Container Shipping to Copenhagen — Get Instant Quotes
Why Choose iContainers for Shipping to Copenhagen?
- Growing capacity at Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP). The container terminal moved 49,100 TEU in the first five months of 2025, up 32.7 % YoY—extra sailings mean more weekly slots and faster equipment turns. (news.cmport.com)
- Reliable air-cargo fallback. Copenhagen Airport (CPH) handled 325,700 t of freight in 2024, giving shippers 3- to 5-day door-to-door options when speed trumps cost. (cph.dk)
- Smooth EU clearance. Our platform pre-populates ICS2 Entry Summary Declarations and Denmark’s 25 % VAT so you clear customs without surprises. (taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu, taxology.co)
- Door delivery across Scandinavia & Northern Europe. On-dock rail, barge and short-haul trucking connect Copenhagen to Aarhus, Malmö, Hamburg and the wider Baltic region in <48 h.
Our Container Shipping Services to Copenhagen
Full Container Load (FCL) Shipping
Tech manufacturers, furniture brands and chemicals suppliers favor FCL for bulk loads—20', 40' & 40'HC (reefer on request)—that discharge at CMP’s Ocean Quay with direct rail to Sweden and Germany.
Less-than-Container Load (LCL) Shipping
SMEs, design houses and Amazon sellers move < 15 m³ on weekly LCL consolidations; containers are devanned in bonded depots inside Copenhagen Freeport.
Popular mode: FCL for high-volume Nordic retail; LCL is booming among e-commerce start-ups.
Major port / airport: Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP); urgent air via CPH.
Typical cargo: Machinery, vehicles & parts, electronics—Denmark’s top three import categories. (tradingeconomics.com)
Transit-time guide:
- Shanghai → Copenhagen: ≈ 30–34 days ocean, depending on loop.
- New York → Copenhagen: ≈ 14–18 days ocean (direct trans-Atlantic).
Local challenge: Winter fog on the Øresund can slow pilotage—build 1–2 buffer days into January schedules.
Alternative option: Air freight trims door-to-door to 3–5 days via CPH for pharma, tech spares and fashion drops.
Container shipping rates to Copenhagen
How much does it cost to ship a container to Copenhagen?
How Long Does It Take to Ship a Container to Copenhagen?
- East Asia → Copenhagen: 30–34 days ocean.
- North Europe short-sea → Copenhagen: 2–4 days feeder.
- U.S. East Coast → Copenhagen: 14–18 days ocean.
Air freight: 3–5 days door-to-door via CPH. (cph.dk)
Popular Routes and Ports for Shipping to Copenhagen
Weekly Asia–Baltic loops call CMP after Hamburg and Gdańsk; trans-Atlantic services link New York and Halifax direct to Copenhagen. Feeder/outbound barges distribute to Aarhus, Göteborg and Oslo within 24–36 h.
Steps to Book Your Container Shipment with iContainers
- Quote: Enter origin, destination and cargo specs for a live price.
- Docs: Upload commercial invoice, packing list & HS codes (ICS2 pre-lodged automatically).
- Book & Pay: Confirm sailing and pay securely online.
- Track: Follow vessel milestones and customs status in real time.
- Clear: Pay 25 % Danish VAT + EU duties (DIY or via our broker).
- Deliver: Arrange final-mile truck, rail or barge to warehouse, Amazon SE FBA or free-zone.
What Can You Ship in a Container to Copenhagen?
Common commodities
- Industrial machinery
- Cars & parts
- Electronics
- Furniture
- Fashion
Restricted / Prohibited
Counterfeit brands, certain chemicals without ECHA REACH license, endangered-species timber.
FAQs About Shipping Containers to Copenhagen
Goods clear at 0–5 % EU duty plus 25 % VAT on the CIF value; our quote tool estimates both. (taxology.co)
Yes—below 15 m³ you avoid paying for unused FCL space, usually saving 40–60 %.
Not legally required, but strongly recommended—add door-to-door cover during checkout.
Secure space 6–8 weeks ahead of early-December demand to avoid roll-overs and rate hikes.