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 Ireland’s import standards, including compliance with the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) regulations and Irish Revenue Customs 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 Atlantic Ocean or via air routes.

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

Port of Dublin: Ireland’s busiest port, handling over 50% of the country’s container traffic, with transit times averaging 32–37 days from Guangzhou/Shenzhen. It serves Dublin, Kildare, and eastern Ireland via road networks, supporting sectors like technology, pharmaceuticals, and retail.

Port of Cork: A major southern port, with transit times of 33–38 days, ideal for shipments to Cork, Limerick, and southern Ireland, particularly for agri-food products and industrial goods.

Port of Belfast (Northern Ireland, UK): A strategic Irish Sea port, with transit times of 34–39 days, suitable for shipments to Northern Ireland and cross-border distribution to the Republic of Ireland.

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 Ireland.

CIF Ireland: We cover costs, insurance, and freight to Port of Dublin, Dublin Airport, or other major Irish entry points—you handle import clearance and final delivery to local destinations (e.g., Dublin, Cork, Limerick).

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

Irish Import Requirements:

Pharmaceutical Equipment to Dublin: A biotech company in Dublin sourced 380+ components from 6 Chinese cities (Shanghai, Guangzhou, Ningbo, Qingdao, Tianjin, Wuhan), including lab instruments, packaging machinery, and raw material containers. We consolidated the goods in our Guangzhou warehouse within 4 days, shipped via CIF terms to Port of Dublin in a 40ft container, and coordinated road transport to their facility. The shipment arrived in 35 days, saving 31% on shipping costs compared to individual deliveries.

Tech Components to Cork: A software hardware manufacturer needed circuit boards from Shenzhen, microchips from Chengdu, and casings from Foshan for their Cork plant. We consolidated the goods, shipped via FOB terms to Port of Cork in an LCL container, and arranged delivery to their factory. The shipment cleared Irish Customs in 1.5 days, arriving 36 days after pickup—meeting their production deadline.

Agri-Food Machinery to Limerick: A farming equipment distributor required irrigation systems from Ningbo and harvesters from Tianjin for their Limerick clients. We consolidated the goods, shipped via air freight to Shannon Airport under CIF terms, and coordinated local delivery. The shipment arrived door-to-door in 6 days—critical for their seasonal equipment rollout.

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

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

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

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), British Pound (GBP), US Dollar (USD), and Chinese Yuan (CNY).

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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)