Dallas, United States
Air freight in Dallas
Ziem Logistics books air freight to and from Dallas via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). We arrange pick-up and delivery in the Dallas 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 Dallas
- AirportDallas/Fort Worth
DFW - SeaportPort Houstonby road
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the main cargo airport for North Texas, with freighter and widebody connections to Europe, Asia and Latin America and a central location for US distribution. Dallas Love Field (DAL) serves mainly domestic passenger traffic. Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) is an industrial airport focused on cargo and is part of the AllianceTexas logistics park. The region has no seaport; ocean freight reaches it from Port Houston by road or rail, or from the West Coast ports by rail.
Dallas-Fort Worth is a crossroads of I-35 (north-south from Laredo on the Mexican border to the Midwest), I-20, I-30 and I-45. BNSF and Union Pacific operate major intermodal terminals in the region, including at Alliance and south of Dallas. This combination of air, rail and road makes DFW one of the main inland distribution hubs in the US.
Operational logistics facts for Dallas
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | Freighter and widebody air freight | Central US location for nationwide distribution |
| Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) | Industrial cargo airport with rail and logistics park | Air, rail and road combined in one location |
| I-35 corridor | Truck connection to Mexico and the Midwest | Direct road link to the Laredo border crossing |
| BNSF and Union Pacific intermodal terminals | Rail containers from Houston and the West Coast | Inland delivery of sea freight |
Industries in Dallas and how we support them
North Texas is a centre for semiconductors and electronics, with chip manufacturers in Dallas and Richardson, plus telecom, defence and aerospace companies in Fort Worth. Large distribution centres serve retail and e-commerce across the US. We support these supply chains with air freight under our own air waybills via DFW, sea freight through Houston or the West Coast with inland delivery, Next Flight Out for production-critical semiconductor equipment parts, and On-Board Courier for samples and prototypes. For technology exports we check export control requirements together with you.
Urgent parts to and from Dallas
When a production line or a project in the Dallas area is waiting for a part, we book Next Flight Out via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): 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 the United States 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 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
Which airport do you use for air freight to Dallas?
Mainly Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW), which has the widest range of international freighter and passenger flights. For some cargo and routings, Fort Worth Alliance (AFW) is an option. We book under our own air waybills and arrange delivery across North Texas.
Can you handle urgent semiconductor equipment parts for Dallas fabs?
Yes. We book Next Flight Out with the customs data filed before arrival and arrange direct delivery to the fab. Sensitive equipment can be handled with special packaging requirements agreed in advance, or carried by an On-Board Courier.
Do you deliver to distribution centres around Dallas-Fort Worth?
Yes. We arrange delivery to distribution centres across the Dallas-Fort Worth area with trusted road partners. Please let us know about appointment requirements or dock schedules when booking.
How do I get a quote for air freight to or from Dallas?
Send us the origin, destination, goods description, weight and dimensions. Our operations desk replies with a routing via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and an itemised quote.