Door to door shipping from China
In global trade, door-to-door service is a comprehensive logistics solution with convenience and efficiency. As the world’s leading exporter, China’s door-to-door service occupies an important position in international logistics.
Door-to-door service not only simplifies the logistics process, but also provides great convenience for customers. This article will introduce door-to-door service in detail to help companies fully understand this important logistics model.
What is door to door shipping
Door-to-door service means that the logistics company picks up the goods from the sender’s designated location (usually a factory, a warehouse) and delivers the goods directly to the recipient’s designated location (such as a warehouse, store), including loading, unloading, transportation, We provide customers with one-stop transportation services in all aspects including customs declaration.
Why choose door-to-door service
- One-stop service: Door-to-door service provides a full range of services from pickup to delivery. Customers do not need to deal with multiple logistics service providers, which simplifies the logistics process. Suitable for first-time exporters and importers, and companies that lack international logistics experience.
- Strong professionalism: Logistics companies usually have rich logistics experience and professional logistics teams, suitable for complex cargo transportation, including large equipment, dangerous goods or goods that require special packaging.
- Save human resources: Customers do not have to assign a special team to handle transportation matters and focus on core business development.
- Tracking transparency: Door-to-door service provides a real-time cargo tracking system, customers can track the transportation status of goods in real time to ensure the safe arrival of goods.
Advantages of door-to-door service
Convenience
Door-to-door service covers all links from pickup, transportation to delivery. Customers only need to specify the delivery and receiving addresses, which greatly saves customers’ time and energy.
Security
During transportation, the goods will be professionally packaged, sorted and transported to reduce delays or losses caused by improper operation during transportation, customs clearance or delivery.
Efficiency
Door-to-door service usually includes the combined use of multiple modes of transportation, such as road, rail, air and water, and can select the best transportation route according to actual conditions to improve transportation efficiency.
Cost savings
Door-to-door service helps reduce overall logistics costs by optimizing the transportation process and reducing the number of transfers.
Flexibility
We can provide personalized services according to customer needs, such as the transportation of special goods (refrigerated goods, dangerous goods, etc.).
The process of door to door service from China
Choosing a China freight forwarder
Choose an experienced and reputable logistics company to understand the scope of services it provides and the costs. Ubest Shipping provides door-to-door services from China to all parts of the world, including air, sea and rail transportation.
Order acceptance and demand confirmation
Determine customer needs, including the type of goods, transportation destination and service requirements.
Pickup and packaging
Pick up the goods from the shipper’s location, check the status of the goods, and professionally pack the goods to ensure the safety of the goods during transportation.
Export customs clearance
Handle the export procedures of China Customs and submit the necessary documents (invoices, packing lists, etc.).
International transportation
Choose the appropriate transportation method and route according to the nature, quantity and destination of the goods. (sea, air or rail).
Import customs clearance
After arriving at the destination country, the logistics company will assist in completing the customs clearance procedures.
Final delivery
Safely deliver the goods to the place designated by the consignee and sign for confirmation.
Ways to ship from China door to door service
In China’s door to door service, the choice of mode of transport is crucial because it directly affects the efficiency, cost and safety of transportation.
Sea Fright
Door to door ocean shipping is the process of shipping goods from China (country of origin) to any other region or continent through international ocean shipping and shipping routes. This service is provided by freight forwarders, who pick up the goods from the pick-up point and deliver them to the final location decided by the cargo owner. Unlike port to port shipping, door to door service takes the cargo transportation one step further to ensure the integrity of the transportation value chain.
Ocean shipping is mainly divided into two services, and you can choose FCL and LCL according to the characteristics of the goods:
- FCK door to door shipping: This cargo occupies the entire container, whether it is a 20-foot or 40-foot container. If your cargo is large, it will be loaded into a full container without sharing space with any other shipper’s cargo.
- LCL door to door shipping: This mode of transportation is mainly suitable for shippers whose cargo is not large enough to fit into the entire container. In LCL shipping, the cargo of several shippers will be loaded together in one container. When the ship arrives at the port of departure, the freight forwarder is responsible for separating them and then delivering them to the corresponding shipowners.
Air Freight
Air freight is the fastest mode of transportation and is usually suitable for goods that need to be delivered quickly. The loss during air transportation is low, and flights from China can usually reach the destination within 1-3 days.
Railway transportation has gradually become an important choice in cross-border logistics between Central Europe, Central Asia and China, especially for some goods between air and sea transportation. Railway transportation is relatively stable and less affected by weather. Railway transportation has relatively low carbon emissions and is an environmentally friendly mode of transportation.
Cost structure of DDP shipping from China
When DDP transportation is carried out in China, the cost structure is more complicated, because DDP includes all costs from the starting point to the destination. The cost structure of DDP transportation usually includes the following main parts:
Export shipping costs (domestic transportation)
- Warehousing costs: including the cost of storing goods in the warehouse.
- Inland transportation costs: the transportation costs of goods from the place of shipment to the export port. It can be road, rail, or other modes of transportation.
- Loading and unloading costs: the costs of loading and unloading goods at the departure point.
Export customs clearance costs
- Export customs declaration costs: including customs declaration agency fees, customs declaration document fees, etc.
- Export tariffs: China’s export goods are usually not subject to export tariffs, but other related customs declaration fees need to be paid.
Shipping costs
The transportation costs of goods from Chinese ports to destination ports. Varies according to distance, mode of transportation, type of goods, etc.
Destination country import customs clearance costs
- Import tariffs: tariffs imposed by the destination country on imported goods. Different countries have different tax rates for different goods.
- Value Added Tax (VAT): Some countries impose VAT on goods when they are imported. This fee is usually borne by the importer, but in the DDP model, the seller needs to bear it.
- Import customs clearance fees: the customs clearance agent fees in the destination country, as well as other customs clearance related fees.
- Import license fees: Some countries require special import licenses for certain goods, and the fees are also borne by the seller.
Destination shipping costs (domestic transportation)
- Destination domestic transportation costs: the transportation costs from the port of the destination country to the consignee’s final address, which may be land transportation or other modes of transportation.
- Unloading costs: the cost of unloading the goods after they arrive at the destination.
Insurance costs
In order to protect against risks during transportation, the seller usually insures the goods, and the cost will be determined based on the value of the goods and the mode of transportation.
Other additional costs
- Cargo handling fees: If the goods require special handling or additional packaging, additional fees may be required.
- Destination port fees: including port loading and unloading, port miscellaneous fees, etc.
- Destination city fees: If further distribution is required, there may be additional costs for city distribution.
Documents for door-to-door delivery from China
Required documents
- Commercial invoice: Contains detailed information of the goods, quantity, price, etc.
- Packing list: Lists the contents of each box.
- Bill of lading: Proof of transportation contract and ownership of the goods.
- Certificate of origin: Proof of the origin of the goods.
- Customs clearance documents: Including customs declaration, tax payment certificate, etc.
Other documents
- Insurance policy: If you have purchased freight insurance, you need to provide the insurance policy.
- Special license: If it involves controlled items, you need to provide the corresponding license.
China door-to-door transportation provides one-stop logistics services, simplifies cross-border transportation processes, and saves time and costs. Choosing a reliable logistics company, understanding the prices and times of different transportation methods, and preparing the necessary documents can ensure that the goods arrive at the destination safely and on time.