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 Malta’s import standards, including compliance with the Malta Standards Authority (MSA) regulations and Maltese Customs (Customs Department Malta) 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 rugged, shock-absorbent materials and secure heavy items (e.g., marine equipment, construction machinery) with durable strapping to withstand long-haul transport conditions.

Grand Harbour (Valletta): Malta’s primary seaport, handling over 80% of the country’s maritime trade, with transit times averaging 32–37 days from Guangzhou/Shenzhen. It serves Valletta, Sliema, and industrial zones via road networks, supporting sectors like maritime services, tourism, and manufacturing.

Marsaxlokk Harbour: A major commercial port, with transit times of 33–38 days, ideal for shipments to Marsaxlokk, Żurrieq, and southern Malta, particularly for bulk goods and containerized cargo.

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 Malta.

CIF Malta: We cover costs, insurance, and freight to Grand Harbour, Marsaxlokk Harbour, Malta International Airport, or other major Maltese entry points—you handle import clearance and final delivery to local destinations (e.g., Valletta, Sliema, St. Julian’s).

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

Maltese Import Requirements:

Marine Equipment to Valletta: A maritime services company in Valletta sourced 350+ components from 6 Chinese cities (Shanghai, Guangzhou, Ningbo, Qingdao, Tianjin, Wuhan), including navigation systems, ship engines, and safety gear. We consolidated the goods in our Guangzhou warehouse within 4 days, shipped via CIF terms to Grand Harbour 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.

Tourism Supplies to Sliema: A luxury hotel chain needed furniture from Foshan, lighting from Zhongshan, and hotel amenities from Yiwu for their Sliema resort. We consolidated the goods, shipped via FOB terms to Grand Harbour in an LCL container, and arranged delivery to their property. The shipment cleared Maltese Customs in 1.5 days, arriving 36 days after pickup—meeting their pre-summer opening deadline.

Medical Devices to St. Julian’s: A private clinic in St. Julian’s required MRI machines from Beijing and surgical tools from Shenzhen for their new wing. We consolidated the goods, shipped via air freight to Malta International Airport under CIF terms, and coordinated local delivery. The shipment arrived door-to-door in 7 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 Malta’s maritime and tourism sectors.

EU Trade Knowledge: Deep understanding of EU customs regulations, CE marking, and MSA standards, ensuring seamless integration with Maltese import requirements.

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