Freight & Logistics
Zhengzhou sits on the China–Europe rail corridor, which changes the maths for anything heavier than a sample but more urgent than a container.
Three routes, three different problems
There is no single best freight method. The right answer depends on weight, urgency and how much of your margin the freight can absorb.
| Route | Transit (door to door) | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| China–Europe rail | 12–18 days | 100 kg – 20 t, Europe destination | Schedule is fixed; missing a departure costs a week |
| Air freight | 5–8 days | Samples, urgent replenishment, high value per kg | Cost scales brutally above ~500 kg |
| Sea freight | 30–40 days | Full containers, heavy or low-value-per-kg goods | Port congestion adds unpredictable days |
For North America, rail is not an option — it is air or sea, and the gap between them is wide. For Europe, rail is usually the best combination of cost and speed, which is why Zhengzhou’s terminal matters.
What we handle
Export declarations. Chinese customs export paperwork, commodity classification, and the origin documents your import broker will ask for.
Booking and consolidation. Space booked under our forwarder accounts, or under yours if you prefer to keep the relationship.
Documentation matching. Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or rail waybill, certificate of origin. The most common delay at destination is a mismatch between these documents — not a customs problem, an administrative one.
Insurance. Cargo insurance arranged on request, quoted at the actual rate rather than a flat markup.
Incoterms
We quote FOB, CIF and DAP as standard. If you work on EXW or DDP we can accommodate it, but tell us early — DDP in particular requires knowing the destination duty treatment before the goods move, not after.
What we do not do
We do not own ships, and we do not pretend to. Freight is booked through forwarders and billed at cost with the forwarder invoice attached. Our margin is the sourcing commission, not a hidden freight spread.
What it costs
Freight is quoted per shipment, at cost. For a rough planning figure, ask us for a rate indication against your expected volume and destination — we will give you a range rather than a single number, because a single number would be a guess.
Need a freight indication? Send the destination, weight and target date and we will come back with a range.
Ready to price your order?
Tell us the specification. Three to five factory quotes come back within five working days.