Your freight forwarder for Taiwan imports and exports
by air and sea
Taiwan has a highly developed economy supported by a strong export industry. Its international political and trading context requires careful consideration, but it remains an important commercial partner for German businesses.
Sea, Air, Transport & Service is an experienced international freight-forwarding partner for imports and exports to and from Taiwan. We can also assist with international removals with Taiwan as the origin or destination. Our network includes connections with Taiwan’s important trading partners in Asia and elsewhere, allowing us to coordinate wider logistics arrangements by air or sea freight.
Transport for Taiwan through Taipei and Keelung
We work with established local partners in Taipei and the nearby Port of Keelung. Both are part of northern Taiwan’s major urban and logistics region. From these gateways, we can assess onward connections to other destinations. Our door-to-door arrangements include the transport stages and relevant handling and customs coordination. Local partners contribute their knowledge of the rules and procedures that apply to your shipment.
How to contact us
We will explain the available logistics options for your import, export or international removal. Contact us through the enquiry form, by email or by telephone. Once you provide details of the goods, origin, destination and deadlines, our team can prepare an individual quotation and advise on the next steps.
Taiwan’s economy: historical trade context
- the earlier overview described a population of around 23 million and GDP of US$528 billion in 2014, placing Taiwan among the world’s 30 largest economies and 15 largest trading economies. These are historical figures and rankings;
- the foreign-trade ratio was reported at 117.7% of GDP in 2013, with substantial trade surpluses in the period described;
- the overview identified mainland China, Hong Kong, the United States and Singapore as major export markets, with Japan, mainland China, the United States and South Korea as major suppliers;
- trade with mainland China has been an important part of Taiwan’s economy despite political differences; the applicable regulatory and operational conditions must be checked for any particular transaction;
- German exports to Taiwan amounted to €5.9 billion in 2013, while German imports from Taiwan were €6.4 billion. These historical figures are not a current assessment of the trading relationship.
A selected international airport serving Taiwan
| Airport / seaport | IATA code / UN/LOCODE | City |
| Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport | TPE | Taipei |
01. Need a quotation?
Benefit from our experience with transport to and from Taiwan.
Our partner network supports an individual plan for your shipment, collection and delivery requirements.
02. What do you need?
Taiwan: your freight forwarder for imports & exports
Taiwan is an important trading partner for Germany and the EU in the Asia-Pacific region. It is a major production location for semiconductors and electronics, supplying chips, IT components and precision parts to Europe. Germany supplies products including machinery, high-tech production equipment, vehicles and automotive parts. As a freight forwarder, we coordinate your imports and exports on the Taiwan route according to the agreed shipment requirements.
Transport options for Taiwan
- Sea freight: A major gateway is the Port of Kaohsiung; Keelung, Taichung and Taipei are other possible gateways, depending on the service and destination. The existing overview gives an indicative sea freight transit of around four to five weeks from Northern European ports such as Hamburg or Rotterdam. Current sailings, transshipment and operating conditions determine the actual schedule.
- Air freight: For urgent or high-value shipments, including electronics and semiconductors, we assess air freight through Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), an important Asian cargo hub.
- Multimodal arrangements: Where suitable, we combine sea and air stages and coordinate road collection and final delivery through to the agreed address.
Customs & documents
The EU and Taiwan do not have a free trade agreement providing a bilateral general tariff preference. Duties and any product-specific treatment must therefore be checked against the actual origin, classification and applicable tariff. For customs clearance the commercial invoice, packing list, origin information and any product-specific permits must be prepared carefully. We coordinate import and export customs handling and help identify the relevant classification, duties and documentation.
From individual containers to project cargo, SATS brings together sea freight, air freight and customs coordination for the Taiwan route, with personal support and clear documentation.