Freight forwarding from and to Austria
Freight forwarding Austria - transit times, prices and particularities
We are able to handle your transport to Austria cost-effectively and in just a few business days with the help of our logistics network. Find out now what to consider when shipping.
Shipping of a package with the length of 4 meters. Our usual forwarding company did not want to ship it to Austria. With Cargoboard we found an alternative and the shipment arrived in Austria within 2 days. At a great price!
Stephan S. 16. Sept. 2022Transit times for your shipment to Austria
The transit times for your shipments vary depending on your selected shipping method and the specified pickup and delivery locations. In the following overview you can see the regular transit times for your transport from Germany to Austria.
| Standard delivery | Premium delivery | |
| Groupage Freight | 2-4 business days | 1-3 business days |
| Less Than Truck Loads | 1-4 business days (collection within 3 business days) | 1-2 business days (collection on the selected business day) |
| Full Truck Loads | 1-4 business days (collection within 3 business days) | 1-2 business days (collection on the selected business day) |
Premium delivery
With premium delivery, the fastest possible delivery date is selected by default. Alternatively, a later delivery date can be selected during the offer configuration.
Premium delivery for pan-European shipments
If you want a fixed delivery date for a pan-European shipment, it is the last day of the specified regular transit time for the premium delivery option.
Premium delivery for groupage freight
If you request a fixed delivery date, we will store your shipments for up to 3 business days free of charge. These are counted from the last business day of the earliest possible term. For each additional business day, we will charge 5€ per pallet space and business day.
Shipping method Direct Loads
For Direct Loads from or to Austria, transit times depend on vehicle availability and the covered distance. This shipping method is the fastest option for you, as the vehicle drives to the delivery location without transshipment. Shipments are usually delivered in 1-2 business days.
Prices for transports from and to Austria
The costs of your shipments are highly dependent on the selected shipping method. You can easily view daily updated cost information via our freight cost calculator.
Austria as an economic area
The service sector, especially tourism, dominates Austria's economy as the most successful industry. As a transit country to Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe, Austria is considered one of the most important logistics hubs. Import and export goods include machinery, vehicle parts and food.
The traffic infrastructure of Austria
Austria's transport infrastructure is characterized by its location in the Alps. Therefore, the roads of the Alpine Republic are exposed to strong weather conditions.
The road network of Austria has a total length of about 115,000 km. 2,185 km are highways on which a maximum speed of 130 km/h applies in Austria. Austria is an important transit country for freight forwarders and Europe-wide transports.
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