Ulsan, South Korea
Air freight in Ulsan
Ziem Logistics books air freight to and from Ulsan via Gimhae (PUS). We arrange pick-up and delivery in the Ulsan area and prepare the customs entries before the cargo flies. For air freight to and from South Korea we issue our own air waybills.
Airports, seaports and connections in Ulsan
- AirportGimhae
PUS - AirportUlsan
USN - SeaportPort of Ulsan
Ulsan Airport (USN), north of the city centre, serves only domestic flights, so international air freight for Ulsan moves via Gimhae International Airport (PUS) in Busan for regional routes within Asia, or via Incheon International Airport (ICN) for long-haul destinations. The Port of Ulsan is one of South Korea's main industrial ports and handles very large volumes of crude oil, refined products and chemicals, as well as vehicles and general cargo. For container shipments, most Ulsan cargo is trucked to the Port of Busan, which offers far more deep-sea services.
The Busan-Ulsan Expressway links Ulsan with Busan's port and Gimhae Airport. The Ulsan Expressway joins the Gyeongbu Expressway near Eonyang, giving access to Daegu, Seoul and Incheon Airport, and the Donghae Expressway runs north along the coast to Pohang. Ulsan station on the KTX high-speed line and the Donghae Line serve the city by rail.
Operational logistics facts for Ulsan
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Ulsan shipyards | Shipbuilding, offshore structures, marine engines and equipment | Delivery of ship spares and equipment directly to the yards |
| Ulsan and Onsan industrial complexes | Refining, petrochemicals, non-ferrous metals | Dangerous goods planning and urgent plant spare parts for refineries and chemical sites |
| Port of Ulsan | Liquid bulk, vehicles, break-bulk and project cargo | Port access for heavy equipment close to the plants |
| Busan-Ulsan Expressway corridor | Road feeder to the Port of Busan and Gimhae Airport | Short road link to container services and regional flights |
Industries in Ulsan and how we support them
Ulsan is one of South Korea's heavy industry centres. The city hosts one of the world's largest shipyards and a major carmaker's large integrated vehicle plant with its own export pier, surrounded by automotive and marine suppliers. The Ulsan and Onsan industrial complexes contain oil refineries, petrochemical plants and non-ferrous metal smelters. Imports include ship engines and equipment, refinery and plant spare parts, and catalysts. Ziem Logistics supports these industries with Next Flight Out and On-Board Courier for marine and plant spare parts, air freight under our own air waybills via ICN and PUS, sea freight FCL/LCL and project cargo via Busan and Ulsan, and customs clearance by our Korean network partner team.
Next Flight Out and On-Board Courier in Ulsan
Next Flight Out means your shipment travels on the first available flight to or from Gimhae (PUS), 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 Ulsan area.
Our own air waybills in South Korea
We issue our own air waybills for shipments to and from South Korea. We book directly with the airline, control the shipment data and can make changes without waiting for a third party.
Customs clearance in South Korea
Ziem network
Customs clearance in South Korea 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 South Korea we issue our own air waybills.
Importers in South Korea need a business registration number and a customs registration (personal customs code for individuals).
Frequently asked questions
Which airport do you use for urgent shipments from Ulsan?
Ulsan Airport (USN) has no international flights, so we use Gimhae (PUS) for regional routes within Asia and Incheon (ICN) for long-haul freighter capacity, trucking the cargo on the expressway network. We confirm routing and cut-off times with every booking.
Can you deliver urgent spare parts to a vessel at an Ulsan shipyard?
Yes. We arrange door-to-door delivery to the yard or vessel and coordinate with the shipyard or ship's agent. For parts needed to keep a sea trial or delivery on schedule, Next Flight Out or an On-Board Courier can be used.
Can refinery chemicals or catalysts from Ulsan go by air?
Yes, if the goods are classified, packed, marked and documented according to the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. We check the safety data sheet and UN number before booking and select airlines that accept the relevant class.
How do I get a quote for air freight to or from Ulsan?
Send us the origin, destination, goods description, weight and dimensions. Our operations desk replies with a routing via Gimhae (PUS) and an itemised quote.