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Ocean freight from China
Ocean planning separates the main sailing from pickup, origin handling, import clearance and final delivery. The complete door-to-door timeline varies with FCL or LCL handling, the live port call, free time, cargo and both addresses, so it is confirmed per shipment rather than derived from a fixed increment.
47 guides
- China to Manzanillo Transit Days: How Long Does It Really Take?How to interpret the China–Manzanillo ocean benchmark, what port-to-port excludes, and how routing, congestion, customs and inland delivery shape the full timeline.
- Are Yantian and Shekou the Same as Shenzhen Port? All 4 ComparedYes and no: Yantian, Shekou, Chiwan and Da Chan Bay are separate terminals inside the Shenzhen port zone. Compare them by factory location, cut-off, live service and total cost.
- Telex Release vs Original B/L vs Seaway Bill: How to ChooseA deep dive into the three ways cargo gets released at destination — original bill of lading (OBL), telex release and seaway bill — with the mechanics, use cases, common mistakes and a multilingual glossary.
- Air & Ocean Freight from China: Modes, Costs, Ports & Routes (2026)The complete 2026 guide to freight from China: air vs ocean, FCL vs LCL, how shipping is priced, which port to use, special cargo and routes to Latin America.
- How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Container from China to Mexico? (2026)What it costs to ship a container from China to Mexico in 2026 — the full cost stack of ocean freight, surcharges, duty and IVA, and why rates move.
- Chinese New Year 2027: Factory Shutdown, Cut-Offs & How to ShipChinese New Year 2027 falls on February 6. Plan around the factory shutdown: production cut-offs, the pre-CNY space and rate crunch, post-holiday ramp-up, and how to keep stock flowing.
- How Many CBM Fit in a 20ft, 40ft and 40HC Container?A 40ft gives about 67 m³ on paper but only 55–58 m³ usable. Nominal vs. usable CBM by container size, max payload, pallet counts and a realistic loading factor for planning shipments.
- Importing Auto Parts from China to Mexico: NOM, Fracción & DutiesHow to import auto parts from China to Mexico: classification by fracción, conditional NOM and sector checks, anti-dumping screening, IVA, IMMEX eligibility and DDP.
- Importing Electronics from China to Mexico: NOM, Telecom & DutiesWhat it takes to import consumer electronics from China to Mexico: NOM labeling, CRT telecom homologation, HS classification, duties, IVA and air vs ocean.
- Importing Furniture from China to Mexico: Costs, Tariffs & NOMHow to import furniture from China to Mexico: FCL vs LCL for bulky cargo, tariff-classification and NOM checks, taxes and a compliant DDP structure.
- Importing Machinery from China to Mexico: Containers, Permits & DutiesHow to import machinery and equipment from China to Mexico: flat-rack and open-top for oversized cargo, used-machinery rules, permits and fracción, NOM electrical safety and DDP.
- Importing Textiles & Apparel from China to Mexico: NOM-004-SE-2021How to screen textile imports by fracción for Anexo 10 registration, NOM-004-SE-2021 labeling, compensatory duties, 2026 tariffs, IMMEX and DDP.
- Mercado Libre Cross-Border (CBT) Logistics from China: How It WorksHow Mercado Libre cross-border / CBT selling from China actually moves goods: the import side, importer-of-record problem, DDP, and Full vs cross-border.
- Shipping from China to Argentina: A Guide to Buenos AiresShipping from China to Argentina via Buenos Aires: routing, Aduana customs under AFIP/ARCA, the new SEDI/SECOIN import regime, IVA and DDP door-to-door.
- Shipping from China to Bolivia: Transit Routing, Costs & CustomsHow to ship from China to landlocked Bolivia through a live third-country gateway: transit planning, ANB importer and declaration routes, GA and IVA.
- Shipping from China to Brazil: A Guide to the Port of SantosShipping from China to Brazil via Santos: routing, Siscomex / Sistema Habilita, the 2026 CBS/IBS transition and formal-import tax planning.
- Shipping from China to Central America: A Guatemala Customs ExampleHow to plan China–Central America shipping using Guatemala as an example: live gateway selection, SAT importer clearance, IVA and DR-CAFTA origin limits.
- Shipping from China to Costa Rica: Caldera, Moín, TICA Customs & CostsHow to ship from China to Costa Rica via Caldera or Moín/Limón: ocean and air options, transit ranges, TICA customs clearance, DAI duty and IVA.
- Shipping from China to the Dominican Republic: Caucedo & CustomsHow to ship from China to the Dominican Republic via Caucedo and Haina: ocean and air options, transit ranges, DGA customs in SIGA, the RNC, and duty, ITBIS and ISC costs.
- Shipping from China to Ecuador (Guayaquil): Costs, Times & SENAEHow to ship from China to Ecuador via Guayaquil: ocean and air options, transit ranges, SENAE customs in ECUAPASS, RUC and the DAI, plus duty, IVA and FODINFA.
- Shipping from China to Mercado Libre Full Mexico: First-Leg GuideHow to ship from China to Mercado Libre Full in Mexico: the importer-of-record problem, NOM labeling, and the domestic inbound into a Full warehouse.
