Freight Koper – Czech Republic: Central Europe’s port, containers
Knapek Spedition moves freight between the port of Koper and Czechia both ways: containers, cars, bulk; Asian cargo via Suez arrives earlier than in northern ports. About 520 km from Břeclav, 1–2 days.
Key facts
Distance
about 520 km from Břeclav
Transit
1–2 days
Condition
non-EU goods cleared
Koper is Central Europe’s nearest seaport.
Koper is the closest seaport for Central Europe. It is about 520 km from Břeclav, and a container usually reaches the Czech Republic in 1–2 days.
Why Koper
Ships from Asia sailing through the Suez Canal reach the Adriatic several days earlier than they reach Hamburg or Rotterdam around the whole of Europe. For goods bound for South Moravia, Slovakia and Austria, Koper is often the fastest route.
Terminals
Container terminal — we collect containers and return the empties to the depot.
Car terminal — one of Europe's large vehicle terminals.
Bulk and general cargo terminals — timber, steel, raw materials.
Customs clearance
Goods from outside the EU must be cleared through customs before collection. We need the release and the container number, and we arrange the pickup with the terminal.
Regular transport on the Koper – Czech Republic route? We agree fixed loading days, rates for a longer period and transport there and back if needed — regular transport or get in touch.
How long does transport from Koper to Czechia take?
Transport from Koper to Czechia usually takes 1–2 days.
How far is Koper from Břeclav?
Koper is around 520 km from Břeclav.
Why import via Koper rather than Hamburg?
Ships from Asia via Suez reach Koper several days earlier.
Can you collect a container in Koper?
Yes, and we return the empty box to the depot.
Do goods from Koper have to be cleared through customs?
Goods from outside the EU do – they must be cleared in Koper before the truck collects them. EU goods travel without customs.
What do you need to collect a container?
The release, the container number and the customs clearance confirmation.
Can you devan the container at a cross-dock and deliver pallets?
Yes, when that works out cheaper.
Do you carry steel and timber from Koper?
Yes, we carry steel and timber from the Port of Koper on flatbeds and curtain-siders.
Which route do you take from Koper?
Via Ljubljana, Maribor, Graz and Vienna.
Is the Slovenian toll included in the price for shipments from Koper?
Yes, the Slovenian toll and the tolls in the other countries on the route are always included in our quote.
Does the Austrian driving ban affect the route for shipments from Koper?
Yes, we build it into the schedule.
Do you also deliver goods from Koper to Slovakia?
Yes, goods from Koper can be delivered to the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Do you also carry exports from Czechia to Koper?
Yes, to the terminal before the vessel cut-off.
Is customs clearance needed for goods from the EU?
No, an invoice and a CMR consignment note are enough.
How much does transport from Koper cost?
It depends on the container type; we send a quote within 30 minutes.
Is regular transport on the Koper – Czech Republic route possible as transport there and back?
Yes. For regular transport on the Koper – Czech Republic route we agree fixed loading days and, if you wish, transport there and back so the vehicle does not return empty. Regular shipments run at a rate agreed for a longer period.
