Boston, United States
Air freight in Boston
Ziem Logistics books air freight to and from Boston via Boston Logan (BOS). We arrange pick-up and delivery in the Boston area and prepare the customs entries before the cargo flies. For air freight to and from the United States we issue our own air waybills.
Airports, seaports and connections in Boston
- AirportBoston Logan
BOS - SeaportPort of Boston
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is the main airport of New England, with widebody passenger flights to Europe and Asia that carry most of the region's international air cargo in the belly, plus freighter and express operations. Other airports in the region, such as Manchester-Boston Regional (MHT) and Worcester (ORH), play a smaller role for freight. By sea, the Port of Boston handles containers at the Conley Terminal in South Boston, with services mainly to Europe and Asia; much of New England's ocean freight also moves through the Port of New York and New Jersey.
I-90 (Massachusetts Turnpike) connects Logan via the Ted Williams Tunnel with the western suburbs, while I-93 and I-95/Route 128 form the ring road along which many technology and life sciences companies are located. Logan is close to downtown and Cambridge, which keeps delivery distances to the biotech labs short, although city traffic needs careful planning.
Operational logistics facts for Boston
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) | Belly capacity to Europe and Asia, express freight | Short distance to Cambridge labs and hospitals |
| Kendall Square / Cambridge biotech cluster | Clinical samples, reagents and trial supplies | Temperature-controlled shipments close to the airport |
| Route 128 / I-95 corridor | Medical devices and technology manufacturing | Pick-up along the ring road around Boston |
| Port of Boston (Conley Terminal) | FCL/LCL containers to Europe and Asia | Regional sea freight option for New England |
Industries in Boston and how we support them
Boston and Cambridge host one of the largest biotech and life sciences clusters in the world, centred on Kendall Square, together with universities, research hospitals and medical device manufacturers along Route 128. These companies ship clinical trial supplies, biological samples, research reagents and devices, often temperature-controlled and time-critical. We support them with air freight under our own air waybills via BOS, temperature-controlled transport with dry ice or active containers, On-Board Courier for irreplaceable samples, and Next Flight Out for urgent lab equipment. Import permits and FDA data are checked before the shipment departs.
Next Flight Out and On-Board Courier in Boston
Next Flight Out means your shipment travels on the first available flight to or from Boston Logan (BOS), 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 Boston area.
Our own air waybills in the United States
We issue our own air waybills for shipments to and from the United States. We book directly with the airline, control the shipment data and can make changes without waiting for a third party.
Customs clearance in the United States
Ziem network
Customs clearance in the United States 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 the United States we issue our own air waybills.
Importers in the United States need an importer of record number and, for most formal entries, a customs bond.
Frequently asked questions
Can you ship clinical trial materials from Boston to Europe?
Yes. We book flights from Boston Logan (BOS) under our own air waybills, agree the temperature range and packaging, such as dry ice or active containers, and coordinate delivery to the trial site. For irreplaceable samples, an On-Board Courier can carry the shipment door to door.
How do you handle dry ice shipments from Boston labs?
Dry ice is a dangerous good in air transport. We check the quantity and packaging, mark the shipment accordingly and book carriers that accept it. We also plan for replenishment on longer routings where the packaging requires it.
Do winter storms affect air freight via Boston?
Yes, between December and March storms can cause delays or cancellations at Logan. For time-critical shipments we monitor the weather, inform you about expected disruption and, where needed, propose alternative routings or dates.
How do I get a quote for air freight to or from Boston?
Send us the origin, destination, goods description, weight and dimensions. Our operations desk replies with a routing via Boston Logan (BOS) and an itemised quote.