Vilnius, Lithuania
Sea freight in Vilnius
We book FCL and LCL sea freight for shippers and consignees in Vilnius, via Klaipeda. Pre-carriage, on-carriage by road or rail and the customs entries are planned together with the ocean booking.
Airports, seaports and connections in Vilnius
- AirportVilnius Airport
VNO - AirportKaunas
KUN - SeaportKlaipeda
Vilnius Airport (VNO) is Lithuania's busiest passenger airport and carries belly cargo on flights to the main European hubs, from where freight connects onward. Kaunas Airport (KUN), reached by motorway, is the country's main freighter airport and offers additional cargo capacity. For sea freight, the Port of Klaipeda on the Baltic coast is Lithuania's only seaport and handles container, ro-ro and bulk traffic for the whole country, including Vilnius.
The A1 motorway links Vilnius with Kaunas and Klaipeda, and the A2 runs north to Panevezys. The Vilnius Intermodal Terminal, operated by the national railway, connects the capital with Klaipeda by container rail. The Rail Baltica project is building a European-gauge rail link through the Baltic states. We arrange pick-up and delivery across Vilnius and the surrounding region.
Operational logistics facts for Vilnius
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Vilnius Airport (VNO) | Belly cargo via European hubs | Air freight departures from the capital |
| Vilnius laser and photonics cluster | Scientific and industrial lasers | High-value, export-controlled shipments with OBC option |
| Vilnius Intermodal Terminal | Container rail to Klaipeda | Sea freight delivered inland by rail |
| Kaunas Airport (KUN) | Freighter capacity | Additional main-deck capacity reached via the A1 |
Industries in Vilnius and how we support them
Vilnius is a centre for lasers and photonics, with manufacturers of scientific and industrial lasers exporting worldwide, and for life sciences and biotechnology, including large operations of Thermo Fisher Scientific. IT, fintech and business services are also strong. Many of these products are compact, high-value and time-critical. Ziem Logistics supports these companies with air freight through our airline network via Vilnius or Kaunas, Next Flight Out and On-Board Courier for lasers, components and samples, temperature-controlled life-science shipments, sea freight via Klaipeda, and in-house customs clearance with Lithuanian Customs.
From the port to your door in Vilnius
We arrange collection of the container or the LCL cargo at Klaipeda, customs clearance and delivery to your site in the Vilnius area. For exports we organise the pick-up and the delivery to the terminal before the cut-off.
Customs clearance in Lithuania
In-house customs team
Customs clearance in Lithuania is handled by our own in-house customs team.
Air freight to and from Lithuania is booked through our carrier network.
Importers in Lithuania need an EORI number issued by Lithuanian Customs.
Frequently asked questions
Which port is used for sea freight to and from Vilnius?
Usually Klaipeda. Depending on the shipping line and the destination, another port can be faster or more economical; we compare the options when quoting.