Sweden Freight Specialist

FREIGHT
FROM
SWEDEN.

Air, road, sea and Baltic short-sea from Gothenburg, Stockholm, Malmö and Trelleborg 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
Short-Sea & Ferry
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Departure
Sweden
Port of Gothenburg
SEGOT
Stockholm Arlanda
ARN
Port of Stockholm
SESTO
Trelleborg — Ferry
RO-RO PORT
Air
1–2 days TR
Road
7–10 days TR
Sea
via Gothenburg
FREIGHT FROM SWEDEN GOTHENBURG · STOCKHOLM · MALMÖ BALTIC SHORT-SEA SWEDEN TO TURKEY SWEDEN TO EUROPE AIR · ROAD · SEA · FERRY FREIGHT FROM SWEDEN GOTHENBURG · STOCKHOLM · MALMÖ BALTIC SHORT-SEA SWEDEN TO TURKEY SWEDEN TO EUROPE AIR · ROAD · SEA · FERRY
7–10
Days Road to Turkey
12+
Destinations
4+
Transport Modes
1hr
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GOTHENBURG, STOCKHOLM & THE ÖRESUND — SWEDEN'S FREIGHT BACKBONE

Sweden is one of northern Europe's largest export economies, and its freight flows concentrate on a few strong gateways. The Port of Gothenburg is the largest port in the Nordic region, handling deep-sea container services and dense ro-ro links to Germany, Belgium and the UK. Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) is the main air-cargo gateway, Helsingborg and the Port of Stockholm handle container and ferry traffic, and the Öresund crossing at Malmö together with the Trelleborg ferries tie Swedish road and rail freight directly into the continental network.

As part of the EU–Turkey Customs Union, most industrial goods move between Sweden and Turkey free of customs duty with an A.TR certificate. From Sweden, road freight reaches Turkey in 7–10 days via the Öresund or the Trelleborg ferries and the Balkan corridor, air cargo reaches Istanbul in 1–2 days, and ocean freight from Gothenburg runs roughly 14–20 days. Canxansa manages end-to-end shipments from Swedish factories — customs, freight and last-mile delivery under a single point of contact.

Where We Ship

DESTINATIONS
FROM SWEDEN.

Western Asia
Turkey
Istanbul · Mersin · Izmir
Air1–2 days
Road7–10 days
Sea via Gothenburg14–20 days
Europe
Germany
Hamburg · Munich · Frankfurt
Road2–3 days
Ro-Ro ferry1–2 days
Europe
UK
London · Immingham · Manchester
Short-sea2–4 days
Road3–4 days
Europe
Poland
Gdańsk · Warsaw · Katowice
Road2–3 days
Europe
France
Paris · Lyon · Marseille
Road3–4 days
Europe
Estonia
Tallinn · Muuga
Ferry & road1–2 days
Europe
Netherlands
Rotterdam · Amsterdam · Schiphol
Road2–3 days
Short-sea2–4 days
Middle East
UAE
Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Jebel Ali
Air1–2 days
Sea25–35 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 Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) and Gothenburg Landvetter (GOT), with additional uplift via Copenhagen (CPH) across the Öresund 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.

Sweden to Turkey1–2 days
Sweden to Gulf1–2 days
Sweden 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 Swedish loading point via the Öresund bridge or the Trelleborg ferries — ideal for the machinery, automotive and forestry sectors. Tilt, mega and refrigerated trailers available, with A.TR handling for the Turkey corridor.

Sweden to Turkey7–10 days
Sweden to W. Europe2–4 days
OptionsFTL & LTL
03

Sea Freight

FCL and LCL ocean freight for Swedish exporters via the Port of Gothenburg — the largest port in the Nordic region — plus Helsingborg and Stockholm, with truck or rail 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.

Sweden to Turkey14–20 days
Sweden to Gulf25–35 days
OptionsFCL (20'/40') & LCL
04

Short-Sea & Ferry

Ro-ro and short-sea services from Gothenburg and Trelleborg to Germany, Belgium and the UK, plus Baltic ferries from the Stockholm area to Tallinn and Helsinki. A cost-effective option for trailers, unaccompanied units and project cargo — combined with road legs at both ends. We confirm sailing schedules and equipment availability before booking.

