Direct Road & Intermodal Routes to Germany
Germany is Turkey's premier trading partner. Inter Logistics operates daily FTL dispatches and bi-weekly scheduled groupage departures connecting Istanbul, Bursa and Izmir with industrial hubs across Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia and Hesse.
We operate two complementary routes: the direct Balkan highway route (Turkey–Bulgaria–Serbia–Hungary–Austria–Germany) for time-sensitive cargo, and the sustainable Ro-Ro rail intermodal route (Istanbul–Trieste–rail to Munich/Cologne) to bypass road congestion and permit constraints.
Customs Clearance & A.TR Movement Certificates
Under the EU–Turkey Customs Union, manufactured industrial goods accompanied by an authenticated A.TR circulation certificate benefit from 0% customs import duty in Germany. Our operations team verifies commercial invoices, packing lists and electronic export declarations (e-Beyanname) to ensure rapid clearance at German destination customs offices (Zollamt).
Case Study: Automotive Just-in-Time Delivery [Example Scenario]
[Example Scenario] A Tier-1 automotive component manufacturer in Bursa required scheduled deliveries of transmission components to an assembly plant near Stuttgart. Inter Logistics deployed mega curtainsider trailers with dual-driver crews, completing the 2,200 km transit in under 84 hours with pre-booked plant unloading appointments and digital proof of delivery (POD).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical transit time from Istanbul to Germany?
Standard full truckloads (FTL) arrive in southern Germany (Munich/Stuttgart) within 4 to 5 days, and central/northern Germany within 5 to 6 days. Groupage shipments take approximately 6 to 8 business days.
How do Sunday truck driving bans in Germany impact schedules?
Germany enforces a complete heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driving ban on Sundays and public holidays from 00:00 to 22:00. Our dispatch planners schedule departure times so vehicles arrive at receivers first thing on Monday morning.
Do you handle groupage deliveries to small commercial sites in Germany?
Yes. Through our German logistics partner network, we provide tail-lift vehicle deliveries and advance delivery notifications for consignments lacking standard loading docks.