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 Italy’s import standards, including compliance with the Italian National Institute of Metrology (INRIM) regulations and Italian Customs (Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli) 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, glassware) with eco-friendly, shock-absorbent materials and secure heavy items (e.g., industrial machinery, automotive parts) with durable strapping to align with Italy’s strict safety and quality norms.

Port of Genoa: Italy’s largest port and one of Europe’s busiest, handling over 40% of the country’s container traffic, with transit times averaging 30–35 days from Guangzhou/Shenzhen. It serves Milan, Turin, and northern Italy via rail and road networks, supporting sectors like automotive, fashion, and logistics.

Port of Naples: A major southern port, with transit times of 31–36 days, ideal for shipments to Naples, Rome, and central Italy, particularly for consumer goods and agricultural products.

Port of Venice: A strategic Adriatic port, with transit times of 32–37 days, serving Venice, Bologna, and northeastern Italy, suitable for containerized cargo and luxury goods.

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 Italy.

CIF Italy: We cover costs, insurance, and freight to Port of Genoa, Port of Naples, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, or other major Italian entry points—you handle import clearance and final delivery to local destinations (e.g., Milan, Rome, Naples).

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

Italian Import Requirements:

Fashion Accessories to Milan: A luxury fashion brand in Milan sourced 380+ items from 6 Chinese cities (Guangzhou, Shanghai, Yiwu, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Ningbo), including leather goods, jewelry, and accessories. We consolidated the goods in our Guangzhou warehouse within 4 days, shipped via CIF terms to Port of Genoa in a 40ft container, and coordinated road transport to their distribution center. The shipment arrived in 33 days, saving 30% on shipping costs compared to individual deliveries.

Automotive Parts to Turin: A car manufacturer needed engine components from Tianjin, wiring harnesses from Shanghai, and plastic parts from Guangzhou for their Turin plant. We consolidated the goods, shipped via FOB terms to Port of Genoa in an LCL container, and arranged delivery to their factory. The shipment cleared Italian Customs in 1.5 days, arriving 34 days after pickup—meeting their production deadline.

Medical Devices to Rome: A hospital in Rome required MRI machines from Beijing and surgical robots from Shenzhen for their new facility. We consolidated the goods, shipped via air freight to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino 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 Italy’s fashion and automotive sectors.

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

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

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)