Door-to-door Shipping
Door-to-door shipping Service from China
In this guide, we aim to provide you with a thorough understanding of our door-to-door freight shipping services. With our expertise, we can streamline the process, ensuring a direct transportation route from China to your doorstep. We handle all your logistics needs, allowing you to concentrate on your core business.
What is door-to-door shipping from China?
Door-to-door shipping (DDP, DAP, DDU) from China encompasses a comprehensive logistics service that involves managing the entire transportation process from the origin in China to the destination. This service includes picking up goods from the supplier’s location in China, handling all necessary documentation and customs clearance procedures, arranging transportation (by air, express, sea, and train), and delivering the goods directly to the specified address or recipient’s doorstep.
With door-to-door shipping, the freight forwarder manages the entire logistics chain, providing customers convenience and efficiency.
The advantages of door-to-door shipping
Shipping cost savings
Door-to-door shipping services integrate all aspects of international transportation, including ports, customs clearance and door-to-door delivery. It is different from traditional air freight to the airport and sea freight to the port services. With the integration of transportation links, the cost has relatively dropped a lot.
Saving Efforts
We take full responsibility for delivering your cargo from China to your destination including customs clearance and tax, door-to-door delivery.
Stress-free Custom Clearance
We handle paperwork, customs authorization, and tariff payments, simplifying the importation process.
A Time-Saving Solution
Save valuable time by opting for door-to-door shipping services for your cargo from China. Avoid the time-consuming logistics of moving goods between ports and ensure timely delivery. Simply placing an order online is just the beginning, and door-to-door freight shipping expedites the entire importation process for customers worldwide.
Enjoy Streamlined shipments
When shipping multiple items simultaneously, there is a risk of goods getting lost in transit. However, with our door-to-door service, you can rest assured that all your items will be carefully documented and loaded into a fully insured container before being transported to the port.
Incoterms
‘Incoterms’ is the short and snappy way of saying International Commercial Terms. First published way back in 1936, they’re a set of 11 rules defining who’s responsible for what during international transactions.
Here are the key Incoterms involved in the delivery process:
EX-Works (EXW)
The exporter delivers the goods to the buyer's premises, assuming responsibility for customs duties, transport costs, insurance, and other liabilities until the goods are handed over.
Free On Board (FOB)
The seller delivers the goods to the port, ensuring they are loaded onto the carrier after customs processing. The buyer takes on the risk, as well as transportation and insurance costs, from that point to the final destination.
Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU/DAP)
It means that the buyer has to pay for all the requisite customs clearance fees, duty fees, and taxes when the import arrives.
Delivered Duty Paid (DDP)
DDP means the seller pays for the import customs clearance fees, duty fees, and taxes associated with importing a product into another country.
Free Carrier (FCA)
The exporter prepares the goods for export and hands them over to a carrier for delivery to a destination specified by the importer. The exporter is responsible for loading the goods if the specified location is their premises.
Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF)
The seller is responsible for delivering the goods to the carrier, paying customs duties, and providing insurance. Once the goods reach the destination port, the buyer takes over responsibility for clearance and associated costs.
We accept all incoterms listed above to aid your imports from China to any other country.
The methods of door-to-door shipping from china
We hope to help you choose the best option for your business, budget, and shipping needs. Available choices include:
E-Packet Shipping
E-Packet is a popular shipping option Chinese and Hong Kong merchants offer on marketplaces like Aliexpress, Lazada, GearBest, and Banggood. It provides a cost-effective and expedited solution for lightweight packages, with a weight limit of 2 kg (except for shipments to the UK, which have a limit of 5 kg). Shipments usually arrive within two months.
Express freight door-to-door shipping from China
Express shipping is the fastest shipping method from China. It specializes in door-to-door delivery and offers comprehensive package tracking services. From the moment the package leaves the warehouse in China until its destination, its progress can be monitored. Courier companies also provide insurance and other services to guarantee the safe and flawless arrival of the package.
The Express Freight door-to-door shipping services we offer include:
- DHL door-to-door shipping
- UPS door-to-door shipping
- FedEx door-to-door shipping
- TNT door-to-door shipping
- EMS door-to-door shipping
NewSmartShip offers affordable and reliable door-to-door cargo delivery services, backed by our extensive network of partners and comprehensive support throughout the shipping process.
Air freight door-to-door shipping from China
What if you have a larger shipment and seek a more cost-effective alternative to courier services? In such cases, air freight door-to-door shipping can be an excellent choice.
NewSmartShip is your gateway to safe, efficient, and reliable air transport of your time-sensitive, high-value cargo.
Our air shipping from China door-to-door service is designed to meet your urgent deliveries, as the packages can reach their destination in as little as one or two days.
Expand your reach to global customers with a stand-alone service or by integrating air freight modes, warehousing, and customs services for a seamless end-to-end solution.
Ocean door-to-door shipping Service
Ocean door-to-door shipping provides a cost-effective option for transporting goods, which manages the entire logistics process of international ocean freight from pickup to final delivery and handles documentation, customs clearance, and inland transportation, providing worldwide cost-effective door-to-door delivery service.
