Air freight Ottawa
Export and import air freight for companies in and around Ottawa, via Ottawa (YOW) and Montreal (YUL). Pick-up, customs, flight and delivery from one desk, including Next Flight Out and on-board courier for urgent cargo.
- CityOttawa
- Local time--:--
- AirportsYOW · YUL
- Airports
- Ottawa (YOW) and Montreal (YUL)
- Seaport
- Port of Montreal
- Local industries
- technology, telecom and government
- Air waybills
- Own AWBs, no third parties
- Customs in Canada
- Ziem network partner, under our brand
- Time-critical
- Next Flight Out and on-board courier
- Seasonal risk
- Snow and de-icing (December to March) can delay flights.
Air freight from and to Ottawa
Ottawa's technology sector ships high-value electronics, often via Montreal or Toronto. We serve shippers and consignees in Ottawa in technology, telecom and government, with export and import air freight to and from our 21 core markets and worldwide. We issue our own air waybills on Canada lanes, without a third-party consolidator.
- Export air freight from OttawaPick-up anywhere in the Ottawa area, export declaration and departure via Ottawa (YOW) and Montreal (YUL) or the main hubs in Canada.
- Import air freight to OttawaArrival, customs clearance (via the Ziem network) and delivery to your door in Ottawa.
- Next Flight Out from YOWUrgent cargo on the first available flight, with customs pre-lodged at destination.
- On-board courier to and from OttawaA courier hand-carries critical parts door to door.
- Door-to-door including customsOne price and one contact from pick-up in Ottawa 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 Ottawa on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in Ottawa
Weather and season: Snow and de-icing (December to March) can delay flights. We build buffer time into routings and switch to alternative airports when needed.
Holidays: In Canada, Canada Day (1 July), Thanksgiving (October) and Christmas to New Year can slow down customs, airlines and trucking. Book early and send documents in advance around these dates.
Customs clearance in Ottawa
Every import and export from Ottawa needs a customs declaration. In Canada, 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 Ottawa → · Freight & customs in Canada →
Air freight in other cities in Canada
Main lanes from Ottawa
The most important connections from Canada, with our own team or trusted customs partners at destination.
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Air freight Ottawa: 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 Ottawa?
Mainly Ottawa (YOW) and Montreal (YUL). Depending on capacity and destination, we also route via the main hubs in Canada.
Do you offer urgent air freight in Ottawa?
Yes. With Next Flight Out we book the first available flight from YOW, and with an on-board courier a person hand-carries the goods door to door.
Do you issue your own air waybills for Ottawa?
Yes. We issue our own air waybills on Canada lanes, without a third-party consolidator.
What are the cut-off times in Ottawa?
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 Ottawa?
Yes. In Canada, 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 Ottawa?
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.