New York, United States
Air freight in New York
Ziem Logistics books air freight to and from New York via John F. Kennedy (JFK). We arrange pick-up and delivery in the New York 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 New York
- AirportJohn F. Kennedy
JFK - AirportNewark
EWR - SeaportPort of New York and New Jersey
New York's air cargo moves mainly through John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in Queens and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey, which together form the largest air cargo gateway on the US East Coast. JFK has extensive freighter and widebody belly capacity to Europe, Asia and Latin America; Newark is a major express and integrator location. LaGuardia plays almost no role for freight. By sea, the Port of New York and New Jersey, with its main container terminals at Port Newark and Elizabeth, is the largest container port on the East Coast and handles a large share of transatlantic trade.
From JFK, the Van Wyck Expressway and Belt Parkway connect to the regional highway network. In New Jersey, the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95), I-78 and I-80 link Newark airport and the port terminals with the large warehouse belt in central New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The port's ExpressRail facilities transfer containers to rail for the Midwest. Bridge and tunnel crossings into Manhattan restrict truck sizes and timing, so delivery planning matters.
Operational logistics facts for New York
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Freighter and widebody capacity to Europe, Asia and Latin America | Wide choice of direct flights for import and export |
| Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) | Express and general air cargo | Close to the New Jersey warehouse and pharma corridor |
| Port Newark and Elizabeth terminals | FCL/LCL containers, especially transatlantic | Largest container port on the US East Coast |
| New Jersey warehouse belt (I-95 / I-78) | Distribution for the Northeast | Short trucking distances from airport and port to distribution centres |
Industries in New York and how we support them
The New York metro region imports and exports pharmaceuticals and medical products from the New Jersey pharma corridor, fashion and textiles for the Garment District, jewellery, watches, art and other high-value goods, plus consumer products for the dense regional market. Financial and media companies regularly need IT equipment and documents moved urgently. We support these flows with air freight under our own air waybills via JFK and EWR, sea freight FCL and LCL through Port Newark and Elizabeth, Next Flight Out for urgent replacements and On-Board Courier for valuables and samples. Customs clearance is prepared with the shipment data before arrival.
Next Flight Out and On-Board Courier in New York
Next Flight Out means your shipment travels on the first available flight to or from John F. Kennedy (JFK), 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 New York area.
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
Do you route New York air freight via JFK or Newark?
Both. JFK offers the widest range of freighter and passenger widebody flights, while Newark (EWR) is often more practical for consignees in New Jersey. We choose the airport based on routing, capacity and the delivery address, and we issue our own air waybills for the shipment.
Can you deliver urgent shipments into Manhattan?
Yes. We arrange last-mile delivery in Manhattan and the other boroughs with partners who know the access rules for buildings, loading docks and bridges. Please give us the exact delivery address and any building requirements when booking, so the delivery can be planned properly.
How do you ship jewellery, art or other valuables via New York?
High-value goods can move as secured air freight with suitable carriers or with an On-Board Courier who carries the item door to door. We agree insurance, packaging and handover procedures with you in advance and keep the number of handling points low.
How do I get a quote for air freight to or from New York?
Send us the origin, destination, goods description, weight and dimensions. Our operations desk replies with a routing via John F. Kennedy (JFK) and an itemised quote.