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 Latvia’s import standards, including compliance with the Latvian National Standardization Body (LVS) regulations and Latvian Customs (Valsts ienemumu dienests) 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 Eurasia and the Baltic 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 Latvia’s strict safety and quality norms.

Port of Riga: Latvia’s largest port and one of the busiest in the Baltic region, handling over 60% of the country’s maritime trade, with transit times averaging 32–37 days from Guangzhou/Shenzhen. It serves Riga, Daugavpils, and industrial zones via rail and road networks, supporting sectors like logistics, manufacturing, and agriculture.

Port of Ventspils: A major deep-water port, with transit times of 33–38 days, ideal for shipments to Ventspils, Liepāja, and western Latvia, particularly for bulk goods and containerized cargo.

Port of Klaipėda (Lithuania, serving Latvia): A strategic Baltic port, with transit times of 34–39 days, suitable for shipments to eastern Latvia, supporting cross-border logistics.

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 Latvia.

CIF Latvia: We cover costs, insurance, and freight to Port of Riga, Riga International Airport, or other major Latvian entry points—you handle import clearance and final delivery to local destinations (e.g., Riga, Daugavpils, Liepāja).

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

Latvian Import Requirements:

Electronics to Riga: A tech manufacturer in Riga sourced 400+ components from 7 Chinese cities (Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Ningbo, Chengdu, Tianjin, Wuhan), including semiconductors, circuit boards, and smart devices. We consolidated the goods in our Guangzhou warehouse within 4 days, shipped via CIF terms to Port of Riga in a 40ft container, and coordinated rail transport to their factory. The shipment arrived in 35 days, saving 32% on shipping costs compared to individual deliveries.

Textiles to Daugavpils: A clothing retailer needed fabrics from Shanghai, ready-to-wear apparel from Guangzhou, and accessories from Yiwu for their Daugavpils stores. We consolidated the goods, shipped via FOB terms to Port of Riga in an LCL container, and arranged delivery to their outlets. The shipment cleared Latvian Customs in 1.5 days, arriving 36 days after pickup—meeting their seasonal collection launch.

Medical Supplies to Liepāja: A hospital in Liepāja required MRI machines from Beijing and surgical tools from Shenzhen for their new facility. We consolidated the goods, shipped via air freight to Riga 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 Latvia’s logistics and manufacturing sectors.

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

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

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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)