Amazon FBA: Shipping methods from China to US

There are several systems for sending packages from China to France. Of course, delivery times and prices can vary enormously.

Transport by Air Mail: This mode of transport is really cheap but the delivery times are terribly long, 2 to 4 weeks depending on the case. On the other hand, the cost is really affordable. Of course, you can't get your stock delivered by this method, but for example for a sample, if you are not in a hurry, it can be quite good. There is usually a tracking number (I don't know for how long) but it's so that the Chinese are covered against Paypal in case of a dispute.

Transport by EMS: EMS is a Chinese express transport company. It is for me the best value for money in air transport. The delivery time is 5 to 7 days. You can check the tracking on their website and the packages are managed in France by Chronopost. You don't have to pay VAT and customs fees.

Transport by DHL: I have always been pleasantly surprised by the services of DHL. Delivery within 48-72 hours from Shenzhen, Hong-Kong or Ghangzou, what more could you ask for. To facilitate customs clearance, the invoice should always be well prepared in the package. Most of the time, you pay customs fees but frankly it is a carrier that I use depending on the case.

Other carriers UPS, Fedex...: Like DHL, they are very good but very expensive ....

Transport by air freight forwarder: You can use a freight forwarder in China for the transport. The process is longer, but the big advantage is that they usually negotiate big discounts with the airlines and you can get up to 60% off. This is a good deal if you are not in a hurry. It takes about 10 days for delivery and if you're organised on paper, because you'll also have to deal with the formalities once the parcel arrives in France. But as you know, generally the price of transport (by plane) is much more expensive than the product itself.

Transport by container by boat: This is the cheapest solution. It takes 45 days for delivery between the boat, customs clearance time... You can however take a half or ¼ container, there will just be unloading costs in France but that's good to know, not obliged to fill a container. It's important to claim all the certificates, invoices and co for the customs clearance to go smoothly. It happens in Le Havre but you can also have a delivery in Marseille.

Transporting goods to China: choosing sea freight
One of the solutions for shipping goods from France to China is to opt for sea freight. To send your goods by sea, they will be shipped by container. With 30 years of experience, Team is able to handle transport from the largest ports in US, namely
There are also many ports in China, including Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong, to name but a few.
The type of goods that can be shipped in a container by sea is also wide-ranging, as you can send vehicles, foodstuffs, theatre sets if you are in the entertainment business, or even all your furniture for a move. The cost of shipping to China will vary depending on the volume sent, but also on other factors such as the price of a barrel of oil and the exchange rate of the currency. To get an accurate estimate of the cost, the best thing to do is to request an online quote on their website. You will be given an estimate within a day.

All the criteria you need to know about sea freight
The sea freight sector requires your attention because the services dedicated to the shipping of goods require some precise information. If you want to know a little more about shipping goods from a port, there are clearly several important pieces of information that you need to know, and there are even websites that provide you with complete forms to make sure you don't get confused.

You need to fill in the type of goods based on food, vehicles, textiles...

It is necessary to know the point of departure, i.e. the airport or a company, or even the home.
If the delivery is to be made to a port or a company, or even to a home, it is wise to know the exact location.
You should also consider options such as the date of collection, the value of the goods, the choice of transport, etc.
With these precise data, it will be possible to optimise the transport and you will not have bad news. In addition, the profile deserves your most precise attention, including your identity, which will allow the creation of the bill of lading for the next collection and delivery. Do not hesitate to contact the experts to make sure that you have all the data related to sea freight.

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