Freight Transport from Estonia to Sweden
Sweden is Scandinavia's largest market and an important Estonian trade partner. 4Logistics arranges transport from Tallinn and Paldiski to Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmo and across Sweden. The route uses Tallink Silja or DFDS ferries — combining road and sea. Typical transit is 2-3 days FTL.
The route is intra-EU within Schengen. No customs, but the ferry needs planning — bookings 2-3 days in advance.
Route and transit
Option 1: Tallinn → Stockholm ferry (Tallink Silja, ~17h overnight). Option 2: Paldiski → Kapellskar ferry (DFDS, ~10h). Then road across Sweden. Gothenburg adds ~6h, Malmo ~7h. FTL single driver 2-3 days, LTL 5-7 days.
Main destinations
Stockholm (capital, largest market, eastern Sweden), Gothenburg (western Sweden, port — overseas shipping), Malmo (southern Sweden, connection to Denmark over Oresund bridge), Uppsala (technology), Linkoping (automotive).
Cargo types accepted
General cargo, reefer (Sweden is a major food importer), ADR, oversize. Weekly LTL groupage. Sweden-Norway combined service — we continue to Oslo by road over the Oresund bridge.
Customs
Sweden is part of the EU and Schengen — no customs. CMR and ferry booking. For onward transit to Norway (which is not in the EU), we clear import on Norwegian entry.
Pricing factors
Ferry fee is the largest component (Tallinn-Stockholm ~€450 one way for FTL). Swedish fuel costs are higher than Estonian. Typical FTL Tallinn-Stockholm: €1200-1700. LTL one pallet: €180-260.
FAQ
How fast to Stockholm?
Overnight ferry ~17h + road ~30 min — total 1-2 days.
Can you continue to Norway?
Yes. Sweden to Norway by road. Norway is not in the EU, so we clear Norwegian import.
Which ferries operate?
Tallink Silja (Tallinn-Stockholm), DFDS (Paldiski-Kapellskar). Multiple weekly departures.
Gothenburg onward to Norway?
Yes, ~3h Gothenburg to Oslo by road. Combined in the FTL quote.