region, including Böblingen, Sindelfingen, Esslingen, Ludwigsburg and the Rems-Murr district, through trusted road partners.
How do I get a quote for air freight to or from Stuttgart?
Send us the origin, destination, goods description, weight and dimensions. Our operations desk replies with a routing via Stuttgart Airport (STR) and an itemised quote.