Gothenburg, Sweden
Customs clearance in Gothenburg
Import and export clearance for shipments to and from Gothenburg. Customs clearance in Sweden is handled by our own in-house customs team.
Industries in Gothenburg and how we support them
Gothenburg is the heart of Swedish automotive and engineering, with Volvo Cars at Torslanda, the Volvo Group's truck and engine operations, and SKF, the bearings manufacturer, headquartered in the city. A large supplier base, engineering firms and shipping companies complete the cluster. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with sea freight FCL and LCL through the Port of Gothenburg, air freight from Landvetter or Arlanda under our own air waybills, Next Flight Out and On-Board Courier for line-down automotive parts, and in-house customs clearance for imports and exports.
Operational logistics facts for Gothenburg
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Port of Gothenburg | Deep-sea containers, ro-ro, Nordic distribution | Scandinavia's largest port, with direct deep-sea services |
| Gothenburg port rail shuttles | Container rail to inland terminals | Containers moved inland by rail directly from the port |
| Gothenburg Landvetter (GOT) | Belly and freighter cargo | Air freight departures on Sweden's west coast |
| Torslanda and Volvo Group sites | Cars, trucks, engines, bearings | Line-down support by NFO and OBC for production parts |
Airports, seaports and connections in Gothenburg
- AirportGothenburg Landvetter
GOT - SeaportPort of GothenburgScandinavia's largest port
The Port of Gothenburg is Scandinavia's largest port and the main entry point for deep-sea container traffic into Sweden and much of the Nordic region, with direct services to Asia and other continents. Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT), east of the city, is Sweden's second airport and carries belly cargo on passenger flights to European hubs, with freighter capacity also available. Stockholm Arlanda and Copenhagen are used for long-haul routes not served from Gothenburg.
The E6 runs along the west coast from Oslo through Gothenburg towards Malmö, the E20 leads to Stockholm, and Road 40 connects the city with Landvetter Airport and Jönköping. The port operates rail shuttles to inland terminals across Sweden and Norway, so containers can move inland by rail directly from the quay. We arrange pick-up and delivery across Gothenburg, the Västra Götaland region and the west coast.
Clearance by our own team in Sweden
In Sweden our own customs team files the declarations. Questions about classification, valuation or missing documents are answered directly by the people who prepare the entry, without a third party in between.
Customs clearance in Sweden
In-house customs team
Customs clearance in Sweden is handled by our own in-house customs team.
For air freight to and from Sweden we issue our own air waybills.
Importers in Sweden need an EORI number issued by Swedish Customs.
Avoiding delays at customs
Most customs delays come from inconsistent documents: different values on invoice and packing list, missing HS codes or unclear goods descriptions. We review the documents against each other before departure, so the declaration in Sweden can be filed without queries.
Frequently asked questions
Can you clear containers arriving at the Port of Gothenburg?
Yes. Our own customs team files the import declaration with Tullverket and coordinates release with the terminal. We need your EORI number, the commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading, then arrange delivery by truck or rail.
Do automotive imports into Sweden qualify for reduced duty?
Preferential duty may apply when goods originate in a country with an EU trade agreement and valid proof of origin is available. We check the origin documents and tariff code for your parts before declaring them.
Do you handle export declarations for Gothenburg manufacturers?
Yes. We prepare export declarations in-house for goods leaving via the port or Landvetter, providing the export evidence needed for VAT. Controlled items are checked for licence requirements before booking.