Routes
China to Germany
In short
Freight from the main Chinese ports to Munich, Germany. Sea is the cheapest and slowest, rail sits in the middle, air is for goods that cannot wait. Customs clearance is filed by us in Slovakia.
Updated 12 August 2026
How the lane runs
Containers for Germany normally arrive through Koper or a North Sea port, then move inland by rail or road. We clear in Slovakia and deliver onward, so there is one declaration and one invoice rather than a handover between three companies.
Transit and cost band
| Mode | Transit (days) | Typical band, 40HC equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Sea FCL | 32–45 | 2260 – 3020 EUR |
| Rail | 18–26 | 3955 – 5285 EUR |
| Air | 5–9 | priced per kg chargeable weight |
Customs on this lane
Either clear at the North Sea port of entry or clear with us in Slovakia and supply onward under procedure 42. Which is cheaper depends on the inland leg; we will show both.
This is general information, not advice for a specific shipment. Rules change; check the official source or ask us about your consignment.