China is Austria’s third largest trading partner and second largest source of imports.

Austria is the easternmost country in Western Europe and the westernmost country in Eastern Europe.

CFC provides a variety of shipping alternatives, including truck freight, rail freight, air freight and sea freight (LCL and FCL), suited to your specific needs and budget. We offer comprehensive door-to-door solutions to handle various cargo volumes and transit time requirements.

Austria Customs Entry

Austria is a member of the European Union and adheres to EU standards requirements. Products entering the EU (including Austria) must be declared to customs according to their classification in the Combined Nomenclature (CN).

With Austria’s electronic customs system “e-zoll”, the customs administration facilitates the electronic networking of and communication with authorities at a domestic and EU-wide level.

They are used to harmonise procedures for managing electronically transmitted customs declarations and notifications throughout Austria, fallback procedure workflows and the processes involved in goods controls during and outside the normal operating hours of customs offices.

Use the electronic application E-customs which quickly provides the necessary notes – this system saves time and money and contributes to efficient administration.

Austria EORI

For the purpose of identifying economic operators in a uniform way an “EORI number” is used throughout the EU.

All economic operators who conduct activities within the scope of their business activities that are subject to customs law (e.g. as an importer, exporter, declarant, authorisation holder during customs procedures or similar) and that have their registered office or residence in Austria must register with the Austrian customs administration to be allocated an EORI number.

Non-economic operators (e.g. private individuals) can also register.

As of June 6, 2024, EORI registration has been carried out as self-registration via the ‘Portal Zoll/Customs Decisions Austria’ of the Austrian customs administration.

Rail Freight from China to Austria

On April 12, 2018, the first China-Europe Railway Express (Chengdu-Vienna) to Vienna departed from Chengdu, passing through Kazakhstan, Russia, Slovakia and other countries, with a total journey of about 9,800 kilometers and a duration of 14 days and 2 hours. The train was loaded with goods such as LED display screens, tires, onboard counterweights, lamps, decorative materials, and daily necessities, weighing about 370 tons and worth about 1.5 million US dollars.

At present, the China-Europe Railway Express to Austria has been operating on a regular basis.

The rail network in Austria covers some 5,000 kilometres and is one of the most modern in Europe. It consists of many main and branch lines that also lead to remote areas.

With the expansion of the railway network and the modernisation of trains, rail transport in Austria has also become increasingly attractive. Furthermore, compared to road transport, it is much more environmentally friendly, making it a good alternative to reduce emissions.

⬇️How much is shipping to a business address in Austria by RAIL?⬇️

26KG+	51KG+	101KG+	1001KG+
€2.20/kg	€1.95/kg	€1.65/kg	€1.60/kg

From Austria, the main Austrian railway routes are as follows:

East-West:

• Vienna-Linz-Salzburg (entering Germany)
• Salzburg-Innsbruck-Feldkirch-Bregenz (entering Switzerland)
• Salzburg-Bischofshofen-Selzthal-Graz (entering Slovenia)

North-South:

• Linz-Graz (entering Slovenia)
• Vienna-Bruck an der Mur-Klagenfurt-Villach (entering Italy)
• Bruck an der Mur-Graz (entering Slovenia)
• Innsbruck-Brenner (entering Italy)

Air Freight from China to Austria

Austria has a well-developed air cargo industry, and it takes only 3 hours to fly to any major city in other European country. There are direct flights from Vienna to major cities in neighboring countries. International flights to Austria are available from all over the world.

Austrian Airlines and Air China have opened direct flights from Vienna to Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Hainan Airlines has launched direct flights from Shenzhen and Chengdu to Vienna.

Top Airports in Austria

Austria has 6 international airports.

Vienna International Airport (VIE) is the most crucial airport in Austria and among the busiest airports in Europe. The airport serves as a hub for Austrian Airlines, Eurowings Europe, and Air Sylhet, and an operating base for Ryanair and Wizz Air.

