China Ocean Freight
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China Sea Freight Services
With our credentials, our expert team can ensure that no problems will occur with your shipment. Let us handle every process needed from booking to delivery for hassle-free shipping.
Roll-on/Roll-off
If you are planning to transfer wheeled vehicles like cars and trucks to another country, Hua Qi can help you with our various sea freight forwarding solutions via roll-on/roll-off ships.
Reefer Container
Transporting perishable goods and related items can be complicated without the right technology. Ship your goods with us via reefer containers at highly competitive rates.
Full Container Load (FCL)
When shipping a bulk amount of products, choosing the premium FCL sailings that work with the dynamics of your supply chain. With services that span between 10 to 50 days, we can help you optimize each shipment for cost, route, or transit time
Out of Gauge (OOG)
refers to those that exceed the size of standard shipping containers which can be troublesome and expensive.
Less than Container Load (LCL)
A more cost-effective way to move your products is to share a container with other shippers who also need to deliver their packages.
Bulk Cargo
Using sea freight to deliver bulk cargo is generally more cost-effective than other modes of transport.
Value-Added China Ocean Freight Services
Pick and Pack
Towing empty containers from port tofactory loading, weighing and returningcontainers, etc.
Sea Freight Cargo Insurance
Purchase insurance for containers to ensure the safe transportation of goods from origin to the destination
China Warehousing Services
Our transit warehouses are located in majorChina ports, providing collection, storage,loading, unloading and handling for the goodsthat you purchased from different Chinesesuppliers, and then using packing containers for unified delivery.
Customs Brokerage Service
Act as an agent for normal export declarationand tax rebate, and assist enterprises withoutexport rights to purchase customsdeclaration materials
Ocean Freight Documentation
Ocean Freight Documentation Certificate of origin CO, FA, FE and various FTA certificates, CCPIT certificate, embassy endorsement, wood product fumigation certificate.
Door to Door service
Hua Qi is available for delivery service,including door to door, port to port, door toport
Sea freight Shipping costs
| Destination | Freight Charges (per container) |
|---|---|
| From China to USA | $4000-$6000 |
| From China to UK | $4000-$8000 |
| From China to Mexico | $2500-$5000 |
| From China to Canada | $5000-$8000 |
| From China to UAE | $2500-$5000 |
| Freight from China to Saudi Arabia | $3000-$6000 |
| Freight from China to South Africa | $4000-$6000 |
| Freight from China to Nigeria | $4000-$7000 |
| Freight from China to Peru | $2500-$5000 |
| Freight from China to Australia | $2500-$5000 |
Transit Time By Sea From China to the World
| Region | How long |
|---|---|
| Shipping from China to USA & Canada (West) | 20 days |
| Shipping from China to USA & Canada (East) | 30 days |
| Shipping from China to Western Europe | 25 days |
| Shipping from China to Northern Europe | 30 days |
| Shipping from China to Southern Europe | 27 days |
| Shipping from China to Australia | 15 days |
| Shipping from China to India | 15 days |
| Shipping from China to Southeast Asia | 9 days |
| Shipping from China to Eastern Africa | 30 days |
| Shipping from China to Western Africa | 40 days |
| Shipping from China to Japan | 3 days |
| Shipping from China to South Korea | 4 days |
| Shipping from China to South America (East) | 30 days |
| Shipping from China to South America (West) | 45 days |
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Your China Sea Freight Forwarder
Hua Qi has helped countless clients transport their goods to their destinations throughout our more than 11 years of experience in the industry. We are confident to bring you the shipping services you need.
With the help of our global team, we can move your products to any place in the world. Get highly competitive freight rates from us.
- International Fulfillment Solution
- E-commerce Shipping Solution
- Amazon FBA Shipping Solution
- Dropshipping Solution
Best Ocean Shipping Company We Work With
Choose Hua Qi We got a wide china ocean shipping companies and agencies in Zhanjiang,zhoushan,nantong, qingdao. a variety of flexible and reliable china ocean shipping resources worldwide. Whether you are in Europe, north America or any other continent, Hua Qi as a widely-recognized china ocean shipping expert is very happy to help offer a problems.
