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 Germany’s strict import standards, including compliance with the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) regulations and German Customs (Zollverwaltung) 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, the Suez Canal, and the North Sea or via air routes.

Package fragile goods (e.g., electronics, precision instruments) with industry-grade, shock-absorbent materials and secure heavy items (e.g., industrial machinery, automotive parts) with reinforced strapping to align with Germany’s rigorous safety and quality norms.

Port of Hamburg: Europe’s third-largest container port, handling over 30% of Germany’s maritime trade, with transit times averaging 28–33 days from Guangzhou/Shenzhen. It serves Hamburg, Berlin, and northern Germany via rail and road networks, supporting sectors like automotive, machinery, and retail.

Port of Bremen/Bremerhaven: A major North Sea port complex, with transit times of 29–34 days, ideal for shipments to Bremen, Hanover, and northwestern Germany, particularly for containerized goods and bulk cargo.

Port of Rotterdam (Netherlands, serving Germany): A strategic gateway to southern Germany, with transit times of 30–35 days, connected to Munich, Stuttgart, and Frankfurt via inland waterways and rail.

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 Germany.

CIF Germany: We cover costs, insurance, and freight to Port of Hamburg, Frankfurt Airport, or other major German entry points—you handle import clearance and final delivery to local destinations (e.g., Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart).

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

German Import Requirements:

Automotive Parts to Stuttgart: A car manufacturer in Stuttgart sourced 450+ components from 8 Chinese cities (Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Ningbo, Chengdu, Tianjin, Wuhan, Qingdao), including engine parts, sensors, and plastic moldings. We consolidated the goods in our Guangzhou warehouse within 3 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 34% on shipping costs compared to individual deliveries.

Electronics to Berlin: A tech retailer needed smartphones from Shenzhen, laptops from Chengdu, and smart home devices from Guangzhou for their Berlin stores. We consolidated the goods, shipped via FOB terms to Port of Bremen in an LCL container, and arranged road transport to their outlets. The shipment cleared German Customs in 1 day, arriving 32 days after pickup—meeting their seasonal launch deadline.

Pharmaceuticals to Munich: A pharmaceutical company required active ingredients from Shanghai and medical devices from Beijing for their Munich facility. We consolidated the goods, shipped via air freight to Munich Airport under CIF terms, and coordinated local delivery. The shipment arrived door-to-door in 5 days—critical for their production schedule.

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

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

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