Czech Republic Freight Specialist

FREIGHT
FROM
CZECH REPUBLIC.

Air, road, rail and sea via Hamburg and Koper from Prague, Brno and Ostrava 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 — FCL & LCL
Intermodal Rail
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Departure
Czech Republic
Prague Airport
PRG
Prague — Rail
CONTAINER HUB
Ostrava — Rail
TERMINAL
Mělník — Elbe
RIVER TERMINAL
Air
1–2 days TR
Road
4–6 days TR
Sea
via Hamburg / Koper
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4–6
Days Road to Turkey
12+
Destinations
4+
Transport Modes
1hr
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PRAGUE, OSTRAVA & THE RAIL NETWORK — THE CZECH REPUBLIC'S FREIGHT BACKBONE

The Czech Republic is a landlocked industrial economy at the heart of Central Europe, and intermodal rail is the backbone of its container logistics. Prague (PRG) is the main air-cargo gateway, regular shuttle trains link the terminals at Prague, Ostrava, Brno and Mělník with the ports of Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Rotterdam and Koper, and the motorway network puts Czech factories within a day's drive of Germany, Austria and Poland. The automotive cluster around Mladá Boleslav and the machinery industries of Bohemia and Moravia drive steady export flows on every mode.

As part of the EU–Turkey Customs Union, most industrial goods move between the Czech Republic and Turkey free of customs duty with an A.TR certificate. From the Czech Republic, road freight reaches Turkey in 4–6 days via Slovakia, Hungary and the Balkans, air cargo reaches Istanbul in 1–2 days, and ocean freight via Koper or Hamburg runs roughly 10–16 days including pre-carriage. Canxansa manages end-to-end shipments from Czech factories — customs, freight and last-mile delivery under a single point of contact.

Where We Ship

DESTINATIONS
FROM CZECH REPUBLIC.

Western Asia
Turkey
Istanbul · Mersin · Izmir
Air1–2 days
Road4–6 days
Sea via Koper / Hamburg10–16 days
Europe
Germany
Munich · Frankfurt · Hamburg
Road1–2 days
Rail1–3 days
Europe
Italy
Milan · Verona · Trieste
Road1–2 days
Europe
Poland
Katowice · Warsaw · Gdańsk
Road1–2 days
Europe
France
Paris · Lyon · Marseille
Road2–3 days
Europe
Austria
Vienna · Linz · Graz
Road1–2 days
Europe
Netherlands
Rotterdam · Amsterdam · Schiphol
Road2–3 days
Rail2–4 days
Middle East
UAE
Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Jebel Ali
Air1–2 days
Sea22–32 days
Asia
China
Shanghai · Shenzhen · Ningbo
Air1–3 days
Sea30–40 days
Shipping Options

HOW WE MOVE
YOUR CARGO.

01

Air Freight

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

Czech Republic to Turkey1–2 days
Czech Republic to Gulf1–2 days
Czech Republic to Asia1–3 days
02

Road Freight

FTL (full truck load) and LTL (part load / groupage) across Europe and to Turkey. Door-to-door service from any Czech loading point via Slovakia and Hungary or Austria — ideal for the automotive, machinery and electronics sectors. Tilt, mega and refrigerated trailers available, with A.TR handling for the Turkey corridor.

Czech Republic to Turkey4–6 days
Czech Rep. to W. Europe1–2 days
OptionsFTL & LTL
03

Sea Freight

FCL and LCL ocean freight for Czech exporters via Hamburg, Bremerhaven and the Adriatic port of Koper, with rail or truck pre-carriage from your factory as the country is landlocked. 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.

Czech Republic to Turkey10–16 days
Czech Republic to Gulf22–32 days
OptionsFCL (20'/40') & LCL
04

Intermodal Rail

Intermodal rail is the backbone of Czech container logistics — regular shuttle trains link the terminals at Prague, Ostrava, Brno and Mělník with Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Rotterdam and Koper and onward European corridors. Economical and reliable for containers and heavy cargo, combined with truck delivery at both ends. We confirm schedules and equipment availability before booking.

