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Air Freight from China

Days, not weeks. Airport-to-airport or airport-to-address air cargo from Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, Chengdu and Hong Kong — for urgent, high-value and time-sensitive shipments.

24/7 team: +86 17318066186 / +65 8901 7972

24/7 support team China-wide supplier pickup Global delivery coverage Import paperwork assistance
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Best for

Who This Service Fits

ElectronicsFashion & seasonal goodsSamples & prototypesUrgent stock replenishmentHigh-value commercial cargoeCommerce inventoryMedium-weight shipments

What's included

  • Airport-to-airport and airport-to-address delivery coordination
  • Supplier pickup and cargo consolidation before uplift
  • Export document support and customs paperwork assistance
  • Flight schedule coordination and shipment updates

Chargeable weight, explained

Air freight is priced on chargeable weight — the greater of the actual gross weight and the volumetric weight. Volumetric weight is calculated as length × width × height in centimetres ÷ 6,000 per carton. A light but bulky carton of pillows measuring 60×50×40 cm has a volumetric weight of 20 kg even if it weighs only 6 kg on the scale — so optimizing packaging directly reduces your bill. Send carton dimensions with your quote request and we calculate this for you.

Transit guidance

Typical air freight transit runs from a few days airport-to-airport to around a week or slightly more door-to-door, depending on the route, airline schedule, cargo type and customs processing at both ends. Peak seasons — before major holidays and shopping events — can add time as capacity tightens. Transit time depends on cargo type, route, customs inspection, and carrier schedule.

Process

How It Works

Send cargo details

Product, weight, dimensions, pickup city and destination — by form, WhatsApp or WeChat.

Route & airline check

We confirm HS code, product type, available airlines and any special conditions.

Pickup & preparation

Cargo is collected, measured, photographed and prepared for uplift.

Export docs & booking

Export paperwork is coordinated and the flight is booked.

Uplift & tracking

Your cargo flies; you receive status updates along the way.

Arrival & delivery

Import paperwork support and final delivery coordination at destination.

Answers before you ask

Frequently Asked Questions — Air Freight from China

What is air freight from china and who is it for?

Air Freight from China is built for shippers who want the whole job — not just the transport leg — handled by one accountable partner instead of a chain of disconnected vendors. It particularly suits electronics, fashion & seasonal goods, samples & prototypes, urgent stock replenishment, high-value commercial cargo. The service wraps the movement itself together with the surrounding work that actually determines success: supplier coordination in China, export handling, document preparation, and destination delivery planning, with a 24/7 team keeping you informed throughout. If you are unsure whether this service fits your cargo, describe the shipment and we will say honestly, including when a different method serves you better. Send your cargo details by WhatsApp or WeChat to +86 17318066186 and our 24/7 team will confirm the best option for your shipment.

How does the service work step by step?

The workflow runs in six clear stages. Send cargo details: Product, weight, dimensions, pickup city and destination — by form, WhatsApp or WeChat. Route & airline check: We confirm HS code, product type, available airlines and any special conditions. Pickup & preparation: Cargo is collected, measured, photographed and prepared for uplift. Export docs & booking: Export paperwork is coordinated and the flight is booked. Uplift & tracking: Your cargo flies; you receive status updates along the way. Arrival & delivery: Import paperwork support and final delivery coordination at destination. At every stage you receive confirmation and updates, so the process is never a black box between handover and delivery, and nothing starts until the plan and pricing are confirmed with you in writing. Send your cargo details by WhatsApp or WeChat to +86 17318066186 and our 24/7 team will confirm the best option for your shipment.

How is air freight from china priced?

Quotes are based on cargo details, route, volume, weight, service options, customs requirements, and market conditions at the time of booking — there is no meaningful flat rate in international freight, and any provider quoting one without asking questions is guessing. The main levers are chargeable weight or volume, origin and destination specifics, seasonality, and whether the cargo needs special handling. Final pricing may change if actual cargo weight, dimensions, product category, or destination details differ from the information provided, which is why measurements are verified at pickup. Send complete details and the quote you get is the quote that holds. Send your cargo details by WhatsApp or WeChat to +86 17318066186 and our 24/7 team will confirm the best option for your shipment.

