Freight forwarding from and to Germany
Freight forwarding Germany - transit times, prices and particularities
We are able to handle your transport to Germany cost-effectively and fast with the help of our logistics network. Find out now what to consider when shipping.
Extremely uncomplicated, no endless phone calls, even when I noticed that the postal code was not correct, I was able to print a new label within a few minutes.
Anette B. 28. Nov. 2022Transit times to and from Germany
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 within Germany
| Standard delivery | Premium delivery | |
| Groupage Freight | 1-2 business days | 1 business day |
| Less Than Truck Loads | 1-2 business days (collection within 3 business days) | 1 business day (collection on the selected business day) |
| Full Truck Loads | 1-2 business days (collection within 3 business days) | 1 business day (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 Germany, 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 to Germany
If you want to find out the daily updated prices for your planned transport, we recommend using our freight cost calculator. This is the easiest method for you, as the price is highly dependent on the selected shipping method.
Particularities for shipments to Germany
We cooperate with local island freight forwarders for collection and delivery on the German islands. As a result, the transit times and dates may differ under certain circumstances.
Germany as an economic area
In terms of the GDP, Germany is the largest economy in Europe. The automotive, mechanical engineering and chemical industries are strong contributors.
The People's Republic of China is considered the most important trading partner, with exports and imports worth around 246.1 billion Euros. Other important trading partners are the Netherlands and the USA.
The traffic infrastructure of Germany
As of 2022, the entire German road network has a length of approximately 830,000 km, of which about 13,200 km are highways. As a transportation hub in the center of Europe, Germany has an important position in logistics.
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 transport networks in Germany.
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