Austria Freight Specialist

FREIGHT
FROM
AUSTRIA.

Air, road, rail and Danube barge from Vienna, Linz, Wels and Wörgl to Turkey, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. We manage your exports end-to-end — factory to final destination.

Air Freight
Road — FTL & LTL
Sea — via Adriatic
Rail & Danube Barge
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Departure
Austria
Vienna Airport
VIE
Port of Vienna — Danube
ATVIE
Port of Linz — Danube
ATLNZ
Wels & Wörgl — Rail
RAIL TERMINALS
Air
1–2 days TR
Road
3–5 days TR
Sea
via Koper / Trieste
FREIGHT FROM AUSTRIA VIENNA · LINZ · WELS DANUBE & RAIL AUSTRIA TO TURKEY AUSTRIA TO EUROPE AIR · ROAD · SEA · RAIL FREIGHT FROM AUSTRIA VIENNA · LINZ · WELS DANUBE & RAIL AUSTRIA TO TURKEY AUSTRIA TO EUROPE AIR · ROAD · SEA · RAIL
3–5
Days Road to Turkey
12+
Destinations
4+
Transport Modes
1hr
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VIENNA, LINZ & THE DANUBE — AUSTRIA'S FREIGHT BACKBONE

Austria is a landlocked industrial economy at the crossroads of Central Europe. Vienna Airport (VIE) is the country's main air-cargo gateway, the Danube ports of Vienna and Linz — the latter home to the voestalpine steel complex — connect Austrian industry to the river corridor between the North Sea and the Black Sea, and the rail terminals at Wels and Wörgl link the country's exporters to Europe's intermodal network and to seaports such as Koper, Trieste and Hamburg.

As part of the EU–Turkey Customs Union, most industrial goods move between Austria and Turkey free of customs duty with an A.TR certificate. From Austria, road freight reaches Turkey in 3–5 days via Hungary and the Balkans, air cargo reaches Istanbul in 1–2 days, ocean freight moves via the Adriatic ports, and Danube barge offers an economical option for bulk and steel cargo. Canxansa manages end-to-end shipments from Austrian factories — customs, freight and last-mile delivery under a single point of contact.

Where We Ship

DESTINATIONS
FROM AUSTRIA.

Western Asia
Turkey
Istanbul · Mersin · Izmir
Air1–2 days
Road3–5 days
Sea via Adriatic8–14 days
Europe
Germany
Munich · Frankfurt · Hamburg
Road1–2 days
Rail2–4 days
Europe
Italy
Milan · Verona · Trieste
Road1–2 days
Rail2–4 days
Europe
Poland
Warsaw · Katowice · Gdańsk
Road1–2 days
Europe
France
Paris · Lyon · Marseille
Road2–3 days
Europe
Spain
Madrid · Barcelona · Valencia
Road3–4 days
Europe
Netherlands
Rotterdam · Amsterdam · Schiphol
Road2–3 days
Rail3–5 days
Middle East
UAE
Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Jebel Ali
Air1–2 days
Sea via Adriatic20–28 days
Asia
China
Shanghai · Shenzhen · Chongqing
Air1–3 days
Sea30–38 days
Shipping Options

HOW WE MOVE
YOUR CARGO.

01

Air Freight

Express and standard air cargo from Vienna (VIE), Austria's main cargo airport, with additional uplift via Munich or Frankfurt when capacity or routing requires. Best for time-sensitive, high-value or small-volume shipments such as machinery parts, components and instruments. Door-to-door service including customs clearance at origin and destination.

Austria to Turkey1–2 days
Austria to Gulf1–2 days
Austria to Asia1–3 days
02

Road Freight

FTL (full truck load) and LTL (part load / groupage) across Europe and to Turkey. Fast, flexible door-to-door service from any Austrian loading point — ideal for the machinery, automotive and timber sectors. Tilt, mega and refrigerated trailers available, with A.TR handling for the Turkey corridor via Hungary and the Balkans.

Austria to Turkey3–5 days
Austria to W. Europe1–2 days
OptionsFTL & LTL
03

Sea Freight

FCL and LCL ocean freight for Austrian exporters via the Adriatic ports of Koper and Trieste and the North Sea port of Hamburg, with rail or truck pre-carriage from your factory. Direct and transhipment services to Turkey, the Mediterranean, the Gulf, Asia and the Americas. 20' and 40' ISO containers — the most cost-effective option for large-volume and heavy consignments.

Austria to Turkey8–14 days
Austria to Gulf20–28 days
OptionsFCL (20'/40') & LCL
04

Rail & Danube Barge

Intermodal rail from the Wels and Wörgl terminals to North Sea and Adriatic seaports and onward European corridors, plus Danube barge service from Vienna and Linz — downstream as far as Constanța on the Black Sea. Slow but very economical for bulk, steel and heavy project cargo. We confirm scheduling and equipment availability before booking.

