Sweden
Air freight, sea freight and customs in Jönköping
Jönköping is one of Scandinavia's main distribution hubs, between Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö.
Services in Jönköping
- Air freight in JönköpingAir freight for time-critical and high-value cargo between Europe, the Americas and Asia.
- Sea freight in JönköpingFCL and LCL sea freight on the main trade lanes, with pre-carriage and on-carriage by road or rail.
- Customs clearance in JönköpingImport and export clearance by our in-house customs teams in 8 countries and by partner teams in the Ziem network.
Airports, seaports and connections in Jönköping
- AirportGothenburg Landvetter
GOT - AirportJönköping
JKG - SeaportPort of Gothenburg
Jönköping lies between Sweden's three largest cities and is reached from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT), Stockholm Arlanda and Copenhagen by road. Jönköping Airport (JKG) is a smaller airport with limited cargo. For sea freight, the Port of Gothenburg is the main gateway, and containers move from the port to the Jönköping area by road or rail. Trelleborg and Helsingborg are additional options for ro-ro traffic to the Continent.
The E4 motorway runs through Jönköping between Stockholm and Helsingborg, and Road 40 connects the city with Borås, Landvetter and Gothenburg. This position makes the Jönköping area one of Scandinavia's main distribution locations, with large warehouses in the Torsvik area and in nearby municipalities, and rail-served terminals in the region. We arrange pick-up and delivery across Jönköping County.
Industries in Jönköping and how we support them
Jönköping is a distribution hub, with central warehouses that serve the whole Nordic market, including a large IKEA distribution centre at Torsvik. Husqvarna, the outdoor equipment manufacturer, has its headquarters in Huskvarna, and the Gnosjö region nearby is known for small and mid-sized manufacturing firms in metal, plastics and components. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with sea freight FCL and LCL via Gothenburg, air freight via Landvetter or Arlanda under our own air waybills, Next Flight Out for urgent parts, and in-house customs clearance for imports into central warehouses.
Operational logistics facts for Jönköping
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Torsvik distribution area | Nordic central warehousing | Central location between Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö |
| Port of Gothenburg | Deep-sea containers | Main sea gateway, linked to Jönköping by road and rail |
| Gnosjö manufacturing region | Metal, plastics, components | Component imports and exports for SMEs |
| Gothenburg Landvetter (GOT) | Belly and freighter cargo | Nearest major air cargo airport via Road 40 |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport do you use for air freight to and from Jönköping?
Usually Gothenburg Landvetter (GOT), via Road 40, or Stockholm Arlanda for routes not served from Gothenburg. Jönköping (JKG) has limited cargo. Air freight runs under our own air waybills, and we confirm cut-off times with every booking.
Can you deliver air freight to a distribution centre in Torsvik?
Yes. We fly the goods into Landvetter, Arlanda or Copenhagen, clear them and deliver them to your warehouse in Jönköping, with delivery details agreed with the warehouse in advance.
Can you collect from manufacturers in the Gnosjö region?
Yes. We arrange pick-up from manufacturers across Jönköping County and truck freight to the departure airport or to Gothenburg for sea freight.
Can you clear imports for a Nordic warehouse in Jönköping?
Yes. Our own customs team files import declarations with Tullverket for goods arriving by sea, air or road. For regular product ranges we keep agreed tariff codes on file for consistent declarations.
Can goods be stored in Jönköping without paying duty immediately?
Customs warehousing can suspend duty until goods are released, when the warehouse holds the required authorisation. We prepare declarations under the warehousing procedure where it is in place.
What do I need for my first import into Sweden?
You need an EORI number from Tullverket, a commercial invoice, packing list and transport document. Agreeing tariff codes and Incoterms with your supplier in advance helps us lodge the declaration before arrival.