Rail terminalsPrague · Ostrava · Brno
Sea gatewaysHamburg · Koper
Best forContainers & heavy cargo
Departure Points

CZECH REPUBLIC
DEPARTURE HUBS.

Prague
PRG · RAIL HUB
Main airport · intermodal container terminals
Ostrava
RAIL TERMINAL
Steel & heavy industry · Moravia-Silesia
Brno
RAIL TERMINAL
Machinery & engineering · South Moravia
Mělník
ELBE TERMINAL
Container terminal & river port near Prague
Mladá Boleslav
AUTOMOTIVE HUB
Vehicle plants & supplier network · Central Bohemia
Cargo We Handle

WHAT WE SHIP
FROM CZECH REPUBLIC.

Machinery & Industrial Equipment
Industrial machinery, production lines and equipment — palletised, crated and out-of-gauge
Vehicles & Automotive
Vehicles, engines and supplier components from the Czech automotive industry — road, rail and air priority
Electronics & Electrical Equipment
Electronics, appliances and electrical equipment — air priority and secure road transport
Plastics & Rubber
Polymers, technical plastics and rubber components — packaged and palletised loads
Glass & Consumer Goods
Glassware, crystal and consumer products — careful packaging, groupage and container
Common Questions

FREIGHT FROM
CZECH REPUBLIC — FAQ.

What is the fastest way to ship from the Czech Republic to Turkey?

Air freight from Prague (PRG) to Istanbul is the fastest option — typically 1–2 days door-to-door for express cargo, with additional capacity via Vienna or Frankfurt. For full and part loads, road freight takes 4–6 days via Slovakia and Hungary or Austria, then through the Balkans to the Kapıkule border. Sea freight via Koper or Hamburg runs roughly 10–16 days including pre-carriage. Transit times are indicative and depend on routing and border conditions.

How long does road freight from the Czech Republic to Turkey take?

Road freight (FTL and LTL groupage) from the Czech Republic to Turkey typically takes 4–6 days, routed via Slovakia and Hungary or Austria and continuing through Serbia or Bulgaria to the Kapıkule–Kapitan Andreevo border. Times are indicative and depend on the loading region, the Turkish destination and border waiting times. Air freight is 1–2 days for urgent cargo; sea via Koper or Hamburg runs roughly 10–16 days.

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

The Czech Republic 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 Czech–Turkey corridor an efficient trade lane for Czech vehicles, machinery and electronics. 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 the Czech Republic?

Air: Prague (PRG), with additional uplift via Vienna, Frankfurt or Munich when routing requires. Rail: the intermodal terminals at Prague, Ostrava, Brno and Mělník, with regular shuttle trains to Hamburg, Rotterdam and Koper. As the Czech Republic is landlocked, ocean freight moves via Hamburg, Bremerhaven or Koper — we arrange the pre-carriage. Pickup is available from any region, including Central Bohemia, the Plzeň area, South Moravia and Moravia-Silesia.

Can I ship from the Czech Republic by rail?

Yes. Intermodal rail is the backbone of Czech container logistics: regular shuttle trains connect Prague, Ostrava, Brno and Mělník with the ports of Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Rotterdam and Koper and onward European corridors. Rail is economical and reliable for containers and heavy cargo, and we combine it with truck legs at both ends. We confirm schedules and equipment availability before booking.

What export documents does a Czech 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 the Czech Republic?

The Czech Republic's leading exports include vehicles and automotive components, industrial machinery, electrical and electronic equipment, plastics and rubber, and glass products. High-value or urgent cargo moves by air, full loads within Europe and to Turkey move by road, and large-volume consignments move by container rail and sea via Hamburg or Koper.

How quickly can I get a freight quote?

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

FREIGHT FROM
CZECH REPUBLIC QUOTE.

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

Response Time
Within 1 hour