Volos, Greece
Air freight in Volos
Ziem Logistics books air freight to and from Volos via Athens (ATH). We arrange pick-up and delivery in the Volos area and prepare the customs entries before the cargo flies. For air freight to and from Greece we issue our own air waybills.
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.
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 |
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.
Next Flight Out and On-Board Courier in Volos
Next Flight Out means your shipment travels on the first available flight to or from Athens (ATH), booked and documented by our operations desk.
An On-Board Courier is the option when even that is too slow or the goods need to stay in sight: a courier travels with the shipment and delivers it to the consignee in the Volos area.
Our own air waybills in Greece
We issue our own air waybills for shipments to and from Greece. We book directly with the airline, control the shipment data and can make changes without waiting for a third party.
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.
How do I get a quote for air freight to or from Volos?
Send us the origin, destination, goods description, weight and dimensions. Our operations desk replies with a routing via Athens (ATH) and an itemised quote.