Transport
How can goods be delivered from Poland to Iceland?
- Sea transport (the most popular option). Goods from Poland are transported by land to Denmark or Germany, and then shipped to Iceland. The main ports are Reykjavík and Akureyri. Transit time: approximately 7-10 days.
- Air transport (for express deliveries). Keflavík Airport handles air cargo. This is a fast but costly solution, primarily used for electronics, medicines, and spare parts.
- Combined transport (road + sea). Goods are transported by trucks to ports in Denmark, then shipped to Iceland.
- ADRvan Logistics is a company operating in the international transport market, as well as offering comprehensive domestic and international relocation services. Are you planning to send goods to Iceland? Feel free to contact us!
Transport in Iceland
- Road transport. Iceland has no railways, so transportation is primarily by cars, including the national Route 1 (“Ring Road”), which loops around the island (length: 1332 km). In winter, some roads may be impassable due to snow.
- Air transport. Keflavík (KEF) is the main international airport. Icelandair also operates domestic flights to smaller cities.
- Sea transport. Ferries operate between the islands and fjords, with main ports in Reykjavík and Akureyri. There are no regular passenger ferry connections to Europe.
Iceland – Practical Information
Iceland is an independent country that was part of Norway (until 1814) and Denmark (until 1944). In 1944, Iceland gained full independence from Denmark and became a democratic parliamentary republic. It is a member of NATO but does not have its own army. It is not part of the European Union but is in the Schengen Area and the European Economic Area (EEA).
What industries dominate Iceland’s economy?
- Fishing (the main sector, approx. 40% of exports). Iceland exports cod, herring, and salmon. The waters around Iceland are some of the richest fishing grounds in the world.
- Tourism (about 30% of GDP). Over 2 million tourists visit Iceland annually – more than the country’s population! Popular attractions include the Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon, glaciers, and geysers.
- Geothermal and hydroelectric energy. Iceland exports green energy, and cheap electricity attracts industries such as aluminum production.
- Aluminum industry. Iceland is one of Europe’s largest aluminum producers, even though it does not have its own ore – the cheap energy makes it economical to smelt ores imported from other countries.
- Agriculture and livestock. Icelanders breed sheep, Icelandic horses, and cows, and grow vegetables in greenhouses heated by geothermal energy.
- Technology and startups. Iceland is developing its IT sector, especially computer games, artificial intelligence, and fintech and blockchain industries.
Interesting Facts About Iceland
- The northernmost country in Europe – Iceland is the only country where its capital (Reykjavík) is so close to the Arctic Circle.
- Land of fire and ice – Iceland has over 130 volcanoes and 11% of its surface is covered by glaciers.
- No forests – Iceland was once covered by forests, but the Vikings cut down most of the trees over 1,000 years ago. Today, reforestation efforts are underway.
- The cleanest energy in the world – Iceland mainly uses geothermal and hydroelectric power, making it a leader in renewable energy.
- Water straight from nature – Tap water in Iceland comes from pure glacial springs and is considered some of the cleanest in the world.
- No army – Iceland does not have its own military but is a member of NATO.
- They believe in elves – Over 50% of Icelanders believe in hidden people (huldufólk) and elves, which even affects road planning.
- Endless summer days, sunless winters – In June, the sun doesn’t set at all, while in December, the day lasts only 4 hours.
- No mosquitoes – Iceland is one of the few places in the world where mosquitoes are absent.
- Patronymic surnames – Icelanders don’t have traditional family names – instead, they use a patronymic suffix “-son” (son of) or “-dóttir” (daughter of), e.g., Jónsson (son of Jón) or Jónsdóttir (daughter of Jón).
Contact ADRvan Logistics to find out how we can assist in delivering your goods to Iceland!