Södertälje, Sweden
Sea freight in Södertälje
We book FCL and LCL sea freight for shippers and consignees in Södertälje, via Södertälje and Stockholm Norvik. Pre-carriage, on-carriage by road or rail and the customs entries are planned together with the ocean booking.
Airports, seaports and connections in Södertälje
- AirportStockholm Arlanda
ARN - SeaportSödertälje and Stockholm Norvik
Södertälje, south-west of Stockholm, uses Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) as its main air cargo gateway, reached via the E4 around the capital. Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) near Nyköping lies to the south-west. Södertälje has its own port, which handles general cargo, vehicles and bulk, and connects to Lake Mälaren through the Södertälje Canal. Stockholm Norvik Port and Gothenburg handle container traffic for the area.
Södertälje lies where the E4 and E20 motorways meet, giving direct road connections to Stockholm, Gothenburg and southern Sweden. The Western and Southern Main Line railways pass through the town. The Södertälje Canal links the Baltic Sea with Lake Mälaren for shipping. We arrange pick-up and delivery across Södertälje and the southern Stockholm region.
Operational logistics facts for Södertälje
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Södertälje truck manufacturing | Heavy vehicles, engines, spare parts | Urgent parts supply by NFO and OBC |
| Södertälje pharma production | Pharmaceutical manufacturing | Temperature-controlled air freight via Arlanda |
| Port of Södertälje and the canal | General cargo, vehicles, Mälaren access | Local port for heavy and bulky consignments |
| E4 and E20 junction | Road links to Stockholm and southern Sweden | Direct road access to Arlanda and Gothenburg |
Industries in Södertälje and how we support them
Södertälje is home to Scania's headquarters and truck production, and to one of AstraZeneca's major manufacturing sites. Around these two companies there is a supplier base for heavy vehicles and pharma. Truck components, engines and spare parts, as well as pharmaceutical products and inputs, move to and from the town. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with air freight from Arlanda under our own air waybills, Next Flight Out and On-Board Courier for urgent vehicle parts, temperature-controlled pharma shipments, sea freight, and in-house customs clearance.
FCL and LCL via Södertälje and Stockholm Norvik
Full containers are booked directly with the shipping line; for smaller volumes we use LCL consolidation services. Pre-carriage from Södertälje to Södertälje and Stockholm Norvik, or on-carriage after arrival, is arranged by road or rail as part of the same booking.
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 port is used for sea freight to and from Södertälje?
Usually Södertälje and Stockholm Norvik. Depending on the shipping line and the destination, another port can be faster or more economical; we compare the options when quoting.