Pärnu, Estonia
Sea freight in Pärnu
We book FCL and LCL sea freight for shippers and consignees in Pärnu, via Port of Pärnu. Pre-carriage, on-carriage by road or rail and the customs entries are planned together with the ocean booking.
Airports, seaports and connections in Pärnu
- AirportTallinn
TLL - SeaportPort of Pärnu
Pärnu, on Estonia's south-west coast, has a small airport (EPU) with limited traffic, so air freight is trucked by road to Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL) or, depending on the routing, to Riga International Airport in Latvia. The Port of Pärnu handles timber, wood products and general cargo. In hard winters the harbour can freeze and need icebreaker support, so Muuga Harbour near Tallinn is the alternative for sea freight.
Pärnu lies on the Via Baltica (E67), which links the city with Tallinn to the north and Riga to the south. Route 59 and other regional roads serve the surrounding county. We arrange pick-up and delivery across Pärnu and Pärnu County.
Operational logistics facts for Pärnu
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Port of Pärnu | Timber, wood products, general cargo | Local port for wood and furniture exports |
| Via Baltica (E67) | Road corridor between Tallinn and Riga | Direct road freight to the Baltic capitals and Poland |
| Pärnu wood and furniture industry | Sawn timber, furniture | Exports to Scandinavia and Western Europe |
| Tallinn Airport (TLL) | Belly and freighter cargo | Main air cargo gateway reached by road |
Industries in Pärnu and how we support them
Pärnu and its county are known for wood processing, timber exports and furniture manufacturing, together with food production and some light industry. Many of these goods are exported to Scandinavia and Western Europe by sea or road. Ziem Logistics supports these companies with sea freight via the Port of Pärnu or Muuga Harbour, road freight along the Via Baltica, air freight through our airline network via Tallinn or Riga, Next Flight Out for urgent machinery parts, and in-house customs clearance for exports to non-EU markets.
From the port to your door in Pärnu
We arrange collection of the container or the LCL cargo at Port of Pärnu, customs clearance and delivery to your site in the Pärnu area. For exports we organise the pick-up and the delivery to the terminal before the cut-off.
Customs clearance in Estonia
In-house customs team
Customs clearance in Estonia is handled by our own in-house customs team.
Air freight to and from Estonia is booked through our carrier network.
Importers in Estonia need an EORI number issued by the Estonian Tax and Customs Board.
Frequently asked questions
Which port is used for sea freight to and from Pärnu?
Usually Port of Pärnu. Depending on the shipping line and the destination, another port can be faster or more economical; we compare the options when quoting.