3PL operator Global Unity Logistics will take all the hassle of shipping goods from China to the USA to the door of Amazon warehouse or customer’s address. We help e-commerce entrepreneurs ship goods from marketplaces like Alibaba, Taobao, Tmail, and other platforms. Moreover, we are a verified service provider on Alibaba and can provide a full range of delivery services to the final destination.
What is door-to-door shipping from China?
Door-to-door shipping from China to the USA means that the logistics company fully supports the shipment – from picking it up at the sender’s warehouse or factory to transportation to a specific destination. This can be a specific address of an individual or legal entity or an Amazon warehouse.This type of transportation is better known as “turnkey” delivery when a freight forwarder deals with all stages of transportation – ordering transport for loading the goods, transportation to the airport or port of shipment, freight of the ship, insurance, customs clearance (export and import) and other nuances.
Why is door-to-door shipping service so important?
This service allows the sender to eliminate all the problems associated with each delivery stage. An e-commerce entrepreneur does not need to independently search for and negotiate delivery with contractors, agents, customs brokers, and transportation companies about cargo handling, customs clearance, and final transportation to the specified location.
Advantages of hiring a logistics company:
- no need to be physically present in China to resolve all issues;
- no risk of falling for an unqualified agent or broker;
- no chance of the shipment getting stuck at customs due to a lack of required documents;
- transportation within the agreed timeframe;
- offering the best price and discounts on product delivery.
This is why it is easier to outsource shipping by contacting a logistics provider and going into business instead of dealing with logistics issues.
Incoterms and door-to-door shipping services from China
We can provide door-to-door shipping from China to the US from a Chinese factory or factory to a warehouse under Incoterms. The most popular ones are:
- DDP – this Incoterms term obliges the shipper to pay all duties and taxes and organize import and export customs clearance. Moreover, the shipper has a commitment to load goods at the factory and unload them at the destination specified in the buyer’s contract. The buyer or recipient of the shipment only has to pay the price of the goods and officially accept the shipment.
- DDU – under these conditions, the seller is exempted from paying import and export duties. All that is required is to deliver the merchandise to a specific location, be it the buyer’s warehouse, office, or other point. All other costs, including freight charges, taxes, and unloading at the destination point, are borne by the buyer or the customer of the products.
Door-to-door sea freight service from China
Shipping by sea from China is carried out in two ways. It can be a full container load (FCL) with goods from one buyer or a cargo consolidation from many senders in one container (LCL).
With LCL shipments, the customer pays for the space in the container without paying for the entire container. All shipping costs are shared among all shippers of the shipments placed in the container. The main advantage of such shipping is that the shipper pays less than if he had ordered transportation of a full container. The minus is the time it takes to collect and distribute the shippers’ goods.
During FCL shipping, a single customer’s products are loaded into the container, so picking up the shipment is several times faster. On the other hand, shipping in a 20-foot or 40-foot container will be more expensive.
Ship departures twice a week. Travel time from when the ship leaves to the door is 21 to 32 days.
Door-to-door air freight service from China
Air shipping from China to the United States is a fast transportation solution. Due to the high speed of the airplane and the lack of physical barriers, transit time is shorter than shipping by sea. It is also an excellent option for transporting lightweight and not too bulky items.
China-USA door-to-door air shipping time is 10-14 days. Standard flights depart twice a week. You can see a detailed shipping calendar on our Facebook page.
How door-to-door service from China works
We can organize pick up and drop off your shipment from any Chinese city. However, if you require shipment consolidation, we will do this at a warehouse in Yiwu and then ship the container to the port.
Upon arrival in the destination country, the shipment is deconsolidated (if necessary) or unloaded onto FedEx or DHL autos and delivered to the recipient’s address / Amazon FBA warehouse.
