Västerås, Sweden
Sea freight in Västerås
We book FCL and LCL sea freight for shippers and consignees in Västerås, via Port of Västerås on Lake Mälaren. Pre-carriage, on-carriage by road or rail and the customs entries are planned together with the ocean booking.
Airports, seaports and connections in Västerås
- AirportStockholm Arlanda
ARN - AirportVästerås
VST - SeaportPort of Västerås on Lake Mälaren
Västerås, west of Stockholm on Lake Mälaren, uses Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) as its main air cargo gateway, reached by road. Västerås Airport (VST) is a small airport with limited cargo. The Port of Västerås on Lake Mälaren handles bulk, general cargo and heavy goods and is accessible to sea-going vessels through the Södertälje Canal. Gothenburg and Stockholm Norvik serve container traffic for the area.
The E18 links Västerås with Stockholm to the east and Örebro and Oslo to the west, and the Mälaren Line railway connects the city with Stockholm. The Port of Västerås combines road, rail and Mälaren shipping. We arrange pick-up and delivery across Västerås and Västmanland.
Operational logistics facts for Västerås
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Västerås electrical engineering cluster | Robotics, automation, power transmission | Urgent spare parts by NFO and OBC to sites worldwide |
| Port of Västerås (Lake Mälaren) | Bulk, general and heavy cargo | Inland port with sea access via the Södertälje Canal |
| Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) | Belly and freighter capacity | Main air cargo gateway reached by road |
| E18 and Mälaren Line | Road and rail to Stockholm and Oslo | Direct links between Västerås and its markets |
Industries in Västerås and how we support them
Västerås is a centre of Swedish electrical engineering and automation. ABB has major operations in the city, including robotics, and Hitachi Energy manufactures power transmission and grid equipment there. A network of engineering suppliers supports these companies. Their products range from compact control electronics and robot parts to large transformers and power components. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with air freight via Arlanda under our own air waybills, Next Flight Out and On-Board Courier for urgent spare parts, sea freight for heavy equipment, and in-house customs clearance including checks on controlled technology.
FCL and LCL via Port of Västerås on Lake Mälaren
Full containers are booked directly with the shipping line; for smaller volumes we use LCL consolidation services. Pre-carriage from Västerås to Port of Västerås on Lake Mälaren, 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 Västerås?
Usually Port of Västerås on Lake Mälaren. Depending on the shipping line and the destination, another port can be faster or more economical; we compare the options when quoting.