Nagoya, Japan
Air freight in Nagoya
Ziem Logistics books air freight to and from Nagoya via Chubu Centrair (NGO). We arrange pick-up and delivery in the Nagoya 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 Nagoya
- AirportChubu Centrair
NGO - SeaportPort of Nagoya
Nagoya's international airport is Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO), located on an artificial island off the Chita Peninsula in Ise Bay. It handles freighter and belly cargo for the Chubu region and is known for the large aircraft parts that leave Japan from there. Nagoya Airfield (NKM) in Komaki serves only domestic flights and aircraft manufacturing. The Port of Nagoya is one of Japan's largest ports by cargo volume and a major export port for finished vehicles. For connections that NGO does not cover, we also route Chubu cargo via Narita (NRT) or Kansai (KIX).
The Tomei and Shin-Tomei expressways link Nagoya with Tokyo, while the Meishin and Shin-Meishin expressways lead towards Osaka. The Isewangan Expressway runs along the bay past the port terminals, and the Chita Peninsula road network connects to Centrair. The Tokai-Kanjo Expressway circles the wider Nagoya area and gives access to automotive suppliers in Aichi, Gifu and Mie.
Operational logistics facts for Nagoya
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) | Automotive and aerospace parts, general cargo | International air freight directly at the heart of the Chubu manufacturing region |
| Port of Nagoya | Finished vehicle exports, auto parts, machinery, FCL/LCL | Sea freight close to Toyota City and the Aichi supplier base |
| Toyota City and Kariya supplier cluster | Tier-1 and tier-2 automotive components | Pick-up at supplier plants and NFO solutions for production stoppages |
| Aichi and Gifu aerospace cluster | Aircraft structures, components and tooling | Planning for oversized or high-value aerospace consignments |
Industries in Nagoya and how we support them
The Chubu region around Nagoya is the centre of Japan's automotive industry, with Toyota City and a dense network of tier-1 and tier-2 suppliers in cities such as Kariya and Anjo. Aichi and Gifu are also home to aerospace manufacturing, including major structural parts for commercial aircraft, as well as machine tools and ceramics. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with Next Flight Out for line-down situations, On-Board Courier for critical components, air freight under our own air waybills via NGO, sea freight FCL/LCL through the Port of Nagoya, and customs clearance by our Japanese network partner team.
Next Flight Out and On-Board Courier in Nagoya
Next Flight Out means your shipment travels on the first available flight to or from Chubu Centrair (NGO), 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 Nagoya area.
Booked directly with the airline
For Japan 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 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
Can you handle an urgent line-down shipment to a plant near Nagoya?
Yes. For production stoppages we book Next Flight Out on the first available flight into Chubu Centrair (NGO) or, if faster connections exist, into Narita or Kansai with onward road delivery. For single critical parts, an On-Board Courier can carry the goods by hand to the plant gate.
Which airport do you use for Nagoya, NGO or Narita?
We use Chubu Centrair (NGO) whenever a suitable flight is available, as it keeps road distances short. For destinations or capacity that NGO cannot cover, we route via Narita (NRT) or Kansai (KIX) and truck the goods to and from the Nagoya area.
Do you collect auto parts from suppliers across Aichi?
Yes. We arrange pick-up and delivery throughout Aichi and the neighbouring prefectures of Gifu and Mie, including supplier sites in Toyota City, Kariya and Anjo, and consolidate shipments for air or sea freight where useful.
How do I get a quote for air freight to or from Nagoya?
Send us the origin, destination, goods description, weight and dimensions. Our operations desk replies with a routing via Chubu Centrair (NGO) and an itemised quote.