Compared with port-to-port delivery, door-to-door service provides a comprehensive solution that completes the delivery value chain.
Let’s take a quick look at how door-to-door ocean shipping works:
The ocean door-to-door shipping process:
- Picking up cargo: The freight forwarder arranges to collect the cargo from the factory or a specified location in China.
- Documentation: The necessary documentation includes commercial invoices, packing lists, and customs documentation.
- Ocean Freight: The freight forwarder selects an appropriate shipping line and arranges for the cargo to be loaded onto a container or vessel for shipping.
- Customs Clearance: Once cargo arrives at the port destination, the freight forwarder manages customs clearance and pays duties and taxes.
- Door-to-door delivery: The freight forwarder arranges to the designated location, completing the door-to-door service from the destination port to the final delivery location specified by the cargo owner.
The ocean door-to-door shipping service as follows:
NewSmartShip's ocean door-to-door shipping services.
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FCL DDP&DDU door-to-door shipping
For large-size shipments, we offer a 20ft or 40ft container and DDP shipping, including customs clearance, tax, and door-to-door delivery service from China to your address.
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LCL DDP&DDU door-to-door shipping
For small quantities of cargo, we provide sea freight LCL DDP service including customs clearance procedures, tax payment, and door-to-door delivery services.
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Efficient customs clearance
Our professional customs clearance experts handle all necessary import/export customs documentation, ensuring your cargo smoothly goes through customs in China and the destination country.
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Sensitive cargo door-to-door shipping
We provide ocean DDP door-to-door shipping services for sensitive goods such as pharmaceuticals, powder and liquid batteries, food and other commodities.
Rail freight door-to-door shipping
Door-to-door Rail Freight from China
Rail freight door-to-door shipping from China to Europe involves pickup, customs clearance, rail transportation, and final delivery.
Our China-Europe rail freight services cover multiple railway corridors, such as the northern corridor connecting China and Russia and the Central corridor linking China with Eastern and Western European countries. Whether you are located in the United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, Spain, or France, we offer cost-efficient rail freight delivery solutions from China to these regions.
Key Routes for door-to-door shipping from China
NewSmartShip takes pride in bringing the world to your doorstep. Our extensive network spans across continents, guaranteeing efficient delivery of your cargo to any destination. Here’s an overview of the door-to-door shipping routes:
- China to East Asia: Connect with countries such as Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Myanmar.
- China to North America: Bridge the distance between China and destinations in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
- China to Australia: Our cargo shipping network extends to Australia and New Zealand.
- China to Europe: This involves transporting goods from China to various European nations, including the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Russia and the Netherlands.
- China to the Middle East: Our shipping services encompass the Middle East, connecting China with the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar.
- China to Africa: Deliver your cargo to key African countries like South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and Algeria.
Door-to-door Service from China – A Step-by-Step Guide
Here is the detailed process of door-to-door shipping for your reference：
- Step 1: Confirm freight and shipping method with the forwarder.
- Step 2: Pick up goods from the factory and transport them to the China warehouse.
- Step 3: Verify packing and labeling compliance.
- Step 4: Handle customs clearance and export declaration in China.
- Step 5: Sea/air/rail freight starts to ship
- step 6: Arrange customs clearance when the cargo arrives at its destination.
- step 7: Door-to-door delivery.
Door-to-door shipping of dangerous goods from China
We know that certain shipments demand special attention. Whether they involve industrial radioactive materials, waste, chemical agents, biohazards, batteries, power banks, Liquids, powders, cosmetics, skin care products, or any other item classified as Dangerous Goods (DG), we are fully equipped to ship them.
Our team possesses the expertise and rich experience required and guarantees that your shipment will arrive intact at your doorstep.
NewSmartShip - An Expert in Door-to-door Service
NewSmartShip has rich experience in express, air, and sea shipping. Our service has covered a range of countries, including the USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Africa, and various European countries. Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, we prioritize the safety of goods and maintain our commitment to on-time delivery.
Cost of door-to-door delivery from China
We are committed to providing affordable door-to-door shipping rates that adapt to changing market dynamics, focus on cost-effective shipping solutions, and ensure competitive pricing without compromising service quality.
To clarify
Factors affecting the cost of door-to-door shipping from China.
Distance between the port of origin to the port of destination
The distance between the pickup location and the final delivery destination impacts delivery costs.
War factors
For example, in 2023, the Houthi armed forces in Yemen blew up cargo ships in the Red Sea, causing an increase in sea freight rates between China and Europe.
International energy market fuel prices
Fuel cost fluctuations impact shipping expenses, we proactively communicate potential changes in shipping costs to provide transparency and help you plan effectively.
Shipping Season
Seasonal factors impact shipping costs, with off-peak seasons generally offering lower rates due to reduced demand, while peak seasons see higher rates due to increased demand.
The Currency of Trade
The choice of trading currency can affect shipping and delivery costs. Using US dollars, widely accepted and relatively stable in the international Forex market, can help mitigate higher expenses caused by a weak currency.
