Thessaloniki, Greece
Customs clearance in Thessaloniki
Import and export clearance for shipments to and from Thessaloniki. Customs clearance in Greece is handled by our own in-house customs team.
Industries in Thessaloniki and how we support them
Thessaloniki is the industrial and commercial centre of northern Greece. Food processing, including fruit, vegetables and dairy, is important across Central Macedonia, and the region has a traditional textile and apparel industry. Industrial zones such as Sindos host manufacturing and distribution companies, many serving the Balkan markets. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with air freight from Thessaloniki or Athens under our own air waybills, sea freight FCL and LCL through the Port of Thessaloniki, road freight to the Balkans, and in-house customs clearance.
Operational logistics facts for Thessaloniki
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Port of Thessaloniki | Containers, rail connections to the Balkans | Sea gateway for northern Greece and neighbouring countries |
| Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) | Belly cargo on passenger flights | Air freight departures from northern Greece |
| Sindos industrial area | Manufacturing and distribution | Industrial base close to the port |
| A1 and Egnatia Odos corridors | Road freight to the Balkans and Turkey | Direct road links in all directions |
Airports, seaports and connections in Thessaloniki
- AirportThessaloniki Airport
SKG - SeaportPort of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) is Greece's second airport and serves northern Greece, with belly cargo on passenger flights to European hubs. Long-haul freight is often routed via Athens or a European hub. The Port of Thessaloniki is the main seaport of northern Greece, with a container terminal and rail connections that make it a gateway to the Balkan countries to the north.
The A1 motorway links Thessaloniki with Athens to the south and with the border with North Macedonia to the north. The Egnatia Odos (A2) crosses northern Greece from Igoumenitsa on the Ionian coast to the Turkish border, and the A25 leads towards Bulgaria. The port is rail-connected to the Balkan network. We arrange pick-up and delivery across Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia.
Clearance by our own team in Greece
In Greece our own customs team files the declarations. Questions about classification, valuation or missing documents are answered directly by the people who prepare the entry, without a third party in between.
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.
Documents we check before shipping
Commercial invoice, packing list, the transport document and, where needed, certificates of origin, licences or permits. We check that descriptions, values and HS codes are consistent across all documents before the goods move.
Frequently asked questions
Can you clear containers arriving at the Port of Thessaloniki?
Yes. Our own customs team files the import declaration with AADE customs through ICISnet and coordinates release at the terminal. We need your EORI number, the commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading.
Can goods arriving in Thessaloniki move on to non-EU Balkan countries?
Yes. Goods for non-EU destinations such as North Macedonia or Serbia can move under transit, so duties are paid in the destination country. We prepare the transit documents in-house.
Do textile imports into Greece need special attention?
Yes. Textile classification depends on fibre composition and construction, and preferential duty requires valid proof of origin. We review your product data and origin documents before declaring the goods.