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Do you have cargo to transport to or from Germany?
We have extensive experience in international shipments at all ports and airports, providing transportation from origin to final destination.
LOAD VOLUME MOVED
In 2023, Germany transported around 1.2 billion tons of cargo
Economy
In 2023, Germany’s GDP was approximately 4.5 trillion dollars
Market Size
Germany has a population of 83.2 million inhabitants.
Main business partners
European Union (France, Netherlands, Italy), China, United States, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
Key points of logistics
PORTS
Hamburg, Ports of Bremen (Bremenhaven and Bremen), Lübeck, Rostock, and Wilhelmshaven.
AIRPORTS
Frankfurt (FRA), Düsseldorf (DUS), Berlin-Schönefeld (SXF), Munich (MUC), and Hamburg (HAM).
DOCUMENTS
Avoid reprocessing!
We can help you to have your documentation in order
- Commercial invoice for the goods.
- Register of sectorial exporters (In the case of alcoholic beverages, energy drinks, cigarettes, iron minerals, among others).
- Certificate of origin
- Detailed packing list (content and type of goods).
- Transport documents by mode: Bill of lading (Maritime) / Airway bill (Aerial) / Consignment note (Land).
- Insurance policy.
- Documents of non-tariff regulations in both Mexico and the destination country.
- Country of origin marking.
- Documents of non-tariff regulations both in Mexico and in the destination country.
- Instructions Letter for Customs Broker
- Customs documents (prepared by Customs Broker for the clearance of goods).
We are here to make everything flow smoothly
So consider these restrictions if Spain is a market you want to start working in
Special authorization and import permits are required for products such as: Agriculture, processed food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and antiques. There are restrictive guidelines for goods that can enter the European Economic Area and consequently Germany, which has the highest requirements for importing products into its country.
Special authorization and import permits are required, such as the CE marking from the European Commission, for products such as: agriculture, processed food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, electronics, machinery, cosmetics, antiques, defense materials, hazardous chemicals, among others.
Within the category of prohibited items, used goods are included, as a commercial invoice is required, such as: vehicles, clothing, accessories, tires, machinery; used, as well as any toxic substance, waste or residue, cultural property, specimens of endangered flora and fauna, and war material (weapons, ammunition, and similar material).
Generally, customs duties and fees are based on the total value of the cargo. Therefore, it is essential to have complete and detailed documentation so that the value can be estimated with the highest efficiency.
At SCL, we will help you get everything in order to facilitate customs clearance, as we have certified agents so you don’t have to worry.