We perform door-to-door shipping from China on these terms:
- accept shipments from 100 kilograms
- shipments from 500 kilograms
- dangerous goods with necessary documents.
| Shipping method | Cargo weight/volume | Transit time | Flight schedule | Type of shipping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air freight | from 100 kg | 10-14 days | once a week | door-to-door |
| Sea freight | from 1 m³ | from 21 to 32 days | once a week | door-to-door |
We do not ship:
- personal belongings;
- small parcels up to 30 kg;
- liquid and bulk cargo;
- foodstuffs;
- alcohol, tobacco, goods with excise duty;
- automobiles, large boats, boats, sophisticated machinery;
- jewelry;
- copies of famous brands.
Documents required for door-to-door shipments
- A domestic Bill of lading is a document accepted within one state. It specifies the conditions that the parties to the contract are obliged to fulfill, as well as the type and quantity of goods, addresses, and names of the sender and receiver, method and rules of transportation, and other transportation details.
- Bill of lading (when delivered by ship) – confirmation that the cargo was sent by ship and subsequently received by the addressee. It contains data on the cargo, ports of shipment and arrival, type and quantity of goods, and terms of transportation.
- Air waybill (during shipment by airplane) is a contract between the consignor and consignee for delivery by airplane, specifying the type of cargo transported, its quantity, value, data of the consignee and consignor, country of origin of the products and other information.
- Proforma invoice – is, in fact, an invoice with a detailed indication of the cargo (type, quantity, price, terms of transportation, HS code, names, surnames, addresses of the consignee and consignor, Incoterms terms, specifics of delivery).
- Packing list – contains complete information on cargo packing, its dimensions, and other data related to cargo and consignees.
You may also need certificates of origin or conformity, an MSDS safety passport (for dangerous goods), and other documents. To find out what kind of documentation you need to collect for the successful cargo shipment, please contact Global Unity Logistics managers.
Services in door-to-door cargo shipping from China to the USA
We can provide such procedures during door-to-door delivery:
- sea, air, or multimodal freight;
- inspection to the manufacturer’s factory in China;
- consolidation at the warehouse in Yiwu, packaging and labeling;
- pick up service from factory to warehouse, port, or airport;
- freight of the vessel, shipment to the country of destination;
- customs clearance support for import and export;
- unloading and picking up goods at the port upon arrival;
- door-to-door delivery service.
Cost of door-to-door shipping from China
Formation of the delivery price depends on such factors:
- route duration – from which city the cargo needs to be picked up and shipped and to which point on the map to deliver it;
- fuel rates – air and sea vessels operate on a specific fuel, and fluctuations in its price also determine the cost of delivery;
- terminal dues – at the port or airport, the cargo is processed at the terminal (loading, unloading, measuring parameters, moving to the warehouse);
- customs duties – depending on the type of goods and the HS code assigned to them, taxes are assigned to the shipment.
- seasonality of shipping – freight rates can increase significantly during peak periods, such as the Christmas holidays or Chinese New Year.
Door-to-door shipping insurance
In order to cover losses in case of unforeseen situations during the delivery of your shipment, we recommend insuring your goods. Comprehensive insurance will give you peace of mind in the risk of damage or loss of your shipment – it covers the value of the goods from when the shipment is handed over for dispatch until it arrives at the port or airport of destination.
FAQ
This type of transportation means giving the goods to a turnkey delivery service. The 3PL operator handles all the nuances of logistics, including shipping, customs clearance, consolidation, packing, labeling, chartering a vessel, securing a warehouse, and delivering to the final address.
If you choose air freight – transportation will take 10-14 days. If you prefer a sea vessel, transit time will be fast sea – up to 21 days; regular sea – 22-25 days; slow sea – 28-32 days, depending on the transportation company and flight choice.
Global Unity Logistics sends shipments from warehouses in China to Amazon warehouses or by addressed shipment. Consolidated shipments are collected and shipped from a warehouse in Yiwu. Consignments from China are shipped to the West or East Coast of the United States (New York or Los Angeles).