- Shipping from China to Mexico: The Complete 2026 GuideA practical 2026 overview of shipping from China to Mexico — air vs ocean, ports, transit times, costs, the pedimento, tariffs, NOM and DDP door-to-door.
- Shipping from China to Panama: Ports, Free Zone & CustomsHow to ship from China to Panama: container-terminal selection, the Colón Free Zone, customs declarations, ITBMS rates and shipment-specific re-export checks.
- Shipping from China to Uruguay: Costs, Customs & Montevideo Free PortHow to plan a China–Uruguay shipment through a live gateway: Montevideo's free-port rules, DNA general-import DUA, RUT, broker, duty and IVA.
- How to Ship Lithium Batteries from China (UN38.3, Dangerous Goods)How UN38.3, IATA packing instructions, 2026 state-of-charge rules and the IMDG Code apply to lithium batteries shipped from China.
- Volumetric Weight & Cubic Measurement ExplainedHow cubic size drives freight cost across air, courier and ocean LCL — the CBM and volumetric-weight formulas, with worked examples for each mode.
- Shipping from China to Chile and Brazil: Customs-First PlanningCompare China–Chile origin claims with Brazil's formal Siscomex and Mercosur framework, using live routing and shipment-specific tax checks.
- Shipping from China to Peru via Callao: Origin and SUNAT ChecksPlan China–Peru freight through Callao with live routing, shipment-specific origin proof and current SUNAT import procedures.
- Sending Inventory to Amazon Mexico (FBA): Freight, Customs and DutiesHow to ship inventory from China to Amazon Mexico FBA: importer-of-record structure, Mexican customs and duties, Amazon delivery rules, and freight options.
- Shipping from China to Latin America: Choose the Lane, Then VerifyA practical map for choosing ocean or air freight from China to Latin America, with country-specific links for live routes and customs checks.
- China to Mexico Shipping Time: Which Transit Clock?China–Mexico planning benchmarks by transport leg, what port-to-port and airport-to-airport exclude, and how to obtain a door-to-door estimate for your shipment.
- Ocean Freight from China to Buenaventura and CartagenaA practical comparison of Colombian ocean-freight gateway options: Buenaventura on the Pacific and Cartagena on the Caribbean, with live routing, customs, DDP structure and inland quotes.
- Ocean Freight from China to Lázaro Cárdenas and VeracruzHow to ship from China to Lázaro Cárdenas and Veracruz as alternatives to Manzanillo: Pacific vs Gulf routing, transit times, customs, and inland reach.
- Ocean Freight from China to Manzanillo: A Practical GuideA practical guide to ocean freight from China to Manzanillo: live routing, FCL vs LCL, port-to-port timing, Mexican customs, DDP scope and inland delivery.
- Shipping from China to Colombia: Customs, DIAN and Tariffs ExplainedA practical guide to importing from China to Colombia — DIAN registration, the targeted 35% measure on 14 classifications, ports and documents.
- China to the US: Realistic Ocean and Air Transit TimesHow China–US ocean and air transit varies by ports, booked service, transshipment, customs and delivery address, and how to obtain a shipment-specific window.
- Shipping from Shanghai and Ningbo: East China's GatewaysA guide to exporting through Shanghai (Yangshan, Waigaoqiao) and Ningbo-Zhoushan, comparing factory location, live services, transhipment and total cost.
- Shipping from Shenzhen and South China: Ports and LanesA guide to exporting from South China — Shenzhen (Yantian, Shekou), Guangzhou (Nansha) and nearby ports, the cargo they suit, and the major trade lanes they serve.
- Demurrage and Detention: How to Avoid Extra Container ChargesWhat demurrage and detention actually mean, why they are different, how free time works, and practical steps to avoid these avoidable container charges.
- Peak-Season Shipping: GRI, Space and How to Plan AheadWhy freight rates spike in peak season, what GRI and PSS surcharges mean, and practical ways to secure space and control costs when demand surges.
- Shipping Dangerous Goods from China: Mode-Specific Checks for 2026Plan dangerous-goods shipping from China using current IMDG, IATA DGR, ICAO and UN sources without assuming every shipment needs the same documents or packaging.
- Shipping Container Types and Sizes: A Practical ReferenceA reference for the main shipping container types and sizes — standard, high-cube, reefer, open-top and flat-rack — with capacities and what each is for.
- Shipping from Wuhan: Routes, Transit Times and What to KnowA guide to international shipping from Wuhan, China — ocean and air options from a central China hub to Latin America and beyond, typical transit times, and how inland origin affects your freight.
- Air Freight vs Ocean Freight from China: How to ChooseA practical comparison of air and ocean freight from China — cost, transit time, reliability and the cargo each mode suits best, so you can pick the right option with confidence.
- Bill of Lading Explained: Types and How It WorksWhat a bill of lading is, the difference between original, telex-release and seaway bills, and why this single document controls who can collect your cargo.
- Ocean Freight Charges and Surcharges, ExplainedDecode an ocean freight quote — base ocean freight, BAF, CAF, THC, documentation and the other line items that make up the real landed cost of a container.
- FCL vs LCL: Which Ocean Freight Option Fits Your Shipment?A clear comparison of full-container (FCL) and less-than-container (LCL) ocean freight — cost, speed, risk and the volume where it makes sense to switch.