We arrange freight from Denmark to the Czech Republic from Jutland, Funen, Copenhagen and Zealand – from a single pallet in groupage to a full truck. Goods normally arrive within 2 days of loading, with Zealand depending on the bridge or ferry chosen. Knapek Spedition, based in Břeclav, has organised imports from Denmark since 2011 with more than 500 vetted contracted carriers and delivers to any address in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Besides importing goods from Denmark, we also handle material transport for production – parts and packaging. In the opposite direction we arrange goods transport to Denmark.
Which Danish regions do Czech importers buy from?
Denmark is compact but split between the Jutland peninsula and the islands. Most manufacturers and warehouses sit in Jutland along the E45 motorway, others on Funen around Odense and on Zealand in greater Copenhagen. That decides the route and the trailer we book.
| Loading area | Goods commonly shipped to Czech buyers | Usual transit |
|---|---|---|
| South Jutland – Padborg, Kolding, Esbjerg | stock from border logistics centres, wind turbine spare parts | up to 2 days |
| Vejle, Billund, Herning | toys, consumer goods, online shop inventory, home accessories | up to 2 days |
| Aarhus, Horsens, Randers, Aalborg | industrial pumps, machine components, food | up to 2 days |
| Funen – Odense, Middelfart, Svendborg | engineering parts, furniture | up to 2 days |
| Copenhagen and Zealand | design furniture and lighting, chilled pork, dairy | up to 2 days, bridge or ferry |
For the main hubs see freight from Copenhagen to the Czech Republic, shipping from Aarhus and East Jutland and freight from Vejle and Billund. Further towns and a map are listed below this text.
How long does freight from Denmark to the Czech Republic take?
From Jutland the truck heads south on the E45 to the Padborg/Kruså crossing, passes Flensburg and Hamburg on German motorways and enters the Czech Republic via Saxony or Bavaria. Vejle is roughly 910 km from Prague, Aarhus about 980 km and Copenhagen around 1,100 km. With the mandatory driver breaks that usually means unloading within two days of collection; a double-crewed express is quicker still.
From Zealand the truck crosses the Great Belt bridge into Jutland, from Funen the Little Belt. The alternative is the Rødby–Puttgarden or Gedser–Rostock ferry, which often suits consignees in the eastern half of the country. Danish road tolls, the Great Belt fee and any ferry are included in the price we quote.
The German driving ban shapes the schedule: on Sundays and public holidays from midnight to 10 pm, vehicles over 7.5 t and trucks with trailers may not run, and in summer some motorways add Saturday restrictions. A load collected on Friday afternoon therefore often arrives on Monday. If time matters, agree a Thursday or Friday morning collection with your supplier.
What to expect at a Danish loading point
Danish warehouses start early and often stop accepting trucks in the afternoon, even earlier on Fridays. Large distribution centres in Padborg, around Vejle or outside Copenhagen run booked time slots and will not load without a pick-up reference. Smaller furniture and lighting producers, on the other hand, frequently load from the side by forklift, so we book a curtain-sider for them. Before you release the order, confirm with your supplier:
- the exact warehouse address and loading hours,
- the reference or pick-up number for the goods,
- dock loading or side/top loading,
- pallet count, dimensions, weight and whether they stack,
- the required temperature for chilled products,
- a warehouse contact the driver can call.
Mind local holidays too: Easter is longer in Denmark than in Czechia because Maundy Thursday is a day off, and many firms do not ship at all between Christmas and New Year. Chilled and frozen food travels in reefer trailers with temperature logging for the whole journey.
How many pallets make sense as groupage?
Groupage suits one to about five pallets. Your goods share the truck with other consignments and may be cross-docked on the way, so it is a little slower than a direct run. From roughly a third of a trailer, a part load without transhipment is usually the better choice, and we are happy to compare both in the quote.
| Shipment size | Recommended service | What to have ready |
|---|---|---|
| 1–5 euro pallets | groupage | size and weight per pallet, stackable or not |
| 7–18 pallets (about 2.8–7 ldm) | direct part load, no transhipment | loading metres, date, loading method |
| small urgent consignment | van or express | dimensions, latest delivery time |
| 18–33 pallets, up to 13.6 ldm and about 24 t | full truck load (FTL) | time slot and loading reference |
| chilled food | reefer trailer | temperature range, accompanying papers |
A quick rule: one 120 × 80 cm euro pallet takes 0.4 loading metres, so ten pallets need about 4 ldm. A full trailer carries 33 euro pallets, 13.6 ldm and around 24 tonnes. With furniture and bulky goods, space usually runs out long before weight does.
Can several Danish suppliers go on one truck?
Yes, and Jutland is ideal for it. Suppliers near Aarhus, Vejle and Kolding all sit on the E45 corridor, so one truck can collect from each in turn without backtracking towards the border. Combining Zealand with Jutland also works, it just adds kilometres and the bridge. Send us every address with its ready date; we plan the sequence and can deliver to one or several addresses in Czechia and Slovakia.
The Incoterm decides who books the transport. Under EXW or FCA the buyer arranges it – that is you, through us. Under DAP the seller delivers at its own cost, though switching to FCA can be worth it if you want control over timing and carrier.
Which documents are needed, and is there customs?
Denmark is in the EU and Schengen, so goods from mainland Denmark move without customs clearance. An invoice or delivery note plus a CMR consignment note is enough; the driver has the CMR signed on delivery. The Faroe Islands and Greenland are different – they sit outside the EU customs territory, so formalities must be settled before collection. The Danish krone has no bearing on the transport itself.
What to send us for a quote
- Supplier address in Denmark and loading hours.
- Order or pick-up reference.
- Number of pallets or loading metres, dimensions and total weight.
- Type of goods and, if relevant, temperature.
- Ready date and delivery address in the Czech Republic or Slovakia.
During office hours you will have our quote within 30 minutes, and once confirmed a vehicle is usually arranged within 24 hours. If you also ship the other way, see transport from the Czech Republic to Denmark – return loads combine well.
Importing from Denmark every week? We set fixed loading days in Jutland or on the islands, a long-term rate and return loads heading north – see regular transport, or simply get in touch.
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