Whereever you are Hua Qi at Your Service
China Ocean Shipping Container Line
- North America Lines:
LOS ANGELES / LONG BEACH 、CHICAGO、OAKLAND 、SAN FRANCISCO 、CLEVELAND、NEW YORK、NEW JERSEY、MIAMI 、HOUSTON, TX 、ATLANTA、DETROIT、TORONTO 、VANCOUVER
- Eastern Europe Lines:
Prague、OSTRAVA、Budapest、Riga、Vilnius、Tallinn、Kaliningrad、St.petersburg、Moscow、ODESSA、Gdynia、Rijeka、Koper、VARNA
- Northern Europe Lines:
Helsinki、Turku、AARHUS、OSLO、GOTHENBURG、Odense
- Western Europe Lines:
Hamburg 、Bremen、Southampton 、Felixstowe 、Liverpool、Fos/Marseilles、Le Havre 、ANTERRP、ROTTERDAM、AMSTERDAM、Basel、LISBON、Dublin
- Southeast Asia Lines:
HO CHI MINH、MUARA、YANGON、HAIPHONG、SINGAPORE、BINTULU、JAKARTA、SEMARANG、PORT KELANG、MANILA、PUSAN、LATKARBANG、BANGKOK.
- Northeast Asia Lines:
BUSAN、SEOUL、TOKYO、OSAKA、YOKOHAMA、KEELUNG、AKITA，KOBE、NAGOYA、MOJI
- Australia and New Zealand Lines
MELBOURNE、 SYDNEY、BRISBANE、 AUCKLAND、 CHRISTCHURCH
- Central and South America:
GUAYAQUIL、BUENOS AIRES、BUENAVENTURA、 CALLAO、MONTEVIDEO、SAN JOSE、VALPARAISO、MANZANILLO、SANTOS
Whereever you are Hua Qi at Your Service
Your Reliable China Sea Forwarder
Experienced
More than 12 years of logistics and transportation experience, with a variety of flexible logistics solutions and the ability to deal with problems.
No Hidden Costs
Like you, we pride ourselves on doing business with honesty and transparency. Hua Qi will do our best to offer you the best competitive quote.
Save Your Time & Money
Hua Qi has very rich experience and can help you to transport your goods from your Chinese supplier to any country and region in the world.
Flexible Add-on Service
Need us to help you better complete the service from China to the destination, we will ensure that you can get the results you want.
Everything is traceable
Hua Qi will ensure that your goods are in a traceable state, so that you can know the operation of your goods and ensure they will delivery in time.
24/7 Dedicated support 24/7
Hua Qi knows that good communication and timely feedback are the guarantee of high-quality cooperation, so we offer 24/7 dedicated support.
Shippable China Sea Cargo
We providing premium service on sailings from China, to ensure your urgent cargo arrives to its destination on time
Common commodities
furniture, home appliances, building materials, clothes, bags, shoes, auto parts, kitchen utensils, books, toys
Food
fruits, snacks, tea, vegetables
Chemicals & cosmetics
fertilizers, paints, toothpaste, shower gels, shampoos, facial masks
Products with battery
power bank, power bank, solar light
How Hua Qi Work
FULL Ocean Shipping Process at Service
Pick-up goods
Hua Qi can arrange pick up service to pick your goods from your supplier in China
Check all details
Hua Qi will check and inspection everything before shipping, and confirm with you.
Prep and Ship
Hua Qi get things done according to your and shipping requirement.
Fast & efficient delivery
Hua Qi will keep you updated where the goods are and when they will arrive.
What is sea freight forwarding?
Sea freight, also known as ocean freight, is the transportation of packages, cargo, or goods in shipping containers via sea and ocean routes. Most shippers use sea freight as it can be more cost-effective than other modes of transportation. It is also suitable for shipping large amounts of goods from country to country.
Sea freight advantages
You would ship by sea include:
- Lower carbon footprint
- Shipping in bulk
- Shipping heavy items
- Reduced limitations
Sea freight produces fewer carbon emissions than other modes of transport like air and land freight. Shipping containers can hold large amounts of products, suitable for bulk delivery and transport of heavy equipment. It also has laxer restrictions than other modes of shipping.
Sea Freight Disadvantages
You would want to avoid sea freight because of:
- Slow process
- Possible product misplacement
- Security issues
Sea freight takes a long time in transit, which makes it vulnerable to security issues. Items may fall off ships or get damaged due to movement. Some goods may also get misplaced due to the large number of products delivered
Sea freight forwarder VS. Sea freight agent
VS. Sea logistics companies VS. Sea freight brokers
Sea freight forwarder
Sea freight forwarders deal with the transportation of your goods from country to country. Note that they are not the ones that move your cargo. Instead, they act as middlemen between you and the carrier who transports your products. Sea freight forwarding firms excel in building dependable networks in the industry, making them highly capable of multinational transport.
