February 2026

Italy is a major destination for Chinese exports to Europe, encompassing a wide range of goods including machinery, furniture, building materials, clothing, electronics, and industrial components. Shipping from China to Italy How to Ship from Shenzhen to Italy As a core manufacturing and export city in southern China, Shenzhen has established a mature and stable […]

Demurrage refers to the fees payable by the cargo owner, shipper, or consignee for failing to pick up or deliver goods within the “free time” stipulated in the charter party agreement. “Free time” refers to the free period granted by the port, terminal, or other location for the loading and unloading of empty containers by […]

In international logistics and import/export trade, “weight” is one of the core factors affecting transportation costs. However, in practice, many shippers and importers, especially those shipping goods from China for the first time, often confuse net weight and gross weight, leading to inaccurate freight cost estimates, repeated communication during customs clearance, and even additional costs. […]