Greece
Air freight, sea freight and customs in Volos
Volos is an industrial port city in central Greece, between Athens and Thessaloniki.
Services in Volos
- Air freight in VolosAir freight for time-critical and high-value cargo between Europe, the Americas and Asia.
- Sea freight in VolosFCL and LCL sea freight on the main trade lanes, with pre-carriage and on-carriage by road or rail.
- Customs clearance in VolosImport 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 Volos
- AirportAthens
ATH - AirportThessaloniki
SKG - SeaportPort of Volos
Volos lies in central Greece between Athens and Thessaloniki. Its main air cargo options are Athens International Airport (ATH) and Thessaloniki Airport (SKG), both reached by motorway. Central Greece Airport at Nea Anchialos (VOL), near Volos, has mainly seasonal passenger traffic. The Port of Volos is a commercial port handling general cargo, bulk and industrial products, with Piraeus and Thessaloniki used for most container services.
The A1 motorway runs close to Volos and links the city with Athens to the south and Thessaloniki to the north. Roads connect Volos with Larissa and the Thessaly plain. The Port of Volos is rail-connected. We arrange pick-up and delivery across Volos, Magnesia and Thessaly.
Industries in Volos and how we support them
Volos is an industrial port city. Metals and steel production, including a steel plant at nearby Almyros, cement manufacturing and food processing are important, and the fertile Thessaly plain supplies agricultural products such as cotton, grain and fruit. Ziem Logistics supports these industries with sea freight through Volos, Piraeus or Thessaloniki, air freight via Athens or Thessaloniki under our own air waybills, Next Flight Out and On-Board Courier for urgent machinery parts, and in-house customs clearance for imports and exports.
Operational logistics facts for Volos
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Port of Volos | General cargo, bulk, industrial products | Local port for heavy industrial goods |
| Volos metals and cement industry | Steel, cement, building materials | Urgent machinery parts by NFO or OBC |
| A1 motorway | Road link between Athens and Thessaloniki | Access to both main airports and container ports |
| Thessaly agricultural region | Cotton, grain, fruit | Agricultural exports via Volos or Thessaloniki |
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 airport do you use for air freight from Volos?
Usually Athens (ATH) or Thessaloniki (SKG), depending on the destination and available capacity. Nea Anchialos (VOL) has mainly seasonal passenger flights. Air freight runs under our own air waybills, and we confirm cut-off times with every booking.
Can you get urgent machinery parts to a plant in Volos?
Yes. We book Next Flight Out into Athens or Thessaloniki with customs pre-lodged, or an On-Board Courier, and arrange delivery to the plant once the goods are released.
Do you collect across Thessaly?
Yes. We arrange pick-up across Volos, Magnesia and the wider Thessaly region and truck freight to the departure airport or port.
Can you clear goods arriving at the Port of Volos?
Yes. Our own customs team files the import declaration with AADE customs through ICISnet. We need your EORI number, the commercial invoice, packing list and transport document.
Are steel imports into Greece subject to special measures?
Some steel products are subject to EU safeguard measures or anti-dumping duties, depending on product and origin. We check the tariff code and origin before declaring the goods.
Do you handle exports from Volos industry?
Yes. We prepare export declarations in-house for goods leaving via Volos, Piraeus or Thessaloniki, providing the export evidence needed for VAT purposes.