CHICAGO CONNECT
DEDICATED AIR CARGO CAPACITY BETWEEN EUROPE AND CHICAGO
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Air and Ocean Freight


Air Cargo that Delivers Supply Chain Reliability

Bring efficiency, flexibility, and predictability to your supply chain with dedicated air freight operations, and a well-connected network of major European airports, strategically linked through our primary hubs. Located in Amsterdam (AMS), Brussels (BRU), Frankfurt (FRA), Vienna (VIE) and Munich (MUC), these hubs connect your business in Europe to trade opportunities in Chicago and onwards to additional destinations in the USA, including Minneapolis (MSP), Milwaukee (MKE), Detroit (DTW), Cleveland (CLE), Kansas City (MCI) and St. Louis (STL).

With twice a week lifts (Boeing 747) and freighter capacity we ensure that your cargo reaches its destination in the shortest possible time, every time.


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Why Partner with DHL Global Forwarding?
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Our air cargo experts develop bespoke solutions that fit your needs and requirements. Benefit from:
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Unmatched Capacity

Our versatile fleet is purposefully designed to handle your wide-ranging cargo needs.
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Robust Network

With an extensive truck network, we seamlessly connect you to major hubs at origin and destination.
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Industry Expertise

We cater to the specific demands of various industries, including automotive, high-tech, pharmaceutical, and many more 
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Real-time visibility

Always know where your shipments are with access to real-time updates through our advanced tracking system, myDHLi.
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Leading the Way towards a Greener Future, Together
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Reduce the carbon emissions of your shipments by up to 85% with Air Freight GoGreen Plus service, utilizing facilitated Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) switch.


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🢃 85%

DHL StarBroker
The Main Engine Powering Chicago Connect
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StarBroker, our internal capacity solutions provider, enables the service. StarBroker experts operate globally to provide our customers direct flight options with high frequency daily departures, and guaranteed capacity on specific routes even in highly volatile markets with limited capacity. 

Get Your Chicago Connect Quote in 5 Easy Steps
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Use myDHLi Quote+Book to simplify international shipping via Air Freight.
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  1. Enter your shipment details to receive an instant quote (door-to-door or door-to-airport)
  2. Personalize your shipment with cargo insurance and customs clearance as needed
  3. Select your preferred decarbonization options, in line with your sustainability commitments
  4. Save and resume your booking where you left off
  5. Add useful documentation and references when you need them.

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