Freight forwarding & customs in Lithuania
Lithuania sits on the EU's north-eastern external border and is an important transit and logistics hub for the Baltic region. Goods released in Lithuania circulate freely across the EU.
- HubVilnius
- Local time--:--
- AirportsVNO · KUN

- Customs clearance
- In-house, by our own customs team
- Air waybills
- Air freight via our network
- Framework & systems
- EU Union Customs Code
- Hub
- Vilnius
- Air gateways
- Vilnius and Kaunas
- Seaports
- Klaipeda, the Baltic's ice-free port
- Customs clearance
- In-house, by our own customs team
- Air waybills
- Air freight via our airline network
- Customs authority
- Customs of the Republic of Lithuania (Muitine)
- Importer requirements
- an EORI number issued by Lithuanian Customs
- Transport modes
- Air, sea, road, NFO, on-board courier
Every mode to and from Lithuania
Whether your cargo needs to arrive next week or tonight, we plan the transport and the customs clearance as one shipment, from one desk.
Air freight Lithuania
Air freight via Vilnius and Kaunas through our airline network, export and import.
More →Sea freight Lithuania
FCL and LCL via Klaipeda, the Baltic's ice-free port, with customs at origin and destination.
More →Next Flight Out
Urgent cargo on the first available flight into or out of Vilnius (VNO), with customs pre-lodged.
More →On-Board Courier
A courier hand-carries critical parts door to door to Vilnius and every other city in Lithuania.
More →Road & distribution
Road freight across the Baltic states, Poland and the rest of the EU.
More →Customs clearance
In-house, by our own customs team. Customs of the Republic of Lithuania (Muitine).
More →How customs clearance works with us in Lithuania
Ziem Logistics clears customs in Lithuania in-house. Our own customs team prepares and files every declaration, without sub-agents or outside brokers.
- Import clearanceEU import declarations, duty and import VAT, and release in Vilnius or Kaunas.
- Export declarationsExport filings and exit confirmation for goods leaving the EU.
- Sanctions & export controlsScreening of parties and goods for shipments to and from the region.
- TransitCoordination of transit movements under EU procedures.
- Air freightAir freight to and from Lithuanian airports via our network.
Shipping to Lithuania: what to know
Lithuanian customs applies the EU Union Customs Code, with electronic declarations and strict controls at the EU's external border. Sanctions screening and export controls are especially relevant for shipments to and from the region.
With our own team in Lithuania and in Germany, Sweden and Estonia, we can clear goods into the EU at the Baltic gateway and move them on across the single market.
Airports and seaports in Lithuania
Air: We handle air cargo at the following airports. Other airports are available on request.
Sea: Klaipeda, the Baltic's ice-free port.
Main lanes to and from Lithuania
Our most important connections from Lithuania. When both ends of a lane are core markets, we coordinate customs at origin and destination from one shipment file.
Related services and pages
Shipping to Lithuania: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Does Ziem Logistics clear customs in
Yes. Customs clearance in Lithuania is handled in-house by our own customs team.
Which airports in Lithuania do you serve?
We handle air cargo at Vilnius and Kaunas. Other airports are available on request.
Which seaports do you use for
For sea freight to and from Lithuania we mainly use Klaipeda, the Baltic's ice-free port, with FCL and LCL services.
What do importers in Lithuania need?
Importers in Lithuania generally need an EORI number issued by Lithuanian Customs. We check registrations, classification and permits before the shipment leaves origin.
Do you issue your own air waybills for
Air freight to and from Lithuania runs through our airline network. Contact us for routings and transit times.
Can you send an urgent shipment to Lithuania today?
For time-critical cargo we book Next Flight Out on the first available flight or send an on-board courier who hand-carries the goods to Vilnius or any other destination in Lithuania. Customs is prepared before arrival.
How do I get a quote for
Use the quote form on this page, email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280. We usually reply within one business day.
Tell us about your shipment
Send us the lane, the goods and the timeline. We reply within one business day. For urgent cargo, call us directly.