Operational Excellence · 50+ European Corridors

FREIGHT FORWARDING.
WITHOUT COMPROMISE.

From full truckload moves to complex customs brokerage, every Vortway service is built around one principle: your cargo arrives on time, fully documented, and without surprises. Below is a detailed breakdown of what we do and how.

FULL TRUCKLOAD

FTL · Dedicated Capacity

Dedicated truck capacity for full loads — your cargo occupies the entire vehicle from origin to destination with no intermediate stops or co-loading. Ideal for time-sensitive, high-value, or large-volume shipments where speed and security are non-negotiable.

Key Benefits

  • Direct routing — no transhipment
  • Faster transit vs. LTL on same corridors
  • Full cargo security and accountability
  • Temperature-controlled options (ATP)
  • ADR-certified vehicles available
  • GPS tracking on all vehicles

Required Documents

  • CMR consignment note
  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • EUR.1 / T1 transit declaration (if applicable)
  • ADR transport document (hazmat only)
  • ATP certificate (temperature cargo)

Typical Transit Times from Kaunas

DestinationTransit
Warsaw, Poland1 day
Berlin, Germany2–3 days
Amsterdam, Netherlands3–4 days
Paris, France3–4 days
Madrid, Spain5–6 days
Istanbul, Turkey4–5 days

LESS THAN TRUCKLOAD

LTL · Consolidated Freight

Cost-effective consolidated freight for partial loads. Your shipment shares vehicle capacity with other non-competing cargo, allowing you to pay only for the space you need while maintaining reliable transit times across our European network.

Key Benefits

  • Lower cost per unit vs. FTL for partial loads
  • Regular scheduled departures on key corridors
  • Suitable for 100kg – 6,000kg shipments
  • Pallet and non-palletised options
  • Cross-dock consolidation in Kaunas hub
  • Digital proof of delivery (ePOD)

Required Documents

  • CMR consignment note
  • Commercial invoice + packing list
  • Cargo dimensions and weight declaration
  • EUR.1 certificate (third-country goods)
  • Dangerous goods declaration (if applicable)

Typical Transit Times (LTL, includes consolidation)

CorridorTransit
Kaunas – Warsaw2–3 days
Kaunas – Berlin3–4 days
Kaunas – Amsterdam4–5 days
Kaunas – Vienna3–4 days

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Road · Rail · Sea · Combined

Combined transport solutions that leverage road, rail, and sea to optimise cost, transit time, and carbon footprint simultaneously. Particularly suited for high-volume, long-distance, or environmentally-focused logistics programmes where rail or sea legs offer material advantages.

Key Benefits

  • Up to 30% cost reduction on long-haul routes
  • Lower CO₂ vs. full road transport
  • Scalable for high-volume programmes
  • Rail hub access: Kaunas, Vilnius, Minsk, Warsaw
  • Port connections: Klaipėda, Gdańsk, Hamburg
  • Single point of contact for all modes

Required Documents

  • CMR (road leg) + CIM waybill (rail leg)
  • Bill of Lading (sea leg, if applicable)
  • Commercial invoice and packing list
  • Customs declarations for each border crossing
  • Intermodal transport unit (ITU) declaration

Example Intermodal Corridors

CorridorModeTransit
Kaunas – HamburgRoad + Rail3–4 days
Kaunas – RotterdamRoad + Rail4–5 days
Klaipėda – HamburgSea (RoRo)2–3 days

CUSTOMS BROKERAGE

EU Declarations · Compliance · Documentation

In-house customs expertise covering EU import and export declarations, tariff classification, duty optimisation, and full documentation management. We liaise directly with Lithuanian customs authorities and coordinate third-country procedures through our vetted partner network.

Key Benefits

  • Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) partnerships
  • HS tariff classification expertise
  • Duty drawback and preference scheme advice
  • T1 transit declaration management
  • ICS2 Entry Summary Declaration filing
  • Customs bond and guarantee arrangements

Required Documents

  • Commercial invoice with HS codes
  • Packing list with net/gross weights
  • Certificate of origin (EUR.1, Form A, or GSP)
  • Phytosanitary / veterinary certificates (if applicable)
  • EORI number of importer/exporter
  • Power of attorney for customs representation

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