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 Bulgaria’s import standards, including compliance with the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) regulations and Bulgarian Customs Agency 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 the Balkans or via air routes.

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

Port of Varna (Bulgaria): Bulgaria’s largest Black Sea port, handling over 60% of the country’s maritime trade, with transit times averaging 32–37 days from Guangzhou/Shenzhen. It serves Sofia, Varna, and northern Bulgaria via rail and road networks, supporting sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism.

Port of Burgas (Bulgaria): A major southern Black Sea port, with transit times of 33–38 days, ideal for shipments to Burgas, Plovdiv, and southern Bulgaria, particularly for oil products, chemicals, and consumer goods.

Port of Constanta (Romania): A strategic Black Sea port, with transit times of 34–39 days, followed by 2–3 days of road transport to Bulgaria, suitable for bulk cargo and containerized goods destined for western Bulgarian regions.

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 Bulgaria.

CIF Bulgaria (via connected ports/airports): We cover costs, insurance, and freight to Port of Varna, Sofia Airport, or other major Bulgarian entry points—you handle import clearance and final delivery to local destinations (e.g., Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna).

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

Bulgarian Import Requirements:

Automotive Parts to Sofia: A car parts manufacturer in Sofia sourced 450+ components from 7 Chinese cities (Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Ningbo, Tianjin, Wuhan, Qingdao), including brake systems, electrical parts, and plastic moldings. We consolidated the goods in our Guangzhou warehouse within 4 days, shipped via CIF terms to Port of Varna 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 Plovdiv: A fashion company needed fabrics from Shanghai, ready-to-wear clothing from Guangzhou, and accessories from Yiwu for their Plovdiv stores. We consolidated the goods, shipped via FOB terms to Port of Burgas in an LCL container, and arranged road transport to their outlets. The shipment cleared Bulgarian Customs in 1.5 days, arriving 36 days after pickup—meeting their seasonal sales deadline.

Medical Equipment to Varna: A hospital in Varna required MRI machines from Beijing and surgical tools from Shenzhen for their new diagnostic center. We consolidated the goods, shipped via air freight to Sofia Airport under CIF terms, and coordinated road transport to the hospital. The shipment arrived door-to-door in 6 days—critical for their patient care expansion.

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 textiles.

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

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

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

Payment Flexibility: Accept 15+ currencies via XTransfer and China Merchants Bank, including Bulgarian Lev (BGN), 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)