Shipping a container from the U.S. to Poland is becoming the new standard route for American exporters entering Europe and Ukraine. But the biggest shift in 2025 isn’t on the ocean — it’s inland.
While most forwarders hand off cargo at the port, UMS delivers containers directly into Poland and western Ukraine, using a unified ocean + rail + customs chain that cuts delays, reduces hand-offs, and creates real speed advantages for shippers.
This post explains why inland delivery matters, where the bottlenecks usually occur, and how UMS solves them for exporters shipping from NY/NJ and Charleston.
Poland: The New East-West Logistics Spine
Poland’s Baltic ports — Gdańsk, Gdynia, and Szczecin — now handle some of the fastest-growing container volumes in Europe.
But the real strength isn’t at the waterline.
It’s the inland network:
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Warsaw (central distribution hub)
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Katowice (industrial Silesia)
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Rzeszów (Eastern EU gateway)
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Lviv and Kyiv (Ukraine corridor via bonded rail)
For U.S. exporters, this means one thing: the route from NY/NJ → Gdańsk → Warsaw / Lviv is no longer just a port call — it’s a full freight corridor.
Full 2025 Guide:
https://united-multimodal.com/pages/shipping-containers-to-poland-the-complete-2025-guide
Why Inland Delivery Beats Port-Only Forwarders
1. Fewer Hand-Offs = Fewer Delays
Traditional forwarders often rely on port agents, subcontractors, and third-party rail brokers.
Every hand-off adds:
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extra paperwork
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added waiting time
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miscommunication risk
UMS removes that layer.
Ocean → Rail → Customs → Destination
All managed under one chain of custody.
2. Customs Bottlenecks Removed
Poland is the EU entry point.
Ukraine requires bonded transit (T1/TIR).
Most shippers lose days at customs because documents are processed twice.
UMS prepares a single customs flow so entries are valid from EU arrival all the way through the Ukraine border.
3. Rail Slots Guaranteed
In Poland, rail capacity is often the real bottleneck — not vessels.
UMS secures dedicated rail space from Gdańsk terminals into Warsaw, Katowice, and Rzeszów, as well as toward Ukraine.
Result: up to 7 days faster door-delivery compared to traditional forwarding.
Transit Time Snapshot (2025 Averages)
| Route | Total Time | Notes |
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| NY/NJ → Gdańsk → Warsaw | 27–33 days | Fastest East Coast–EU corridor |
| Charleston → Gdańsk → Katowice | 30–35 days | Ideal for Southern exporters |
| NY/NJ → Gdańsk → Lviv | 32–38 days | Bonded rail into Ukraine |
This is why inland delivery now matters more than ocean time.
When the vessel arrives, your shipment needs to keep moving, not wait in port.
What We See Exporters Shipping in 2025
UMS exporters commonly move:
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Construction materials & flooring
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Machinery & spare parts
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Industrial components
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Food products & packaged goods
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Consumer goods in palletized loads
Across all, the inland speed advantage stays the same.
FAQ — Quick Answers for U.S. Exporters
Can I ship less than a container (LCL)?
Yes — consolidation available weekly from NY/NJ and Charleston.
Can I deliver directly inland in Poland?
Yes — Warsaw, Katowice, Rzeszów, Poznań, Wrocław.
Can UMS deliver into Ukraine?
Yes — bonded rail delivery to Lviv and Kyiv.
Do I need an EORI number to import into Poland?
Yes — UMS helps you obtain it.
What about insurance?
Optional CIP/CIF coverage available.
Why UMS Is Different
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Pickup at NY/NJ and Charleston
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Direct ocean service to Baltic Hub (Gdańsk)
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Guaranteed rail delivery inside Poland
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Bonded transit to Ukraine
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One customs flow, no intermediaries
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English · Polish · Ukrainian support
📦 Get a Freight Quote:
https://united-multimodal.com/pages/freight-forwarding#quote-form
📚 Full 2025 Guide:
https://united-multimodal.com/pages/shipping-containers-to-poland-the-complete-2025-guide
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