Shipping Containers to Poland — The Complete 2025 Guide

Why Poland Matters in Global Container Logistics

Poland has become the strategic bridge between Western Europe and Ukraine, linking the Baltic ports of Gdańsk, Gdynia, and Szczecin with inland rail corridors extending to Warsaw, Katowice, and Lviv.

From 2024 onward, Poland’s containerized trade volume grew >8 % YoY (Eurostat) as more U.S. exporters ship construction materials, food products, and machinery directly to Central Europe.

UMS operates across this corridor, providing containerized logistics, rail delivery, and customs coordination through our Polish terminals.

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Shipping Containers to Poland — Everything You Need to Know in 2025

Poland has become the most strategic destination for U.S. exporters entering the EU and Ukraine markets.

In our newest article, we explain how UMS connects East Coast ports (NY/NJ · Charleston) directly with inland Poland and Ukraine through one integrated ocean + rail + customs system.

Learn about:

  • 2025 cost benchmarks for 20′ and 40′ containers
  • Average transit times from U.S. to Baltic Hub → Warsaw → Lviv
  • Required shipping documents (EORI, T1, customs)
  • How UMS cuts up to 7 days off total delivery time
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U.S. to Poland: Why Inland Delivery Is the Real Advantage in 2025

UMS is transforming U.S.–Poland shipping by extending service beyond the port. Instead of stopping at Gdańsk or Gdynia like most forwarders, UMS delivers containers inland across Poland and into Ukraine using a unified ocean–rail–customs chain.

The post explains why inland delivery matters in 2025, how U.S. exporters can ship faster from NY/NJ and Charleston, typical transit times, cost ranges, required documents, and the benefits of bonded rail for Ukraine. UMS cuts up to 7 days off total delivery by eliminating hand-offs and guaranteeing rail slots.

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Container Types & Load Options

Standard ISO Specifications

Container Logistics (Rail)

  • 20’ · 40’ · 40’ HC · Specialized
  • Door–terminal–door, itemized pricing
  • Incoterms: FCA · CPT · CIP · DAP · DPU · DDP

Block Train Programs

  • Full-train charters for peak volume
  • Fixed schedules, priority handoffs
  • One plan, one ops desk

Trusted Materials Supply

  • Stone, glass, industrial inputs
  • Vetted producers, QA photos, EN/ASTM/CoO
  • Bundled with rail under one PO

The UMS Advantage — Ocean + Rail Integration

Unlike digital brokers, UMS owns and manages inland capacity across Poland and western Ukraine.

Our containers move seamlessly from vessel to train — no middle agents, no hand-offs.

Key corridors we operate:

  • Baltic Hub (Gdańsk) → Warsaw → Lviv / Kyiv
  • Gdynia → Katowice → Rzeszów → Ukraine border crossings (Medyka · Dorohusk)
  • Szczecin → Poznań → Wrocław

This integration means:

  • Shorter dwell times (1–2 days average vs 5+ industry)
  • Customs continuity under one MRN (EU → UA)
  • Single invoice covering ocean, rail, and clearance
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Customs & Transit Documentation

UMS handles customs both in Poland (EU entry) and Ukraine (bonded transit).

Documents prepared once — reused across both borders.

Required paperwork:

  • Bill of Lading (B/L)
  • Commercial Invoice & Packing List
  • Importer EORI Number
  • Transit Declaration (T1 / TIR) for Ukraine-bound cargo
  • Insurance Certificate

Example: U.S. → Ukraine via Poland

Client: Construction materials exporter

Route: Charleston → Gdańsk → Rail → Lviv

Transit: ≈ 34 days

Cost Breakdown:

  • Ocean freight $3,400
  • Port + rail $800
  • Customs $300
  • Total Delivered ≈ $4,500 door-to-door
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Our Rail Footprint

Armenia · Azerbaijan · China · Georgia · India · Kazakhstan · Poland · Turkmenistan · Ukraine · USA · Uzbekistan

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Scope We Handle — End-to-End Ocean + Inland

  • Container pickup at East Coast U.S. terminals (NY/NJ · Charleston)
  • Ocean freight via UMS-managed routes to Gdańsk / Gdynia / Szczecin
  • Direct rail delivery to inland Poland (Warsaw, Katowice, Rzeszów)
  • Bonded rail and customs transit into Ukraine (Lviv · Kyiv)
  • One chain of custody — no middle agents, no repacking
  • Cargo insurance, crating, and door-to-door delivery as needed

Frequently asked questions

Do you serve inland Poland?

Yes — Warsaw, Katowice, Poznań, Rzeszów, and more via rail.
Do you deliver to Ukraine?

Yes — bonded rail and customs supervised transfer to Lviv and Kyiv.
What’s your advantage?

UMS controls the entire chain — ocean, rail, and customs — reducing costs and delays.

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U.S. to Poland: Why Inland Delivery Is the Real Advantage in 2025

|Irakli Ezugbaia
U.S. exporters are gaining speed by using integrated ocean–rail delivery from NY/NJ and Charleston directly into inland Poland and Ukraine. Learn why inland delivery cuts delays, reduces hand-offs, and makes...