Heraklion, Greece
Sea freight in Heraklion
We book FCL and LCL sea freight for shippers and consignees in Heraklion, via Port of Heraklion. Pre-carriage, on-carriage by road or rail and the customs entries are planned together with the ocean booking.
Airports, seaports and connections in Heraklion
- AirportHeraklion
HER - SeaportPort of Heraklion
Heraklion International Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) is Crete's main airport, with belly cargo on passenger flights, most of them seasonal, and connections to Athens. The Port of Heraklion is Crete's main seaport, with ferry and ro-ro services to Piraeus that carry most of the island's road freight, and container and cargo traffic. For long-haul air freight, Athens International Airport is the usual hub.
The northern road axis of Crete (VOAK) runs along the north coast and links Heraklion with Chania, Rethymno and Agios Nikolaos. Ferry and ro-ro links between Heraklion and Piraeus connect the island with the mainland road network. We arrange pick-up and delivery across Heraklion and Crete.
Operational logistics facts for Heraklion
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Port of Heraklion | Ferries, ro-ro, cargo | Crete's main sea link with Piraeus |
| Heraklion Airport (HER) | Seasonal belly cargo, Athens connections | Direct air link for Crete |
| Cretan olive oil and food sector | Olive oil, wine, fresh produce | Export consolidation via Piraeus |
| Crete tourism supply | Hotel and catering supplies | Inbound supply ahead of the season |
Industries in Heraklion and how we support them
Crete is a major producer of olive oil, and Heraklion is the main export point for olive oil, wine, fruit, vegetables and other Cretan food products. The island's tourism sector creates strong demand for hotel and catering supplies during the season. Ziem Logistics supports these businesses with sea freight and road freight via the Heraklion-Piraeus ferries, air freight via Heraklion or Athens under our own air waybills, consolidation of exports through Piraeus, and in-house customs clearance for exports to non-EU markets.
From the port to your door in Heraklion
We arrange collection of the container or the LCL cargo at Port of Heraklion, customs clearance and delivery to your site in the Heraklion area. For exports we organise the pick-up and the delivery to the terminal before the cut-off.
Customs clearance in Greece
In-house customs team
Customs clearance in Greece is handled by our own in-house customs team.
For air freight to and from Greece we issue our own air waybills.
Importers in Greece need an EORI number issued by the Greek customs authority.
Frequently asked questions
Which port is used for sea freight to and from Heraklion?
Usually Port of Heraklion. Depending on the shipping line and the destination, another port can be faster or more economical; we compare the options when quoting.