We are a member of the DocShipper group and therefore have a presence all over the world. DocShipper is therefore also present in China to support you in all your purchasing and international logistics operations. You will see, import / export has never been easier !
DocShipper services in China
Sea freight from/to China
Sea freight is the most widely used method of transportation because it allows us to ship large volumes to the other side of the world at a competitive price. You have the possibility to send your goods under 2 formulas:
- Less container load (LCL): You group your goods with other shippers in a single container.
- Full container load (FCL): You reserve the whole container. The container is sealed from departure to arrival.
Air freight from/to China
Although it is not an expensive and polluting transportation solution, air freight makes it possible to ship goods over long distances and quickly. A few days of transit and your parcel to cross the world. Once again, you have the possibility to choose between 2 formulas:
- Conventional Air Cargo: You use the space available in conventional airlines such as Air France, American Airlines, Qatar Airways...
- Express Air Freight: If you have a small parcel - usually less than 100 Kgs - we recommend to send your goods with an express company such as DocShipper, DHL, Fedex, TNT, UPS...
Road freight from/to China
Road freight is usually an indispensable method since it will simply link the different terminals: your office, warehouse or home and the departure/arrival terminals such as ports, airports and train stations.
Please note that for short distances, we can use the truck for a door-to-door solution directly. This is for example the case for cross-border transport.
Post-transport services in China
We offer a multitude of post-transport logistics solutions in China. You need to store your goods for a short or long period of time? You can rent a space in our warehouses.
We also offer a packing service. A point not to be neglected since it will condition the rest of the operations: if your goods are packed in the right way, everything should go as planned. However, if you neglect this step, you may have unpleasant surprises.
DocShipper tip: Don't hesitate to ask our experts for advice if you have any doubts about your packaging.
China customs clearance services
It is simply an mandatory step in international logistics. When your goods arrive at the border of a country, they will necessarily have to obtain the approval of the customs authorities to enter the destination market.Β This means preparing the entire documentation package to certify the conformity of the products.
DocShipper Alert: Beware, the slightest oversight and your cargo may get stuck in customs!Β Contact our DocShipper experts to help you prepare your merchandise for compliance before import or export.
China sourcing services
Sourcing services are tailor-made support during your procurement operations. No more hassle to find the right supplier producing the right products at a competitive price :
- Supplier search: We find suppliers online with your project.
- Price negotiation:Β Let our years of import / export experience negotiate prices for you.
- Sampling:Β Need to analyze your product before starting production? We will find a way to send you a sample.
- Compliance: Because products in Asia are not necessarly in line with the regulations in your local market, this step is crucial !
- Quality Control:Β We analyze your cargo according to 2 main criteria: the quantity to be checked and the depth of it.
- International logistics:Β Finally, we naturally handle all logistics needs up to your warehouse.
Operational capacity across China
Logistics services in Shanghai
Shanghai which in Chinese means "on the sea". In fact, the city overlooks the East China Sea and is crossed by the Huangpu River at the Yangtze River Delta. Shanghai is also called "Paris of the East", "Queen of the East" or even "Pearl of the East".
It has an area of 6,340 sq km occupied by 24.18 million inhabitants in 2017.
Shanghai is one of the main air and sea traffic hubs in China with Shanghai Pudong Airport and Yangshan Port.
Being one of the key cities in China, DocShipper delivers all your goods from and to Shanghai.
Info DocShipper: DocShipper accompanies you throughout your project, delivers you to China and lets you choose the mode of transport of your goods.
Logistics services in Beijing
Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China and is the country's political, cultural and international trade centre. It has the jurisdiction of 18 districts over an area of 17,000 square kilometres and a population of 11.68 million people. Located in the northern part of the North China Plains.
You can find the closest international terminals to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) for air transportation.
Info DocShipper:Β DocShipper delivers to Beijing. Do not hesitate to contact DocShipper for the transport of all your goods.
Logistics services in Tianjin
is an important road and railway junction, it is located in a flat region where the waters of the Peh, Yunting, Taching and Tzeya rivers meet to form the Hai River, which also receives the contribution of the Grand Canal and that is why that Tientsin is a very important center of inland waterways and one of the most active river ports in the country, accessible to ships up to 15,000 tonnes. It also has the Tianjin-Binhai airport for air transport.
Info DocShipper: DocShipper offers its import and export services as well as logistics and sourcing from terminals in Tianjin.
Logistics services in Chongqing
Chongqing an inland port city in China on the Yangtze River. It is the largest metropolis in the world with over 10 thousand bridges and 36 million inhabitants in 2018.
Chongqing's Guoyuan Port is the largest logistics port in China's inland rivers and was the symbolic project for the construction of the river transportation center on the upper reaches of Chongqing's Yangtze River. Also, for air transport, there is Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport which is an international airport located in Yubei District in Chongqing, China.
