Parcel Shipping from the USA to Poland
Send boxes to family in Poland by sea. Your parcels travel in a shared container from our New Jersey warehouse to Gdynia, and we deliver them to any address in Poland. Slower than an express courier, and usually far cheaper.
- Warehouse in Irvington, NJ
- About 16-20 days at sea to Gdynia
- Usually 4-6 weeks in total
- Delivery anywhere in Poland
A package from the USA to Poland shipped with us travels by sea, not by air. You send it to our warehouse in Irvington, New Jersey, it sails to Gdynia in a shared container with other parcels (about 16-20 days at sea), and we deliver it to the recipient's address in Poland. Allow about 4-6 weeks in total.
Sending a package to Poland: key facts
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- Method
- Consolidated ocean shipping: your boxes travel in one container together with other customers' parcels. This is not an express courier or air service.
- Where it starts
- You pack the parcel and send it to our warehouse in Irvington, New Jersey. We send the warehouse address and instructions with your quote.
- Route
- From New Jersey by sea to the port of Gdynia, Poland.
- Time
- About 16-20 days of ocean transit, and usually 4-6 weeks from arrival at our US warehouse to delivery in Poland.
- Sailings
- Regular container departures, several times a month, so parcels do not wait long to be loaded.
- Delivery
- After clearance and unloading, the parcel is delivered by courier to the recipient's address anywhere in Poland.
- Paperwork
- We prepare the packing list and the customs declaration. You tell us what is inside and its approximate value.
- Cost
- Quoted individually for every customer, based on weight, volume, how many parcels you bundle and the delivery address in Poland.
Consolidated sea shipping, not an express courier
When you send a package to Poland from the USA with an express courier, it flies and arrives within days, and you pay for that speed. Our parcel service works differently. Your box is one of many parcels that we collect at our warehouse in Irvington, New Jersey and load together into a single container. The container sails from New Jersey to the port of Gdynia, which takes about 16-20 days at sea. In Gdynia the parcels are cleared and unloaded, and each one goes by courier to its recipient's address in Poland.
Because many parcels share the cost of one container, consolidated shipping is usually far cheaper than an express courier. The trade off is time: allow about 4-6 weeks from the day your parcel reaches our warehouse to the day it is delivered in Poland. It is a good fit for gifts, clothes, books and household items that do not need to fly, and a poor fit for documents or anything that has to arrive next week.
How to send a package to Poland, step by step
- 1
Ask for a quote
Tell us the weight, dimensions and the delivery address in Poland. We come back with a quote and instructions for shipping to our warehouse.
- 2
Pack and send to our warehouse
Pack the parcel and send it to our warehouse in Irvington, New Jersey, together with the list of contents and approximate values.
- 3
Consolidation and loading
We combine parcels and pack them safely into the container. You get a confirmation and a shipment number.
- 4
Ocean transit
The container sails from New Jersey to Gdynia: about 16-20 days of ocean transit.
- 5
Delivery in Poland
Clearance, unloading and courier delivery to the recipient's address in Poland.
How long does a package take from the USA to Poland?
Indicative delivery times for parcels in consolidated sea shipping, and the factors that shape your quote. We confirm the cost individually once you share the weight, dimensions and delivery address.
How long does a package take from the USA to Poland?
| Stage | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Ocean transit, New Jersey to Gdynia | About 16-20 days |
| Whole trip, from our US warehouse to the recipient's address | Usually 4-6 weeks |
| Several parcels bundled together | Also about 4-6 weeks |
What the quote depends on
| Factor | Effect |
|---|---|
| Weight | Heavier parcels cost more |
| Volume | Large, light boxes are charged by the space they take up |
| Consolidation | Bundling several parcels lowers the cost per parcel |
| Delivery address | The recipient's address in Poland affects the delivery cost |
| Final cost | An individual quote, confirmed once you share the details |
Delivery times are indicative and depend on the container departure schedule and customs clearance. Every customer is quoted individually.
What can you send in a package to Poland?
Most of what families send to Poland is fine. Before your parcel ships, we always agree the list of contents with you, so nothing is stopped on the way.
Usually accepted
- Personal items and gifts for family and friends
- Clothing and shoes
- Small household appliances
- Books
- Cosmetics
Not accepted
- Anything prohibited by law
- Certain restricted goods, and anything ocean carriers do not accept
- If you are not sure about an item, ask before you pack it: we always agree the contents list with you before the parcel ships
How to pack boxes for shipping to Poland
A few simple habits keep your things safe on a 4-6 week trip and keep the cost down.
- Use strong, undamaged cardboard boxes. A parcel travelling by sea is handled several times on the way, from our warehouse to the container and then to the courier in Poland.
- Fill empty space with paper, bubble wrap or soft clothing so nothing moves inside the box, and tape every seam.
