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Trade Routes & Ocean Freight

Routes & Services

Coverage of ports across six shipping regions, estimated transit times, partner carrier resources, and operational procedures and document checklists for FCL and LCL shipments.

Real-time views of major ports on Southeast Asia shipping routes

Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia Routes

Reference duration: 5 - 14 daysWAN HAIPILCOSCOZIM

Main Port of Loading

  • Shenzhen
  • Guangzhou
  • Shanghai
  • Ningbo
  • Qingdao
  • Tianjin

Main Destination Ports

  • Singapore
  • Port Klang
  • Ho Chi Minh City
  • Bangkok
  • Jakarta
  • Manila
  • Frequent near-sea shipping with flexible cutoff times
  • Supports factory direct loading and warehouse consolidation
  • Rail-to-road cross-border solutions

Reference schedule is for guidance only; actual sailing dates are subject to the carrier's schedule. Quotes are subject to manual confirmation.

Real-time views of major ports on Australia routes

Australia & Oceania

Australia Route

Reference duration: 18 - 28 daysZIMMSKMSC

Main Port of Loading

  • Shenzhen
  • Guangzhou
  • Shanghai
  • Ningbo
  • Qingdao
  • Tianjin

Main Destination Ports

  • Sydney
  • Melbourne
  • Brisbane
  • Fremantle
  • Adelaide
  • Direct and transshipment options from major ports
  • Stable weekly consolidation for e-commerce freight
  • Supports destination port agent coordination and customs clearance assistance

Reference schedule is for guidance only; actual sailing dates are subject to the carrier's schedule. Quotes are subject to manual confirmation.

Real-time views of major ports on African shipping routes

Africa

Africa Routes

Reference duration: 25 - 40 daysMSCCMAPILCOSCO

Main Port of Loading

  • Shenzhen
  • Guangzhou
  • Shanghai
  • Ningbo
  • Qingdao
  • Tianjin

Main Destination Ports

  • Mombasa
  • Dar es Salaam
  • Lagos
  • Durban
  • Alexandria
  • Full coverage across East, West, North, and Southern Africa
  • Inland destination transshipment solution available.
  • Request a quote separately for LCL and project cargo.

Reference schedule is for guidance only; actual sailing dates are subject to the carrier's schedule. Quotes are subject to manual confirmation.

Real Scenes of Major Ports on European Routes

Europe

European Routes

Sea freight: 30 - 42 days / Rail freight: 18 - 25 daysMSKMSCCMACOSCO

Main Port of Loading

  • Shenzhen
  • Guangzhou
  • Shanghai
  • Ningbo
  • Qingdao
  • Tianjin

Main Destination Ports

  • Hamburger Hamburg
  • Rotterdam
  • Felixstowe
  • Antwerp
  • Genoa
  • Ocean FCL/LCL Dual-Channel Shipping
  • China-Europe Railway Express: Balancing Transit Time and Cost
  • Complements overseas warehouses and last-mile delivery

Reference schedule is for guidance only; actual sailing dates are subject to the carrier's schedule. Quotes are subject to manual confirmation.

Real-life views of major ports on the US-Canada shipping routes

USA & Canada

US-Canada Route

West Coast estimate: 14 - 20 days / East Coast estimate: 28 - 35 daysYMLCOSCOMSKMSC

Main Port of Loading

  • Shenzhen
  • Guangzhou
  • Shanghai
  • Ningbo
  • Qingdao
  • Tianjin

Main Destination Ports

  • Los Angeles
  • Long Beach
  • New York
  • Savannah
  • Vancouver
  • Toronto
  • Full-container and LCL shipments accepted on US West Coast and East Coast mainline routes.
  • Cross-border E-commerce First-leg Shipping and Overseas Warehouse Inbound Appointment
  • Seamlessly integrates with destination port customs clearance and last-mile delivery.

Reference schedule is for guidance only; actual sailing dates are subject to the carrier's schedule. Quotes are subject to manual confirmation.

Live Views of Major Ports on the India-Pakistan Route

India & Pakistan

India-Pakistan Route

Reference duration: 12 - 20 daysWAN HAIPILCOSCOMSC

Main Port of Loading

  • Shenzhen
  • Guangzhou
  • Shanghai
  • Ningbo
  • Qingdao
  • Tianjin

Main Destination Ports

  • Mumbai Nhava Sheva
  • Mundra
  • Chennai
  • Karachi
  • Port Qasim
  • Coverage of major ports on India's east and west coasts
  • Regular schedules for Karachi and Port Qasim, Pakistan
  • Supports separate quotes for chemicals and special containers

Reference schedule is for guidance only; actual sailing dates are subject to the carrier's schedule. Quotes are subject to manual confirmation.

