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500+
European-Route Carriers
€40M+
Total Quotes Compared
8 days
Avg. Air Transit (China–EU)
99.2%
On-Time Delivery Rate

Four shipping modes covering every China–Europe scenario

Choose the option that fits your budget, your deadline and the nature of your cargo.

Sea Freight FCL/LCL

Transit: 30–40 days
Price: €800–€3,500 / container

Best for:

High-volume shipments and price-sensitive cargo

Main European hubs:

  • Rotterdam
  • Hamburg
  • Antwerp
  • Le Havre

Air Freight

Transit: 5–8 days
Price: €4–€8 / kg

Best for:

High-value goods, urgent orders and e-commerce stock

Main European hubs:

  • Frankfurt
  • Paris CDG
  • London Heathrow
  • Amsterdam Schiphol

China–Europe Rail

Transit: 18–22 days
Price: €2,000–€5,500 / container

Best for:

Mid-urgency cargo, when sea is too slow and air too expensive

Main European hubs:

  • Duisburg
  • Hamburg
  • Malaszewicze
  • Madrid

International Express

Transit: 3–5 days
Price: €8–€20 / kg

Best for:

Samples, documents and urgent small batches, door to door across Europe

Main European hubs:

  • DHL / UPS / FedEx / TNT

Why European importers choose ShipGlobal

A freight comparison platform built for the EU market, optimised for European customers from first quote to customs clearance.

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Compare 500+ carriers at once

A single enquiry returns live quotes from multiple China–Europe operators side by side.

Transparent pricing, no hidden fees

The quote is the final price. Every surcharge is listed up front, the way European buyers expect.

GDPR compliant, EU data protection

All data is stored in line with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

EU customs clearance support

EORI registration guidance, HS code classification and VAT-compliant invoicing.

Native EN / DE / FR support

Local-language communication, matching time zones, replies within 2 working hours.

Real-time tracking, door to door in Europe

Full visibility from Chinese pickup to European delivery, with automatic milestone alerts.

Frequently Asked Questions

The China–Europe logistics questions European importers ask most.

Sea freight typically takes 30-40 days port-to-port to major European ports like Rotterdam, Hamburg, and Antwerp. Air freight takes 5-8 days door-to-door. China-Europe rail freight takes 18-22 days, offering a middle ground between sea and air. Express courier (DHL/UPS/FedEx) delivers in 3-5 days.

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