2026

In international trade, choosing the right trade terms (Incoterms) directly impacts transportation costs, customs clearance responsibilities, and overall delivery efficiency. DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid), a common but often misunderstood delivery method, is still widely used in shipments from China to various markets worldwide. What is DDU Shipping? DDU, which stands for Delivered Duty Unpaid, means […]

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. […]

In international trade and cross-border logistics, a Certificate of Origin (COO) is not an optional document. It directly impacts tariff rates, customs clearance speed, trade compliance, and even determines whether a shipment can successfully enter the destination country’s market. For companies exporting goods from China, correctly understanding and utilizing COOs is a crucial step in […]

In international logistics, long transportation distances, numerous stages, and complex uncontrollable factors mean that even with experienced carriers, risks cannot be completely avoided. International freight insurance is an important tool for transferring and managing these risks. For companies exporting or importing goods from or to China, understanding the workings of freight insurance helps to keep […]

Shipping goods from China to the USA is one of the most important routes in international trade, but U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforces strict regulations on imported goods, including those related to safety, intellectual property, labeling, entry standards, and tax compliance. If goods are found to be non-compliant or have mismatched information, the […]

As an international electronics industry and foreign trade hub, Shenzhen, China, has seen continuous growth in exports to the Middle East market. Israel, in particular, is a destination market with a diversified consumer structure, a developed technology industry, and a high dependence on imports. There is stable demand for a wide range of products, including […]

A significant volume of goods is exported from China to Iraq annually. Guangzhou, in particular, is active in exporting consumer electronics, home furnishings, light industrial products, building materials, small household appliances, and engineering equipment to the Middle Eastern market. The Iraqi market has maintained stable demand in recent years, especially in home decoration, hardware tools, […]

The cost of shipping from China to Romania is typically around US$2,200 to US$3,800 for a 20ft container and US$2,600 to US$4,500 for a 40ft container by sea freight; LCL (Less than Container Load) shipping costs approximately US$100 to US$200 per cubic meter; and air freight costs approximately US$4 to US$10 per kilogram. Sea freight […]