Air freight São Paulo
Export and import air freight for companies in and around São Paulo, via Guarulhos (GRU) and Viracopos (VCP). Pick-up, customs, flight and delivery from one desk, including Next Flight Out and on-board courier for urgent cargo.
- CitySão Paulo
- Local time--:--
- AirportsGRU · VCP
- Airports
- Guarulhos (GRU) and Viracopos (VCP)
- Seaport
- Port of Santos
- Local industries
- automotive, machinery, pharma and consumer goods
- 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
- Seasonal risk
- Summer thunderstorms (December to March) can cause delays.
Air freight from and to São Paulo
São Paulo is Brazil's economic centre; Guarulhos and Viracopos handle most of the country's air cargo. We serve shippers and consignees in São Paulo in automotive, machinery, pharma and consumer goods, 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 São PauloPick-up anywhere in the São Paulo area, export declaration and departure via Guarulhos (GRU) and Viracopos (VCP) or the main hubs in Brazil.
- Import air freight to São PauloArrival, customs clearance (via the Ziem network) and delivery to your door in São Paulo.
- Next Flight Out from GRUUrgent cargo on the first available flight, with customs pre-lodged at destination.
- On-board courier to and from São PauloA courier hand-carries critical parts door to door.
- Door-to-door including customsOne price and one contact from pick-up in São Paulo 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 São Paulo on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in São Paulo
Weather and season: Summer thunderstorms (December to March) can cause delays. We build buffer time into routings and switch to alternative airports when needed.
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 São Paulo
Every import and export from São Paulo 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 São Paulo → · Freight & customs in Brazil →
Air freight in other cities in Brazil
Main lanes from São Paulo
The most important connections from Brazil, with our own team or trusted customs partners at destination.
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Air freight São Paulo: 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 São Paulo?
Mainly Guarulhos (GRU) and Viracopos (VCP). Depending on capacity and destination, we also route via the main hubs in Brazil.
Do you offer urgent air freight in São Paulo?
Yes. With Next Flight Out we book the first available flight from GRU, and with an on-board courier a person hand-carries the goods door to door.
Do you issue your own air waybills for São Paulo?
Yes. We issue our own air waybills on Brazil lanes, without a third-party consolidator.
What are the cut-off times in São Paulo?
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 São Paulo?
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 São Paulo?
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.