Bremen, Germany
Sea freight in Bremen
We book FCL and LCL sea freight for shippers and consignees in Bremen, via Bremerhaven and Bremen ports. Pre-carriage, on-carriage by road or rail and the customs entries are planned together with the ocean booking.
Airports, seaports and connections in Bremen
- AirportBremen Airport
BRE - AirportHamburg
HAMroad feeder - SeaportBremerhaven and Bremen ports
Bremen Airport (BRE) handles a modest amount of air cargo, mainly on passenger flights, so larger air freight from Bremen is usually trucked to Hamburg (HAM) or Frankfurt (FRA). The region's strength is sea freight: Bremerhaven is one of Europe's largest container ports and a major port for car exports and imports, while the Bremen city ports handle breakbulk, project cargo and general cargo.
Bremen is connected by the A1 (Hamburg, Ruhr), A27 (Bremerhaven, Cuxhaven, Hanover) and A28 (Oldenburg, Netherlands). The A27 links the city directly with Bremerhaven's container terminal, which is also served by extensive rail connections to southern Germany and Central Europe. The Bremen freight village (GVZ) next to the Neustädter Hafen concentrates logistics companies.
Operational logistics facts for Bremen
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Container port Bremerhaven | FCL/LCL to and from North America and Asia | Sea freight and customs handled in one shipment file |
| Bremen city ports and GVZ | Breakbulk, project cargo and distribution | Option for non-containerised machinery |
| Aerospace cluster Bremen | Aircraft and space components | NFO and On-Board Courier for urgent parts |
| Road feeder BRE to HAM and FRA | Air freight requiring larger capacity | Freighter options beyond Bremen Airport |
Industries in Bremen and how we support them
Bremen combines aerospace, automotive and food industries. Airbus builds high-lift systems for wings and equips aircraft in Bremen, the city is a centre of space technology, and Mercedes-Benz runs a large car plant there. The city also has a long tradition in coffee roasting, food processing and brewing. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with sea freight via Bremerhaven and Bremen, air freight under our own air waybills via BRE, HAM or FRA, On-Board Courier and Next Flight Out for aerospace parts, and import and export clearance by our own customs team.
FCL and LCL via Bremerhaven and Bremen ports
Full containers are booked directly with the shipping line; for smaller volumes we use LCL consolidation services. Pre-carriage from Bremen to Bremerhaven and Bremen ports, or on-carriage after arrival, is arranged by road or rail as part of the same booking.
Customs clearance in Germany
In-house customs team
Customs clearance in Germany is handled by our own in-house customs team.
For air freight to and from Germany we issue our own air waybills.
Importers in Germany need an EORI number issued by German Customs.
Frequently asked questions
Which port is used for sea freight to and from Bremen?
Usually Bremerhaven and Bremen ports. Depending on the shipping line and the destination, another port can be faster or more economical; we compare the options when quoting.