Container
Shipping in Italy
CONTAINER SHIPPING IN
ITALY
DTL GROUP is your partner for transportation and shipping worldwide.
Shipping services to and from Italy guarantee flexible solutions, constant support and customs procedures management thanks to the expert logistics team and partner network located all over the world.
Organizing a container shipment to and from Italy requires the necessary documentation and knowledge of freight information to enable the export and/or import of goods from one country to another. Here you will find a selection of shipping options to and from Italy depending on volume, weight and delivery time to ship anything and everything at the best price.
Local solutions
Documents required for container shipping to Italy
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Bill of lading: transport contract containing details of the shipment from the shipper to the final consignee.
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Commercial invoice: a document providing all information about the goods, such as seller’s details, type, characteristics, and value of the goods.
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Packing list: a document that provides a complete list of packages in the shipment of goods, indicating the product, number of items, dimensions to enable identification of goods.
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Customs Tariff Numbers (HS Code): codes associated with products indicating duties and IVA rates useful for identifying products during customs authority controls.
Shipping information
Freight transit times for container shipment to Italy
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Destination: Transit time varies depending on shipping destination.
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Shipping service: The type of shipping service chosen affects transit time.
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Transport mode: The choice of transport mode greatly affects transit time. Shipments by sea are generally slower than shipments by air, but are often more cost-effective.
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Shipping line: The shipping line or shipping company used can affect transit times. Some shipping companies may offer faster services or more direct routes than others.
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Weather conditions
Contact DTL GROUP customer service or request a quote to arrange your shipment and find out the transportation time according to your needs.
Insurance for container shipment to Italy
Freight insurance is not required to ship to or from Italy, but transporting goods can involve several risks. DTL GROUP offers cargo insurance coverage in order to protect your company from property damage, theft or cargo delays during shipment and ensure safe transit, whether air, sea or land shipments from the point of departure to the destination.
Customs practices for container shipping in Italy
DTL GROUP, upon request, handles cargo clearance services for the shipper.
Here is a list of the documents you need to provide to ship to or from Italy:
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Commercial invoices
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Packing list
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HS codes of the cargo
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Bill of lading
Shipping options
Shipping options
 | FULL TRACK LOAD SHIPPING (FTL) | Do you need to transport voluminous | DISCOVER MORE |
 | GROUPAGE SHIPMENT OR LESS THAN CONTAINER LOAD (LCL) | If your freight takes up little space and does not fill an entire container, then groupage or less than container load (LCL) shipping is the best choice for your needs! Groupage shipping is a shipping method of combining goods from different senders and directed to the same destination in a single transport operation. | Discover more |
 | CUSTOMIZED SHIPPING | Customized shipping to satisfy all your needs! DTL GROUP proposes several customized freight for your loading and unloading operations to any destination. | Request a Quote |
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