Stockholm, Sweden
Customs clearance in Stockholm
Import and export clearance for shipments to and from Stockholm. Customs clearance in Sweden is handled by our own in-house customs team.
Industries in Stockholm and how we support them
Stockholm is Sweden's centre for technology and telecom, with Ericsson headquartered in the Kista Science City area and a large community of software, hardware and fintech companies. Life sciences are strong, with research institutes, universities and pharma and medtech companies across the region. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with air freight from Arlanda under our own air waybills, Next Flight Out for urgent network equipment and spare parts, On-Board Courier for prototypes and clinical samples, temperature-controlled pharma shipments, sea freight via Norvik or Gothenburg, and in-house customs clearance with Tullverket.
Operational logistics facts for Stockholm
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) | Belly and freighter capacity, pharma, technology | Sweden's main air cargo gateway close to the capital |
| Stockholm Norvik Port (Nynäshamn) | Containers and ro-ro for the capital region | Sea freight landed close to Stockholm instead of on the west coast |
| Kista Science City | Telecom and ICT | Urgent hardware and spare parts by NFO or OBC |
| Rosersberg rail terminal | Rail freight to and from the west coast | Containers from Gothenburg delivered inland by rail |
Airports, seaports and connections in Stockholm
- AirportStockholm Arlanda
ARN - SeaportStockholm Norvik and Gothenburg
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), north of the city, is Sweden's main air cargo gateway, with belly capacity on passenger flights to the main European hubs and selected long-haul routes, plus freighter services. Shipments to destinations without a direct service connect via the large continental hubs. For sea freight, Stockholm Norvik Port near Nynäshamn handles containers and ro-ro traffic for the capital region, while the Port of Gothenburg on the west coast remains the main gateway for deep-sea container services.
The E4 runs north from the city past Arlanda towards Uppsala and south towards Södertälje and Jönköping. The E18 connects Stockholm with Västerås and Norway, and the E20 leads west towards Gothenburg. Rail freight terminals in the Stockholm region, such as Rosersberg near Arlanda, link the capital with the west coast by rail. We arrange pick-up and delivery across Stockholm County and the Mälaren region.
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.
Documents we check before shipping
Commercial invoice, packing list, the transport document and, where needed, certificates of origin, licences or permits. We check that descriptions, values and HS codes are consistent across all documents before the goods move.
Frequently asked questions
Who clears imports arriving at Arlanda?
Our own customs team files the import declaration with Tullverket under the EU Union Customs Code. We need your EORI number, the commercial invoice, packing list and the correct tariff code. With complete documents the declaration can be lodged before the goods arrive.
Do telecom and IT products need export licences from Sweden?
Some encryption and network equipment is classed as dual-use and requires a licence from the Swedish Inspectorate of Strategic Products (ISP) for export outside the EU. We check the classification and include the licence reference on the declaration.
Can you clear containers arriving at Norvik for Stockholm companies?
Yes. We prepare the import declaration in-house, coordinate release at the terminal and arrange delivery to your premises in the Stockholm area once Tullverket has cleared the goods.