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SHIPPING
containers to Europe

Shipping containers to
Europe

DTL GROUP is your partner for transport and shipping worldwide.

Shipping services to and from Europe guarantee flexible solutions, constant support and customs procedures management thanks to the expert team in logistics and the network of partners located all over the world.

The organization of a container shipment to and from Europe requires the preparation of the necessary documentation to allow the export and / or import of goods from one country to another, and also to know important information for freight transport. At your disposal, you will find a wide choice of shipping options to and from Europe based on volume, weight and delivery time required to ship anything and at the best price.

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Documets required for container shipment to Europe

Shipping containers to and from Europe requires the submission of documents to customs in order to clear the goods into the country.

For the shipment of a container in Europe, several documents are required. Here’s a list of required documents:

  • Commercial Invoice: document that indicates the value of the goods that are shipped and provides detailed information about the items, including quantity, unit price and total

  • Packing List: This document provides a complete detail of all items contained in the container. It includes information such as item description, quantity, weight, as well as package dimensions.
  • Bill of lading: contract of carriage that also serves as a receipt for goods delivered to the shipping company. It is issued by the sea carrier and includes information about the consignor, the consignee, the description of the goods and the conditions of carriage.
  • Certificate of origin: the document certifies the country of origin of the goods.

  • Health certificates: in the case of goods subject to sanitary or phytosanitary restrictions, it may be necessary to provide certificates issued by the competent authorities to demonstrate that the goods meet the required standards.

  • Security documents: Specific security documents, such as the Container Security Declaration or the Container Security Plan, may be required.
  • Other documents: Depending on the nature of the goods and the specific requirements of the destination country, additional documents such as certificates of conformity, specific customs documents, export or import licenses, etc. may be required.

Shipping Information

Freight transport times for container shipment in Europe

Transit times for container shipments to and from Europe depend on different factors, including:
  • Destination: The transit time varies depending on the destination of the shipment.
  • Shipping Service: The type of shipping service you choose affects transit times.
  • Mode of transport: The choice of mode of transport greatly affects transit times. Sea shipments are generally slower than air shipments, but are often more cost-effective.
  • Shipping line: The shipping line or shipping company used may affect transit times. Some shipping companies may offer faster services or more direct itineraries than others.
  • Weather conditions: Weather conditions can affect shipments by sea, particularly during certain seasons or in regions subject to extreme weather events.
In general, intra-European shipments, i.e. between neighboring European countries, can take 2 to 7 business days. Shipments between Western Europe and Europe Eastern can take from 7 to 14 work days. While, shipments Transatlantic liners from ports in the United States to Europe can take from 10 to 30 work days, depending on the port of departure and final destination.

Contact DTL GROUP customer service or request a quote to organize your expedition and find out the relevant freight transport times with greater precision and according to your needs.

Insurance for container shipment in Europe

Cargo insurance is not required to ship to or from Europe, but the transport of the load can pose several risks.

DTL GROUP offers a freight insurance coverage service 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 procedures for container shipment in Europe

The customs clearance process of goods varies from one country to another and even between ports; therefore, it is very important to know in advance the rules in force in Europe to transit your goods without complications.

Under request, DTL GROUP supports the customer during the entire shipment managing the customs clearance services.

Here is a list of documents to provide to ship from and to Europe:

  • Commercial invoices
  • Packing list
  • HS codes of the cargo
  • Bill of lading

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Shipping options

Shipping options

FULL TRACK LOAD SHIPPING (FTL)

Do you need to transport voluminous
freight and need a full truckload?
FTL shipping is the best choice! The intermodal transport of a Full track load (FTL) involves a single truck with all sender’s goods, directed to only one destination. Freight is therefore transported in one-time delivery.

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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.

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CUSTOMIZED SHIPPING 

Customized shipping to satisfy all your needs! DTL GROUP proposes several customized freight for your loading and unloading operations to any destination.

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