Pallet Delivery to Germany
LTL and FTL pallet freight to Germany — EU intra-community shipment, no customs, 1–5 day transit.
Germany is Europe's largest logistics market and the most common EU pallet destination. As an EU member state, pallet shipments require no customs declarations — just a CMR transport document. Germany's dense depot network (DB Schenker, DHL Freight, DSV all have strong domestic coverage) means reliable transit times even to secondary cities, not just Berlin, Hamburg and Munich.
LTL vs FTL to Germany
Documents Needed
Pallet Standard
Expert Tips
- ▸Book FTL rather than LTL above roughly 15 pallets to Germany — the elimination of cross-dock transhipment reduces both transit time and handling-damage risk.
- ▸DB Schenker's German domestic network is particularly strong for deliveries beyond the major cities — worth comparing against DHL Freight and DSV for secondary-city destinations.
- ▸Stretch-wrap pallets tightly from base to top with at least 3 layers of film — handling damage during LTL cross-docking is the most common cause of claims on this route.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need customs paperwork to send a pallet to Germany?
No — Germany is an EU member state, so pallet shipments move freely with only a CMR transport document required. No customs declaration, import duty or VAT adjustment applies.
How long does pallet delivery to Germany take?
LTL (groupage) typically takes 1–3 business days from most EU origins. FTL (full truckload) is faster at 1–2 days since there's no cross-dock transhipment.
Which carrier is best for pallets to Germany?
DB Schenker has particularly strong German domestic coverage. DHL Freight and DSV are also strong nationwide options — compare rates for your specific route and volume.
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