Info DocShipper: The Chongqing City is part of one of the main cities of China and that's why DocShipper offers you its services and support in Chongqing.
Transport terminals in China
International ports in China
Port of Yangshan
Since 2005, when the Yangshan port was activated, with automated systems made by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries, Shanghai has become the first port in the world for the volume of goods handled, surpassing Hong Kong and Singapore.
Yangshan deep water port has reached the handling of 17407 million containers in 2015 with an increase of 1.3% compared to the previous year.
Info DocShipper : Our DocShipper team assists you for your imports and exports in the terminals at the Port of Yangshan.
Port of Tianjin
Between January and August, Tianjin received over 18.16 million import orders, up 6.69%; on an annual basis, for a commercial value of 2.97 billion yuan (about 439.4 million dollars), up 3.45% compared to the same period last year.
The port of Tianjin recorded 855,200 export orders in the same period, with a sales volume that reached 26.57 million yuan.
Info DocShipper : According to local authorities, the Chinese municipality will take further facilitation measures and create a number of diversified customs clearance models to develop international e-commerce.
Port of Chongqing's Guoyuan
Info DocShipper : Our DocShipper team assists you for your imports and exports in the terminals at the Port of Chongqing's Guoyuan.
International airports in China
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) is the most important airport in Shanghai and, after Beijing Airport, it is the second busiest in China.
Pudong Airport is located 30 kilometers east of Shanghai and it has three runways and two terminals.
In 2017 Shanghai Pudong confirmed itself as the third airport in the world for freight traffic, with over 3.8 million tons, + 11.2% compared to 2016 and the ninth airport in the world for passenger traffic, with over 70 million travelers, + 6.1% compared to 2016.
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), called Beijing Daxing is the largest airport in the world not only in terms of passenger transport capacity, but also in terms of freight volumes. In fact, we talk respectively about a capacity of 100 million passengers per year and four million tons of goods in shipment.
The airport covers 700,000 square meters and will allow China to generate an air transport capacity of 700 million passengers by 2022. In intermodal terms, Daxing Airport is located 46 km south of Beijing, has seven runways and is connected to the main high-speed railway infrastructures, while a direct connection is planned for the exchanges between the Daxing and the current Shoudu airport, about 67 km away.
Tianjin-Binhai airport
Tianjin Airport Binhai Airport in the Chinese city of Tianjin, a city approximately 150 miles southeast of Beijing. It is located 13 km east of the city center, in the northeastern part of China, not far from Bohai Bay. The structure has two parallel tracks on the asphalt, where the main one is 3 600 m long.
Tianjin Binhai International Airport is among the fastest growing airports in China, as well as one of the main logistics centers in the country.
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
Chongqing Jiangbei airport is an international airport located in Yubei District in Chongqing, China. Jiangbei Airport is also a 72-hour visa-free transit airport for foreigners in many countries. In 2017 it came first in the category "Best airport in the category of 25-40 million passengers" with the International Airport Council. Located 19km north of central Chongqing, the airport is a major hub for Western China airlines, including China Express Airlines, China Southern Airlines, etc.
In 2020, Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport opened four new international freight routes and achieved an annual cargo volume of 411,000 tons, marking positive annual growth despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Info DocShipper: Being one of the most important airports in the world in terms of international and local freight, DocShipper imports and exports all kinds of goods at this airport.
FAQ | Freight forwarder & procurement agent in China
How can DocShipper help me in China ?
DocShipper offers unique support, a tailor-made solution that includes all of your needs. From supply to distribution, including compliance, quality control, transport and customs clearance. You no longer have to waste time in an area that you do not master, leave it to the professionals !
What is door to door service ?
A door-to-door service is a logistics solution that includes all the needs of your project: packaging, international freight, customs clearance ... You have nothing more to do, we take care of everything. Good thing is, this service is our specialty !
How can DocShipper help me find a supplier ?
DocShipper is first and foremost a network of agents and suppliers that we have certified around the world. So we probably have a supplier that should be of interest to you in our database. If this is not the case, our sourcing team will search through our network for a way to find the wholesaler who will suit your expectations: in terms of quantity, price and quality.
Is DocShipper a freight forwarder ?
Yes and no ! We are a freight forwarder but at the same time much more than that. We have a unique business model that allows us to support our customers throughout the entire product cycle: our sourcing department assists you throughout the purchasing process, the logistics department will handle transport operations and finally our 3PL department helps you in the management of your B2C orders (if you are an E-Commerce). You just have to focus on promoting and selling your products, we take care of the rest.
How much will I pay for DocShipper services ?
It is impossible to give you a fishy price. Apart from a few services which have a fixed charge, the majority of our solutions are built on a case-by-case basis. The costs of a project are therefore extremely variable. Do you have a serious project? Do not hesitate to contact us ! Our team is very responsive, you will receive a return and a quote within 48 hours (provided that we have all the necessary information and the development of a solution).
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