Carrier Resources

Collaborating with 8 shipping lines, allocating cargo space by route.

We maintain long-term partnerships with MSK, PIL, CMA, COSCO, ZIM, MSC, YML, and Wan Hai. We allocate vessel capacity by route region and prioritize confirmed orders during peak seasons.

MSK

Maersk

Ample space available on main Europe/Australia routes; documentation is fully compliant.

PIL

P&O

Expanded feeder network for Southeast Asia, Africa, and India-Pakistan regions

CMA

CMA CGM

High-frequency service on Africa/Europe routes with extensive inland coverage.

COSCO

COSCO SHIPPING

Dual routes for Southeast Asia, North America, and Canada with multiple port options

ZIM

Star Line Shipping

Stable direct flights to Australia and Southeast Asia; e-commerce friendly

MSC

MSC

Extensive coverage and dense transfer network for Africa-Europe routes.

YML

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation

US-Canada and Southeast Asia routes are stable, with high acceptance for e-commerce cargo.

WAN HAI

HMM

High-frequency service on Southeast Asia and India-Pakistan short-sea routes with flexible cut-off times.

Full Container Load & Less than Container Load

Choose between FCL and LCL based on your cargo volume.

Ocean Full Container Load (FCL)

20 GP40 GP40HQ

Ideal for shipments of half-container volume or more. Features dedicated full container loading to minimize damage and cargo mixing risks, with streamlined documentation and customs clearance processes.

Use Cases

  • Bulk exports and long-term contracts
  • Direct factory shipping, minimizing handling and transfers.
  • Full-container-load goods such as machinery and bulk consumer products

Workflow

  1. 1Confirm container type and sailing schedule, then secure space.
  2. 2Schedule truck pickup at port for factory loading
  3. 3Re-export customs clearance and vessel shipment
  4. 4Issue bill of lading and deliver full set of documents

LCL Ocean Freight

Charge by cubic meter

Ideal for clients with small-batch, high-frequency shipments. Multiple consignments are consolidated at the warehouse with a low minimum shipment threshold. Delivery at the destination port is handled through our agent network.

Use Cases

  • Cross-border seller restocking in small batches
  • Samples, Trial Orders, and Consolidated Shipments from Multiple Suppliers
  • Ocean freight cost advantages for LCL shipments

Workflow

  1. 1Inbound cargo: verify count, weight, and dimensions
  2. 2Consolidate warehouse shipments into containers and submit photos of the packed containers.
  3. 3Customs declaration and loading; issue consolidated bill of lading
  4. 4Destination port agent distribution; consignee pickup

Process & Documents

Service Process and Document Checklist

Complete workflow from inquiry to destination port pickup, plus common export documents to help customers prepare in advance and avoid cutoff delays.

Operation Process Node

  1. 1

    Submit Inquiry

    Enter origin, destination, container type, and service type. We'll respond within 24 hours.

  2. 2

    Confirm Quotation and Space

    Confirm cost breakdown and schedule, secure booking (subject to manual quote confirmation).

  3. 3

    Door pickup / Drayage to warehouse

    Schedule truck pickup or container delivery to warehouse, synchronizing operation milestones.

  4. 4

    Warehousing, Consolidation, Customs Clearance, and Loading

    Consolidation, documentation preparation, customs clearance and inspection, and loading

  5. 5

    Issuing Bills of Lading and Document Delivery

    Confirm BL issuance and deliver full set of documents to the customer.

  6. 6

    Destination port customs clearance, pickup, and delivery

    Coordinate with the destination port agent to complete customs clearance, pickup, and last-mile delivery.

Common Export Documents

Ocean Bill of Lading (B/L)

Bill of Lading issued by the carrier, supporting original and telex release.

Commercial Invoice

Declared Value and Trade Terms Basis

Packing List

Package Details: Weight, Dimensions, and Shipping Marks

Certificate of Origin (C/O)

Includes regional preferential certificates such as Form E and Form A.

Customs Declaration Form

Customs Declaration Receipt, Tax Refund and Write-off Certificate

Air Waybill (AWB)

Air Waybill (AWB) and House Air Waybill (HAWB)

Cut-off and cut-off times vary by carrier and port. We will share the specific deadlines upon booking confirmation; please allow time for document preparation.

Need cabin and pricing for a specific route?

Provide the port of loading, destination port, and container type/quantity. We will deliver an actionable plan within 24 hours.

Lu ICP Prep 2026063811 No. -1