Freight from China
Sea, air and rail forwarding - FCL, LCL, OOG, customs clearance in Gdynia and delivery to the consignee in Poland.
Cartrag has been organising imports from China by sea, air and rail since 1991. FCL, LCL, OOG - collection at Chinese ports, customs clearance in Gdynia, delivery to the consignee in Poland.
Freight from China to Poland - time, costs and transport modes
China is the largest import direction for Polish companies. Cartrag handles freight from China by all three modes of transport - the optimal choice depends on volume, deadline and cargo type.
| Sea | Rail | Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ports / hubs | Shanghai, Ningbo, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Tianjin, Qingdao | Chengdu, Chongqing, Xi'an | Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou |
| Transit time | 45-60 days | 12-18 days | 3-5 days |
| Freight cost | Lowest | Medium | Highest |
| Typical cargo | Machinery, furniture, textiles, components | Electronics, automotive, industrial parts | Pharmaceuticals, electronics, urgent cargo |
| Customs clearance in Poland | Gdańsk, Gdynia | Małaszewicze, Warsaw | Airport |
Scope of service for freight from China
| Shipment type | Mode of transport | Industries |
|---|---|---|
| FCL - full container | Sea | Steel · machinery · construction · food · petrochemicals |
| LCL - groupage | Sea | Furniture · wood · pharmaceutical · FMCG |
| OOG / project cargo | Sea (flat rack, open top, breakbulk) | Wind energy · machinery · steel |
| Express / urgent | Air | Pharmaceutical · automotive · electronics |
| Intermodal | Rail + road | Automotive · machinery · electronics |
| Standard container | Rail (New Silk Road) | Machinery · steel · furniture |
Cartrag organises cargo collection at Chinese ports and terminals, export documentation on the Chinese side, import customs clearance in Poland and delivery to the consignee.
Frequently asked questions about freight from China to Poland
Transit time depends on the mode of transport: sea FCL/LCL - 45-60 days, rail (New Silk Road) - 12-18 days, air - 3-5 days. Cartrag advises the optimal choice after analysing the deadline and budget of the shipment.
FCL sea freight is the cheapest for large volumes. LCL is cost-effective for smaller lots. Rail is a compromise between cost and time. Air is the most expensive - justified for urgent or high-value cargo.
Cartrag organises cargo collection from the main Chinese ports - Shanghai, Ningbo, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Tianjin, Qingdao.
Yes, Cartrag organises complete import documentation and customs clearance in Poland - T1, 33a procedures, bonded warehousing. Handling at the ports of Gdańsk and Gdynia.
Yes, Cartrag organises OOG transport from China by sea - in flat rack, open top containers or as breakbulk. Experience includes industrial machinery, wind energy components and steel structural elements.
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