Salzburg Airport (SZG), also known as Mozart Airport, is Austria’s second largest airport. It serves Salzburg, the fourth-largest Austrian city, and is a gateway to Austria’s numerous ski areas.

Innsbruck Airport (INN), also known locally as Kranebitten Airport, is the largest international airport in Tyrol in western Austria.

Graz Airport (GRZ) is a primary international airport serving southern Austria. It is located near Graz, the second-largest city in Austria.

Linz Airport (LNZ), also known as Blue Danube Airport, is a minor international airport located in Hörsching, near Linz, the third-largest city in Austria.

Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) is a primary international airport near Klagenfurt, the sixth-largest city in Austria.

Air Freight Cost from China to Austria

Air freight rates vary based on factors such as shipment volume, weight, dimensions, transit time, and fuel surcharges. Additional services, such as express delivery or special handling, may incur extra charges.

⬇️How much is shipping to a business address in Austria by AIR?⬇️

26KG+	51KG+	101KG+
€6.95/kg	€6.55/kg	€6.30/kg

Air Freight Transit Time from China to Austria

This is the fastest mode of international shipping, requiring only 3 to 7 days to complete. It’s also the most secure, with strict airport regulations helping guarantee cargo security. Because of these reasons, air freight is popular for time-sensitive, perishable, and high-value goods.

It does have its cons, though. The first one is its cost, which can be significantly higher than ocean freight. Second is its lack of flexibility, unable to ship cargo of all types, sizes, weights, and volumes.

Sea Freight from China to Austria

Ocean shipping to Austria from China via container seems complicated since it is one of many landlocked countries in Europe. This means that it lacks a direct sea route for the ship to enter.

Though this situation does give you more options for choosing a port of entry. Generally you could ship your goods through Trieste in Italy or Koper in Slovenia.

Also the Danube River originates in Germany and flows through Austria for 350 kilometers, making Austria one of the main operators of this international river.

Top Container Ports in Austria

Despite being landlocked, Austria’s efficient inland ports facilitate domestic and international trade.

Vienna, located on the Danube River, is Austria’s largest and busiest port, serving as an important gateway for international trade. The riverport has several areas, including the port of Freudenau, Lobau, Albert, Viennamarina and Port Vienna.

Other major ports are:

• Port of Enns
• Port of Linz
• Port of Krems
• Port of Passau
• Port of Melk
• Port of Villach

Sea Freight Cost from China to Austria

Shippers use LCL to transport small volumes of goods. Their cargo is consolidated with shipments from other sellers, which means each shipper only has to pay for the space their goods occupy. This is the more economical choice for small shipments.

FCL is where a shipper rents the space in an entire container for their goods alone. Getting more space, security, and control over their shipment, FCL is a good option for high-value and large volumes of cargo.

When shipping to Austria, you want to start with all of the details particular to your shipment. Start with gathering info on the packaging data of goods, origin, and destination. With this info we can begin to work with you on completing your shipment.

We offer two different types of container services (FCL/LCL) which suit different circumstance. And door-to-door rate for your reference.

⬇️How much is shipping to a business address in Austria by SEA?⬇️

26KG+	51KG+	101KG+	1001KG+
€1.50/kg	€1.40/kg	€1.15/kg	€1.15/kg

Sea Freight Transit Time from China to Austria

Direct shipping routes between major ports can considerably shorten transit times for maritime freight goods.

When shipping to Vienna Austria from China, using direct routes reduces the need for transshipment and intermediate stops, simplifying the shipping procedure and speeding up delivery to Austria.

The direct route cost around 30 days, while normally it cost around 40 days.

Working with CFC

CFC stands out as a leading provider, offering reliable and cost-effective transport and logistics services from China to Austria.

Shipping to Vienna is the most popular of all of the Austrian cities. There are additional cities which we can arrange further transport to, but these are the most common destinations:

• Grza
• Linz
• Salzburg
• Innsbruck
• Klagenfurt am Wörthersee

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