Sea freight agent
A sea freight agent also deals with the movement of your merchandise. Agents deal with customs brokerage, documentation, and similar stuff needed for your shipment. However, what makes them different is that they do not provide you with services outside of transporting your goods.
Sea logistics companies
Sea logistics companies actually do almost the same thing as freight forwarders. But, what distinguishes them is the ownership of assets necessary for the transport of your goods. Logistics companies own their boats, vessels, and trucks, unlike freight forwarding companies.
Sea freight brokers
Sea freight brokers do a similar job as sea freight forwarders. What makes them different from sea freight forwarding firms like us at Hua Qi is that they do not provide their clients with additional services like warehousing and others. Plus, most sea freight brokers only deal with the transportation of goods to one area only.
Why are ocean freight rates so high?
1. COVID-19 pandemic
Ocean freight rates have been astronomical in recent years due to several problems that impacted the global industry. The principal reason for the spike in freight rates is the COVID-19 pandemic. With the recurring threats of the virus in Chinese ports, lockdowns are being implemented.
2. Suez Canal accident
When the Ever Given shipping vessel got stuck in the said Canal for seven days, the delays caused in goods transportation significantly spiked up the rates.
3. Shortage of shipping containers
The containers that must be used for shipping their manufactured goods are stuck in the United States and Europe. Hence, the lack of shipping containers continues to make sea freight rates rise. Due to the low supply of cargo spaces, surcharges are continuing to be applied.
How to calculate weight for ocean freight
Weight Shipping Calculator
If you choose to transport your products via Less than Container Load shipping, calculating the chargeable weight for your ocean freight is essential. Shipping lines calculate your freight rates by comparing the actual weight and volumetric weight of your cargo. They will use the higher one between the two in calculating your shipping fee.
cbm calculation formula
Actual weight = Length (m) x width (m) x height (m)
Actual weight refers to the gross weight of your shipment. CBM or cubic meter is a standard measurement used to refer to the volume of a shipment.
Volumetric weight calculator
Volumetric weight = Length (m) x width (m) x height (m) x DIM factor
Volumetric weight refers to how much space your cargo takes up in the container.
To calculate volumetric weight, you should get the CBM of your cargo and multiply it to the dimensional weight factor (DIM factor) set according to the mode of transport and the carrier.
The commonly used DIM factor in sea freight is set at 1:1000. This means that a cubic meter is equivalent to one ton.
How to calculate weight for ocean freight
Weight Shipping Calculator
If you choose to transport your products via Less than Container Load shipping, calculating the chargeable weight for your ocean freight is important. Shipping lines calculate your freight rates by comparing the actual weight and volumetric weight of your cargo. They will use the higher one between the two in calculating your shipping fee.
cbm calculation formula
Actual weight = Length (m) x width (m) x height (m)
Actual weight refers to the gross weight of your shipment. CBM or cubic meter is a standard measurement used to refer to the volume of a shipment.
Volumetric weight calculator
Volumetric weight = Length (m) x width (m) x height (m) x DIM factor
Volumetric weight refers to how much space your cargo takes up in the container.
To calculate volumetric weight, you should get the CBM of your cargo and multiply it to the dimensional weight factor (DIM factor) set according to mode of transport and the carrier.
The commonly used DIM factor in sea freight is set at 1:1000. This means that a cubic meter is equivalent to one ton.
Other Freight Services
- Air Freight From China
- Express Freight From China
- Rail Freight From China
- Warehousing Service
China Main Ports
- Shipping fom Shenzhen
- Shipping from Hongkong
- Shipping from Ningbo
- Shipping from Shanghai
- Shipping from Qingdao
- Shipping from Xiamen
- Shipping from Dongguan
- Shipping from Tianjin
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Shipping Routes
- Ship from China to the USA
- Ship from China to the UK
- Ship from China to Canada
- Ship from China to Mexico
- Shipping from Qingdao
- Ship from China to Australia
- Ship from China to Germany
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
We offer thousands of shipping container rates for your shipment needs. Whether you’re shipping to Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, or Oceania, we have got you covered.
