Germany Freight Specialist

FREIGHT
FROM
GERMANY.

Air, road, sea and rail from Hamburg, Frankfurt, Duisburg and Munich 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
Rail — Duisburg
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Departure
Germany
Hamburg Port
DEHAM
Bremerhaven
DEBRV
Frankfurt Airport
FRA
Duisburg — Rail
DUI → ASIA
Air
1 day TR
Road
4–6 days TR
Sea
12–16 days TR
FREIGHT FROM GERMANY HAMBURG · FRANKFURT · MUNICH DUISBURG · BREMERHAVEN GERMANY TO TURKEY GERMANY TO ASIA AIR · ROAD · SEA · RAIL FREIGHT FROM GERMANY HAMBURG · FRANKFURT · MUNICH DUISBURG · BREMERHAVEN GERMANY TO TURKEY GERMANY TO ASIA AIR · ROAD · SEA · RAIL
4–6
Days Road to Turkey
12+
Destinations
4+
Transport Modes
1hr
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HAMBURG, FRANKFURT & DUISBURG — EUROPE'S INDUSTRIAL ENGINE

Germany is Europe's largest economy and its biggest exporter of vehicles, machinery and chemicals. The Port of Hamburg and Bremerhaven handle the country's seaborne trade, Frankfurt is Europe's leading air-cargo hub, and Duisburg — the world's largest inland port — is the western gateway of the China–Europe rail corridor. Together they connect German industry to every major market by air, road, sea and rail.

As part of the EU–Turkey Customs Union, most industrial goods move between Germany and Turkey free of customs duty with an A.TR certificate — making the Germany–Turkey corridor one of the most efficient trade lanes in the region. From Germany, road freight reaches Turkey in 4–6 days, air cargo reaches Istanbul in around a day, ocean freight serves the Gulf and Far East from Hamburg, and rail links Duisburg to China in 15–20 days. Canxansa manages end-to-end shipments from German factories — customs, freight and last-mile delivery under a single point of contact.

Where We Ship

DESTINATIONS
FROM GERMANY.

Western Asia
Turkey
Istanbul · Mersin · Izmir
Air1 day
Road4–6 days
Sea12–16 days
Europe
United Kingdom
London · Felixstowe · Birmingham
Air1 day
Road2–3 days
Sea3–5 days
Europe
France
Paris · Le Havre · Lyon
Air1 day
Road1–2 days
Europe
Italy
Milan · Genoa · Verona
Air1 day
Road1–2 days
Europe
Spain
Barcelona · Valencia · Madrid
Air1 day
Road2–3 days
Europe
Poland
Warsaw · Gdańsk · Łódź
Air1 day
Road1 day
Europe
Netherlands
Rotterdam · Amsterdam · Schiphol
Air1 day
Road1 day
Middle East
UAE
Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Jebel Ali
Air1–2 days
Sea via Suez18–24 days
Middle East
Saudi Arabia
Jeddah · Riyadh · Dammam
Air1–2 days
Sea via Suez18–22 days
Middle East
Qatar
Doha · Hamad Port
Air1–2 days
Sea via Suez18–22 days
Asia
India
Mumbai · Delhi · Chennai
Air1–2 days
Sea via Suez22–28 days
Asia
China
Shanghai · Shenzhen · Chongqing
Air1–2 days
Rail (Duisburg)15–20 days
Sea30–35 days
Shipping Options

HOW WE MOVE
YOUR CARGO.

01

Air Freight

Express and standard air cargo from Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Cologne (CGN) and Leipzig (LEJ). Best for time-sensitive, high-value or small-volume shipments such as automotive parts, pharmaceuticals and electronics. Door-to-door service including customs clearance at origin and destination.

Germany to Turkey1 day
Germany to Gulf1–2 days
Germany to Asia1–2 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 German loading point — ideal for the automotive, machinery and chemical sectors. Tilt, mega and refrigerated trailers available, with A.TR handling for the Turkey corridor.

