Operational instructions

Learn how to take full advantage of services and products of DB Schenker in Finland.

Tips for your shipments

The most convenient way to produce transport booking is to use e-services of DB Schenker. Please use eSchenker if you have import or export shipments or mySchenker if you have domestic shipments in Finland. Both services help you through the booking.

eSchenker for import and export

eSchenker forms a consolidated interface to all DB Schenker systems, ranging from air and ocean freight up to combined land transport systems. Benefit from this worldwide uniform access to our online services that are all completely integrated with each other. In order to start eSchenker, please click on the link or type eschenker.dbschenker.com on your browser. For further information please click for eSchenker page.

mySchenker for domestic shipments

As a contract customer of DB Schenker in Finland, you have access to the mySchenker Internet service. The service covers all domestic land transports, packages, pick-up and door-to-door deliveries in Finland. Login to mySchenker

Manual bookings

In cases when e-services are not the option please feel free to call the customer service of DB Schenker in Finland +358 10 520 06 or email asiakaspalvelu@dbschenker.com.

Please remember to pack your shipment to cope with the manual and mechanical handling. The packaging should be sufficient to

protect your goods
ease and fasten the handling from the perspective of the sender, carrier and the consignee
give information on the shipment and its handling
enable the loading according to the laws

Further information about packaging is in the standard ISO 780:2015.

Consignment packaging and measurements (pdf)

The shipment is identified by its waybill and shipment ID during the transportation. Nowadays the shipments are scanned in various phases of the transportation which means the SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Core) is really important. This enables you to track your orders and also receive up-to-dated information from our Customer Service in case needed. Further information on the SSCC code can be read on the GS1 website.

The basic information that is needed in each item (case, pallet, parcel etc.) is

Consignee's name and street address (especially the unloading address)
Sender's name, address and telephone number
Number of items on the shipment
Waybill number
Weight of the items

Please make sure the address is visible and easy to read even from the distance and all ADR information are in place.

Address labels with SSCC barcode (pdf)

Whether you use mySchenker for booking of domestic shipments you will benefit from standardized waybills. The standardized waybill has unique waybill numbers which enable watertight tracking of each shipment.

Attach the waybill to your consignment so that you can be sure that it has been collected or respectively delivered to the recipient. You can also give us further instructions regarding the transportation or give us other required details in the waybill.

The most important data to be entered in a waybill:

Waybill number, including barcode (in compliance with standard consignment note for domestic transport, SFS 5865).
Customer number and contract number, if the terms of a valid transport contract apply
Consignor's name and address
Consignee's name address and telephone number
Name and address of freight payer, if other than the consignor or consignee
Number of packages, marking/number, type of package
Contents of consignment, special requirements and product or environment-related requirements, e.g. heated, cooled, deep-frozen, customs goods
The gross weight of the consignment in kilograms and volume or cubic weight
The proper trade name of any hazardous or dangerous goods, UN number, class and package group

How to fill in Standard waybill (pdf)

Freight rate calculation (pdf)

Make sure the whole shipment is ready for pickup on the agreed time. Check these at least

The packaging is sufficient for handling during the shipment
Each item has address labelling
There are no loose items in the shipment
The waybill is filled in and ready for pickup with the shipment

In cases there are several carriers please separate the shipments and waybills to avoid mistakes in loading.

When receiving a shipment please make sure

the shipment is delivered in correct address
you are eligible to receive the shipment
there are as many items in the shipment as mentioned in the waybill
the shipment is undamaged

If you notice any damages without unpacking the shipment please describe the damages on the waybill. For the damages you cannot see without unpacking the shipment you have seven days for reclamation to the carrier.

Also remember to sign the shipment received.

Instructions to home delivery service consignees (pdf)

We follow the quality standard ISO 9001:2015 but once in a while the shipment might get hit during the transportation. (See the Certificate.) If you notice such damage please be sure to report it in the waybill when receiving the shipment.

If the shipment has been insured please contact your insurer. If the shipment has not been insured please file the claim to the carrier. For inspection of the damaged good please

store the good separately
store the packaging material
do not transport the good

Download the claim (pdf)

DB Schenker companies in Finland accept purchase invoices as e-invoices. We do not handle paper invoices. By using electronic invoicing we save resources and the environment. Due to the smooth circulation of invoices, we require the correct information be used.

eSchenker: It's so easy

eSchenker is our most advanced logistic solution yet. It incorporates all eServices into one portal, giving you maximum support at every stage of your supply chain. From tracking and scheduling to booking and reporting, eSchenker has your logistics covered.