Practical guides, side-by-side comparisons and market updates on shipping, sourcing and logistics from China — written for importers, wholesalers and distributors who need to make a real shipping decision.
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Incoterms decide who pays each leg of the move and exactly where risk passes from seller to buyer. This guide compares EXW, FCA, FOB, CFR, CIF, DAP and DDP and shows how to pick the right one for a China import.
Read Article →Full container or shared container? Compare cost, speed, handling risk and the volume crossover so you book the right ocean mode and stop overpaying on small shipments.
Read Article →Both DDP and DAP deliver to your address, but only DDP includes duty. Understand who clears import, who pays tax, and when each term fits your business before you quote.
Read Article →Air and express freight is charged on the greater of actual and volumetric weight. Learn the divide-by-6000 rule, how 1 CBM equals 167 kg, and how to pack to lower your bill.
Read Article →CBM (cubic meter) is the volume your cargo occupies and the basis for LCL and air chargeable weight. Learn the formula, a worked example, and how volume actually affects your cost.
Read Article →20GP, 40GP and 40HQ explained with internal dimensions, payload and volume capacity — plus how to pick the right box and load it without wasting space or exceeding limits.
Read Article →Rail from China to Europe sits between sea and air on cost and speed. Understand the main corridors, transit windows, customs flow and which cargo it suits best.
Read Article →A practical walk-through of import clearance: the documents you need, who files the entry, how duty is calculated, what triggers inspection, and the mistakes that delay release.
Read Article →The HS code decides your duty rate, whether the goods are admissible, and what trade remedies apply. Learn how codes work, how to find the right one, and the cost of getting it wrong.
Read Article →Send the route, carton count and ready date. We price freight, clearance and delivery in one scope.
