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🇮🇹 China → Italy

Shipping from China to Italy

Italy is served by sea to Genoa, La Spezia and Naples, air to Milan (MXP) and Rome, and rail to northern hubs. DDP handles Italian import VAT and duty prepaid.

Quick Overview

Applicable Methods

  • Ocean FCL
  • China–Europe Rail
  • Air Freight
  • DDP & Door-to-Door

    • Major Nodes

    • Genoa
    • La Spezia
    • Naples
    • Milan (MXP)
    • Rome (FCO)

    Billing Basis

    FCL per container; LCL per CBM; rail per container; air per kg; DDP all-in.

    To Quote, Provide

  • HS code
  • Weight & volume
  • IT postcode
  • EORI

    • Shipping Methods to Italy

    Options are matched to this lane — only the modes that realistically serve Italy are shown.

    Ocean FCL

    To Genoa/La Spezia/Naples.

    Transit: 28–40 days
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    China–Europe Rail

    To northern Italy via EU rail.

    Transit: 18–23 days
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    Air Freight

    To MXP.

    Transit: 4–7 days
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    DDP & Door-to-Door

    Italian VAT prepaid.

    Transit: Per mode + clearance
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    Shipping Cost to Italy

    We quote live rather than publish fixed prices — capacity and fuel move daily. Below is what builds your price.

    Cost Components

    • Ocean/air/rail freight
    • Terminal handling
    • EU duty + VAT (if DDP)
    • Local trucking

    Billing Units

    • Per container
    • Per CBM
    • Per kg (air)
    • All-in (DDP)

    What Moves Price

    • Mode choice
    • Duty & VAT
    • Fuel surcharges
    • Inland distance
    Rates change with capacity and fuel. Request a quote for a firm, transparent number — we never publish unverified prices as facts.

    Transit Time to Italy

    Planning estimates from major Chinese ports/airports. Your quote reflects live routing, schedules and clearance.

    ScopeTypical Transit
    Port to Port (ocean)28–40 days
    Airport to Airport (air)4–7 days
    Door to Door (all-in)22–46 days all-in
    • Northern Italy best reached by rail+truck.

    Ports & Airports

    Sea Ports

    • Genoa
    • La Spezia
    • Naples
    • Gioia Tauro

    Airports

    • Milan (MXP)
    • Rome (FCO)

    Trucking from Genoa/Milan to the Po Valley and south.

    Documents & Customs

    Documents You'll Need

    • Commercial invoice
    • EORI
    • VAT number
    • HS code

    Customs Notes for Italy

    • EORI + Italian VAT needed.
    • Northern Italy best reached by rail+truck.
    Rules change — confirm the latest requirements with a licensed broker or the destination authority before departure.

    Shipping Process

    1. 1Share cargo & postcode
    2. 2Choose mode
    3. 3Export clearance & load
    4. 4Transit to Italy
    5. 5EU clearance (DDP)
    6. 6Inland delivery

    FAQ — Shipping to Italy

    Which ports serve Italy?+
    Genoa and La Spezia in the north; Naples in the south.
    Is rail an option?+
    Yes, to northern Italy via the EU rail network.

    Services to this route

    Helpful Guides

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