The transportation of goods by cargo ships across oceans, ideal for large volumes and heavy items.
The shipment of goods via airplanes, offering fast delivery times for high-value or time-sensitive cargo.
This comprehensive solution streamlines the shipping process, ensuring efficient and hassle-free delivery.
The process of shipping goods that are loaded individually rather than in containers, typically used for oversized or irregularly shaped cargo.
Sea freight is typically the most cost-effective shipping method, especially for large-volume shipments. It offers a budget-friendly option for goods where time is not of the essence, ensuring safe delivery while significantly reducing transportation costs.
Shipping goods from China to Iraq via sea freight usually takes 25-35 days, depending on the port of origin and destination, as well as factors like shipping routes and weather conditions. Sea freight is the preferred method for bulk cargo due to its cost efficiency, despite the longer transit time.
Key ports include Shanghai Port and Shenzhen Port in China, and Umm Qasr Port and Basra Port in Iraq. These ports serve as crucial nodes in the logistics network, ensuring efficient cargo movement. Air freight, on the other hand, is ideal for time-sensitive goods, offering quicker delivery speeds.
The cost of shipping a 20GP container varies based on several factors, including the mode of transportation, port fees, and market demand. Sea freight is generally more economical, while air freight is faster but more expensive. Specific costs need to be calculated based on current market conditions and shipping requirements.
A range of documents are required for customs clearance in Iraq, such as commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and bills of lading. Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of these documents is crucial to avoid delays in the clearance process. Working with an experienced freight forwarder can help simplify this procedure.
Cargo Insurance provides coverage for goods against loss, damage, or theft during transit, ensuring that the owner receives financial compensation in the event of unforeseen incidents.
Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) is a service where sellers store their products in Amazon's warehouses, and Amazon handles the packing, shipping, and customer service.
Customs brokerage is a service that helps importers and exporters clear goods through customs.
Door to door service refers to the transportation of goods directly from the sender's location to the recipient's location, handled entirely by the carrier.
Express service provide fast, time-sensitive delivery of parcels and documents.
DDU term means the seller is responsible for delivering the goods to the buyer’s designated destination, but not for paying import duties and other import fees. The buyer is responsible for customs clearance and paying all applicable duties, taxes, and fees.
DDP term means the seller is responsible for delivering the goods to the buyer’s designated destination and for paying all import duties and other import fees. The buyer only needs to receive the goods, without bearing any additional expenses.
I signed up with Top China Freight years ago ( in the early days I believe) and have been a regular customer with the Germany, UK and US warehouse facilities. I have had many irregular and demanding situations over the years and I can honestly say that Top China Freight has consistently delivered valuable service at a reasonable cost and I am truly grateful. Sometimes they even went out of their way to suggest a better solution for my situation. I rarely leave reviews but have been so impressed over the years of service that I feel compelled to leave this review. Thank you to all the staff at Top China Freight!
