Tallinn, Estonia
Sea freight in Tallinn
We book FCL and LCL sea freight for shippers and consignees in Tallinn, via Port of Tallinn. Pre-carriage, on-carriage by road or rail and the customs entries are planned together with the ocean booking.
Airports, seaports and connections in Tallinn
- AirportTallinn Airport
TLL - SeaportPort of TallinnMuuga Harbour
Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL) is Estonia's main airport and air cargo gateway, with belly cargo on passenger flights to European hubs and freighter services. Long-haul freight usually connects via Helsinki or a continental hub. For sea freight, the Port of Tallinn operates Muuga Harbour, Estonia's main cargo and container port, the Old City Harbour with frequent ferries to Helsinki and Stockholm, and Paldiski South Harbour with ro-ro links to Sweden.
The Via Baltica (E67) runs south from Tallinn towards Pärnu and Riga, the E20 leads east to Narva, and the E263 connects the capital with Tartu. Muuga Harbour is rail-connected. Ferry and ro-ro services link Tallinn with Finland and Sweden, carrying trucks and trailers. We arrange pick-up and delivery across Tallinn and Harju County.
Operational logistics facts for Tallinn
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL) | Belly and freighter cargo | Estonia's main air cargo gateway |
| Muuga Harbour | Containers and bulk | Estonia's main cargo port, rail-connected |
| Tallinn ferry terminals | Ferries and ro-ro to Finland and Sweden | Road freight to the Nordic countries by sea |
| Tallinn electronics sector | Contract electronics manufacturing | Urgent components by NFO or OBC |
Industries in Tallinn and how we support them
Tallinn is the centre of Estonia's digital economy, with technology companies and start-ups, and has a strong electronics manufacturing sector, including contract manufacturers and an Ericsson production site. Wood processing and timber products are major exports from the region. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with air freight through our airline network via Tallinn or Helsinki, Next Flight Out and On-Board Courier for electronics and prototypes, sea freight via Muuga Harbour, road freight via the ferries to Finland and Sweden, and in-house customs clearance with the Estonian Tax and Customs Board.
From the port to your door in Tallinn
We arrange collection of the container or the LCL cargo at Port of Tallinn, customs clearance and delivery to your site in the Tallinn 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 Tallinn?
Usually Port of Tallinn. Depending on the shipping line and the destination, another port can be faster or more economical; we compare the options when quoting.