Planning a shipment to Poland
For a Polish inland destination, compare a Baltic gateway with alternative European entry points on total cost and delivery requirements. A shorter sea leg can still lead to a longer road movement.
Express, air or sea?
DHL, FedEx and UPS options can suit eligible parcels; air freight can suit larger urgent replenishments. For planned volume, compare LCL shared-container shipping with FCL dedicated space. Ask for a like-for-like comparison to the same receiving address.
Gateway examples
Sea gateways to discuss: Gdańsk, Gdynia. Air gateways to discuss: Warsaw (WAW), Katowice (KTW). These are planning examples, not a promise of direct departures or available capacity. The booking routing is selected for your actual shipment.
Customs & shipping documents
Confirm EU importer identification and product documentation with the broker. If customs release is planned outside Poland, agree the onward movement before booking transport. Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list and consignee details. Your broker may also need specifications, origin information or additional product documents. No universal duty rate is applied on this page.
Door-to-door, DDP & receiving
For e-commerce stock, provide the warehouse address and receiving instructions. Pallet size, stackability and the ability to unload should be included in the quote request. Door-to-door services and DDP availability are checked for the cargo and destination. Confirm who acts as importer, which import charges are included and what unloading services are required.
Transit planning & cost factors
Compare cargo-ready date, origin collection, departure arrangements, clearance and final delivery as separate milestones. The international transport leg alone does not establish the date your goods will be available. Weight, external dimensions, routing, cargo type and destination services determine the quote.
How to arrange your shipment
Send your supplier city, product details, packed dimensions, gross weight, destination postcode and target date. We review practical methods with you, confirm the selected scope and coordinate the agreed collection, freight and delivery stages.
Useful reference
Check the source for current instructions applicable to your shipment.