On special features of exporting goods from China while working through cargo

Export - is a shipment of goods from China to the destination country.

The exporting country has many export, customs, and logistics legislations. You must have a contract and all necessary documents to initiate the shipment. Planning the entire logistics process is crucial to ensure a smooth shipment. There are two options for cargo shipping: sea freight and air freight. For sea freight, it is necessary to find and reserve a suitable container, load cargo onto the container, and prepare it for shipment on a specific vessel. For air freight, it is necessary to collect the cargo, reserve a spot on a particular flight, and organize the entire shipment chain before dispatching it.

Notably, a supplier may have reasons to complete the entire export process faster. This is particularly true when dealing with large factories. If the factory (the supplier) has already received your payment, they will want to close the transaction as soon as possible. To do so, they may use their export license to speed up the process. Furthermore, marine agents in ports are typically Chinese representatives who specialize in facilitating the export of goods.

Providing all information about your cargo is extremely important as it determines the shipment price. This is especially true when it comes to specific containers or potential transportation difficulties. Goods can be classified into two types: general and dangerous. Dangerous goods such as batteries or liquids require a safety document called MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) following the UN (United Nations) classification.

DiFFreight exclusively deals with genuine products and does not engage in business activities involving counterfeit products.

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The mandatory declaration of all goods guarantees no problems with customs clearance, because we have customs clearance services, unless it is food, medicines, weapons and top brands.

We communicate directly with factories, plants, and private sellers and handle all the necessary paperwork to ensure seamless cargo export and delivery to their destination.

What is Cargo Delivery

Cargo (in English-speaking environments, cargo) is the process of transporting goods from the sender to the receiver. This is the term used by companies providing international logistics services. So, cargo delivery is the transportation of goods from point A to point B.
A cargo refers to material objects, goods, or materials that are transported from one point to another using different types of transport. In a broad sense, the term is applied to wholesale (commercial) deliveries.

Difference between Cargo and Other Delivery Types from China

Let’s consider how freight transport differs from package delivery for individuals.
First — the scale and types of goods. Cargo deals with oversized, hazardous, and bulk goods that weigh tons. Primarily, commerce focuses on large volumes.
Second — methods of transportation to the receiver. Private packages from China are sent as consolidated freight: meaning it travels with thousands of others. With cargo, you can purchase part or the entire container to ship goods in bulk.
Commercial goods also require the completion of numerous documents: customs declarations, invoices, certificates of compliance, insurance. Goods must go through customs clearance if they are subject to duty. For packages, customs clearance applies if the estimated value exceeds the limit of the destination country.
The last point of interest — additional services and support. Cargo from large batches is sent to a warehouse in China, where it is prepared for loading, undergoes consolidation or separation, and is insured. For non-standard goods, additional packaging or certification may be required.

What Does Cargo Delivery Mean and What Does It Include

Cargo shipments are handled by logistics companies because the goods require documentation and route planning. DiFFreight cooperates with Chinese agents, carriers in the USA, and the EU to provide different delivery routes.

Various transportation methods:

• Airfreight — the fastest way to deliver goods over long distances. Used for valuable, urgent, or small-sized items.
• Sea freight — an economical way for large volumes of goods, especially in international trade. Popular for shipping containers, which can hold oversized goods.
• Road transport — a good option for short and medium distances for intra-regional and international shipments.
• Rail transport — a reliable and economical way to deliver heavy and bulky goods over long distances, but not the cheapest.
• Multimodal transport — a combined method with several transport types to optimize the route.

How Cargo Delivery from China is Carried Out

Here’s a brief overview of the main stages:

• Cargo collection from the sender, in our case, the DiFFreight warehouse.
• Documentation for transportation (bills of lading, declarations, certificates). At this stage, we search for the container, make a booking for space, and load it. For airfreight, seats are booked on a specific flight and the goods are prepared according to airline standards.
• Transportation. Cargo is sent on its way under the broker’s control. Sea freight delivery from China takes about 60-75 days, airfreight about 10-14 days. Multimodal routes involve unloading and reloading onto a new type of transport. For example, after arriving at a Polish port, the cargo is sent by road or rail to the Ukrainian border.
• Customs clearance (for international shipments). This happens at customs when the cargo arrives at the terminal. Duties are paid if necessary.
• Delivery to the receiver — delivery within the destination country as agreed.
  It is very important to provide all the information about your cargo. Its specifications are crucial for budgeting and realistic transportation in a specific container. Handling cargo through all stages from China by yourself is practically an impossible task, so DiFFreight takes care of making sure goods depart and arrive at their destination as quickly as possible.

Benefits of working with DiFFreight

DiFFreight is a new-generation company whose concept is to select effective tools for international business. 60 days is the maximum time for delivery of goods from China to Ukraine by sea.
Why you should choose our company for cargo transportation:

• cargo safety at all stages;
• tracking;
• efficient algorithms — our logistics hubs connect all trading platforms into a single effective infrastructure;
• selection of alternative delivery methods;
• resolution of all issues with suppliers, carriers, and customs.

Starting work with China is always associated with challenges, and the company's specialists are ready to answer any questions. Mandatory cargo declaration ensures no issues with customs clearance since we offer customs clearance services for all groups of goods except food, medical products, weapons, and top brands.

Do you want to collaborate with reliable logistics partners? Contact us in any convenient way and get a detailed consultation from DiFFreight experts.