Are you looking for solutions to import goods from China to Germany?
Whether you are a small business owner, an online seller, or a company that needs to ship project goods, shipping your products from Shenzhen, Shanghai, or Ningbo to Hamburg, Frankfurt, or Berlin can be overwhelming.
Our Core Services
Multi-Modal Shipping Options
Sea Freight
Ideal for bulk shipments (e.g., furniture, machinery). We offer both Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) services with regular sailings and competitive rates.
Transit time: 30 to 40 days (depends on ports, e.g., Shanghai to Hamburg takes about 30 days).
Main shipping ports: Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen to Hamburg, Bremerhaven, etc.
Air Freight
Air freight is the fastest way to ship urgent or high-value goods. We cooperate with major airlines (e.g., Lufthansa, Air China, Cathay Pacific Airways) to ship from Chinese airports to German airports.
Offers direct and connecting air freight options.
Offers airport-to-airport or door-to-door service.
Suitable for electronics, high-value goods, and goods with tight time requirements.
Shipping time: 3 to 7 days.
Main airports: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou to Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin, etc.
Rail Freight
A cost-effective alternative to sea freight and air freight, perfect for mid-sized shipments with faster transit times than sea freight. We use the China-Europe Railway Express, which connects Chinese cities (Chengdu, Chongqing) to German cities (Duisburg, Hamburg).
Shipping time: 15 to 20 days.
End-to-End Logistics Support
If you don't want to deal with customs or logistics details, our DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) service is for you. We handle everything: picking up goods from your supplier in China, preparing documents, clearing customs in both China and Germany, paying duties and taxes, and delivering the goods directly to your warehouse or address in Germany. You just wait for your goods to arrive!
Customs Clearance
Expert handling of export and import duties, documentation (e.g., commercial invoice, packing list), and German customs regulations compliance.
Warehousing and Distribution
Warehouses are located in China and Germany, providing warehousing, labeling and last-mile delivery services.
Door-to-Door Service
Full coordination from pickup at your supplier's factory in China to doorstep delivery in Germany, hassle-free.
Key Terms You Should Know
FOB (Free on Board): Supplier loads goods onto the ship at a Chinese port. You pay sea freight and everything after.
CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight rates): Supplier pays for shipping and insurance to the German port. You handle import customs and final delivery.
Customs clearance: The process of checking your goods at the border. You need an EORI number in Germany and a correct HS code for your product.
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid): We handle everything, including paying German VAT and customs duties. You just receive the goods at your designated address.
We check all documents before shipment to avoid customs declaration delays due to document issues. Our service covers everything from the supplier in China to your designated address.
How to Get Started – A Simple Four-Step Process
1. Provide information: Product name, weight, volume, dimensions, and the address of origin in China, along with the supplier's contact information, and your address in Germany.
(Please inform us in advance if there are sensitive goods, such as magnetic, electronic, powdered, or liquid items. Shipping regulations are stricter, and some products may not be accepted.)
2. Choose a shipping method: We will recommend the best shipping option based on your budget and delivery time.
3. We handle the aftermath: Pickup, export customs declaration, sea/air/rail transport, import customs clearance, and final delivery.
4. Tracking and delivery: We provide real-time tracking feedback; your goods will be delivered to your German address.
Why Choose Us for Shipping from China to Germany?
Senghor Logistics' office is located in Shenzhen, Guangdong. We can arrange shipments not only from Shenzhen Port, but also from Guangzhou, Shanghai, Ningbo, Xiamen, Qingdao, Tianjin, Hong Kong, and other ports, including those in the Pearl River Delta and Yangtze River Delta regions such as Foshan, Jiangmen, Wuhan, and Nanjing. No matter where your supplier is located, we can provide solutions.
In Germany, we can provide door-to-door service via sea, air, and rail. Specific delivery costs will be provided after you provide your address.
Senghor Logistics has agreements with shipping companies, airlines, and the China-Europe Railway Express, securing first-hand space and freight rates. We offer weekly container loading for sea freight and weekly charter flights to airports in Europe and America, such as LAX, JFK, LHR, and FRA. Therefore, we can offer multiple solutions based on your budget and time requirements. We will also provide feasible suggestions based on our industry experience and market conditions.
Senghor Logistics team has over 14 years of experience in the logistics industry, handling documentation, coordinating with trucking companies, booking space, communicating with overseas agents, and resolving issues during transportation. You'll experience our professionalism even when communicating with our sales staff. Because of our attentive service, we have accumulated a loyal customer base who work with us long-term, saving 3% to 5% on logistics costs annually.
FAQ
1.What is the shipping cost from China to Germany?
A: Costs will vary depending on the shipping method, cargo weight, dimensions, and additional services such as customs clearance. We will provide a detailed quote to help you understand the total cost.
2.What's the minimum shipment size?
A: Minimum order quantity is 1 cubic meter (CBM) by sea or rail, or 100 kg by air. For smaller shipments, express delivery is more economical. We will honestly offer advice-sometimes DHL is more suitable than LCL.
3.What documents do I need to prepare for shipping?
A: The basic documents include: commercial invoice (shows the value of your goods), packing list (shows the quantity and weight of your goods), and bill of lading (for sea/rail freight) or air waybill (for air freight). We will help you check and prepare all documents to avoid customs delays.
4.Can you assist with warehouse consolidation in China?
A: Yes! Our warehouses offer value-added services: long and short-term warehousing, consolidation, labeling, palletizing, etc. Our consolidation service is particularly popular with German buyers, allowing to consolidate goods from different suppliers for shipment.
5.Are duties and taxes included in the quote?
A: Depends on Incoterm. For DDP quotes, yes. DDU quotes exclude consignee's duties.
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