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Shipping routes from China

Four modes to Europe and Russia. Sea and air to North America, Australia and the Middle East. Transit times are guidelines from departure to the main destination hub.

Sea freight

The lowest cost for larger volumes. LCL from 1 CBM, FCL in 20′, 40′ and 40′ HC containers.

Rail freight

Typically faster than sea and cheaper than air on China–Europe and China–Russia services.

Air freight

The fastest option for urgent, light or high-value goods.

Road freight

Flexible overland service to Europe and Russia, including part loads.

Modes and transit times by destination

Destination	Sea freight	Rail freight	Air freight	Road freight
Europe
Germany	35–45 days	18–26 days	4–7 days	14–22 days
Netherlands	33–43 days	20–28 days	4–7 days	15–23 days
Belgium	34–44 days	20–28 days	4–7 days	15–23 days
France	36–46 days	21–30 days	4–7 days	16–24 days
Spain	34–44 days	23–32 days	4–8 days	18–26 days
Italy	32–42 days	21–30 days	4–7 days	16–24 days
Poland	40–50 days	15–22 days	4–7 days	12–20 days
United Kingdom	35–45 days	22–30 days	4–7 days	18–26 days
Austria	36–46 days	18–26 days	4–8 days	14–22 days
Switzerland	37–47 days	20–28 days	4–8 days	16–24 days
Czech Republic	37–47 days	17–25 days	4–7 days	13–21 days
Sweden	38–48 days	22–30 days	4–8 days	17–25 days
North America
USA West Coast	18–28 days	—	4–7 days	—
USA East Coast & Inland	32–42 days	—	4–8 days	—
Canada	20–32 days	—	4–8 days	—
Australia
Australia	18–28 days	—	4–7 days	—
Russia
Russia	28–42 days	14–22 days	4–8 days	12–20 days
Middle East
United Arab Emirates	18–26 days	—	3–6 days	—
Saudi Arabia	22–32 days	—	3–6 days	—

All prices are indicative list prices in CNY, converted at the reference rate shown. Your written quote is binding. Import customs, duties and VAT are managed by your customs broker or quoted separately on request.

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