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Artwork Shipping from the UK to Germany
Framed and unframed work travels upright, protected against pressure and moisture, in a vehicle that never tips a load. Delivered into Germany on a typical 1–3 days transit.
- Packed at your address
- Shipping arranged and managed
- Guide prices from Instant Quote
- Signature + photo on delivery
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Packing and shipping artwork shipping bound for Germany is one job, not three suppliers. We survey it, pack it properly, arrange the right shipping method, and manage it through to delivery.
Routing runs via Eurotunnel or Dover–Calais, then Belgium and the Dutch or Belgian border into Germany, then autobahn direct to the delivery region. Transit is typically 1–3 days from mainland Great Britain, and roughly 480 road miles from London to Berlin.
Customs paperwork for Germany is covered further down this page.
Shipping to Germany? Get a firm price today.
Send the collection point, destination and a photograph or two. We reply with a price, not a range.
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What we ship to Germany
- Framed paintings, prints and photography
- Canvases on stretchers, framed and unframed
- Sculpture and three-dimensional pieces
- Exhibition and art fair movements
- Business equipment
- Trade consignments
- Machinery and spares
- Exhibition stands
How we pack for the Germany route
The crossing matters. Eurotunnel or Dover–Calais, then Belgium and the Dutch or Belgian border into Germany means the load is restrained for road and sea movement, and anything moisture sensitive gets a barrier layer before it is wrapped.
- Glass taped and faced, corners protected, surface never compressed
- Foam-lined travel frames or cases for valuable works
- Work carried and loaded upright, never flat-stacked
- Moisture barrier applied for ferry and winter routes
Not sure how it should be packed?
Send a photograph on WhatsApp and we will tell you exactly what we would do — and what it costs.
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Customs and documentation for Germany
Export declaration and German import entry. German consignees frequently require EORI details and a commercial invoice with commodity codes on business shipments.
We prepare the transport documentation and an itemised, valued packing list to travel with the load. Where formal clearance is required we work alongside your broker rather than claiming to replace one.
Regions we deliver into
We deliver across Germany, including North Rhine-Westphalia, Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Hesse, Berlin, Hamburg and Lower Saxony.
- North Rhine-Westphalia
- Bavaria
- Baden-Württemberg
- Hesse
- Berlin
- Hamburg
- Lower Saxony
Access and delivery in Germany
City-centre delivery is constrained by low-emission zones and loading windows. Give us the delivery slot and any Umweltzone requirement in advance.
How the process works
- 1
Send us the details
Message us the collection postcode, the delivery address in Germany, and what is travelling — dimensions, weight, rough value and photographs if you have them.
- 2
We quote in writing
One figure covering collection, packing materials, labour and transport. The variables are stated, so you can see exactly what is driving the price.
- 3
We pack on site
We arrive with cartons, foam, blankets, boards and strapping and pack artwork shipping bound for Germany at your address. Nothing is left for you to finish.
- 4
Documentation is prepared
An itemised packing list with values and dimensions travels with the load, alongside the export documentation the EU border will expect.
- 5
Shipping is arranged and managed
Consignments for Germany route via Eurotunnel or Dover–Calais, then Belgium and the Dutch or Belgian border into Germany, then autobahn direct to the delivery region. We select the appropriate parcel, pallet or freight service, with a typical transit of 1–3 days.
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Delivered and evidenced
Handed over against a signature, placed into the room where access allows, and photographed on delivery.
Why customers use us for this route
- Condition photographed before wrapping
- One managed shipment, tracked from collection to delivery
- Timed delivery for install dates and private views
- Discreet, unmarked handling where confidentiality matters
- Materials chosen for the item and the route, and listed on your quotation
- End-to-end shipment management — collection, packing and international delivery arranged
- Condition photographed before departure on request
- Signature and photographic proof captured on delivery
- Parcel, pallet and freight options, priced honestly against each other
- Two-person handling available where the weight or access demands it
Guide pricing
Guide prices start at £195 for documents and small parcels, £295 for boxes and personal effects, £395 for auction collections and £495 for furniture and large items. Specialist consignments are priced on the specifics. These are guide prices, not fixed quotations.
What the final price depends on
- Collection location
- Destination
- Dimensions
- Weight
- Declared value
- Packing complexity
- Urgency
- Special requirements
Frequently asked questions
How long does artwork shipping to Germany take?
Transit is typically 1–3 days, routing via Eurotunnel or Dover–Calais, then Belgium and the Dutch or Belgian border into Germany. Economy parcel and groupage services take longer because they run to a network schedule. We give you a band rather than a promise, and we tell you if your deadline is not realistic before you book.
What does it cost to ship to Germany?
Guide prices for this service start at Instant Quote. Crated, high-value, oversized or time-critical consignments priced on the specifics. The final figure depends on collection location, destination, dimensions, weight, declared value, packing complexity, urgency and any special requirements.
Do I need customs paperwork for Germany?
Yes, you should plan for it. Export declaration and German import entry. German consignees frequently require EORI details and a commercial invoice with commodity codes on business shipments. We prepare the packing list and transport documents; formal clearance is confirmed at quotation.
Do you build travel frames or cases?
For valuable or repeatedly-travelled work, yes — a reusable case is often cheaper over two or three movements than repeated soft packing. For a single journey we usually specify foam-lined protection instead.
Can you deliver to a gallery on an install date?
Yes. Tell us the install window when you request a quote and we will plan the crossing and driver hours around it rather than around ours.
Ready when you are
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Our other services
Taylors Courier Service Ltd provides UK collection and professional packing, and arranges international shipping through appropriate parcel, pallet and freight partners. Goods in transit cover applies subject to our terms; declared values above the standard limit need specific cover, which we will tell you about before you book. Where formal customs clearance is required we work alongside your broker.
Collection across mainland Great Britain · Delivery across Europe