Bengaluru, India
Air freight in Bengaluru
Ziem Logistics books air freight to and from Bengaluru via Kempegowda International (BLR). We arrange pick-up and delivery in the Bengaluru area and prepare the customs entries before the cargo flies. For air freight to and from India we issue our own air waybills.
Airports, seaports and connections in Bengaluru
- AirportKempegowda International
BLR - SeaportChennai
Bengaluru's air cargo moves through Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) at Devanahalli, north of the city, which has a significant export volume of electronics, engineering parts and perishables, and dedicated facilities for pharma and temperature-controlled cargo. Bengaluru is an inland city, so sea freight is routed via the Port of Chennai and the nearby Kamarajar (Ennore) and Kattupalli terminals on the east coast, or via New Mangalore Port on the west coast. Containers can also be handled at the inland container depot in Whitefield, connected to Chennai by rail.
NH44 runs north from Bengaluru towards Hyderabad and south towards Madurai, while NH48 connects the city with Chennai and its ports, and NH75 leads west to Mangaluru. The road between the city and BLR is the main artery for air cargo. Rail container services link the Whitefield inland container depot with the Chennai port terminals.
Operational logistics facts for Bengaluru
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) cargo terminals | Electronics, aerospace parts, perishables, pharma | Direct airport access for the city's technology and aerospace companies |
| Electronic City and Whitefield | IT hardware, semiconductors, biotech | Pick-up arranged at technology parks across the city |
| Port of Chennai, Kamarajar and Kattupalli | FCL/LCL for Karnataka shippers | East-coast sea freight combined with customs in one shipment file |
| Whitefield inland container depot | Rail-linked container handling | Containers can be cleared inland near Bengaluru |
Industries in Bengaluru and how we support them
Bengaluru brings together electronics and semiconductor design, aerospace and defence manufacturing, biotech firms in Electronic City and around the city, and automotive production at Bidadi west of the city and in Hosur across the Tamil Nadu border. Typical flows are high-value electronic components, prototypes, aircraft parts and biological samples. Ziem Logistics supports these companies with air freight from BLR under our own air waybills, On-Board Courier for prototypes and AOG parts, Next Flight Out for urgent components, sea freight via Chennai and customs clearance including tariff classification by our partner team in the Ziem network.
Urgent parts to and from Bengaluru
When a production line or a project in the Bengaluru area is waiting for a part, we book Next Flight Out via Kempegowda International (BLR): the shipment goes on the first suitable flight, with the customs data prepared before departure.
For items that cannot wait for regular cargo handling, an On-Board Courier carries the shipment as hand luggage and hands it over in person.
Booked directly with the airline
For India 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 India
Ziem network
Customs clearance in India is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
For air freight to and from India we issue our own air waybills.
Importers in India need an Importer-Exporter Code (IEC).
Frequently asked questions
Can you send aircraft parts from Bengaluru as AOG shipments?
Yes. For aircraft on ground situations we use Next Flight Out from BLR or an On-Board Courier, depending on size, destination and dangerous goods status. We check the documentation, including any airworthiness paperwork the consignee requires, before the part leaves Bengaluru.
How are biological samples and pharma from Bengaluru shipped by air?
We agree the temperature range, packaging and documents with you, book capacity on suitable flights from BLR and use the airport's temperature-controlled facilities. Shipments that contain dangerous goods, such as dry ice, are declared and packed to IATA rules.
Do you pick up prototypes from companies in Electronic City or Whitefield?
Yes. We arrange pick-up across Bengaluru, including Electronic City, Whitefield and the airport area, and route prototypes via air freight under our own air waybills or by On-Board Courier where the shipment is very urgent or sensitive.
How do I get a quote for air freight to or from Bengaluru?
Send us the origin, destination, goods description, weight and dimensions. Our operations desk replies with a routing via Kempegowda International (BLR) and an itemised quote.