While logistics can be done using different modes of transport, moving your goods via sea and ocean freight shipping takes a much longer time to accomplish. This is why shippers often use this mode of transport for bulk shipping and for non-time-sensitive deliveries. Hence, logistics via sea freight forwarding can be slow.
Of course, with the right freight forwarder, you can achieve faster processes and clearances before and after your shipment gets in transit. Sea freight forwarding can also be much more cost-effective and eco-friendly than other modes of transport.
Hua Qi can help enhance your logistics management by bringing you the valuable sea and ocean freight forwarding solutions that you need. We also offer various warehousing services that you may find handy. Expect quick processes, timely communication, and tailor-made services from us.
Understanding how sea freight forwarding works would help you know about the necessary things you have to prepare. Here’s an overview of the entire process from the procurement of your products to their delivery.
- Hua Qi team will cooperate with your suppliers for the shipment.
- We will prepare the necessary paperwork for the successful transport of your goods.
- Your goods will be transferred to the port via inland transportation.
- Our team will book cargo spaces for your products.
- What follows is the declaration and clearance of your goods to Chinese customs.
- Your cargo will now be shipped according to booking.
- Upon arrival at the destination port, Hua Qi will prepare customs documents and contact your consignee for the upcoming delivery.
- Our team will declare and clear your goods to the customs of the destination country.
- We will arrange the VAT and taxes payment.
- Your goods will now be delivered via land transportation.
- Hua Qi will get the signature of your consignee to confirm the receipt of the shipment.
Shipping your goods via ocean freight is pretty arduous, but it is easy for a professional freight forwarding firm. Hua Qi is ready to handle any ocean freight shipments you have with our expert global team.
Many things add up to your sea ocean freight cost. In general, shipping by the sea with us at Hua Qi has a base price of $2500, which varies depending on the location. Note that sea freight rates are calculated per container and not by weight.
Some factors that will affect your sea ocean freight cost include:
- The nature of your products
- Your target location
- Total shipment load
- Add-on services
As a rule of thumb, shipping sensitive and dangerous goods cost a lot more than most non-sensitive merchandise. Freight forwarders and carriers would have different rules and regulations concerning the transport of such goods.
Where you want to ship your products also affects your expenses. The farther from China your target shipping location is, the more expensive your shipment will get. You also need to consider your shipment load when shipping — whether you want to pay for the whole container (FCL) or share it with other shippers (LCL).
It takes at least 13 to 40 days for your shipment to arrive at its destination port via sea freight. This might not include the processes prior to shipping, which might also take a long time depending on the capabilities of your freight forwarder. Other factors also affect the length of your shipment.
Loading up your goods into a cargo ship takes three to seven days, which can highly vary depending on whether you’re using FCL or LCL. Chinese ports may also conduct crackdowns at times. Other delays may also be caused if the port gets congested due to peak times. Meanwhile, unloading your goods can take a week as well.
Finding a competitive and well-connected freight forwarder translates to faster shipping. While little to none can be done with the speed of cargo ships, the speed of your freight forwarding partner can change the game prior and after transit. Hua Qi can provide you with the fast shipping you need.
China Freight Forwarding Services
In addition to basic sea, land, air and express transportation services, Hua Qi also provides exclusive
additional services for e-commerce, fulfillment, Amazon and Dropshipping.
Sea FreightTransportation
HuaQi works with the topcarriers around the worldto offer you the best seafreight rates.
- FCL shipping service
- LCL shipping service
- Hassle-Free sea freight
Road Freightlransportation
Ship your goods fromChina to Europe orCountries along therailway? Rail transport canhelp.
- End to end solution
- Affordable rates
- Save time and money
Air FreightTransportation
Reliable air freight service,help your goods fast andsecure delivery from chinato any location.
- Transit time from 1to 7+ days
- Economical oraffordable rates
- On-time delivery
Express Freight
- Fast and reliable
- Door to door service
- Cheaper and faster
Warehouse
Don’t want to shipimmediately or need towait for the goods togather and ship together tosave cost?
- 14 days free storage
- Warehouse in many regions
- Offer add-on services
E-commerce
Need services such asreceiving and pick-up,quality inspection, packand re-packaging, labelingservices?
- Amazon FBA Ship & Prep
- Fulfillment Prep & Ship
- E-commerce Solutions
The team that support and help you
In order to provide customers with better services, our company’s employees have an average of 8 years of service experience, so we have a team from quotation speed to price, transportation plan to final service tracking.
