International Air & Ocean Shipping guide from Italy

Consumers around the world value Italian products for their refinement and quality. So it should be no surprise to know that international freight shipping from Italy is a lucrative activity, both for the businesses around the world that deal in Italian goods, and for the freight companies that move them.

It may not be hard to find a freight forwarder to help you ship goods out of Italy, but finding the right one for your business may not be so straightforward. For starters, you may have to build up a relationship with your chosen international freight services provider before you can even ascertain if you’ve made the right selection.

However, that’s not the case with Shipa Freight. We are live and online right now. Unless you particularly feel the need to speak with us on the phone, everything you need is available with just a few mouse clicks and simple forms to complete.

Before you jump to our homepage to get an international freight-shipping quote though, you might like to review the information on this page. It addresses businesses in Italy with plans to export, or any traders new to shipping from Italy to the US or elsewhere.

Standards and Customs Procedures for Shipments from Italy

Let’s begin with some good news for anyone who will be shipping from Italy to the US or other parts of the world. As a member state of the EU, Italy applies no direct taxation on the export of goods. The EU has abolished export taxes and you should be able to attain exemption from value-added tax (VAT) on your goods, as long as you can provide satisfactory evidence that they have physically left the country.

There are no general restrictions on exports from Italy, although of course, export licensing does apply to some types of goods. If your shipment contains goods controlled by license, you will need to provide your license details to Italian customs, along with the export declaration (which is required for all shipments, whether controlled by license or not).

Export Declaration Requirements

The export declaration (which your international freight forwarder should prepare and submit for you) must include the following information. This is needed in order for the Customs service to clear your shipment for loading aboard a vessel or aircraft:

• **Product details: **Including the HS codes, names, quantities, and value of goods in your shipment;

• **Transport and warehousing details: **Name of the company providing transport and international freight services, and details of the warehouse from where your goods will be dispatched;

• Destination details: The final destination of your shipment, plus details of the party who will receive the goods.

Once your freight forwarder has submitted the export declaration, your shipment must be presented at the customs office located where the goods will exit the country. This is known as the “office of exit”.

If you are a Shipa Freight customer, we will manage all customs procedures on your behalf, ensuring all necessary documents are completed and submitted. You or your company will simply need to provide us with the necessary information.

Export Restrictions in Italy

As previously mentioned, export restrictions in Italy, and in the EU generally, are unlikely to impact your plans for shipping from Italy to US or other international destinations. However, if you wish to export goods that have potential military uses, you should check whether they fall under the umbrellas of “dual use” goods. If so, you may need to apply for an export license.

The majority of shipping companies in Italy will be familiar with the types of goods that need licensing, so if you use an Italian freight forwarder, you can ask them for advice about your goods. Otherwise, you might wish to check the situation directly with the Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency.

Ocean Trade Lanes: International Freight Shipping from Italy

The following information covers some of the main ocean freight routes for shipping from Italy. While the information here only covers port-to-port shipping legs, Shipa Freight also offers port-to-door and door-to-door transportation to locations in 100 countries.

5 Ocean Routes Most Used by International Freight companies

Some of the busiest trade lanes in the Mediterranean connect Italy to the Middle East and North Africa, with the following five international freight shipping routes being among the most popular for exports from Italian ports:

• Genoa to Salalah (Oman)
• Genoa to Port Said (Egypt)
• Venice to Port Said (Egypt)
• Genoa to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)
• Naples to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)

Longest and Shortest International Freight Shipping Routes from Italy

The longest routes for export shipping from Italy to US ports are those serving the West Coast States. For example, if you wish to ship goods from Genoa to Los Angeles or Long Beach in California, you should expect a transit time of anything up to 70 days.

In fact, those 70-day routes are the longest from Italy, not only to the United States, but also anywhere in the world. The shortest transit times—for shipments of ocean freight from Genoa to Alexandria in Egypt—are as little as four days.

Major Ocean Routes for Shipping Freight from Italy

The following route list, while quite extensive, only highlights some of the most important ocean freight lanes connecting Italy with the rest of the world. There are many more in the Shipa Freight database, so wherever you wish to ship to, it’s likely we can provide you with a competitive quote.

Please note that all transit times shown in the list below are for your interest and general guidance only. They are not guaranteed to be precise, and your freight may be in transit for more or less time than the charts indicate.

