What changes the cost
- Container utilization or LCL chargeable volume
- Origin pickup, consolidation and export handling
- Destination terminal, customs and delivery charges
- Free time, storage, demurrage and detention exposure
Freight service
Sea Freight from China
We coordinate supplier pickup, consolidation, export handling, sailing selection and delivery through one operating plan.
Direct answer
Regular replenishment, bulky cargo and cost-sensitive inventory
Sea freight is normally the most economical option for repeatable or bulky shipments from China when the inventory plan can absorb a longer and more variable schedule. Compare FCL and LCL using the complete origin-to-destination cost, not the ocean line item alone.
Planning range15-45 days port to port
ScopeConfirmed in the written plan
Included in the plan
Clear handoffs, named before booking.
- FCL and LCL options
- Supplier pickup
- Export documentation
- Destination delivery coordination
Operating sequence
From cargo review to delivery.
- 01Cargo review
- 02Space and sailing plan
- 03Origin handling
- 04Ocean movement
- 05Customs and final delivery
Build a comparable quote
Cost drivers and shipment facts.
Use the same finished cargo data and delivery scope when comparing providers. A low line-haul number is not a landed plan.
What to send with the request
- Carton or pallet dimensions and total cubic metres
- Whether one supplier or several suppliers are involved
- Loading readiness and preferred sailing window
- Final delivery postcode, dock access and unloading needs
Core shipment file
Documents prepared for the actual route.
Product permits, safety reports and agency filings depend on the commodity and destination. The final checklist is shipment-specific.
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading instructions
- Product-specific certificates when required
Where this service operates
Connect the mode to a country plan.
Country pages add gateways, customs responsibilities, compliance reminders and final delivery details.
Related guidance
Continue with an operating guide.
Service questions
Before booking sea freight from China.
Should I use FCL or LCL from China?+
FCL gives one shipper control of the container; LCL shares space and adds consolidation handling. Compare cargo volume, sensitivity, schedule, origin and destination minimums, and the cost of unused FCL space.
Does port-to-port time include customs and delivery?+
No. Port-to-port describes the main ocean leg. Origin handling, customs release, inspections, terminal availability, appointments and final delivery must be added to the usable-inventory date.
Can several Chinese suppliers share one shipment?+
Yes. Cargo can be received and consolidated at a China warehouse when purchase references, carton data, inspection scope and the final consolidated packing list are controlled.
Start with the shipment facts
Plan your sea freight shipment around the required arrival date.
A logistics specialist will review the route, cargo and deadline and respond within 24 hours.
Get a shipping plan