Freight Ruhr area – Czech Republic: Duisburg, steel, logistics, China trains
Knapek Spedition moves freight between Czechia and the Ruhr both ways: duisport (incl. China trains), thyssenkrupp Steel, Marl chemical park, Dortmund. About 750 km, 1–2 days.
Key facts
Distance
about 750 km
Transit
1–2 days
Hubs
duisport, Dortmund
The Ruhr: the world’s largest inland port, steel and chemicals.
The Ruhr area is about 750 km from Prague, and goods usually arrive in 1–2 days.
Duisburg — port and trains from China
Duisburg has the world's largest inland port. Ships from Rotterdam and Antwerp arrive via the Rhine, and freight trains arrive from China. We take over containers and goods from the terminals and bring them to the Czech Republic by truck. Goods from outside the EU must be cleared through customs.
Steel and chemicals
thyssenkrupp Steel, Duisburg — Germany's largest steelworks; sheets and coils on coil-well trailers.
Marl chemical park (Evonik).
Essen and Gelsenkirchen — energy, engineering.
Warehouses in and around Dortmund
Distribution centres of retail chains and e-commerce line the A1, A2 and A40 motorways. We load with a booked dock slot.
Regular transport on the Ruhr area – 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 between the Czech Republic and the Ruhr take?
Transport between the Czech Republic and the Ruhr usually takes 1–2 days.
How far is Duisburg from Prague?
Duisburg is about 750 km from Prague.
Can you take over goods from the port of Duisburg?
Yes, from the terminals and cross-docks.
Can you bring goods from trains from China?
Yes, from the Duisburg terminal after customs clearance.
Must goods from China be cleared through customs?
Yes, goods from outside the EU before collection.
Do you carry steel from Duisburg?
Yes, sheets and coils on coil-well trailers.
Can you move goods from Marl?
Yes. From Marl we arrange full loads, part loads and single pallets, loaded from a dock, from the side or from above depending on the site.
Do you load at the distribution centres in Dortmund?
Yes, we load at Dortmund distribution centres with a booked dock.
Which route do you take between the Ruhr area and the Czech Republic?
The route runs via Kassel and Erfurt, or via Frankfurt and Nuremberg.
Can you combine pickups in the Ruhr and Venlo?
Yes, the Ruhr and Venlo are close together, so pickups can share one truck.
Is there a driving ban in Germany on the route from the Ruhr area to the Czech Republic?
Yes. On the route from the Ruhr area to the Czech Republic, trucks may not drive in Germany on Sundays and public holidays – we plan loadings accordingly.
Are tolls included in the price of transport from the Ruhr?
Yes, tolls for the whole route from the Ruhr are included in the price we quote.
Is it worth sending just a few pallets from the Ruhr?
Yes. Single pallets from the Ruhr travel in groupage runs and you only pay for the space they take – a euro pallet takes 0.4 loading metres. Usual transit on this route: 1–2 days.
Can you deliver goods from the Ruhr to Slovakia too?
Yes. Goods from the Ruhr can be delivered anywhere in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and one run can be split between consignees in both countries.
How much does transport from the Ruhr cost?
The price of transport from the Ruhr depends on the number of pallets, the weight and the date. The online calculator gives an indicative price and we send a quote within 30 minutes.
Can you arrange regular transport on the Ruhr area – Czech Republic route, there and back?
Yes. We arrange regular transport on the Ruhr area – Czech Republic route on fixed days and, if you like, there and back: the vehicle delivers your goods and loads the next consignment on the way back, such as returnable packaging or goods for your warehouse. The rate is agreed for a longer period.
