Service

Sea Freight from China (FCL & LCL)

The most cost-efficient way to move large, heavy or non-urgent cargo — full containers or shared LCL space from Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Ningbo, Tianjin, Qingdao, Xiamen and Dalian.

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

Full container cargoWholesale productsMachineryFurnitureConstruction materialsHeavy goodsRepeated bulk imports

What's included

  • Full Container Load (FCL) — 20ft, 40ft and 40HQ
  • Less than Container Load (LCL) — pay per CBM
  • Port-to-port or port-to-address delivery coordination
  • Cargo consolidation, customs document support and destination trucking where available

FCL or LCL?

LCL (Less than Container Load) lets smaller shipments share container space and pay per cubic metre — typically sensible below roughly 12–15 CBM. FCL (Full Container Load) gives you the whole box: from around 15 CBM upward a 20ft container often costs little more than LCL while loading faster and handling cargo only once. We compare both when quoting so you never pay for the wrong format.

Transit guidance

Ocean transit varies widely by lane: nearby Asian destinations can be under two weeks port-to-port, the Middle East typically two to four weeks, Europe and North America longer. Add time for export handling, customs clearance and inland delivery, and expect peak-season variability. Transit time depends on cargo type, route, customs inspection, and carrier schedule.

Process

How It Works

Send cargo details

Volume, weight, product and route — we confirm FCL vs LCL.

Booking & pickup

Vessel space is booked; cargo is collected and consolidated.

Export handling

Documents are prepared: invoice, packing list, export declaration, bill of lading.

Ocean transit

Your container sails; you receive milestone updates.

Import paperwork

Destination clearance documents are coordinated in advance.

Final delivery

Trucking to your address arranged where available.

Answers before you ask

Frequently Asked Questions — Sea Freight from China

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

Sea 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 full container cargo, wholesale products, machinery, furniture, construction materials. 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: Volume, weight, product and route — we confirm FCL vs LCL. Booking & pickup: Vessel space is booked; cargo is collected and consolidated. Export handling: Documents are prepared: invoice, packing list, export declaration, bill of lading. Ocean transit: Your container sails; you receive milestone updates. Import paperwork: Destination clearance documents are coordinated in advance. Final delivery: Trucking to your address arranged where available. 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 sea 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 sea freight from china take?

Ocean transit varies widely by lane: nearby Asian destinations can be under two weeks port-to-port, the Middle East typically two to four weeks, Europe and North America longer. Add time for export handling, customs clearance and inland delivery, and expect peak-season variability. 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 a bill of lading?

The bill of lading is the core ocean shipping document: it is the carrier's receipt for your cargo, the evidence of the transport contract, and — in its negotiable form — the document of title used to release the goods at destination. Its details must match your invoice and packing list exactly, which is one of the things our document review checks. 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 sea 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.

How is LCL cargo charged (per CBM)?

LCL pricing is based on your cargo's volume in cubic metres (or weight if the cargo is unusually dense), so the total cost scales with the space you occupy in the shared container. Charges apply at both origin and destination for consolidation and deconsolidation handling, which is why we quote the full picture rather than just the ocean leg. 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.

What is the difference between FCL and LCL?

FCL means you book a whole container — 20ft, 40ft or 40ft high-cube — sealed at origin and opened at destination, which suits volume cargo and single-supplier loads. LCL means your cargo shares a consolidated container with other shippers and you pay per cubic metre, which suits smaller consignments that don't justify a full box. 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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