Ro-ro portsGothenburg · Trelleborg
Baltic ferriesStockholm · Tallinn · Helsinki
Best forTrailers & project cargo
Departure Points

SWEDEN
DEPARTURE HUBS.

Gothenburg
SEGOT · GOT
Largest Nordic port · deep-sea, ro-ro & Landvetter air
Stockholm
SESTO · ARN
Arlanda air cargo · capital region & Baltic ferries
Malmö
SEMMA
Öresund road & rail crossing to Denmark
Trelleborg
RO-RO PORT
Ferry links to Germany · trailer traffic
Helsingborg
SEHEL
Container & ferry port · Skåne industry
Cargo We Handle

WHAT WE SHIP
FROM SWEDEN.

Machinery & Industrial Equipment
Industrial machinery, production lines and equipment — palletised, crated and out-of-gauge
Vehicles & Automotive
Vehicles and supplier components from Sweden's automotive industry — road, ro-ro and air priority
Paper & Pulp
Paper, pulp and packaging board from Swedish mills — full loads by road, rail and container
Steel & Metals
Coils, plates, bars and fabricated steel — FCL, ro-ro and breakbulk handling
Furniture & Consumer Goods
Flat-packed furniture and consumer products — groupage, full loads and container
Common Questions

FREIGHT FROM
SWEDEN — FAQ.

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

Air freight from Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) or Gothenburg Landvetter (GOT) to Istanbul is the fastest option — typically 1–2 days door-to-door for express cargo. For full and part loads, road freight takes 7–10 days via the Öresund crossing or the Trelleborg ferries, then through Central Europe and the Balkans to the Kapıkule border. Sea freight from Gothenburg to Turkish ports runs roughly 14–20 days. Transit times are indicative and depend on routing and border conditions.

How long does road freight from Sweden to Turkey take?

Road freight (FTL and LTL groupage) from Sweden to Turkey typically takes 7–10 days, leaving via the Öresund bridge or the Trelleborg–Germany ferries and continuing through Central Europe and the Balkans to the Kapıkule–Kapitan Andreevo border. Times are indicative and depend on the loading region in Sweden, the Turkish destination and border waiting times. Air freight is 1–2 days for urgent cargo; sea from Gothenburg runs roughly 14–20 days.

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

Sweden 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 Sweden–Turkey corridor an efficient trade lane for Swedish machinery, vehicles, steel and paper 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 Sweden?

Air: Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) and Gothenburg Landvetter (GOT), with additional uplift via Copenhagen (CPH) across the Öresund when routing requires. Sea: the Port of Gothenburg — the largest port in the Nordic region — plus Helsingborg and the Port of Stockholm. Ro-ro and ferry: Trelleborg and Gothenburg, with links to Germany, Belgium and the UK. Pickup is available from any industrial region, including Västra Götaland, Skåne and the Stockholm–Mälardalen area.

Can I ship from Sweden by short-sea or ferry?

Yes. Ro-ro and short-sea services connect Gothenburg and Trelleborg with Germany, Belgium and the UK, and ferries from the Stockholm area serve Tallinn and Helsinki for the Baltic and Finnish markets. Short-sea is a cost-effective option for trailers, unaccompanied units and project cargo — we combine it with road legs at both ends and confirm sailing schedules before booking.

What export documents does an Swedish 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 Sweden?

Sweden's leading exports include industrial machinery, vehicles and automotive components, paper and pulp, steel and metal products, furniture and pharmaceuticals. High-value or urgent cargo moves by air, full loads within Europe and to Turkey move by road, large-volume consignments move by sea from Gothenburg, and trailers and unaccompanied units move by ro-ro and ferry across the Baltic and North Sea.

How quickly can I get a freight quote?

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

FREIGHT FROM
SWEDEN QUOTE.

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

Response Time
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