Logistics costs are essential for a trading business. In this article, DiFFreight explains how delivery from China works and how you can save money without compromising quality. We have extensive experience in international transportation, so we share our secrets to help you choose the best options for your business.
Logistics is a complex industry with many nuances: which transportation method to choose, which route, what cargo is, container loading types. Why are documents so important at customs, and how is consolidation beneficial — each of these aspects involves challenges.
Don’t waste your time figuring out a completely new field. If your business is related to importing from China, cooperate with a reliable logistics company like DiFFreight. Let’s look at the main problems and share ways to solve them.
Choosing Supply Terms According to Incoterms Rules
There are several Incoterms formats: FOB (Free On Board), CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight), EXW (Ex Works). We recommend choosing an option where you hire an independent shipping agent responsible for cargo from the warehouse to the recipient. This way, you won’t be tied to the seller’s conditions and can select an optimal price.
Warehousing and Consolidation
We provide warehouse services in China. Consolidate all your cargo to purchase more space or a full container. It is much cheaper than splitting the goods into small batches.
Pre-shipment Inspection
Does the product meet specifications, is there any defect, and is the packaging reliable? You cannot personally monitor Chinese suppliers, but we can! You won’t suffer additional losses, can return/replace defective items, and save time and money on reshipping. Order the inspection service at the DiFFreight warehouse.
Cargo Tracking
You will need a freight forwarder to monitor the cargo dispatch, proper loading, and unloading. We provide tracking numbers so you can track the location and stages your product goes through.
Customs Clearance at the Ukrainian Border
Delivering goods from China to Ukraine involves a long list of documents: invoice, Bill of Lading, certificates, permits, waybills, contracts, etc. You must pay duties (if applicable) before arriving at the customs point. Importing some categories requires declaration or certification. Document processing is handled by DiFFreight’s customs brokers.
Chinese exports are among the most developed in the world. But organizing delivery to Ukraine independently is very difficult. Instead of several contractors, choose comprehensive turnkey transportation services from DiFFreight:
Have questions about supply and cooperation terms? Book a consultation with our experts: we know how to arrange delivery from China for different types of goods.
The main question is how to deliver goods from China to Ukraine affordably so that logistics costs don’t eat up your profit. The cheapest delivery method from China is by sea.
Goods are shipped from the port in containers using FCL (Full Container Load) (purchasing the entire container) or LCL (Less than Container Load) (purchasing space). China has a very developed maritime infrastructure with many ships from different companies. Shipments are regular, and force majeure is rare.
Sea transportation rates are among the lowest: DiFFreight offers prices from $300/m³. Other ways to cheaply deliver goods from China are comparable in cost to sea delivery but have more restrictions.
We recommend air transportation only for small, perishable goods. Everything else can be shipped by sea without extra expenses.
For us, it’s not just about how to bring goods from China for trade but also about finding the best solution for clients. That’s why our list of services has expanded — DiFFreight offers turnkey logistics, freeing businesses from numerous problems.
We’ll select the best options among thousands of suppliers, find the best routes and delivery methods, and provide an experienced customs broker. At a free consultation, DiFFreight experts will recommend what will be beneficial for your business. We offer guarantees and 100% transparent terms, fixing transportation costs. All this will save you time and money, allowing you to focus solely on business development.
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