Guangdong: Guangzhou (wholesale markets), Shenzhen (electronics), Foshan (furniture).

East China: Shanghai (textiles), Yiwu (small commodities), Ningbo (machinery).

North China: Beijing (tech), Tianjin (auto parts).

West China: Chengdu (electronics), Chongqing (appliances).

Verify quantities and inspect for damage to meet Greece’s import standards, including compliance with the Hellenic Organization for Standardization (ELOT) regulations and Greek Customs (Αρχή Τελωνείων) requirements.

Group items by type to optimize container space (for sea freight) or cargo volume (for air freight), reducing shipping costs for the transit across the Indian Ocean, Suez Canal, and Mediterranean Sea or via air routes.

Package fragile goods (e.g., electronics, marble products) with eco-friendly, shock-absorbent materials and secure heavy items (e.g., industrial machinery, construction equipment) with durable strapping to align with Greece’s strict safety and quality norms.

Port of Piraeus: Greece’s largest port and one of Europe’s busiest, handling over 60% of the country’s container traffic, with transit times averaging 28–33 days from Guangzhou/Shenzhen. It serves Athens, Thessaloniki, and southern Greece via road and rail networks, supporting sectors like shipping, tourism, and manufacturing.

Port of Thessaloniki: A major northern port, with transit times of 29–34 days, ideal for shipments to Thessaloniki, Macedonia, and northern Greece, particularly for agricultural products and industrial goods.

Port of Patras: A key western port, with transit times of 30–35 days, serving Patras, Ioannina, and western regions, suitable for containerized cargo and vehicle transport.

EXW Guangzhou: You take control from our warehouse—we handle pickup from suppliers, inspect goods, and prepare them for collection, leveraging our logistics warehouse services for secure storage.

FOB Guangzhou: We deliver goods to Guangzhou port or airport, handle export clearance, and load onto the vessel or aircraft—you manage freight, insurance, and onward transport to Greece.

CIF Greece: We cover costs, insurance, and freight to Port of Piraeus, Athens International Airport, or other major Greek entry points—you handle import clearance and final delivery to local destinations (e.g., Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras).

Chinese Export Documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration, and Certificate of Origin (to support tariff calculations under the EU-China trade agreements, as Greece is an EU member).

Greek Import Requirements:

Tourism Supplies to Athens: A hospitality group in Athens sourced 350+ items from 6 Chinese cities (Guangzhou, Shanghai, Yiwu, Shenzhen, Foshan, Ningbo), including hotel furniture, electronics, and souvenirs. We consolidated the goods in our Guangzhou warehouse within 4 days, shipped via CIF terms to Port of Piraeus in a 40ft container, and coordinated road transport to their resorts. The shipment arrived in 31 days, saving 30% on shipping costs compared to individual deliveries.

Marble Processing Equipment to Thessaloniki: A stone manufacturer needed cutting machines from Ningbo, polishing tools from Tianjin, and conveyor belts from Shanghai for their Thessaloniki plant. We consolidated the goods, shipped via FOB terms to Port of Thessaloniki in an LCL container, and arranged delivery to their factory. The shipment cleared Greek Customs in 2 days, arriving 32 days after pickup—meeting their production deadline.

Medical Equipment to Heraklion: A hospital in Heraklion required MRI machines from Beijing and surgical kits from Shenzhen for their new wing. We consolidated the goods, shipped via air freight to Heraklion International Airport under CIF terms, and coordinated local delivery. The shipment arrived door-to-door in 6 days—critical for their patient care expansion.

Consolidation Expertise: Our Guangzhou warehouse optimizes loading for both sea and air freight, minimizing costs for multi-supplier orders—vital for Greece’s tourism and shipping sectors.

EU Trade Knowledge: Deep understanding of EU customs regulations, CE marking, and REACH compliance, ensuring seamless integration with Greek import standards.

Trusted Partnerships: As a class 1 agent for container shipping lines, airlines, and Greek logistics providers, we ensure secure and timely delivery to all major Greek cities and islands.

Risk Mitigation: All shipments are insured by Ping An Insurance, covering loss, damage, or delays—essential for transit across long maritime routes or busy air corridors.

Payment Flexibility: Accept 15+ currencies via XTransfer and China Merchants Bank, including Euro (EUR), US Dollar (USD), and Chinese Yuan (CNY).

WeChat, WhatsApp & Telephone: +86-18898403007

Email: sales8@blshipping.com

Website: www.blshipping.com

Office: Room 607-608, Talent Building, No.1 Yichuang Street, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, China (Post Code: 510555)