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Freight Forwarding Greece – dedicated direct transport Germany ↔ Greece

Transports to Greece reach Athens in 3–5 working days – by Adriatic ferry or land route (approx. 2,400 km). Greece is an EU member; the continuous EU route via Romania/Bulgaria avoids the non-EU transit through Serbia and North Macedonia.

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Speed Logistics runs dedicated direct transports between Germany and Greece – we reach Athens, Thessaloniki and Patras in 3 to 5 working days. As intra-EU traffic your shipment runs without customs formalities, from the sprinter van for urgent spare parts to the full truckload in the 40-t articulated truck.

You tell us the collection point, dimensions and deadline – we deliver a fixed-price quote within a few hours and dispatch the collection. Our dispatch team is reachable around the clock and accompanies the roughly 2,200-kilometre lane with GPS tracking and dedicated contacts.

Services for your Greece transport

  • Dedicated direct run without transhipment as a full or part load – ideal for sensitive and high-value goods
  • Express freight to Athens or Thessaloniki with a two-driver crew for fixed delivery deadlines
  • Groupage and part loads from one pallet for regular services
  • Temperature-controlled transports for food and pharmaceuticals, GDP-compliant
  • Premium handling with shipment insurance for high-tech and security-relevant goods to TAPA-FSR-oriented standards

Route: Adriatic ferry or land route through the Balkans

The classic main leg runs through Italy to the Adriatic ferry – such as Brindisi or Bari to Igoumenitsa or Patras respectively. The ferry crossing conserves driving times and makes the lead time easy to plan: 3 to 5 working days to delivery. For Thessaloniki and northern Greece, the land route through the Balkans is often the faster choice as an alternative. Our dispatch team chooses the most economical corridor depending on destination region, deadline and ferry availability – and books the ferry places early, which is decisive in the summer season.

Industries: food, shipping, tourism

On the Greece lane we move machinery and plant parts for industry and shipping, hotel equipment for the tourism sector as well as temperature-controlled food in both directions. For the shipping and shipyard locations around Piraeus we dispatch urgent ship spare parts as a direct run or air freight pre-carriage. Just-in-time deliveries for manufacturing operations we run with fixed time windows and status updates.

Delivery all the way to the islands

Besides Athens, Thessaloniki and Patras, on request we deliver to any address in Greece – including the islands via ferry loading from Piraeus or regional ports. Allow one to two additional working days for this depending on the ferry schedule. You receive continuous live tracking, a proof of receipt after delivery and a dedicated contact who steers collection, ferry and delivery from a single source.

Vehicles and equipment for Greece services

We deploy the right vehicle: sprinter vans for urgent ship spare parts, 7.5- and 12-tonne trucks for part loads, articulated trucks with curtain-sider or box for full loads, as well as refrigerated vehicles with documented temperature control for food and pharmaceuticals. We also arrange a tail lift or piggyback forklift for unloading points without a ramp – often decisive at hotels, construction sites and catering businesses on the coast.

Planning and seasonality

In the summer season, ferry places on the Adriatic are scarce and cargo space towards Greece is in demand. Those who plan recurring services early secure stable conditions: for regular customers we set up fixed departure days, book ferry capacity in advance and keep reserves for short-notice additional shipments. Return loads from Greece – such as food or goods from the processing industry – we dispatch as a round trip, thereby improving your freight costs in both directions.

Frequently asked questions: Freight Forwarding Greece

How long does a transport from Germany to Greece take?

A dedicated direct run takes 3 to 5 working days for the roughly 2,200 kilometres – depending on destination region and route. Athens and Patras we mostly serve via the Adriatic ferry, while Thessaloniki is often reachable via the land route in 3 working days. Express with a two-driver crew shortens the lead time further.

Ferry or land route – which route is better for Greece transports?

That depends on the destination: for Athens, Patras and the west coast, the Adriatic ferry from Italy is plannable and conserves driving times. For Thessaloniki and northern Greece, the land route through the Balkans is often faster. Our dispatch team compares both corridors per shipment and books ferry places early.

Does Speed Logistics also deliver to Greek islands?

Yes. Via ferry loading from Piraeus or regional ports we deliver to Greek islands on request. Depending on the ferry schedule, you should allow one to two additional working days. We organise the complete chain of pre-carriage, ferry booking and island delivery with continuous tracking.

Do I need customs papers for a transport to Greece?

No. Greece is an EU member, and your shipment runs in free movement of goods without customs formalities and without waiting times at customs offices. A delivery note and CMR consignment note are sufficient, which we prepare for you. If the Balkan route passes through non-EU states such as Serbia, we prepare the necessary transit procedure (T2) for the transit – with no extra effort for you. Return loads from Greece also run without customs clearance.

Are temperature-controlled transports to Greece possible?

Yes. For food and pharmaceutical products we deploy temperature-controlled vehicles and work GDP-compliant with documented temperature control. Precisely on the long Greece lane with a ferry crossing, an unbroken cold chain is decisive – we monitor it continuously and provide proof of it per shipment on request.

What does freight forwarding to Greece cost?

The price depends on the vehicle size, route and lead time. As a non-binding guide value, a full load Germany–Greece costs, depending on the lane and lead time, around €2,800–4,200; part loads and groupage we calculate by loading metres. You receive your fixed-price quote within a few hours. Express runs and island deliveries we calculate individually.

What do I need to pay particular attention to when transporting to Greece?

The choice of route determines the customs effort: the land route via Serbia and North Macedonia passes through non-EU countries and requires transit procedures (T1/TIR), whereas the continuous EU route via Romania and Bulgaria avoids the border stop. Alternatively, the Adriatic ferry from Italy shortens the driving distance. Speed Logistics chooses the option according to deadline and load.

Why can the Adriatic ferry be the better choice to Greece?

The Adriatic ferry from Italy bridges a large part of the route by sea and completely bypasses the Balkan borders – this saves driving time and transit effort. With a continuous EU route via Romania/Bulgaria, on the other hand, the shipment stays flexible in road transport. Which option is cheaper depends on deadline, ferry slots and cost.

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Contact our dispatch team – fixed-price quote within hours, available 24/7.