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Sea freight
FCL and LCL planning for cost-controlled, repeatable international replenishment.
Planning range15-45 days port to port
Freight forwarding from China, planned around your deadline.
Sea, air, rail and door-to-door delivery from China to North America, Europe and the Middle East.
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Built for the way you sell
One freight plan. Three operating realities.
Inventory does not just travel to a country. It must arrive ready for a marketplace, a fulfillment partner or a commercial receiving team.
Amazon FBA
Coordinate supplier pickup, prep checks, customs and delivery into North American, European and Middle Eastern Amazon networks.
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Shopify & DTC
Move replenishment into your own warehouse or fulfillment partner with visible cutoffs and delivery milestones.
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B2B Importers
Build repeatable documentation, routing and delivery processes for wholesale and commercial cargo.
See the workflowChoose the operating tradeoff
Modes selected around cost, cargo and deadline.
We compare complete shipment plans rather than presenting a transport mode in isolation.
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Air freight
Airport-to-airport and door-to-door air cargo when the inventory deadline is fixed.
Planning range3-10 days airport to airport
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Rail freight
A middle option between ocean cost and air speed for selected China-Europe lanes.
Planning range14-25 days terminal to terminal
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Express
Courier movement for samples, urgent cartons and smaller e-commerce replenishment.
Planning range2-7 business days
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Door to door
One coordinated plan from the Chinese supplier to a warehouse, FBA center or business address.
Planning rangeSet by route and mode
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Which freight mode fits your cargo and deadline?
Planning ranges describe the main transport leg. Add supplier readiness, export, customs and final delivery before setting the inventory date.
ModeBest forPlanning rangeMain tradeoff
Sea freight (FCL / LCL)Regular, bulky or cost-sensitive inventory15-45 days port to portLowest unit cost on suitable volume; longest schedule and more terminal exposure
Air freightLaunches, stockouts and higher-value cargo3-10 days airport to airportFaster recovery; chargeable weight and capacity drive cost
China-Europe railSelected Europe replenishment between sea and air14-25 days terminal to terminalBalanced lead time; terminal, border and final-mile steps still matter
International expressSamples and smaller urgent cartons2-7 business daysSimple parcel movement; dimensional weight and restrictions can dominate
Door-to-doorOne coordinated origin-to-destination planDepends on the main modeFewer handoff gaps; importer, customs and exceptions must still be explicit
The shipment plan
Every handoff visible before cargo leaves China.
Supplier readiness, documentation, main transport, customs and final delivery are connected in one timeline. That is where preventable delays are found.
Plan a shipment- 01Cargo and deadline review
- 02Supplier pickup and consolidation
- 03Export and main transport
- 04Import clearance
- 05Warehouse or FBA delivery
Priority trade lanes
China to the markets where your inventory works.
Country pages explain gateways, planning ranges, customs responsibilities and the final delivery leg.
CNChina origin
01North AmericaUnited States · Canada
02EuropeUnited Kingdom · Germany · Netherlands
03Middle EastUnited Arab Emirates · Saudi Arabia
North America
West and east coast ocean gateways, major air hubs and scheduled delivery into FBA and commercial networks.
Europe
Ocean, air and selected rail plans with explicit EORI, VAT, customs and final-mile responsibilities.
Middle East
Gulf sea and air gateways with product conformity, importer and e-commerce delivery planning built in.
Country guidesShipping from China to seven priority markets
USChina to United StatesOcean 18-35 days · Air 3-8 days · Express 2-6 business daysCAChina to CanadaOcean 18-38 days · Air 4-9 days · Express 3-7 business daysUKChina to United KingdomOcean 25-42 days · Air 3-8 days · Rail / multimodal 18-28 daysDEChina to GermanyOcean 28-45 days · Air 3-8 days · Rail 14-24 daysNLChina to NetherlandsOcean 26-43 days · Air 3-8 days · Rail / multimodal 15-25 daysAEChina to United Arab EmiratesOcean 15-28 days · Air 3-7 days · Express 2-6 business daysSAChina to Saudi ArabiaOcean 20-36 days · Air 4-9 days · Express 3-7 business days
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Current shipping guidance
Plan with the rules, not assumptions.
Freight planning answers
Questions importers ask before requesting a quote.
These answers establish the planning baseline. The written shipment plan confirms the route, current schedule and responsibilities for the actual cargo.
How do I choose between sea, air, rail and express freight from China?+
Start with the date inventory must be usable, then compare the complete door-to-door range, cargo suitability, chargeable basis and customs readiness. A split shipment can protect urgent stock while the balance moves on a lower-cost mode.
Can Forest Leopard deliver directly to Amazon FBA or a 3PL?+
Yes. A plan can include China pickup, preparation checks, international freight, broker coordination and scheduled delivery. The seller or appointed importing entity remains responsible for importer, tax and product-compliance requirements.
What information is needed for an accurate freight plan?+
Provide the China pickup address, destination postcode or warehouse code, commodity, value, carton count, finished dimensions, gross weight, Incoterm, cargo-ready date and any batteries, liquids, powders, magnets or other controlled characteristics.
Are the transit times shown on this website guaranteed?+
No. They are planning ranges for comparing options. The written shipment plan confirms the current route, cutoff, expected milestones, scope and known risks after the cargo and destination details are reviewed.
Start with the shipment facts
Tell us what needs to arrive, and when.
A logistics specialist will review the route, cargo and deadline and respond within 24 hours.
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