Cargo from Ireland to Slovakia
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Door-to-Door Cargo from Ireland to Slovakia
Neva Logistics arranges air freight, express vans, pallet groupage and full truck loads for companies and private shippers moving consignments from Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford to Bratislava, Košice, Žilina, Nitra or Trnava. Our Ireland → Slovakia corridor covers groupage cargo, oversized freight, complete truckloads, personal belongings shipping, air freight from 50 kg and urgent express delivery. We manage customs data exchange, export documentation, insurance and milestone tracking, ensuring your load arrives on schedule and within budget.
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What Cargo We Ship from Ireland to Slovakia
From Ireland’s seaports and tech hubs to Slovakia’s automotive and R&D clusters, we move commercial and private freight under the EU common transit system, pre-clearing through AIS in Ireland and e-Dovoz in Slovakia. See Irish Revenue Customs and Slovak Financial Administration for formalities.
Why Ship Ireland → Slovakia with Us
Our bilingual operators combine daily ferry departures, direct air cargo routes and pan-EU road capacity to keep your supply chain agile.
Multimodal hub access
Direct sailings from Dublin Port to Zeebrugge & road link to Slovakia within 48 h.
Priority air freight
Daily lifts ex Dublin Airport to Vienna & immediate line-haul to Bratislava (airport site).
Secure packing
ISPM-15 timber crates, shock sensors and GDP cool chain on request.
Real-time visibility
API status feeds, SMS alerts & geofenced POD capture.
Transit Times & Shipping Costs: Ireland → Slovakia
| Service | Transit Time* | Typical Cost (max market) |
|---|---|---|
| Air freight > 50 kg | 1–2 business days | €7.00 – €8.50 per kg |
| Groupage (1 EUR-pallet) | 4–6 business days | €250 – €290 per pallet |
| Full Truck Load (13.6 m) | 3–4 business days | €3 000 – €3 500 per truck |
*Transit excludes public holidays and force-majeure events.
- 🛫 Air gateway: Dublin → Vienna (Schwechat) then line-haul to Bratislava (45 min).
- 🚚 Overland: ferry Dublin–Zeebrugge, Benelux-Germany-CZ-SK corridor via D1/E50.
- 📑 Incoterms: EXW, FCA, DAP or DDP available with landed cost breakdown.
Import Duties & Taxes in Slovakia
🏠 Personal belongings
EU free circulation means household goods shipped under Transfer of Residence are duty-free; VAT relief applies if items are used for > 6 months.
- 🔹 Duty: 0 %
- 🔹 VAT: 0 %
- 🔹 Docs: packing list, proof of residence change
🏢 Commercial goods
Goods already in free circulation within the EU move duty-free. VAT is accounted for via intra-community acquisition or reverse charge if the consignee is VAT-registered (VIES).
- 🔹 Duty: 0 %
- 🔹 VAT: 20 % standard rate (self-assessed)
- 🔹 Extra: Excise on alcohol & tobacco
Frequently Asked Questions: Ireland → Slovakia Shipping
Do I need export declarations when shipping inside the EU?
Yes. An exit summary declaration (EXS) and an electronic SAD must be lodged in AIS if your cargo departs Ireland by sea or air.
How large can an oversized load be without escort?
Loads up to 3 m wide and 18 m long usually travel without escort on Slovak roads; larger dimensions need police escort and time-restricted movement.
What is the maximum pallet height for groupage?
Standard groupage trailers accept 120 cm; higher pallets should be booked as half-load or full-load for stack-free carriage.
Can I send lithium batteries by air?
Yes, under IATA DGR Section II or IB. Provide UN 3480/3481 SDS and state of charge under 30 %.
Is real-time GPS tracking included?
Every shipment receives a live link showing geo-location, ETA and delivery POD.
Client Reviews: Ireland → Slovakia Shipments
“Our CNC press from Cork reached Košice in four days with flawless customs paperwork.”
👷♂️ Peter G., Cork → Košice
“Groupage pallets from Galway to Bratislava arrived two days earlier than promised — brilliant!”
📦 Sarah M., Galway → Bratislava
“Air freighted biotech samples ex Dublin — delivered refrigerated to Žilina in under 24 hours.”
💊 Martin K., Dublin → Žilina
“Moved our household from Limerick to Nitra — every box arrived intact, crews were friendly.”
🏠 Joanna & Tom, Limerick → Nitra
