Container Shipping to Sweden — Get Instant Quotes
Why Choose iContainers for Shipping to Sweden?
- North Sea mega-hub + Baltic feeders. Deep-sea strings from Asia, North America and Europe berth at Gothenburg, while weekly feeders link Stockholm Norvik, Malmö and Helsingborg in < 72 h.
- Green inland reach. Gothenburg’s 100-plus rail departures a week put Stockholm, Oslo and the Danish border inside 48 h door-to-door—cutting CO₂ and truck fees. (portofgothenburg.com)
- Paperwork made simple. Our platform pre-files the EU’s ICS2 Entry Summary Declaration and factors Sweden’s 25 % VAT into the quote, so customs never stalls. (taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu, taxsummaries.pwc.com)
- Rapid air-cargo fallback. Arlanda (ARN) handled 127 328 t of freight in 2024; urgent loads hit Swedish hubs in 3-5 days door-to-door. (swedavia.com)
Our Container Shipping Services to Sweden
Full Container Load (FCL)
Timber exporters, auto OEMs and machinery suppliers choose FCL—20′, 40′, 40′HC or reefer—direct to Gothenburg (SEGOT) or Stockholm Norvik (SESTO) for the lowest per-unit cost and sealed delivery to inland rail hubs.
Less-than-Container Load (LCL)
SMEs and e-commerce brands move < 15 m³ on weekly LCL consolidations devanned in bonded depots at Gothenburg and Stockholm—typically 40-60 % cheaper than paying for unused FCL space.
Popular mode: FCL dominates heavy machinery and forestry products; **LCL is booming for designer furniture and Amazon-EU restocks.
**Major ports / airports: Gothenburg, Stockholm Norvik, Malmö, Helsingborg; urgent air via ARN and Gothenburg-Landvetter (GOT).
Typical cargo: Industrial machinery, automotive parts, electronics, wood & paper, fashion.
Transit-time snapshots:
- Shenzhen → Gothenburg: ≈ 41 days port-to-port.
- Rotterdam → Gothenburg: weekly feeder ≈ 7 days.
- Los Angeles → Gothenburg: fastest schedule ≈ 22 days.
Country-specific challenges: Baltic ice rules apply December–March—vessels need proper ice-class & draft certificates; book 1–2 weeks buffer for ice-breaker slots. (smamaintenance.se)
Alternative option: Air freight trims door-to-door to 3-5 days via ARN/GOT for high-value electronics, pharma and AOG spares.
Container shipping rates to Sweden
How much does it cost to ship a container to Sweden?
How Long Does It Take to Ship a Container to Sweden?
- East Asia → Gothenburg / Stockholm: 38-45 days
- North-Europe feeders → Sweden: 3-7 days
- U.S. West Coast → Gothenburg: 21-25 days
- Air freight via ARN/GOT: 3-5 days door-to-door
Popular Routes and Ports for Shipping to Sweden
Asia–North Europe loops call Gothenburg weekly; Med and Benelux feeders sail to Stockholm Norvik, Helsingborg, Malmö. Inland rail shuttles move boxes to Borås, Hallsberg, Västerås and Norway/Denmark in under two days.
Steps to Book Your Container Shipment with iContainers
- Quote – enter origin, destination and cargo specs for an instant price.
- Upload documents – commercial invoice, packing list & HS codes (ICS2 auto-filed).
- Book & pay securely online.
- Track vessel, rail and customs milestones 24/7.
- Clear – settle EU duty (0-5 %) + 25 % Swedish VAT; release your box.
- Deliver – arrange final-mile truck, rail or barge to warehouse, FTZ or Amazon-EU FC.
What Can You Ship in a Container to Sweden?
| Common commodities | Restricted / Prohibited |
|---|---|
| Machinery & auto parts | Counterfeit brands |
| Electronics & telecom | Hazardous chemicals without KEMI permit |
| Forestry products & paper | Endangered timber species |
| Fashion & furniture | Live animals, meat/dairy without Jordbruksverket licence |
FAQs About Shipping Containers to Sweden
Most goods clear at 0-5 % EU duty plus 25 % VAT on the CIF value. (taxsummaries.pwc.com)
Yes—below 15 m³ you avoid paying for unused FCL space, usually saving 40-60 %.
Not mandatory, but strongly recommended—add door-to-door cover at checkout.
Reserve space 6-8 weeks ahead of December to buffer for Baltic ice restrictions and holiday surcharges.