To America

Port of Origin	Destination Country	Destination Port	Approximate Duration
Genoa	Argentina	Buenos Aires	23 Days
Genoa	Brazil	Itaguai	17 Days
Genoa	Brazil	Itapoa	22 Days
Genoa	Brazil	Paranagua	24 Days
Genoa	Brazil	Rio Grande	24 Days
Genoa	Brazil	Rio De Janeiro	22 Days
Genoa	Brazil	Salvador	19 Days
Genoa	United States	Baltimore	21 Days
Genoa	United States	New York	13 Days
Genoa	United States	Norfolk	15 Days
Genoa	United States	Savannah	17 Days
Genoa	United States	Los Angeles	67 Days
Genoa	United States	Long Beach	68 Days
Naples	United States	Long Beach	68 Days
Venice	United States	Long Beach	68 Days
Naples	United States	Los Angeles	68 Days
Venice	United States	Los Angeles	68 Days
Venice	United States	Charleston	19 Days
Venice	United States	Miami	21 Days
Naples	United States	Baltimore	17 Days
Naples	United States	New York	15 Days
Naples	United States	Norfolk	18 Days
Venice	United States	Port Everglades	21 Days
Naples	United States	Port Everglades	18 Days
Naples	United States	Savannah	21 Days

To Africa and the Middle East

Port of Origin	Destination Country	Destination Port	Approximate Duration
Ancona	Cyprus	Limassol	8 Days
Venice	Cyprus	Limassol	11 Days
Ancona	Egypt	Alexandria	6 Days
Venice	Egypt	Alexandria	9 Days
Genoa	Egypt	Alexandria	4 Days
Venice	Egypt	Port Said	8 Days
Genoa	Egypt	Port Said	5 Days
Ancona	Lebanon	Beirut	9 Days
Genova	Morocco	Tanger Med	4 Days
Genoa	Lebanon	Beirut	6 Days
Genoa	Morocco	Casablanca	7 Days
Venice	Lebanon	Beirut	12 Days
Genoa	Dubai	Jebel Ali	15 Days
Naples	Dubai	Jebel Ali	16 Days
La Spezia	Dubai	Jebel Ali	15 Days
Genoa	Oman	Salalah	15 Days
Genoa	Saudi Arabia	Ad Dammam	16 Days
Naples	Saudi Arabia	Jeddah	11 Days
Genoa	Saudi Arabia	Jeddah	10 Days
Genoa	Saudi Arabia	King Abdullah City	13 Days
Venice	Saudi Arabia	Jeddah	11 Days

To Asia

Port of Origin	Destination Country	Destination Port	Approximate Duration
Genoa	China	Shanghai	40 Days
Genoa	China	Tianjin	42 Days
Naples	China	Tianjin	42 Days
Naples	China	Shanghai	40 Days
Genoa	China	Ningbo	42 Days
Naples	China	Ningbo	41 Days
Genoa	China	Shenzhen	42 Days
Naples	China	Shenzhen	42 Days
Genoa	China	Guangzhou	34 Days
Naples	China	Guangzhou	34 Days
Genoa	China	Qingdao	37 Days
Naples	China	Qingdao	37 Days
Genoa	China	Dalian	54 Days
Naples	China	Dalian	43 Days
Genoa	China	Xiamen	36 Days
Naples	China	Xiamen	36 Days
Genoa	China	Lianyungang	48 Days
Naples	China	Lianyungang	48 Days
Genoa	China	Nanjing	49 Days
Naples	China	Nanjing	49 Days
Genoa	Hong Kong	Hong Kong	41 Days
Naples	Hong Kong	Hong Kong	41 Days
Naples	Indonesia	Surabaya	34 Days
Genoa	Indonesia	Jakarta	35 Days
Genoa	Indonesia	Surabaya	34 Days
Napoli	Indonesia	Jakarta	32 Days
Genoa	Japan	Yokohama	44 Days
Genoa	Japan	Kobe	43 Days
Naples	Japan	Yokohama	45 Days
Naples	Japan	Kobe	43 Days
Genoa	Malaysia	Port Klang	27 Days
Naples	Malaysia	Port Klang	27 Days
Venice	Malaysia	Port Klang	24 Days
Genoa	Philippines	Manila	45 Days
Naples	Philippines	Manila	47 Days
Genoa	Singapore	Singapore	26 Days
Naples	Singapore	Singapore	28 Days
Genoa	South Korea	Busan	41 Days
Naples	South Korea	Busan	40 Days
Genoa	Taiwan	Kaohsiung	41 Days
Naples	Taiwan	Kaohsiung	41 Days
Genoa	Thailand	Laem Chabang	32 Days
Naples	Thailand	Laem Chabang	32 Days
Genoa	Vietnam	Ho Chi Minh City	48 Days
Genoa	Vietnam	Hai Phong	32 Days
Naples	Vietnam	Hai Phong	32 Days
Naples	Vietnam	Ho Chi Minh City	36 Days

