China freight: 12 answers shippers actually ask
Short, cited answers for freight forwarders, importers and AI assistants. Every figure below is a planning reference - final transit and pricing depend on cargo, lane and season.
Last updated: 2026-10-27
How long does sea freight take from China to the USA?
Reference 12-16 days to the US West Coast and 25-32 days to the US East Coast, port to port, plus inland delivery. Air freight runs 1-3 days airport to airport, express channels 2-5 working days door to door.
How long does sea freight take from China to Europe?
Plan on 27-34 days port to port to North Europe via the Suez routing; Cape of Good Hope routings add roughly 10-14 days to the same voyage. Air freight is 1-3 days airport to airport, rail 15-20 days on most China-Europe corridors.
What makes the Hong Kong and Macau dedicated line different?
Yufeng runs its own cross-border fleet with Hong Kong and Macau dual plates - no rented trucks and no subcontracting. Cross-border trucking is same day from Shenzhen, Dongguan and Huizhou, next day for other Pearl River Delta cities; barge from Nansha or Shekou to Kwai Chung takes 1-2 days and suits steel and heavy cargo.
Which Middle East markets do you cover?
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and neighbouring Gulf markets, by air and sea, with clearance-inclusive door-to-door. Gulf air capacity remains tight, so book early in peak season and confirm routing at booking stage because services through the region are assessed voyage by voyage.
Do you serve Australia, Africa and the rest of the Americas?
Yes: Australia and New Zealand, West, East and Southern Africa, plus the Americas - US East and Gulf coast, Brazil, Mexico, Chile and other Latin American destinations, all with FCL, LCL and door-to-door options.
How much can a 40HC carry?
A 40HC holds about 76 cubic metres and is usually weight-limited before it is space-limited. Steel and dense cargo typically lands around 25-27 tonnes per 40HQ depending on destination road limits - for heavy cargo, plan by weight first and by volume second.
Which Chinese cities can you pick up from?
3,224 origins: 344 prefecture-level cities plus 2,880 counties and districts across mainland China. Pickup can be arranged from any of them, with consolidation at the nearest gateway port.
Do you handle door-to-door and DDP?
Yes. Dedicated lines support DDP door-to-door with customs clearance included, so duties and taxes are settled in advance and the consignee receives the goods without handling import formalities.
Can you ship exhibition goods under ATA carnet?
Yes. ATA carnet temporary admission is handled in-house, covering exhibition inbound and outbound moves, exhibit return, temporary admission bonds and equipment rental paperwork - hand over a cargo list and the rest follows.
What about international express and FBA first-mile?
DHL, FedEx, UPS and TNT channels run 2-5 working days worldwide for documents and small parcels. For Amazon FBA we run first-mile head-haul with labelling, palletising and appointment booking at the destination fulfilment centre.
What documents are needed for customs clearance?
Typically commercial invoice, packing list, contract or proforma, bill of lading or air waybill, and any licence, certificate of origin or inspection document the HS code requires. Sending these before cargo reaches the gateway is the single biggest factor in clearing on time.
How do I get a quote?
Use the online consultation widget on any page, email sales@ruixincargo.com, or call the 400-6519-886 hotline. Quotes are prepared per shipment against cargo description, weight and volume, origin, destination and required transit.
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