Slovenia connects Central Europe with the Adriatic – and for German industrial and trading companies it is both a sales market and a logistics hub towards Southeast Europe. Speed Logistics runs the Germany–Slovenia route as a direct run via the Karawanken route: around 1,000 kilometres from Berlin to Ljubljana, transit time 1–2 working days from collection, without transhipment and without customs formalities, because Slovenia is an EU member.
Whether a pallet shipment to Ljubljana, machine parts to Maribor or a container on-carriage from the port of Koper – you receive a fixed-price quotation within a few hours and a fixed point of contact who accompanies your shipment from collection to proof of delivery.
Services for your Slovenia transport
- Direct run (FTL) from the van (3.5 t) to the 40-t articulated truck
- Part loads (LTL) on the Alpine-Adriatic route from one pallet
- Express transport with a double crew for time-critical shipments
- Temperature-controlled transport for pharma and food shipments on request
- Premium handling for delicate and high-value goods
Route via the Karawanken – fast and plannable
The main leg runs via Austria, through the Karawanken Tunnel and directly into the Slovenian motorway network. Ljubljana we reach from southern Germany often the next day, from Berlin and northern Germany in 1–2 working days. Maribor we serve alternatively via the Graz–Spielfeld route. Since we run without transhipment, there are no groupage waiting times – the transit time is fixed at order placement.
Port of Koper: container pre- and on-carriage
The port of Koper is the fastest Adriatic connection for overseas traffic to Central Europe. We handle container on-carriage from Koper to recipients in Slovenia, Austria and southern Germany, as well as pre-carriage of German exporters to the shipping deadline – on time for the closing time. We also organise the combination of sea freight via Koper and land distribution from a single source, including coordination with the shipping line and terminal.
Industries: pharma, automotive, mechanical engineering
Slovenia has a strong pharmaceutical industry – temperature-controlled and documented transport is a standard requirement here, which we cover with suitable equipment. In addition come automotive suppliers with just-in-time needs, as well as machine and plant builders for whom we run components, tools and spare parts in both directions. Return loads from Slovenia we integrate into the tour planning and thereby lower your freight costs on the route.
Direct run instead of groupage to Slovenia
Groupage towards Southeast Europe runs via several transhipment points and loses time there – the direct run brings your goods without a stop from the ramp in Germany to the ramp in Slovenia. This is worthwhile not only for full loads: thanks to vehicles from van size upwards, even the urgent single pallet stays affordable as an exclusive run. Pharma and electronics shipments in particular benefit from the goods not being touched en route – no transhipment means no handling damage and no interruption of the cold chain. The fixed price is set at order placement, and there are no recalculations. For time-window deliveries to retail and industrial locations we give advance notice per the recipient's specification and deliver with proof of delivery.
For shippers with regular Slovenia volume we set up fixed departures and combine outbound and return loads into round trips. And when it gets urgent: our dispatch team is personally available around the clock and provides vehicles at short notice even at night or on weekends – from the express van to Ljubljana to the articulated truck with a time window at the port of Koper.