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Austria – Imports and Exports

Austria’s import ratios from neighboring countries are particularly high and continue to rise. Germany ranks first, followed by Italy, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. Austria obtains mainly mechanical engineering products, processed goods, metal goods and lubricants and foodstuffs from these countries. For industry in particular, these countries are important investment locations in which Austria maintains branches. This leads to a lively trade in goods within the EU countries and to an increased need for reliable and secure shipping partners. For imports from third countries such as China or the USA, we have compiled additional information and tips for you.

Imports via express

Did you know that an express import to Austria is sometimes cheaper than a standard shipment? Express shipping ensures fast delivery and increases the predictability of your deliveries and entire shipping processes. This is ideal for an import from the nearby neighboring countries.

Whether you are importing from abroad to Austria or exporting goods from Austria, simply enter the destination country on the shipping platform and you will immediately receive an overview of which carriers are available to you. Bureaucratic hurdles are eliminated because all relevant data is requested during the booking process and sent directly on its way via the carrier you have selected. With the shipment tracking function (Track & Trace), you can follow the route of all your international shipments at a glance. Of course, you can also book all your Austria exports via the shipping platform.

As an importer to Austria, you can also find out what you should bear in mind in our free „Import-Checklist – How to import to Austria quickly and easily“.

Shipping packages, pallets and documents internationally

International shipping can involve numerous procedures, bureaucracy and external factors that affect the delivery time of your goods.

Delivery times depend on what you want to ship – weight and size – the distance to the recipient country Austria and the choice of shipping service provider. For Austria, our shipping platform offers you all internationally well-connected CEP service providers (courier, express and parcel) such as UPS, TNT, DHL and FedEx.

In general, goods shipped within the free trade zone have significantly shorter delivery times, because all import duties and customs formalities are eliminated, and the transport routes are shorter. With the integrated shipment tracking (Track & Trace), you are also always up to date on the current location of your shipment.

Ship parcels internationally

International shipping of parcels and packages is the most frequently booked shipping option by our customers. The maximum weight for a parcel is usually 31.5 kilograms. For a conventional parcel shipment, the maximum girth is 300 cm.

Ship parcels via express

Sending parcels by express is the fastest and safest solution. Due to the guaranteed transit times, you can plan the arrival of your goods to the point. Express shipping usually takes between 24 to 72 hours. For international shipments outside the EU, which require customs clearance, it may take longer. To help you keep track of your shipment at all times and compare costs, we have already compiled all carriers for you on our multi-carrier shipping platform.

Special Services for parcels

You have parcels that need to be delivered on the same day (Same Day) or by air freight or that need to be accompanied by an onboard courier? As a shipping partner, we are always available to provide personal advice on this and all other special service requests. Together with you we will always find the right solution.