Air freight is the fastest way to move cargo from China, but the exact transit time still depends on your route and whether the shipment is direct or transshipped.

CY and CFS describe where your cargo is handled at the port, and the difference matters most for LCL shipments.

If you’ve never shipped by sea before, here is the process laid out in order, from getting a quote to receiving your cargo.

Congestion at the destination port can add unplanned days to your shipment’s timeline, even after the vessel arrives on schedule.

Cargo insurance is a small cost relative to the value it protects, especially over a multi-week sea voyage.

For very small shipments, sea freight isn’t always cheaper than it looks once minimum charges and handling are factored in.

Rates and transit times both move during peak shipping periods. Knowing when these windows fall helps you plan shipments and budgets ahead of time.

How cargo is loaded into a container affects whether it arrives intact and whether it clears inspection smoothly.

Booking a sea freight shipment involves more coordination than booking a courier parcel. Here’s what actually happens between quote and container loading.

Sea freight rates move with fuel prices, container availability, and demand. Understanding the moving parts helps you make sense of quote changes.