Air Freight Route

ChicagoAmsterdam

ORD

AMS

Distance

6,608 km

Air Transit

## Days

Service Frequency

Daily Flights

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Consumer Electronics

Standard Dry

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

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

Origin Airport

Chicago

Infrastructure Highlights

Extensive intermodal rail connections linking the port to major North American corridors
Modern barge and bulk terminals on Lake Michigan and the Calumet River
Integrated road access via Interstates I-90, I-94, and I-55 for regional and long-haul trucking
Significant warehousing and distribution centers supporting transloading between ocean and inland freight

Key Exports

Agricultural products (grains, oilseeds, food preparations)Machinery and industrial equipmentChemicals and plasticsAutomotive parts and vehicles (via regional network)Metals and metal products

Export Compliance

Shippers must ensure compliance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and any specific sanctions programs administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

Destination Airport

Amsterdam

Infrastructure Highlights

Well-developed multi-purpose terminals handling containers, dry bulk, and liquid bulk
Seamless hinterland connections via barge services, dedicated freight rail, and major motorways
Integrated liquid bulk storage and pipeline infrastructure supporting the oil, gas, and biofuel sectors
Dedicated facilities for automotive logistics, heavy-lift, and oversized cargo operations

Key Imports

Crude oil and liquid bulk feedstocksDry bulk commodities (coal, ores, agribulk)Consumer goods and retail merchandiseMachinery, vehicles, and industrial equipmentPharmaceuticals and high-tech products (significant share via air cargo)

Import Regulations

Imports are governed by European Union customs, safety, and sanitary/phytosanitary requirements, with advance cargo information via EU customs systems.