Freight forwarding Germany - transport times, prices and special features

Are you looking for a freight forwarder for your shipment to Germany? Cargoboard is the right place for you! With transport networks such as CargoLine, we are able to handle your shipping in a cost-effective and uncomplicated manner. Read now what you have to consider for your transport from, to and within Germany.

Transport times to and from Germany

The transport times for your shipments vary depending on the selection of the type of transport and the specified pick-up and delivery location. In the following overview you can see the possible time periods for your transport within Germany.

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 shipments from or to Germany, transit times depend on the availability of transport vehicles and the distance to be covered. This mode of transport is the fastest alternative for you, as the vehicle travels on the direct route and without reloading to the receiving point. As a rule, shipments are delivered in 1-2 business days.

Learn more about express direct trips

Prices for transport to Germany

If you would like to find out the current daily costs for your planned transport, it is best to use our shipping costs calculator. This is the easiest method for you, as the price is highly dependent on the selected shipping option.

Special features for shipments to Germany

On the German islands, we work with island forwarders for pickup and delivery, who bring the goods to our depots. The running times and dates may vary under certain circumstances.

Germany as an economic area

Text: In terms of GDP, Germany is the largest economy in Europe and the fourth largest in the world. The automotive, mechanical engineering and chemical industries are heavily involved, which means that the industrial sector is considered highly competitive. The service sector is the most pronounced in the country, with IT and communications accounting for most exports. As of 2021, the People's Republic of China is considered the most important trading partner with exports and imports worth 246.1 billion euros, followed by the Netherlands and the USA.

The transport infrastructure in Germany

Text: As of 2022, the entire German road network has a length of approximately 830,000 km, of which 13,200 km are highways. As a transportation hub in the center of Europe, Germany occupies an important position in logistics. There are few countries through which a comparably large volume of goods passes. The highly developed infrastructure, the dense rail network and the connections of the German ports also play a fundamental role. All these transport routes offer great conditions for forwarding companies, which is why there are numerous networks in Germany, as well as smaller transport companies.