Freight Forwarding in Germany
Europe's manufacturing powerhouse and logistics hub. We manage imports through Hamburg, Bremerhaven with full German customs, and provide central European distribution.
Major Ports & Airports
Port of Hamburg DEHAM
Europe's 2nd largest container port (8+ million TEU/year). Germany's primary gateway. 1–2 day clearance.
Port of Bremerhaven DEBMV
Major container port (5+ million TEU/year). North Sea gateway. 1–2 day clearance. Auto-focused.
Frankfurt Airport DEFRA
Europe's largest cargo airport (2.1+ million metric tons/year). Global hub status. Premium positioning.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport DEBBB
Berlin's main airport. Growing cargo hub. Eastern Europe gateway.
Munich Airport DEMUAC
Bavaria's major airport. Southern Germany gateway.
Frankfurt DEFRA
Frankfurt airport — international cargo terminal.
Berlin Brandenburg DEBBB
Berlin airport — international cargo terminal.
Munich DEMUAC
Munich airport — international cargo terminal.
Cologne/Bonn DECGN
Cologne airport — international cargo terminal.
Routes from/to
The global corridors where our partner network has the most repeat shipper history and tuned operations.
Industries we move into Germany
Sectors where we have repeat shipper history into this market. Each link opens our domain expertise page.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shipping to
What documents are needed to ship to Germany?
Required documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and CE marking for applicable products entering the EU.
How long does ocean freight take to Germany?
Ocean freight from the US East Coast to Hamburg or Bremerhaven takes 12-16 days. Air freight to Frankfurt (FRA) takes 1-3 business days.
What are Germany's main ports?
Hamburg is Germany's largest port and third-busiest in Europe. Bremerhaven specializes in automotive cargo. Frankfurt (FRA) is Europe's largest cargo airport.
What customs duties apply in Germany?
Germany applies EU Common External Tariff from 0-17%. A 19% VAT (Mehrwertsteuer) applies. EU free trade agreements may provide preferential rates.
Does Suaid Global handle EU customs via Germany?
Yes, Suaid Global coordinates EU customs clearance through German ports including ATLAS electronic declaration, CE marking, and REACH compliance.
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