Air Freight Route

AmsterdamChicago

AMS

ORD

Distance

6,608 km

Air Transit

## Days

Service Frequency

Daily Flights

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between Netherlands and United States.

Consumer Electronics

Standard Dry

Consumer electronics: TVs, audio, gadgets, home AV and other sensitive tech devices

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Fresh & Frozen Food

Reefer

Fresh chilled and frozen food needing cold chain, fast transit and strict hygiene controls.

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Pharmaceuticals

Reefer

Temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals and medicines requiring strict controlled transport conditions

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

Origin Airport

Amsterdam

Infrastructure Highlights

Extensive mixed-use terminals handling containerized cargo, agribulk, and petroleum products
Direct hinterland connections via barge services, dedicated freight rail, and major motorways
Advanced liquid bulk storage and pipeline infrastructure supporting the energy and chemical sectors
Specialized facilities for automotive logistics, heavy-lift, and oversized cargo operations

Key Exports

Refined petroleum products and energy commoditiesChemicals and petrochemicalsAgricultural products and foodstuffs (including cocoa and grains)Machinery, electronics, and high-value manufactured goodsFlowers, plants, and perishable goods (via air freight)

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with European Union export control regulations, including strategic and dual-use items under the EU Dual-Use Regulation.

Destination Airport

Chicago

Infrastructure Highlights

Well-developed intermodal rail connections linking the port to major North American corridors
Upgraded barge and bulk terminals on Lake Michigan and the Calumet River
Seamless road access via Interstates I-90, I-94, and I-55 for regional and long-haul trucking
Robust warehousing and distribution centers supporting transloading between rail and truck freight

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseElectronics and electrical machineryIndustrial raw materials (steel, nonferrous metals, chemicals)Automotive components and finished vehicles (via rail and truck)Building materials and construction inputs

Import Regulations

International shipments routed through Chicago must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, including proper entry filings and security screenings.