Skip to main content
  • English
  • Italiano

Container
shipping to China

Container shipping
to China

DTL GROUP is your partner for transportation and shipping around the world.

Shipping services to and from China provide flexible solutions, ongoing support and customs handling thanks to the expert logistics team and network of partners located all over the world.

Organizing a container shipment to and from China requires the necessary documentation and knowledge of freight information to enable the export and/or import of goods from one country to another. Here you will find a selection of shipping options to and from China depending on volume, weight and delivery time to ship anything and everything at the best price.

Local solutions

Documents required for container shipping to China

Container shipping to and from China requires the submission of some mandatory documents:
  • Signed letter of authorization
  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Bill of lading

Contacts

Contact us for more information
Request a quote

What are the Incoterms for shipping to China?

Incoterms are rules established by the International Chamber of Commerce that define the terms of exchange between seller and buyer for the sale of goods worldwide.

The most important Incoterms for shipments to or from China are:

Free on Board (FOB)

A document specifying that the seller is responsible for the expenses and risks associated with transporting the goods until they reach the port of origin. Once they are loaded aboard the vessel, the responsibility shifts to the buyer, who becomes responsible for subsequent expenses and risks, such as ocean freight, insurance, and customs clearance.

Cost and Freight (CFR)

The seller bears the cost of shipping the goods to the port of destination. Once the goods are loaded onto the ship at the port of embarkation, the risks associated with the goods and insurance during the sea transport are transferred to the buyer.

Shipping information 

Freight transportation times for container shipment to China

The average freight time for shipping a container to China may vary depending on several factors, such as the departure location, the arrival location in China, the shipping service used, and shipping traffic conditions. As an example, the average transit time for shipping a container from Italy to China can range from 4 to 8 weeks.

It is important to consider that freight transportation times, in addition to being influenced by shipping routes and the shipping option chosen, may also vary due to unforeseen factors, such as adverse weather conditions, port congestion or particularly complex customs procedures.

Contact DTL GROUP’s customer service or request a quote to arrange your shipment and find out the relevant freight timeframe more accurately and according to your needs.
Contact us

Insurance for container shipment to China

Insurance is not required to ship to or from China, but transporting goods can involve various risks; therefore, DTL GROUP recommends freight insurance to protect the entire cargo from any unforeseen events, damages, or delays during transit.

DTL GROUP offers freight insurance coverage service in order to protect your company from property damage, theft or delay of cargo during shipment and ensure safe transit, whether air, sea or land shipments from the point of departure to the destination.

Customs practices for container shipping to China

The process of clearing goods changes from country to country and even from port to port. Knowing in advance the customs clearance rules valid in China allows you to cross the border without complications.
DTL GROUP, upon request, handles cargo clearance services for the shipper.

Here is a list of the documents you need to provide to ship to or from China:

  • Commercial invoices
  • Packing list
  • Signed letter of authorization
  • Bill of lading /Confirmation of reservation
  • Customs declarations
DTL GROUP’s customer service supports its customers during the process of customs clearance of goods, payment of duties and any exemptions, to facilitate the crossing of the border.

What is cargo inspection for container shipments to and from China?

For container shipments to and from China, the buyer should be aware that some goods must be subject to inspection.

According to the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Inspection of Imported and Exported Goods, a request for inspection of goods must be submitted to the inspection authority.

Please contact DTL GROUP customer service or request a quote to arrange your shipment and find out all the information about freight transportation to China according to your needs.

Contacts

Contact us for more information
Request a quote


Shipping options

Shipping options

FULL TRACK LOAD SHIPPING (FTL)

Do you need to transport voluminous
freight and need a full truckload?
FTL shipping is the best choice! The intermodal transport of a Full track load (FTL) involves a single truck with all sender’s goods, directed to only one destination. Freight is therefore transported in one-time delivery.

DISCOVER MORE
GROUPAGE SHIPMENT OR LESS THAN CONTAINER LOAD (LCL)

If your freight takes up little space and does not fill an entire container, then groupage or less than container load (LCL) shipping is the best choice for your needs! Groupage shipping is a shipping method of combining goods from different senders and directed to the same destination in a single transport operation.

Discover more
CUSTOMIZED SHIPPING 

Customized shipping to satisfy all your needs! DTL GROUP proposes several customized freight for your loading and unloading operations to any destination.

Request Quote

JOIN US
AS A partner

DTL GROUP is always looking for new partners to expand its network of shipping services worldwide.

Submit your company’s references here!

JOIN US