- Wrap fragile items one by one and put them in the middle of the box, away from the walls.
- Seal liquids, such as cosmetics, in plastic bags in case a bottle leaks.
- Put heavy items at the bottom and keep each box to a weight one person can carry comfortably.
- Write the recipient's full name, address and phone number in Poland clearly on the box, and put a copy of the contents list inside.
Customs: the contents list and values
Every parcel that enters Poland from the USA needs a customs declaration. You do not have to fill in customs forms yourself: we prepare the packing list and the customs declaration. What we need from you is a clear list of what is inside and the approximate value. A good list looks like this:
- List every type of item in the box, for example "women's clothing", "children's books" or "kitchen mixer".
- Give the quantity of each item.
- Give an approximate value for each item. An honest value makes customs clearance smoother.
- If you send several boxes, make one list per box so each box can be matched to its contents.
Not sure whether an item can go? Put it on the list and ask. We confirm the contents with you before the parcel ships.
Why send your packages with us
Usually far cheaper than express
Consolidated sea shipping usually costs much less than an express courier, because many parcels share one container.
Regular sailings
Containers leave several times a month, so the wait to load is short.
Warehouse in New Jersey
We receive parcels in Irvington, NJ, consolidate them and pack them safely into the container.
Several boxes, one shipment
Collect a few boxes for family in Poland and send them together. The more you bundle, the lower the cost per parcel.
Delivery anywhere in Poland
We deliver to any address in Poland, so the recipient does not have to collect anything from the port.
Paperwork handled
Packing list, customs declaration and shipment tracking, with support in English and Polish.
Delivery in Poland
Your parcel enters Poland through the port of Gdynia. After customs clearance and unloading, it goes by courier to the recipient's address. We deliver anywhere in Poland, from large cities to small towns, so your family does not have to travel to the port or collect anything.
Once your parcel is consolidated and loaded, you get a confirmation and a shipment number. Our team speaks English and Polish, so both you in the USA and your family in Poland can ask us about the shipment.
Too much for boxes? When a container makes more sense
Parcel shipping is designed for boxes. If you are moving house to Poland, or sending furniture, a pallet's worth of goods or anything that will not fit in a few cartons, a container shipment is usually the better choice. Tell us what you want to send and we will suggest the right option.
Useful pages
Other ways to ship from the USA to Poland, and parcel shipping to the rest of Europe.
Sending a package to Poland: frequently asked questions
Usually 4-6 weeks from the day your parcel reaches our warehouse in Irvington, New Jersey to delivery at the recipient's address in Poland. The ocean crossing from New Jersey to Gdynia alone takes about 16-20 days. The exact time depends on the container departure schedule and customs clearance.
Ask for a quote with the weight, dimensions and the delivery address in Poland. We send you a quote and instructions. You pack the parcel and send it to our warehouse in Irvington, NJ, we load it into a shared container to Gdynia, and after clearance it is delivered by courier to the recipient's address.
No. This is consolidated sea shipping: many parcels travel together in one container from New Jersey to Gdynia. It takes about 4-6 weeks instead of a few days, and it is usually far cheaper than an express courier. It suits anything that does not need to fly.
Yes. That is exactly how this service works. Your boxes go into a container with other customers' parcels, sail from New Jersey to the port of Gdynia, and are then delivered to an address in Poland.
Yes. Many customers collect a few boxes for family in Poland and send them together. The more parcels you bundle, the lower the cost per parcel.
Most personal items: gifts, clothing, small appliances, books and cosmetics. We cannot accept anything prohibited by law, certain restricted goods, or anything ocean carriers do not accept. We always agree the contents list with you before the parcel ships.
Yes, but we prepare it for you. We draw up the packing list and the customs declaration. You only tell us what is inside each box and its approximate value.
Anywhere in Poland. After customs clearance and unloading, the parcel is delivered by courier to the recipient's address.
Every customer gets an individual quote. The price depends on the weight, the volume (large, light boxes are charged by the space they take up), how many parcels you bundle together and the delivery address in Poland. Send us those details and we confirm the cost.
Yes. Once your parcel is consolidated and loaded, you get a confirmation and a shipment number. Shipment tracking is part of the paperwork we provide, together with the packing list and the customs declaration.
Parcel shipping is meant for boxes. If you are moving house to Poland or sending furniture or a large amount of goods, a container shipment is usually the better choice. Tell us what you want to send and we will suggest the right option.
Get a quote for your parcels to Poland
Tell us the weight and dimensions of each box, how many boxes you are sending and the delivery address in Poland. We come back with a quote and instructions for sending your parcels to our warehouse in New Jersey.
- We answer within one business hour during office hours.
- English- and Polish-speaking support from both sides of the Atlantic.
- No commitment — the quote is free.
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