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.

Transit 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

Learn more about Direct Loads

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.