Sea Freight
Sea Freight from China — FCL, LCL & DG Battery Containers
Full container load and consolidation services from Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Ningbo, Shanghai and Qingdao, including IMDG-classified lithium battery containers and DDP delivery.
FCL vs LCL
| FCL (Full Container Load) | LCL (Less than Container Load) | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | 15 CBM and above, or full DG battery containers | 1–14 CBM, mixed suppliers |
| Container options | 20GP, 40GP, 40HQ, 20/40ft DG approved | Shared container space |
| Handling | Sealed at factory or our warehouse | Consolidated and deconsolidated at CFS |
| Transit | Faster, direct sailing | Adds 3–7 days for consolidation |
| Cost profile | Fixed per container | Per CBM, minimum charge applies |
Main Ports & Transit Times
| Port | Strength | US West Coast | North Europe | Middle East |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen (Yantian / Shekou) | Electronics, batteries | 18–25 days | 28–35 days | 16–22 days |
| Ningbo-Zhoushan | General cargo, machinery | 20–27 days | 30–38 days | 18–24 days |
| Shanghai | Largest volume, widest sailings | 19–26 days | 29–37 days | 17–23 days |
| Guangzhou (Nansha) | South China consolidation | 20–28 days | 30–38 days | 16–22 days |
| Qingdao | North China, chemicals | 22–30 days | 32–40 days | 19–26 days |
Lithium Batteries by Sea (IMDG)
- Classification under UN3480 / UN3481 / UN3171 with correct IMDG code
- DG booking requested 7–10 days before sailing — carriers ration battery slots
- Container packing certificate and DG declaration by a certified packer
- State of charge and packaging requirements verified at our DG warehouse
- Emergency response information and 24-hour contact on the DG form
- Port-by-port acceptance varies — we confirm carrier approval before quoting
Trade Terms We Support
EXW
We collect from your factory and handle everything to destination door.
FOB
Supplier delivers to port; we take over from loading, with full cost visibility.
CIF
Freight and insurance to destination port included, you clear customs.
DDP
Duties, taxes and last mile prepaid — the simplest option for first-time importers.
Planning a container?
Send CBM, weight, commodity and destination. We quote FCL, LCL and DDP with current carrier rates.
Request a Freight Quote
Tell us what you ship — battery type or commodity, weight, pickup city and destination. We reply with routing options and a DDP price, usually within 12 hours.
WhatsApp: +86 186 7539 5280 ·
Email: fangyuan12530@Hotmail.com