German Import & Export Road Haulage Solutions

Our reliable and efficient international haulage services cover all parts of German imports & exports, including Cologne, Hannover, Munich, Frankfurt, Stuttgart and many more.

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Import and export solutions to Germany

Leveraging our strong foothold in the international logistics sector, Bowker stands as a prominent provider of transport services in Germany. We operate a number of trailers seamlessly throughout Germany on a daily basis, allowing us to provide flexible solutions that align with your specific needs. Positioned strategically with daily shipping connections between the UK and Zeebrugge, we are ideally situated to facilitate swift deliveries and collections across Germany, ensuring efficient and reliable transportation solutions for our valued clients.

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Keeping the UK & Germany connected

At Bowker Transport, we offer a range of solutions for our customers helping to keep businesses connected between the thriving UK and German import/export market.

  • Express Service
  • Hazardous distribution
  • AEO
  • Temperature controlled movements
  • Groupage consignments
  • Customs clearance in UK & EU
  • Full load service
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Customs Teams

Bowker possess a dedicated UK customs team that can help with the transition of goods importing or exporting between the UK and Germany. This aids in an efficient movement of goods between regardless of quantities, while also reducing workload for our customers. With a customs partner in the EU, Bowker offer fully comprehensive custom solutions to further enhance our operations.

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Our Hull distribution centre is home to our international fleet & operations, strategically located close to Northern ports. The facility also possesses warehousing with up to 10,000 pallet locations, specialising in pharmaceuticals & food grade storage solutions.

Bowker have an in house DGSA team, who are on hand to supply DGNs on our customer's behalf.

Trade and investment factsheet

  • Germany is the UK’s 2nd largest trading partner 8.5% of total UK trade
  • Total trade in goods and services between the UK and Germany was £145.7 billion in the four quarters to the end of Q3 2024

Department for International Trade, Date of release: 31 January 2025

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