Air freight Rio de Janeiro
Export and import air freight for companies in and around Rio de Janeiro, via Rio de Janeiro-Galeao (GIG). Pick-up, customs, flight and delivery from one desk, including Next Flight Out and on-board courier for urgent cargo.
- CityRio de Janeiro
- Local time--:--
- AirportsGIG
- Airports
- Rio de Janeiro-Galeao (GIG)
- Seaport
- Port of Rio de Janeiro and Itaguai
- Local industries
- oil and gas, offshore and energy
- Air waybills
- Own AWBs, no third parties
- Customs in Brazil
- Ziem network partner, under our brand
- Time-critical
- Next Flight Out and on-board courier
Air freight from and to Rio de Janeiro
Rio's offshore oil and gas industry needs urgent spare parts and equipment around the clock. We serve shippers and consignees in Rio de Janeiro in oil and gas, offshore and energy, with export and import air freight to and from our 21 core markets and worldwide. We issue our own air waybills on Brazil lanes, without a third-party consolidator.
- Export air freight from Rio de JaneiroPick-up anywhere in the Rio de Janeiro area, export declaration and departure via Rio de Janeiro-Galeao (GIG) or the main hubs in Brazil.
- Import air freight to Rio de JaneiroArrival, customs clearance (via the Ziem network) and delivery to your door in Rio de Janeiro.
- Next Flight Out from GIGUrgent cargo on the first available flight, with customs pre-lodged at destination.
- On-board courier to and from Rio de JaneiroA courier hand-carries critical parts door to door.
- Door-to-door including customsOne price and one contact from pick-up in Rio de Janeiro to delivery abroad, or the other way round.
- Dangerous goods and special cargoLithium batteries, dry ice, temperature-controlled and oversized cargo on request.
Ziem Logistics operations desk
- Cut-off and acceptance times
- Current cut-off times for Rio de Janeiro on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in Rio de Janeiro
Holidays: In Brazil, Carnival (February/March) and Christmas to New Year; customs strikes have caused delays in the past can slow down customs, airlines and trucking. Book early and send documents in advance around these dates.
Customs clearance in Rio de Janeiro
Every import and export from Rio de Janeiro needs a customs declaration. In Brazil, customs clearance is handled by a dedicated partner team that works under the Ziem Logistics brand, to our procedures and with the shipment data we prepare. You deal only with Ziem Logistics, from booking to release.
Customs clearance in Rio de Janeiro → · Freight & customs in Brazil →
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Main lanes from Rio de Janeiro
The most important connections from Brazil, with our own team or trusted customs partners at destination.
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Air freight Rio de Janeiro: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Which airports do you use for air freight from Rio de Janeiro?
Mainly Rio de Janeiro-Galeao (GIG). Depending on capacity and destination, we also route via the main hubs in Brazil.
Do you offer urgent air freight in Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. With Next Flight Out we book the first available flight from GIG, and with an on-board courier a person hand-carries the goods door to door.
Do you issue your own air waybills for Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. We issue our own air waybills on Brazil lanes, without a third-party consolidator.
What are the cut-off times in Rio de Janeiro?
Cut-off and acceptance times depend on the airline and flight. We confirm the current times with every booking; the local desk on this page shows the latest information.
Can you also clear customs for my shipment to Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. In Brazil, customs clearance is handled by a dedicated partner team that works under the Ziem Logistics brand, to our procedures and with the shipment data we prepare. You deal only with Ziem Logistics, from booking to release.
Do you use local agents in Rio de Janeiro?
No. We work directly with the airlines and issue our own air waybills, and we do not use local agents. Where we cannot do it ourselves, we use a few long-standing, trusted partners for road transport and customs, under our procedures. We do not work as an agent for other forwarders: our customers are shippers and consignees.
Tell us about your shipment
Send us the lane, the goods and the timeline. We reply within one business day. For urgent cargo, call us directly.