How long does air freight from china take?

Typical air freight transit runs from a few days airport-to-airport to around a week or slightly more door-to-door, depending on the route, airline schedule, cargo type and customs processing at both ends. Peak seasons — before major holidays and shopping events — can add time as capacity tightens. As always, transit time depends on cargo type, route, customs inspection, and carrier schedule, so treat published ranges as planning guidance rather than a promise. When you request a quote we confirm a realistic window for the departure actually available on your dates rather than an optimistic average, and if your deadline is fixed — a launch, a season, a contract — tell us and we will plan backward from it honestly. Send your cargo details by WhatsApp or WeChat to +86 17318066186 and our 24/7 team will confirm the best option for your shipment.

What documents are needed?

The universal core set is a detailed commercial invoice, a packing list that matches it exactly, and the transport document for the mode — plus accurate cargo descriptions and HS codes. Depending on the product and destination, permits, certificates, or conformity documents may be required on top, and destination countries each add their own registration requirements for the importer. Import rules vary by destination country, so documentation should be checked before booking — our team helps review the documents needed before shipment, flags gaps early, and coordinates with licensed customs brokers where local law requires one. Send your cargo details by WhatsApp or WeChat to +86 17318066186 and our 24/7 team will confirm the best option for your shipment.

Can you handle batteries, liquids, powders, or branded goods?

Often yes, but only after honest review: batteries, liquids, powders, magnets, chemicals, cosmetics, food, medical items, and branded goods are special cargo with carrier restrictions and, frequently, extra destination requirements. Only some carriers and service levels accept sensitive goods, which affects price and transit time, and undeclared special cargo risks offloading, penalties, or seizure — a far worse outcome than a slightly higher compliant rate. Declare exactly what the product contains when requesting a quote, ideally with photos and safety data sheets, and we will confirm what is genuinely possible before anything is booked. Send your cargo details by WhatsApp or WeChat to +86 17318066186 and our 24/7 team will confirm the best option for your shipment.

What is volumetric (dimensional) weight and how is it calculated?

Volumetric weight converts the space your cargo occupies into a billable weight: multiply each carton's length, width and height in centimetres and divide by 6,000. A 60×50×40 cm carton is 20 kg volumetric even if it weighs 6 kg. The chargeable weight is whichever is higher — volumetric or actual. Details like this are exactly what our quotation review covers, so the plan you approve already accounts for them rather than discovering them mid-shipment, and if anything about your cargo makes the standard approach a poor fit, we will flag it and propose the alternative before anything is booked or paid. Send your cargo details by WhatsApp or WeChat to +86 17318066186 and our 24/7 team will confirm the best option for your shipment.

Can you pick up from my supplier first?

Yes — supplier pickup integrates directly into this service: we collect from factories, supplier warehouses, wholesale markets such as Yiwu and Guangzhou, and 1688 / Taobao / Alibaba sellers across 25+ Chinese cities. At handover the cargo is counted, photographed, and measured, which both verifies your supplier actually shipped what was promised and locks in the real numbers your freight pricing depends on. From pickup the cargo flows straight into consolidation or the booked plan without you coordinating anything locally — one instruction from you replaces a chain of phone calls in Chinese. Send your cargo details by WhatsApp or WeChat to +86 17318066186 and our 24/7 team will confirm the best option for your shipment.

Can goods from multiple suppliers be combined?

Yes — consolidation pairs naturally with air freight from china: each supplier delivers to our China warehouse under your reference, where cartons are received, counted, inspected, and photographed. We remove excess packaging to reduce billable volume, apply labels where needed, and combine everything into one shipment with one aligned document set. You pay international shipping's fixed costs once instead of once per supplier, and the larger combined volume often earns a better rate as well. If one supplier runs late, you choose whether to hold the plan, ship partially, or have us chase them on your behalf. Send your cargo details by WhatsApp or WeChat to +86 17318066186 and our 24/7 team will confirm the best option for your shipment.

