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 Cyprus’s import standards, including compliance with the Cyprus Standards Institute (CSI) regulations and Cyprus Customs Department 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., ceramics, glassware) with industry-grade, shock-absorbent materials and secure heavy items (e.g., construction machinery, hotel equipment) with reinforced strapping to align with Cyprus’s safety and quality norms, suitable for island transportation.

Port of Limassol: Cyprus’s largest and busiest port, handling over 90% of the country’s maritime trade, with transit times averaging 28–33 days from Guangzhou/Shenzhen. It serves Nicosia, Limassol, and the entire island via road networks, supporting sectors like tourism, construction, and retail.

Port of Larnaca: A major eastern port, with transit times of 29–34 days, ideal for shipments to Larnaca, Ayia Napa, and eastern coastal regions, particularly for consumer goods and agricultural supplies.

Port of Vasilikos: A strategic southern port, with transit times of 30–35 days, suitable for bulk cargo, oil products, and project shipments to industrial zones.

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 Cyprus.

CIF Cyprus: We cover costs, insurance, and freight to Port of Limassol, Larnaca International Airport, or other major Cypriot entry points—you handle import clearance and final delivery to local destinations (e.g., Nicosia, Limassol, Paphos).

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

Cypriot Import Requirements:

Hotel Supplies to Limassol: A hospitality chain in Limassol sourced 400+ items from 6 Chinese cities (Guangzhou, Foshan, Shanghai, Yiwu, Ningbo, Shenzhen), including furniture, linens, electronics, and kitchen equipment. We consolidated the goods in our Guangzhou warehouse within 4 days, shipped via CIF terms to Port of Limassol in a 40ft container, and coordinated road transport to their resorts. The shipment arrived in 31 days, saving 32% on shipping costs compared to individual deliveries.

Construction Materials to Nicosia: A building company needed steel bars from Wuhan, cement from Ningbo, and electrical fixtures from Guangzhou for their Nicosia projects. We consolidated the goods, shipped via FOB terms to Port of Limassol in an LCL container, and arranged delivery to their construction sites. The shipment cleared Cypriot Customs in 2 days, arriving 33 days after pickup—meeting their project deadline.

Luxury Goods to Paphos: A retail brand required designer accessories from Yiwu, cosmetics from Guangzhou, and electronics from Shenzhen for their Paphos stores. We consolidated the goods, shipped via air freight to Larnaca International Airport under CIF terms, and coordinated road transport to their outlets. The shipment arrived door-to-door in 6 days—critical for their seasonal sales launch.

Nationwide Pickup & Versatile Cargo: We collect goods from all Chinese cities and ship a wide range of Made-in-China products, from hotel supplies to luxury items.

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

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

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

Payment Flexibility: Accept 15+ currencies via XTransfer and China Merchants Bank, including Euro (EUR), Cypriot Pound (CYP, historical), 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)