Hiroshima, Japan
Air freight in Hiroshima
Ziem Logistics books air freight to and from Hiroshima via Hiroshima (HIJ). We arrange pick-up and delivery in the Hiroshima area and prepare the customs entries before the cargo flies. For air freight to and from Japan we issue our own air waybills.
Airports, seaports and connections in Hiroshima
- AirportHiroshima
HIJ - AirportKansai
KIX - SeaportPort of Hiroshima
Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) is located inland near Mihara, east of the city, and serves domestic routes and a limited number of international flights within Asia. Most long-haul air freight for the Hiroshima region is therefore connected via Kansai International Airport (KIX) or the Tokyo airports. For sea freight, the Port of Hiroshima handles containers at the Kaita and Ujina areas, and Fukuyama Port to the east serves the industrial zone there. We combine these gateways depending on the destination and the location of the shipper in Hiroshima Prefecture.
The Sanyo Expressway runs along the Seto Inland Sea coast, linking Hiroshima with Okayama, Kobe and Osaka to the east and Yamaguchi to the west, and gives road access to Kansai International Airport. The Chugoku Expressway runs further inland, and the Hiroshima Expressway serves the city and port area. The Sanyo Shinkansen line connects Hiroshima with Osaka and Fukuoka.
Operational logistics facts for Hiroshima
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Port of Hiroshima | Containers, auto parts, vehicle exports | Container access close to the automotive plants in Hiroshima |
| Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) | Domestic and regional Asian connections | Local option for small urgent consignments |
| Kure and Onomichi shipbuilding area | Shipbuilding and marine equipment | Delivery of marine spare parts and ship equipment to yards |
| Kansai International Airport (KIX) | Long-haul air freight for western Japan | Reached via the Sanyo Expressway for international freighter capacity |
Industries in Hiroshima and how we support them
Hiroshima is the home of a major Japanese carmaker, with its headquarters and main plants in Fuchu and the city's port district, supported by a broad base of automotive suppliers. The Seto Inland Sea coast around Kure, Onomichi and across to Ehime is one of Japan's main shipbuilding regions, and Fukuyama hosts large steel production. Ziem Logistics supports these industries with air freight under our own air waybills via HIJ, KIX and Tokyo, Next Flight Out and On-Board Courier for automotive and marine spare parts, sea freight FCL/LCL through Hiroshima, and customs clearance by our Japanese network partner team.
Next Flight Out and On-Board Courier in Hiroshima
Next Flight Out means your shipment travels on the first available flight to or from Hiroshima (HIJ), 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 Hiroshima area.
Our own air waybills in Japan
We issue our own air waybills for shipments to and from Japan. We book directly with the airline, control the shipment data and can make changes without waiting for a third party.
Customs clearance in Japan
Ziem network
Customs clearance in Japan 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 Japan we issue our own air waybills.
Importers in Japan need an importer code registered in NACCS (recommended) and, for some goods, product-specific notifications.
Frequently asked questions
Do Hiroshima air shipments leave from HIJ or Kansai?
For many international destinations we route via Kansai International (KIX) or Tokyo, as Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) has limited international cargo connections. Smaller urgent shipments to Asia may fly from HIJ. We decide per booking and confirm cut-off times every time.
Can you deliver urgent marine spare parts to shipyards near Hiroshima?
Yes. We arrange door-to-door delivery to shipyards in Kure, Onomichi and other yards along the Seto Inland Sea. For parts needed to keep a vessel on schedule, Next Flight Out or an On-Board Courier can be used.
Do you support automotive suppliers in Hiroshima with line-down shipments?
Yes. For production-critical parts we book Next Flight Out on the first available flight and arrange onward road delivery to the plant or supplier site in the Hiroshima area. Customs data is prepared while the goods are in the air.
How do I get a quote for air freight to or from Hiroshima?
Send us the origin, destination, goods description, weight and dimensions. Our operations desk replies with a routing via Hiroshima (HIJ) and an itemised quote.