Shipping from China Methods:
Meilin provides 3 popular methods to ship goods from China to the global market.
1.By Sea
Freight: The cheapest shipping method
Delivery time: 30-40 days
Extra Charges: Up loading charges, port fees, docking fees, storage fees, clearance fees, ETC.
FCL & LCL: FCL is full container loading, LCL is less than container loading.
Types of Container: 20ft container (28CBM), 40ft container (58CBM) and 40ft HQ container (68CBM).
Common Trade Terms: FOB(Free on board), CIF(Cost, insurance and freight), DDP(Delivered duty paid)
Document used for custom clearance: B/L, invoice and packing list. Our company will provide a full set of documentation for your custom clearance.
2.By Courier
Carrier Companies: DHL, FedEx, UPS, TNT, EMS, etc.
Carrier weight: Carton box in any weight, better below 100KGS
Freight: Higher cost
Delivery time: within 7 days
Remind: Urgent goods that are not too heavy since it is quite expensive.
Our company has cooperated forwarder who can provide a better freight and fast delivery.
3.By Air
Carrier Company: Shipping forwarder
Carrier Weight: Heavy bulk above 100KGS
Freight: Lower than Courier, more economical
Delivery time: 5-10days
Remind: Urgent bulk. Acquire the documentation to be provided for custom clearance, have a cooperate freight forwarding company.
The air cargo shipment is between sea and courier shipment, it is lower freight than by courier but faster than by sea.
Document used for custom clearance: B/L, invoice and packing list. Most of time we will do Telex Release for air cargo shipment to guarantee on time delivery.