Sea Freight to China — FCL, LCL & Break-bulk
Space with major carriers from more than 200 ports worldwide, booked and tracked by the team that also clears your cargo.
- Origins
- Europe, Americas, Middle East, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia
- Transit
- About 3–40 days depending on origin
- Equipment
- 20', 40', HC, reefer, flat rack, open top, break-bulk
Full containers, consolidated LCL, flat racks, open tops and break-bulk vessels for project cargo — from Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia to all main Chinese ports. Because the same team books the freight and prepares the customs declaration, documents are aligned from the start and the cargo is released faster.
What we handle
- FCL and LCL from more than 200 origin ports
- Flat rack, open top and break-bulk for oversized cargo
- Reefer containers for chilled and frozen goods
- Dangerous goods bookings
- Origin pick-up and export clearance
- Cargo insurance
- Vessel tracking and arrival notices
- Port, terminal and demurrage management in China
Documents you will need
| 01 | Booking request with cargo details |
|---|---|
| 02 | Commercial invoice and packing list |
| 03 | Export declaration at origin |
| 04 | Dangerous-goods declaration and SDS (DG cargo) |
| 05 | Insurance instructions |
The exact list depends on your product and origin; we confirm it before shipment.
Questions about this service
How long is sea freight to China?
Typical port-to-port times are a few days from Japan and Korea, about one to two weeks from Southeast Asia, around two to three weeks from the US West Coast and about four to six weeks from Europe or the US East Coast, plus time for loading and clearance.
FCL or LCL — which is cheaper?
LCL is usually cheaper below roughly 13–15 cubic metres; above that a full container often costs less per unit and is handled less. We quote both when the volume is borderline.
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Freight & deliveryAir Freight & Express to ChinaUrgent spare parts, samples and high-value goods — flown in and cleared at the airport within days.
- AirportsShanghai PVG, Beijing PEK, Guangzhou CAN, Shenzhen SZX, Hong Kong HKG
- TransitAbout 1–5 days door to door
Freight & deliveryDoor-to-Door & DDP Delivery to ChinaOne quotation from your supplier's door to your warehouse in China — duty and VAT included.
- ScopeOrigin pick-up to final delivery
- IncotermDDP or DAP with clearance
Freight & deliveryBonded Warehousing & Distribution in ChinaStore goods in China with duty and VAT deferred — pay only when they are released, or re-export them tax-free.
- LocationsShanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Ningbo, Qingdao
- Tax effectDuty and VAT deferred
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