International Air Freight Services from Italy

The following information references some of the main air freight routes from Italy. While we only discuss airport-to-airport shipping here, Shipa Freight also offers port-to-door and door-to-door transportation from Italy to destinations in 100 countries.

High Volume Routes for Air Freight from Italy

When the number of dedicated cargo-only flights between Italy and other European countries is combined with the freight-capacity of passenger airliners, these Pan-European corridors are easily the busiest for export freight from Italy.

The following five routes are among those most utilized by freight companies on a daily basis, in order to move their clients’ shipments:

• Milan to London Heathrow (United Kingdom)
• Rome to Paris (France)
• Milan to Frankfurt (Germany)
• Rome to London Heathrow (United Kingdom)
• Rome to Amsterdam (Netherlands)

The Longest and Shortest Freight Routes from Italy by Air

The longest air freight route from Italy connects the airport of Rome with Buenos Aires in Argentina. The transit time for this route is around 14 hours. At the other extreme, there are one or two international freight services operating between Milan and Geneva, in Switzerland. These carriers operate the shortest air freight route from Italy, with a transit time of around 35 minutes.

List of International Air Freight Connections: Italy Outbound

Please note that all transit times shown in the list below are for your interest and general guidance. They show flight durations for direct routes only, and your freight may be in transit for more or less time than the charts indicate.

To America

Airport of Origin	Destination Country	Destination Port	Approximate Duration
Rome	Argentina	Buenos Aires	14 Hours
Milan	Brazil	Sao Paulo	12 Hours
Milan	Canada	Toronto	9 Hours
Rome	United States	Charlotte	10 Hours
Rome	United States	Dallas	11 Hours
Rome	United States	New York	9 Hours
Milan	United States	New York	8 Hours
Milan	United States	Miami	10 Hours
Rome	United States	Philadelphia	9 Hours
Rome	United States	Chicago	10 Hours
Milan	United States	Chicago	9 Hours
Milan	United States	Los Angeles	11 Hours
Rome	United States	Los Angeles	13 Hours

To Europe

Airport of Origin	Destination Country	Destination Port	Approximate Duration
Rome	Austria	Vienna	1 Hour
Milan	Austria	Vienna	1 Hour
Milan	Belgium	Brussels	2 Hours
Rome	Belgium	Brussels	2 Hours
Milan	Denmark	Copenhagen	2 Hours
Rome	Denmark	Copenhagen	2 Hours
Rome	France	Paris	2 Hours
Rome	Germany	Frankfurt	2 Hours
Milan	Germany	Frankfurt	1 Hour
Rome	Netherlands	Amsterdam	2 Hours
Milan	Netherlands	Amsterdam	2 Hours
Milan	Russia	Moscow	3 Hours
Rome	Spain	Madrid	2 Hours
Milan	Spain	Barcelona	2 Hours
Milan	Switzerland	Geneva	<1 Hour
Milan	Switzerland	Zurich	<1 Hour
Milan	United Kingdom	London Heathrow	2 Hours

To Asia

Airport of Origin	Destination Country	Destination Port	Approximate Duration
Rome	China	Shanghai	11 Hours
Rome	China	Beijing	9 Hours
Milan	China	Beijing	10 Hours
Milan	China	Shanghai	11 Hours
Milan	China	Nanjing	10 Hours
Rome	Hong Kong	Hong Kong	11 Hours
Milan	Hong Kong	Hong Kong	11 Hours
Rome	Japan	Tokyo	12 Hours
Milan	Japan	Tokyo	12 Hours
Rome	Singapore	Singapore	11 Hours
Milan	Singapore	Singapore	11 Hours
Milan	South Korea	Seoul	10 Hours
Milan	Thailand	Bangkok	10 Hours

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