There are several popular commercial ferry crossings in Poland that handle cargo traffic. Among E100’s offerings, the most popular routes — from Świnoujście to Sweden and from Gdynia to Finland — are particularly important.

The cost of a freight ferry crossing is calculated individually for each specific vehicle, route, and date. Each route has its own price, as the cost depends, among other factors, on the length and duration of the crossing. In practice, the price of a crossing for a truck often starts at several hundred euros. On longer or more demanding routes, it can reach around 900 euros or more.

The price also depends on the length of the truck-trailer combination, the number of drivers, the type of cargo, and any additional transport requirements. ADR shipments, refrigerated cargo, oversized loads, space availability, and additional fees applicable to a given route can also affect the price. Therefore, the final price of the crossing applies to a specific case.

The booking process depends on the selected route. E100 customers can review the booking rules for available ferry crossings in the Customer Portal. For articulated trucks, refrigerated trucks, ADR shipments, or special cargo, additional information regarding the vehicle and the cargo being transported may be required.

The scope of required documents depends on the selected route. For Baltic Sea crossings, an extensive set of customs documents is usually not required. In most cases, basic information about the vehicle, trailer, driver, and reservation is sufficient.

For special routes, such as crossings across the Caspian Sea, additional documents may be required. These include, among others, the CMR, the driver’s passport, a packing list, an invoice for the cargo, the registration certificates for the tractor and trailer, and customs documents, if required for the specific shipment.

The price of a crossing may vary depending on the route, date, and day of the week. For Baltic routes from Świnoujście, the best prices are usually available on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

Most cargo ferry connections are concentrated on a few routes:

• Poland – Sweden – the most sailings and operators (including the Świnoujście – Trelleborg or Ystad ferry crossing, and Gdynia)
• Karlskrona, Gdańsk–Nynäshamn
• Germany – Sweden —high volume (Rostock–Trelleborg, Travemünde–Sweden)
• Finland – Germany / Western Europe — fewer routes, but crucial for heavy cargo
• Sweden – Finland / Baltic Sea – lower share of TIR trucks, but a growing segment
• Highest density and frequency: Poland – Sweden

This indicates a driver’s rest period during a ferry or train crossing.

Yes, a ferry trip can count toward a driver’s rest period if the conditions specified in EU regulations are met. The driver should have access to a rest area and properly set the ferry/train mode on the tachograph.

There is no specified minimum voyage time required. EU regulations do not specify a particular number of hours; the key requirement is that the rest conditions are met. For time spent on the ferry to count as rest, the driver must have access to a cabin or berth. Furthermore, the driver may not perform any other work-related activities and must have the ferry/train mode set on the tachograph. In practice, shorter voyages usually allow only for a partial rest period. Longer crossings, however, may allow for a full rest period — so it is not the duration of the crossing that matters, but rather compliance with rest requirements.

Ferry check-in involves arriving at the terminal, checking in, verifying the reservation, and, if necessary, inspecting the vehicle and cargo documents. Once the formalities are complete, the driver receives instructions on how to board the ferry. Check-in details may vary depending on the route, port, type of cargo, and terminal requirements.

A tractor-trailer should arrive at the port well in advance of departure. In practice, for truck transport, it is advisable to plan to arrive an average of 2–3 hours before the voyage. For ADR/IMO shipments, special cargo, or unmanned trailers, a longer time buffer is recommended.

It should arrive at the port well in advance of departure. In practice, for truck transport, it is advisable to plan to arrive an average of 2–3 hours before the voyage. For ADR/IMO shipments, special cargo, or driverless semi-trailers, a longer buffer is recommended.