Delhi, India
Air freight in Delhi
Ziem Logistics books air freight to and from Delhi via Indira Gandhi International (DEL). We arrange pick-up and delivery in the Delhi 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 Delhi
- AirportIndira Gandhi International
DEL - SeaportInland container depots (ICD), sea via Mundra and Nhava Sheva
Delhi and the National Capital Region are served by Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), one of India's two largest air cargo gateways, with an international cargo terminal handling exports of garments, electronics and auto parts and imports of machinery and components. Delhi has no seaport of its own. Sea freight is handled through inland container depots such as ICD Tughlakabad, ICD Patparganj and ICD Dadri in Greater Noida, which are connected by rail to the Gujarat port of Mundra and to Nhava Sheva near Mumbai. Containers are cleared at the inland depot rather than at the coast.
NH48 and the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway connect the region with Jaipur and Gujarat, while the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal and Eastern Peripheral expressways bypass the city for freight traffic. The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor starts at Dadri and carries container trains towards the western ports, and the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor links Dadri with Ludhiana and eastern India.
Operational logistics facts for Delhi
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) cargo terminals | Garments, electronics, auto parts, general cargo | Wide range of direct international flights for air freight under our own air waybills |
| ICD Tughlakabad, ICD Patparganj, ICD Dadri | FCL/LCL with customs clearance inland | Containers cleared close to the shipper or consignee instead of at the port |
| Western and Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridors (Dadri) | Rail container transport to Gujarat and Mumbai ports | Rail link between the NCR and the western seaports |
| Gurugram-Manesar and Noida industrial belts | Automotive, electronics, garments | Pick-up and delivery arranged across the whole NCR |
Industries in Delhi and how we support them
The NCR combines automotive production in Gurugram and Manesar, mobile phone and electronics assembly in Noida, garment exporters in Okhla, Noida and Gurugram, and handicraft and home-textile suppliers from the wider region. Many buyers ship garments by air for seasonal collections, while automotive and electronics plants depend on reliable inbound components. Ziem Logistics supports these flows with air freight from DEL under our own air waybills, Next Flight Out for line-down situations, On-Board Courier for critical parts, sea freight via the inland container depots and customs clearance by our partner team in the Ziem network.
Urgent parts to and from Delhi
When a production line or a project in the Delhi area is waiting for a part, we book Next Flight Out via Indira Gandhi International (DEL): 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
How does winter fog at Delhi affect air freight?
From December to January, dense fog regularly disrupts departures and arrivals at DEL. For time-critical shipments in that period we plan with buffer, monitor flight status and, where needed, rebook onto alternative flights or routings so that goods keep moving.
Can you arrange Next Flight Out for spare parts to a plant in Manesar or Noida?
Yes. With Next Flight Out we book the first available flight to Delhi, pre-lodge customs data and arrange delivery from DEL to the plant. Availability depends on the origin, the airline network and the commodity, which we confirm when you request the shipment.
Do you collect garment exports from factories across the NCR?
Yes. We arrange pick-up from garment factories in Okhla, Noida, Gurugram and other parts of the NCR, consolidate where useful and book the air freight from DEL under our own air waybills, with cut-off times confirmed for each booking.
How do I get a quote for air freight to or from Delhi?
Send us the origin, destination, goods description, weight and dimensions. Our operations desk replies with a routing via Indira Gandhi International (DEL) and an itemised quote.