Germany to Turkey4–6 days
Germany to W. Europe1–2 days
OptionsFTL & LTL
03

Sea Freight

FCL and LCL ocean freight from Hamburg (DEHAM) and Bremerhaven (DEBRV). 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, heavy and bulk consignments from German exporters.

Germany to Turkey12–16 days
Germany to Gulf18–24 days
OptionsFCL (20'/40') & LCL
04

Rail — Duisburg Corridor

Block-train rail freight via Duisburg, the western terminus of the China–Europe corridor. An alternative to air and sea for Asia-bound containerised cargo — typically 15–20 days to China, faster than ocean and far cheaper than air. We confirm scheduling and container availability before booking.

RoutingDuisburg → China
Transit15–20 days
Best forContainerised cargo
Departure Points

GERMANY
DEPARTURE HUBS.

Hamburg
DEHAM
Sea FCL/LCL · Germany's largest seaport
Frankfurt
FRA
Air freight · Europe's top cargo hub
Duisburg
DUI
Rail · China–Europe corridor terminus
Munich
MUC
Air · Road · Bavarian industry
Bremerhaven
DEBRV
Sea · Automotive Ro-Ro gateway
Cargo We Handle

WHAT WE SHIP
FROM GERMANY.

Automotive & Parts
Vehicles, components and assemblies — Germany's largest export sector, air and road priority
Machinery & Equipment
Industrial machinery, production lines and equipment — palletised, crated and out-of-gauge
Chemicals & Pharma
Chemicals, polymers and pharmaceuticals — packaged, IBC and temperature-controlled handling
Electronics
Electrical goods, components and precision instruments — high-value, air-freight priority
Industrial Goods
Steel, metal products and finished industrial goods — full FCL and breakbulk handling
Common Questions

FREIGHT FROM
GERMANY — FAQ.

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

Air freight from Frankfurt (FRA) or Munich (MUC) to Istanbul is the fastest option — around 3 hours' flying time, typically 1 day door-to-door for express cargo. For full and part loads, road freight is the workhorse: Germany to Turkey in 4–6 days via Austria, the Balkans and the Kapıkule border. Sea freight from Hamburg or Bremerhaven to Mersin or Ambarlı runs 12–16 days and is the most economical mode for high-volume consignments. Transit times are indicative and depend on routing and border conditions.

How long does road freight from Germany to Turkey take?

Road freight (FTL and LTL groupage) from Germany to Turkey typically takes 4–6 days, routed through Austria and the Balkans to the Kapıkule–Kapitan Andreevo border. Times are indicative and depend on the loading region in Germany, the Turkish destination and border waiting times. Air freight is 1 day for urgent cargo; sea from Hamburg to Mersin runs 12–16 days.

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

Germany 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 Germany–Turkey corridor one of the most efficient trade lanes in the region. 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 and airports do you work with in Germany?

Sea: Hamburg (DEHAM) — Germany's largest seaport — and Bremerhaven (DEBRV), a major automotive and container gateway. Air: Frankfurt (FRA), Europe's leading air-cargo hub, plus Munich (MUC), Cologne (CGN) and Leipzig (LEJ). Rail: Duisburg (DUI), the world's largest inland port and the western terminus of the China–Europe rail corridor. We arrange pickup from any industrial region, including the Ruhr, Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria.

Is there a rail freight option from Germany to Asia?

Yes. Duisburg is the western terminus of the China–Europe rail corridor, with block trains to and from cities such as Chongqing, Wuhan and Xi'an. Rail offers a middle option between air and sea — typically 15–20 days to China, faster than ocean and far cheaper than air. We confirm scheduling and container availability for your shipment before booking.

What export documents does a German exporter need?

Standard export documents: commercial invoice, packing list, HS classification, electronic export declaration via the EU ATLAS / 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 Germany?

Germany's leading exports include motor vehicles and automotive parts, industrial machinery and equipment, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, electronics and electrical goods, and precision instruments. 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, and China-bound cargo can move by rail from Duisburg.

How quickly can I get a freight quote?

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

FREIGHT FROM
GERMANY QUOTE.

Tell us your origin city in Germany, 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