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Sea freight from China

Volume moved economically, with the paperwork handled.

Container ship under gantry cranes at a port at dusk, trucks waiting on the quay

In short

Sea freight from China is the economical way to move volume, booked either as a shared container or as one you fill yourself. Redline recommends which your cargo justifies, books the sailing, supervises the loading, arranges the bill of lading and obtains the certificate of origin, and coordinates arrival with your clearing agent.

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Who is this service for?

  • Importers of furniture, materials and machinery

    Heavy and bulky goods.

  • Wholesalers and distributors

    Regular replenishment in containers.

  • First-time importers

    Guided through booking, documents and arrival.

What is included?

  • LCL or FCL recommendation

    Based on volume, cargo type and cost.

  • Booking and export handling

    Carrier booking, pick-up, export customs.

  • Container loading supervision

    For FCL from our warehouse.

  • Documents

    Bill of lading, invoice, packing list, certificate of origin.

  • Destination coordination

    Port handling and clearance with your broker, or DDP where available.

How does it work?

  1. 01

    Cargo details

    Cartons, CBM, weight, destination port or city.

  2. 02

    Quote

    LCL and FCL options with indicative transit.

  3. 03

    Book and load

    Space booked, goods loaded and documented.

  4. 04

    Sail and arrive

    Tracking, arrival notice and clearance coordination.

What do you receive?

  • LCL vs FCL comparison

    Cost per unit for your volume.

  • Bill of lading and documents

    Complete and consistent.

  • Loading record

    Photos of the loaded container.

Which shipping method should you choose?

Indicative comparison. Final method and cost depend on your cargo and destination.

MethodBest forTransit (indicative)Cost levelMinimum volumeNotes
AirUrgent orders, samples, light or high-value goods3–7 days (indicative)HighNoneBatteries and liquids need special handling
Sea LCLSmaller volumes that do not fill a container25–45 days (indicative)LowAbout 1 CBMShared container, consolidated at origin
Sea FCLFull 20 ft / 40 ft loads20–40 days (indicative)Lowest per unitOne containerBest for furniture, building materials, machinery
RailCentral Asia and Europe15–25 days (indicative)MediumVaries by routeSubject to route availability
TruckCentral Asia via land borders10–20 days (indicative)MediumVaries by routeSubject to route availability
DDPDoor delivery with duties paidDepends on methodAll-in quoteVariesAvailability depends on product and destination

What do we need in order to quote?

  • Number of cartons
  • Carton dimensions (L × W × H, cm)
  • Gross weight per carton (kg)
  • Total volume (CBM) if known
  • HS code or product description
  • Destination country and city
  • Batteries, magnets or dangerous goods, if any
  • Target delivery date

Where we ship this service

About Redline Sourcing

  • Bilingual team working in Arabic, English and Mandarin
  • Sourcing, quality control and shipping managed under one contact

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

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