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Shipping agent China to Germany
Shipping agent China to Germany
Whether you are importing machinery, furniture, electronics, auto parts, textiles, or consumer goods, choosing an experienced freight forwarder can help you save time, reduce costs, and avoid customs clearance delays.
Our China-to-Germany Services
We don’t push one solution. We listen to your timeline, budget, and cargo type, then recommend the right solution.
1. Sea Freight
We offer both FCL and LCL shipping for sea freight service. FCL means you charter an entire container, while LCL allows you to share space with other cargo. This flexibility helps you save costs and optimize your shipping process.
Available container sizes for FCL shipping include: 20GP, 40GP, and 40HQ.
You'll benefit from: lower unit freight rates, reduced cargo handling, better cargo protection, and a fixed shipping schedule.
LCL shipping allows you to share a container with other shippers. You only pay for the space actually used. Ideal for small shipments (1 to 14 CBM).
The advantages of LCL shipping include: lower shipping costs, flexible volume, weekly departures, and professional cargo consolidation. (Our warehouse assembles goods from different shippers into a single container before export.)
Popular German shipping destinations include: Hamburg, Bremen, Berlin, Munich, Duisburg (currently used more as a rail station), Frankfurt (via inland transport), etc.
Shipping time: 22–30 days for port to port shipping; 28–35 days for door to door shipping. (Reference only)
Other affordable service: cargo consolidation service
Many importers source products from multiple factories across China. Instead of requiring each supplier to ship separately, customers can use us to:
Consolidate goods from multiple suppliers;
Repackage if necessary;
Collect all goods into one shipment;
Ship in FCL or LCL form.
This service usually reduces logistics costs and simplifies the customer's workflow, but customers need to provide us with the contact information, address, and specific cargo information for each supplier.
2. Air Freight
Air freight is the best option for urgent orders, seasonal goods and high-value products. Senghor Logistics cooperates with mainstream airlines to provide direct and transfer flights from China to Germany.
Key advantages of air freight: Fast speed, low cargo damage rate, simple customs process for qualified goods.
We typically arrange direct and consolidated air freight from PVG (Shanghai), CAN (Guangzhou), SZX (Shenzhen) to FRA (Frankfurt), AMS (Amsterdam, then trucked to Germany), and LEJ (Leipzig).
Shipping time: 2–5 days for airport to airport shipping; 3-8 days for door to door shipping. (Reference only)
3. Rail Freight
We utilize the China-Europe Railway Express, an environmentally friendly and efficient mode of transport that is faster than sea freight and cheaper than air freight.
More importantly, rail transport offers more stable schedules. Many European customers are deeply affected by the situation in the Red Sea, with ships being diverted or canceled, resulting in unstable transit times. Railway shipping, however, can effectively address the timeliness issues arising from the current international situation.
Rail freight is especially suitable for: machinery, auto parts, industrial equipment, building materials, furniture, etc.
Shipping time: 12–18 days for shipping to rail station hub; 18-25 days for door to door shipping. (Reference only)
4. Door to Door Service (Customer Selection)
From pickup at your Chinese supplier's location to door-to-door delivery in Germany, we handle every step: pickup, warehousing, customs declaration, shipping (sea freight, air freight, rail freight), customs clearance, and delivery.
With door-to-door service, we offer all-inclusive rates, you know the total landed cost upfront. No surprise bills later.
For door-to-door service, many traders and new importers choose our DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) service. We handle all import and export formalities and prepay German customs duties and VAT. Customers simply wait for delivery, without any additional handling or hidden fees.
DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid) is suitable for customers with independent German tax and customs clearance qualifications. Upon arrival, customers are responsible for paying local customs duties and VAT.
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What Our Clients Actually Care About
Customers looking for a shipping agent from China to Germany typically want three things: transparent pricing, reliable delivery service, and smooth customs clearance. Our services are designed around these three points.
Transparent pricing:
Senghor Logistics has contracts with reputable shipping companies (CMA CGM, HPL, MSK, COSCO, etc.) and airlines (CA, CZ, CX, TK, O3, etc.), guaranteeing first-hand prices with no hidden fees. We also want to remind you that if you find some freight forwarders offering you extremely low prices, you should be wary and carefully verify whether they are genuine and reliable. (Get a quote)
Professional freight forwarding experience:
Senghor Logistics has been deeply involved in the international logistics industry for over 10 years, specializing in import customs clearance in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and other countries. We offer flexible shipping solutions, handling the transportation of various products and earning high praise from our customers.
Strong customs coordination:
Our overseas agents are all qualified WCA members, and we have maintained close cooperation for over a decade, enabling us to efficiently handle customs clearance and delivery for our customers.
Let’s Make Your Next Shipment a Success Story!
FAQ
Q1: How long does it take to ship from China to Germany?
A: Shipping time varies depending on the shipping method. Sea freight typically takes 20 to 40 days, air freight takes 2 to 7 days, and rail freight takes about 12 to 25 days.
Q2: What is your shipping process?
A: Step 1: Receive your inquiry
Please provide us with: Basic cargo information (product name, number of pieces, weight, volume, dimension); supplier address; destination in Germany (if door to door delivery is required); preferred shipping method.
Step 2: Competitive quotation
We recommend the best shipping plan based on: your budget; your expected delivery time; cargo ready date; cargo characteristics.
Step 3: Cargo collection
We arrange pickup from your suppliers or receive cargo at our warehouse. If cargo comes from multiple suppliers, we consolidate it into one shipment.
Step 4: Export customs declaration
We prepare export documentation and complete customs procedures before departure.
Step 5: International shipping
Your cargo is shipped by sea, air, or rail with continuous shipment tracking.
Step 6: Germany customs clearance
Our destination partners assist with customs clearance and import procedures.
Step 7: Final delivery
Cargo is delivered directly to your warehouse, office, distribution center, or Amazon FBA warehouse when required.
Q3: What documents do I need to provide?
A: Generally, you’ll need a commercial invoice, a detailed packing list, and, depending on the product, test reports or certificates (CE, wooden packages for ISPM-15 fumigation certificate, etc.). If you’re not sure what’s needed, our team checks your product info and tells you exactly what to prepare before the shipment moves. We also help coordinate with your Chinese supplier.
Q4: Do I need to handle customs clearance and pay extra taxes for DDP service?
A: No. Our China to Germany DDP service includes export declaration, import customs clearance, tariffs and VAT. You only need to receive the goods without any extra fees or operation procedures.
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