What’s the best shipping methods ?
When you are choosing the best way to ship from China, there are different transportation options to consider.
The shipping price differs among different shipping methods you choose, and applicable conditions are also different.
This article takes a look at 6 most common types of shipping options.
You will learn how to choose a right international shipping methods based on the following factors of each.
- Benefits & Drawbacks
- Shipping Type
- Minimum Order
- Chargeable Method
So never ask simple questions like ” what’s your best price ? or how much for 1 KG by sea ” again.
| Characteristics | Description |
|---|---|
| Definition | Full container loading. A type of sea shipping. |
| Type | CY-CY ( Container Yard ) ; Port to Port Service |
| Minimum Order | 1 x 20’ft container. |
| Charge Method | As per container type ( 20ft/40ft/40hq ) & container amount |
| Advantage | Compared with LCL, more safe and faster ; Comared with AIR, load more and cost saving. |
| Disadvantage | Compared with LCL, more costly and complicated ; Compared with AIR, takes longer. |
| Applicable country | All countries with seaports |
Global Seaports For Shipping From China
Price Checking
Estimate international container shipping costs from China to global ports.
Container Tracking
Learn the container shipment status from China
| Characteristics | Description |
|---|---|
| Definition | Less than container loading. Another type of sea shipping. |
| Type | CFS-CFS ( Container Freight Station ) ; Port to Port Service |
| Minimum Order | 1 CBM. |
| Charge Method | As per cargo volume in CBM |
| Advantage | Cheap Price, Steady space and cost won’t be changed a lot. |
| Disadvantage | Takes more time , and face risks of cargo damange. |
| Applicable country | All countries with seaports |
CBM Price
Find the CBM shipping price from China to worldwide
CBM Calculator
Calculate your total volume of your cargo
| Characteristics | Description |
|---|---|
| Definition | Commerical Air freight cargo service |
| Type | Airport to Airport Service |
| Minimum Order | 100 KG. |
| Charge Method | As per cargo weight in KG |
| Advantage | Fast and frequently schedule |
| Disadvantage | Costly and limited capacity |
| Applicable country | All countries with airports |
Global Airports Map and Airport Code Finder
Air Tracking
Track air shipments status : 135 major airlines
Volumetric Weight Calculator
Calculate how many kilograms you will be charged by air
- Express is only and suitable cost-effective for small parcels.
- Normally, we recommend to use courier when cargo under 100 KG.
- The most famous international courier are DHL, FedEx, UPS and TNT.
Courier Tracking
All-in-one system
| Characteristics | Description |
|---|---|
| Definition | International express service |
| Type | Door to Door |
| Minimum Order | 1 KG. |
| Charge Method | As per cargo weight in KG |
| Advantage | Most convenient for small parcel |
| Disadvantage | Costly for big order and limited capacity |
| Applicable country | All countries and regions |
| Characteristics | Description |
|---|---|
| Definition | International rail transport |
| Type | Station to Station |
| Minimum Order | 1-2 CBM ( By LCL ) ; 1 x 40FT or 2 x 20ft ( By FCL ) |
| Charge Method | Volume in CBM or Container Type |
| Advantage | Compared with air shipping , load a lot and much cheaper; |
| Disadvantage | Compared with sea shipping, less capacity and frequence, cost more |
| Applicable country | Central Asia and Some European countries |
| Characteristics | Description |
|---|---|
| Definition | Combined with different shipping methods |
| Type | All Kinds |
| Minimum Order | 1 CBM , 100 KG or 1 x 20ft; |
| Charge Method | A Total Calculation based on volume and weight |
| Advantage | Compared with air shipping & railway, sea shipping itself, cheaper; |
| Disadvantage | For certain routes only; Time takes longer, risks of delay happens. |
| Applicable country | 1. CIS and central countries : FCL sea freight to Bandar Abbas, Iran + Trucking or Railway to Turkmenistan , Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Kazakhstan & Afghanistan, etc. 2. South Asia countries : FCL sea freight to Nahva Sheva + Trucking or Railway to Nepal 3. US and Europe Amazon FCL to Seaports + Courier to Amazon warehouse |
Concludes
Now you have understand what shipping methods are available and characteristics of them,
Back to the question of ” how much for 1 KG by sea ” in the beginning,
Can you expect to receive a satisfied price ? I’m afraid not.
Shipping line even won’t receive such small order, let alone choose sea freight. The only choice is by courier service for this small parcel.
So it makes no sense to check shipping price when you don’t choose a right and suitable shipping method.
Your China forwarder will provide a tailor made solution.
Question is will you provide your forwarder order details for checking the shipping price ?
Freight, as first timer, the kind of information you are proving is very genuine and encouraging. An honest way to dealing with international customers.
Apreciate this information very much
Ken Kuso
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