What information do you need for a quote?

Send the product name and photos, pickup city or supplier address in China, destination country and city, delivery address if known, number of cartons, total gross weight, carton dimensions, total CBM, cargo value, cargo-ready date, and your preferred timeline. Declare any batteries, liquids, powders, magnets, chemicals, or branded goods, and mention insurance, labeling, or repacking needs. Complete details produce a fast, accurate quote; gaps produce back-and-forth and revisions. Customers can send shipment details to receive a route-specific quote at any hour — the 24/7 team responds around the clock. Send your cargo details by WhatsApp or WeChat to +86 17318066186 and our 24/7 team will confirm the best option for your shipment.

What is the difference between air freight and express courier?

Express courier is a door-to-door parcel product with a single tracking number, ideal below roughly 100 kg and for simple shipments. Air freight is a cargo product moving on airline capacity with separate pickup, export, flight and delivery legs — it becomes clearly cheaper as weight grows and handles palletized or complex cargo that couriers cannot. Details like this are exactly what our quotation review covers, so the plan you approve already accounts for them rather than discovering them mid-shipment, and if anything about your cargo makes the standard approach a poor fit, we will flag it and propose the alternative before anything is booked or paid. Send your cargo details by WhatsApp or WeChat to +86 17318066186 and our 24/7 team will confirm the best option for your shipment.

Can you deliver to Amazon FBA or other fulfillment centers?

Yes — eCommerce delivery is a core use case: we deliver to Amazon fulfillment centers and third-party prep or 3PL warehouses, following their carton, labeling, palletization, and appointment rules. Fulfillment centers reject non-compliant freight, so our workflow verifies labels and packaging in China, where a fix costs minutes rather than the weeks it costs after arrival. Sellers on Amazon, Shopify, eBay, TikTok Shop, Lazada, and Shopee use this to restock international inventory without touching the cargo themselves. Share your shipment plan and destination fulfillment centers and we will map the compliant, economical way to feed them. Send your cargo details by WhatsApp or WeChat to +86 17318066186 and our 24/7 team will confirm the best option for your shipment.

How is air freight priced — actual vs chargeable weight?

Airlines charge on the greater of your cargo's actual gross weight and its volumetric weight, calculated at length × width × height in centimetres divided by 6,000 per carton. Dense cargo pays on the scale weight; light but bulky cargo pays on volume, which is why packaging optimization matters. Details like this are exactly what our quotation review covers, so the plan you approve already accounts for them rather than discovering them mid-shipment, and if anything about your cargo makes the standard approach a poor fit, we will flag it and propose the alternative before anything is booked or paid. Send your cargo details by WhatsApp or WeChat to +86 17318066186 and our 24/7 team will confirm the best option for your shipment.

Is cargo insurance available?

Yes — insurance can be arranged on request for shipments moving under this service, and for higher-value cargo we actively recommend discussing it before booking. Carrier liability under international conventions is limited and usually far below the commercial value of the goods, so insurance is what actually protects your invoice value against loss or damage in transit. To arrange cover we need the commercial value, product description, and route; terms and cost are confirmed in writing alongside your freight quote. Tell us when requesting your quote that you want insurance included and we will present the option clearly. Send your cargo details by WhatsApp or WeChat to +86 17318066186 and our 24/7 team will confirm the best option for your shipment.

How does the 24/7 team support this service?

Around the clock, the team handles quote requests, route selection, method comparison, supplier pickup coordination, document collection and review, import paperwork guidance, freight status updates, delivery issue escalation, and urgent shipment planning. International shipping does not keep office hours — vessels sail, flights depart, and customs questions arrive on their own schedule — so neither do we. Our 24/7 team supports urgent quote requests and shipment coordination before, during, and after shipment, and you keep one contact thread from first quote to final delivery confirmation. Send your cargo details by WhatsApp or WeChat to +86 17318066186 and our 24/7 team will confirm the best option for your shipment.

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