Freight forwarding Austria - transport times, prices and special features

Cargoboard is exactly the right forwarder for you if you want to order a transport from or to Austria. With networks such as CargoLine, we are able to handle your shipment cost-effectively and very easily via our booking platform. Read now what you need to consider when shipping to and from Austria.

Transport times to and from Austria

Transit times may well vary due to the different locations of pickup and delivery points. In the following table you can find out about the usual time periods divided by shipment procedures between Germany and Austria.

You can easily view transit times for pan-European transports after entering the destinations via our booking platform .

Delivery option desired date

The delivery option of the desired date is available for the transport type of general cargo shipment. This delivery option allows you to send your general cargo shipment at a later date of your choice. What does that mean in concrete terms?

• Collection on the next working day or on the desired day
• Prioritized delivery on the desired date
• Free storage of goods for a maximum of four working days (then 5€ per pallet space and per working day)
• Minimum terms as for the Standard delivery option

Type of transport express direct

For express direct trips from or to Belgium, the transport times depend on the availability of vehicles and the distance to be covered. This type of shipment is the fastest option for you, as the vehicle goes to the receiving point immediately and without reloading. As a rule, shipments are delivered in 1-2 business days.

Learn more about express direct trips

Prices for transports from and to Austria

The cost of your shipments is highly dependent on the selected mode of transportation. You can easily find out all daily prices by using our shipping calculator.

Austria as an economic area

Austria is the fourth richest country in the EU and has a highly developed infrastructure. The service sector, especially tourism, dominates the economy as the most successful industry. The logistics industry also plays an important role, because as a transit country to Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe, Austria is considered one of the most important logistics hubs. Due to the favorable location, the forwarding companies have excellent Eastern Europe know-how. Import and export goods are to a large extent machines, vehicle parts and food.

The transport infrastructure in 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, among other things. This applies equally to bridges and tunnels in the Alpine landscape.

Austria's road network has a total length of about 115,000 km. Of this, 2,185 km are on highways on which a maximum speed of 130 km/h applies in Austria. For freight forwarders and pan-European transports, Austria represents an important transit country due to its narrow shape.