Freight
International freight
We move freight worldwide — by air, sea, rail and road. Below are the three lanes on which we hold our best rates and regular departures: air from $5 per kilogram, rail LCL from $230 per cubic metre and road LTL from $270 per cubic metre. The rate is fixed before departure and is not recalculated on arrival.
Who this format is for
This is a solution for anyone who needs transport alone rather than a full turnkey cycle. You have your own broker, your own company in the destination country, or a consignee who handles customs clearance — and what you need from us is collection in China, export documentation and carriage to an agreed point.
The geography is not limited to Europe. We arrange freight to any country: airports in Europe and the United States, countries across Asia and the Middle East. The three lanes below are the ones where we have the highest volumes and the best rates, which is why we quote them publicly. Other routes are priced individually within 30 minutes.
If you need the full cycle with customs clearance and door delivery, see turnkey DDP.
Lanes with public rates
Air freight China — Europe
Regular routes to Frankfurt, Budapest, Warsaw, Vienna and Bucharest. Any other airport arranged on request. 3–7 days from our warehouse.
from $230/m³Rail LCL to Poland
The lowest rate per cubic metre among overland routes. 20–25 days station to station, 27–32 days from our warehouse.
from $270/m³Road LTL to Poland
A direct warehouse-to-warehouse route in 22–25 days. Onward delivery into Ukraine arranged if required.
Comparison of lanes
| Lane | Rate | From our warehouse in Guangzhou | Minimum shipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air · China — Europe | from $5/kg | 3–7 days to the destination airport | from 50 kg |
| Road LTL · China — Poland | from $270/m³ | 22–25 days to the warehouse in Poland | from 1 m³ |
| Rail LCL · China — Poland | from $230/m³ | 27–32 days to the warehouse in Poland | from 1 m³ |
All transit times are counted from our consolidation warehouse (CFS) in Guangzhou. The rail leg itself takes 20–25 days station to station, plus around 7 days for delivery from the warehouse to the station and handling. The road route runs directly warehouse to warehouse, so on total transit time it beats rail even though the rate is higher. We calculate the exact rate within 30 minutes and fix it before departure. The minimum shipments apply to freight into Europe only. For turnkey DDP delivery into Ukraine there are no limits — we move a few cartons just as readily as a full container.
What the freight rate includes
Receipt and preparation for despatch
We receive the goods at our warehouse, weigh and measure them and prepare them for carriage: packing for freight, building the packages, transport labelling.
Collection of the goods — or a direct run to the airport
We collect the cargo from the supplier or from any warehouse. If you confirm the packing is sound, we take it straight to the airport, skipping our warehouse to save days.
Carriage to the destination point
The carriage itself, with a full set of transport documents, to the agreed airport, port or warehouse.
What the rate does not cover
The export declaration in China is charged separately where one is required. Checking and inspection of the goods is a separate service. Import customs clearance, duties and taxes in the destination country and delivery from the terminal to the address are also separate. We can take all of it on and will price it for your cargo.
Other freight lanes
Beyond the three lanes above, we arrange carriage to anywhere in the world:
- Air freight — to any airport in Europe, the United States, Asia and the Middle East.
- Sea freight — LCL consolidated cargo and full FCL containers to ports in Europe, the Americas and Asia.
- Rail — LCL container consolidations and full FCL containers on the China — EU corridor.
- Road — LTL consolidations and full FTL trucks.
A lane that is not on the list is not a problem. Describe the task and we will propose a route with a rate and a transit time.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quote · free of charge
We will price your freight within 30 minutes
Describe the cargo — volume, weight, where to collect it and where to deliver it. We will give you a rate and fix it before departure.