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).

Central China: Wuhan (steel products), Zhengzhou (electronics manufacturing).

Verify quantities and inspect for damage to meet Austria’s import standards, including compliance with the Austrian Standards Institute (ÖNORM) regulations and Austrian Customs (Zollamt) 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, followed by inland transport to Central Europe or via air routes.

Package fragile goods (e.g., glassware, precision instruments) with industry-grade, shock-absorbent materials and secure heavy items (e.g., machinery, automotive components) with reinforced strapping to align with Austria’s strict safety and quality norms, suitable for alpine and continental transportation.

Port of Hamburg (Germany): A major North Sea port, with transit times averaging 28–33 days from Guangzhou/Shenzhen to the port, followed by 2–3 days of rail transport to Vienna, Linz, and other Austrian cities. It serves as a key gateway for containerized goods, supporting sectors like manufacturing, automotive, and retail.

Port of Rotterdam (Netherlands): Europe’s largest port, with transit times of 30–35 days, ideal for shipments to Salzburg, Graz, and western Austria, particularly for bulk cargo and industrial equipment.

Port of Koper (Slovenia): A strategic Adriatic port, with transit times of 32–37 days, followed by 1–2 days of rail transport to southern Austria, suitable for high-volume shipments and time-sensitive supplies.

EXW Guangzhou: You take control from our warehouse—we handle pickup from suppliers across China, 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 Austria.

CIF Austria (via connected ports/airports): We cover costs, insurance, and freight to Port of Hamburg, Vienna International Airport, or other major entry points, followed by inland transport to your destination in Austria (e.g., Vienna, Linz, Salzburg)—you handle final import clearance.

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

Austrian Import Requirements:

Automotive Parts to Vienna: A car manufacturer in Vienna sourced 300+ components from 6 Chinese cities (Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Ningbo, Tianjin, Wuhan), including engine parts, electrical systems, and plastic moldings. We consolidated the goods in our Guangzhou warehouse within 4 days, shipped via CIF terms to Port of Hamburg in a 40ft container, and coordinated rail transport to their factory. The shipment arrived in 31 days, saving 32% on shipping costs compared to individual deliveries.

Precision Instruments to Linz: A technology firm needed medical devices from Beijing, optical equipment from Shenzhen, and measuring tools from Shanghai for their Linz research facility. We consolidated the goods, shipped via FOB terms to Port of Rotterdam in an LCL container, and arranged road transport to their lab. The shipment cleared Austrian Customs in 1.5 days, arriving 34 days after pickup—meeting their project deadline.

Luxury Goods to Salzburg: A retail brand required designer clothing from Guangzhou, leather goods from Yiwu, and cosmetics from Shanghai for their Salzburg boutiques. We consolidated the goods, shipped via air freight to Vienna International Airport under CIF terms, and coordinated road transport to their stores. The shipment arrived door-to-door in 6 days—critical for their seasonal launch.

Nationwide Pickup & Versatile Cargo: We collect goods from all Chinese cities and ship a wide range of Made-in-China products, from automotive parts to precision instruments.

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

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

Trusted Partnerships: As a class 1 agent for container shipping lines, airlines, and Austrian logistics providers, we ensure secure and timely delivery to all major Austrian 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, European inland transport, or busy air corridors.

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

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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)