Sweden
Air freight, sea freight and customs in Malmö
Much of Malmö's air cargo uses Copenhagen Airport, 30 minutes away across the Oresund Bridge.
Services in Malmö
- Air freight in MalmöAir freight for time-critical and high-value cargo between Europe, the Americas and Asia.
- Sea freight in MalmöFCL and LCL sea freight on the main trade lanes, with pre-carriage and on-carriage by road or rail.
- Customs clearance in MalmöImport 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 Malmö
- AirportMalmö Airport
MMX - AirportCopenhagen
CPHvia the Oresund Bridge - SeaportMalmö and Copenhagen
Malmö Airport (MMX) at Sturup, east of the city, is a smaller airport with some cargo traffic. Much of the region's air freight therefore uses Copenhagen Airport (CPH) in Denmark, Scandinavia's largest airport, reached across the Öresund Bridge. For sea freight, Copenhagen Malmö Port operates terminals on both sides of the Öresund, and the Port of Gothenburg handles deep-sea container services for southern Sweden. Ferry ports at Trelleborg and Ystad link Skåne with Germany and Poland.
The Öresund Bridge carries both road and rail traffic between Malmö and Copenhagen. The E6 runs north along the coast towards Helsingborg and Gothenburg, the E22 leads east towards Kristianstad, and the E65 connects Malmö with Ystad. We arrange pick-up and delivery across Malmö, Lund, Helsingborg and the rest of Skåne.
Industries in Malmö and how we support them
Malmö is part of Medicon Valley, the life-science cluster that spans the Öresund region, with pharma, biotech and medtech companies on both sides of the water. Lund adds research facilities and packaging industry, while Skåne is Sweden's main agricultural and food-processing region. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with air freight via Copenhagen or Malmö under our own air waybills, temperature-controlled pharma shipments, On-Board Courier for clinical samples and research materials, sea freight via Copenhagen Malmö Port or Gothenburg, and in-house Swedish customs clearance.
Operational logistics facts for Malmö
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Airport (CPH) | Long-haul belly and freighter capacity | Scandinavia's largest airport, reached across the Öresund Bridge |
| Copenhagen Malmö Port | Containers, ro-ro, cars | Port terminals on both sides of the Öresund |
| Medicon Valley | Pharma, biotech, medtech | Temperature-controlled air freight and OBC for samples |
| Trelleborg and Ystad ferry ports | Ro-ro to Germany and Poland | Road freight to the Continent without a long detour |
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
Do you use Malmö Airport or Copenhagen for air freight?
Most air freight from the Malmö area flies from Copenhagen (CPH), which offers far more routes and capacity. Malmö (MMX) is used for selected shipments. Air freight runs under our own air waybills, and we confirm cut-off times with every booking.
Can you ship clinical samples from Medicon Valley?
Yes. We agree packaging, temperature range and any dangerous-goods classification with you, then book airlines that accept the material, or an On-Board Courier for samples that must stay hand-carried.
Do you collect across Skåne?
Yes. We arrange pick-up across Skåne, including Malmö, Lund and Helsingborg, and truck freight to Copenhagen, Malmö or another departure airport as the routing requires.
Can imports flown into Copenhagen be cleared in Sweden?
Yes. Goods arriving at Copenhagen from outside the EU can move under transit to Sweden and be cleared by our own customs team with Tullverket, or be cleared on arrival in Denmark. We agree the clearance point with you for each shipment.
Is there customs control on the Öresund Bridge?
Sweden and Denmark are both EU members, so goods in free circulation cross without customs formalities. Goods still under customs control, such as non-EU goods in transit, must be covered by the correct transit documents.
Do pharma imports into Sweden need additional permits?
Some medicines and active ingredients require authorisations from the Swedish Medical Products Agency in addition to the customs declaration. We check the requirements with you and include the references on the declaration.