Shipping from Italy to Germany

Italy is located in Southern Europe and has a population of 59 million people. Italy is among world's largest economies by GDP. It is also among the top exporters by value of exported goods. Italy's main export product categories are machinery, transport equipment, chemicals and agricultural products.

Germany belongs to Western Europe and its population is approximately 83 million. Germany is one of the world's top countries by GDP. It is also among leading importers by value of imported goods. Germany's main import products are machinery, transport equipment, chemicals, fuels and mining products.

Transport infrustructure and shipping connectivity

Italy

Italy is well connected by sea transport with regular port calls by all major carriers. It has a well-developed rail infrastructure and makes moderate use of rail freight transport. Air freight does not appear to be particularly common for shipping goods from Italy.

Germany

Germany has outstanding connectivity by sea and frequently serviced by many sea carriers. Its rail infrastructure is well developed and rail freight plays important role in country's cargo traffic. Transport by air is utilized to a moderate degree in Germany's freight traffic.

Overview of shipping alternatives between Italy and Germany

We were able to generate 3 shipping alternatives from Italy to Germany by sea, rail/ multimodal and road transport. The fastest route involves road transport and is expected to take about 4 days.

The cheapest shipping alternative is by sea and has estimated transit time of about 7 days. Its emissions levels also seem to be fairly close to the greenest delivery method. The most environmentally friendly alternative involves rail/ multimodal transport and offers estimated transit time of 7 days. Transport costs involved in this delivery solution also appear to be on a feasible level.

1. Lowest cost shipping alternative

Rome

BagnoliITBLNport

SzczecinPLSZZport

Berlin

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Road Freight

Terminal Handling

Forwarding

Other

Freight rate index: 2 480
Transit time estimate: 6.6 days
CO2 emission index: 940

2. Shipping alternative with cost advantage

Rome

Bologna InterportoITBOLrail yard

Berlin-WesthafenDEBERrail yard

Berlin

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Road Freight

Terminal Handling

Forwarding

Rail Services

Freight rate index: 3 341
Transit time estimate: 6.8 days
CO2 emission index: 813

3. Fastest shipping alternative

Rome

Berlin

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Road Freight

Forwarding

Freight rate index: 4 435
Transit time estimate: 3.7 days
CO2 emission index: 2 351

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