DELIVERY FROM CHINA
Delivery of goods from China to Ukraine: what you need to know?
Main types of transportation
There are three main ways to deliver goods from China to Ukraine:
1. Sea container transportation (FCL, LCL) is the most affordable and popular option, which is used to transport over 90% of cargo. Delivery is carried out through the ports of Romania (Constanta) and Poland (Gdansk), from where the cargo is transported to Ukraine by road. Average delivery time: 55-65 days plus an additional 7 days for transportation to Ukraine.
2. Air freight is the fastest, but most expensive method of delivery. On average, cargo is delivered in 10-21 days through major European air hubs (e.g. Istanbul, Warsaw, Frankfurt) with further transportation to Ukraine.
3. Railway transportation – is becoming increasingly popular due to stable tariffs and the ability to deliver large consignments of cargo. The route passes through China, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Average delivery time: 55-60 days.
Sea container transportation – reliable and profitable
Sea logistics is the most economical way to deliver large consignments of goods. We provide FCL (full container load) and LCL (less than container load) transportation from major ports in Southeast Asia and China.
Main ports of China:
- Shanghai is the largest container port in the world.
- Shenzhen (Shenzhen, Yantian, Shekou, Chiwan) is the main export center of China.
- Ningbo-Zhoushan is a strategic port for international trade.
- Guangzhou (Guangzhou, Nansha) is one of the largest trading ports in southern China.
- Qingdao is a key port for container transportation.
- Tianjin is an important logistics hub in northern China.
- Xiamen is one of the most modern ports in China.
- Hong Kong is an international hub for container transportation.
- Dalian is the main port for exporting goods from northern China.
- Beihai is a strategic port for sending goods to Southeast Asia.
Container transportation routes:
China – Europe: Container ships pass through the South China Sea, the Strait of Malacca, the Suez Canal and arrive at European ports such as Hamburg (Germany), Gdansk (Poland), Constanta (Romania) from where they are transported to Ukraine.
China – USA: The main route passes through the Pacific Ocean to the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach or New York.
China – Middle East: Ships go through the Indian Ocean and the Suez Canal to the ports of Dubai, Jeddah and Doha.
China – Africa: Container ships go through the Indian Ocean to the ports of Cape Town, Dar es Salaam or Mombasa.
Current situation and routes
Due to the war, sea transportation from China to Ukraine is carried out through alternative European ports, and rail connections are adapting to new conditions. Air freight remains the best option for urgent cargo.
Shipping cost
The price of transportation depends on:
- the point of departure and destination;
- the type and volume of cargo;
- the type of transport;
- the urgency of delivery.
To get an accurate cost estimate, contact us in a way convenient for you!