Rail terminalsWels · Wörgl
Danube portsVienna · Linz
Best forBulk & heavy cargo
Departure Points

AUSTRIA
DEPARTURE HUBS.

Vienna
VIE
Air freight · Austria's main cargo airport
Port of Vienna
ATVIE
Danube barge · container & bulk terminal
Linz
ATLNZ
Danube port · voestalpine steel & industry
Wels
RAIL TERMINAL
Intermodal rail · Upper Austria industry
Wörgl
RAIL TERMINAL
Intermodal rail · Tyrol & transalpine routes
Cargo We Handle

WHAT WE SHIP
FROM AUSTRIA.

Machinery & Plant Engineering
Industrial machinery, production lines and equipment — palletised, crated and out-of-gauge
Automotive Components
Engines, drivetrain and supplier parts for European vehicle plants — road and air priority
Steel & Metal Products
Coils, plates and finished steel from the Linz industrial cluster — barge, rail and FCL handling
Timber & Wood Products
Sawn timber, panels and engineered wood — full loads by road, rail and container
Chemicals & Plastics
Polymers, packaged chemicals and plastic products — packaged, IBC and temperature-controlled handling
Common Questions

FREIGHT FROM
AUSTRIA — FAQ.

What is the fastest way to ship from Austria to Turkey?

Air freight from Vienna (VIE) to Istanbul is the fastest option — around 2 hours' flying time, typically 1–2 days door-to-door for express cargo. For full and part loads, road freight is the workhorse: Austria to Turkey in 3–5 days via Hungary and the Balkans to the Kapıkule border. Sea freight via the Adriatic ports of Koper or Trieste to Turkish ports runs roughly 8–14 days including pre-carriage. Transit times are indicative and depend on routing and border conditions.

How long does road freight from Austria to Turkey take?

Road freight (FTL and LTL groupage) from Austria to Turkey typically takes 3–5 days, routed via Hungary and Serbia or Bulgaria to the Kapıkule–Kapitan Andreevo border. Times are indicative and depend on the loading region in Austria, the Turkish destination and border waiting times. Air freight is 1–2 days for urgent cargo; sea via Koper or Trieste runs roughly 8–14 days.

How does the EU–Turkey Customs Union affect my shipment?

Austria and Turkey both sit inside the EU–Turkey Customs Union for industrial and processed goods, which means most manufactured products move between the two countries free of customs duty with an A.TR movement certificate. This makes the Austria–Turkey corridor an efficient trade lane for Austrian machinery, components and steel products. Agricultural and ECSC (coal/steel) goods fall outside the Customs Union — we advise on the correct certificate (A.TR or EUR.1) for your cargo before you ship.

Which ports, airports and terminals do you work with in Austria?

Air: Vienna (VIE), Austria's main air-cargo gateway, with additional uplift via Munich or Frankfurt when routing requires. Inland waterway: the Danube ports of Vienna and Linz, the latter serving the voestalpine steel complex. Rail: the terminals at Wels and Wörgl, which connect Austrian industry to North Sea and Adriatic seaports. As Austria is landlocked, ocean freight moves via Koper, Trieste or Hamburg — we arrange the pre-carriage. Pickup is available from any industrial region, including Upper Austria, Styria and Vorarlberg.

Can I ship from Austria by rail or Danube barge?

Yes. The rail terminals at Wels and Wörgl offer intermodal connections to North Sea and Adriatic seaports and onward corridors, and Danube barge service from Vienna and Linz reaches downstream ports as far as Constanța on the Black Sea. Barge is slow but very economical for bulk, steel and heavy project cargo. We confirm scheduling and equipment availability for your shipment before booking.

What export documents does an Austrian exporter need?

Standard export documents: commercial invoice, packing list, HS classification, electronic export declaration via the EU customs system, and the transport document — CMR (road), bill of lading (sea) or airway bill (air). For Turkey and other Customs Union movements you need an A.TR certificate; for goods outside it, a EUR.1 movement certificate. We advise on documentation and certificates before shipment.

What goods are commonly exported from Austria?

Austria's leading exports include industrial machinery and plant engineering, automotive components, steel and metal products from the Linz area, timber and wood products, and chemicals and plastics. High-value or urgent cargo moves by air, full loads within Europe and to Turkey move by road, bulk and heavy consignments move by sea via Adriatic ports, and steel or project cargo can move by Danube barge.

How quickly can I get a freight quote?

Fill in the form below with your origin city in Austria, destination, cargo type and approximate weight or volume. We respond within 1 hour with options across air, road, sea, rail and Danube barge — including transit time comparisons and indicative rates.

FREIGHT FROM
AUSTRIA QUOTE.

Tell us your origin city in Austria, destination, cargo type and volume. We respond within 1 hour with options across air, road, sea FCL, LCL and rail.

Response Time
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