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Measured air freight performance in China

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12 forwarders in China returned a usable price on 2 real air freight shipments, ranked on how their quote compared with every other offer on the same shipment. How this is measured

Air freight rate requests sent to forwarders in China, scored on reply speed and price against competing offers for the same cargo.
#ForwarderPrice vs best offerShipments pricedMedian reply
1HUANJI SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CO.,LTD.NINGBOCheapest+1%2cheapest on 1 of 23.5 h
2Panda Cargo Limited - GuangzhouGuangzhouCompetitive+8%2of 2 requests2.4 h
3DT China (Shanghai) Ltd - Tianjin BranchTianjinCompetitive+8%2cheapest on 1 of 21 min
4Evertrans Logistics CO.,LTD.,NingboCompetitive+11%2of 2 requests43 min
5Infinity Cargo Logistics (China) Limited Shenzhen BranchGuangzhouMid-market+20%2of 2 requests1 min
6UBI Logistics (China) Limited Shanghai BranchShanghaiCompetitive+3%1of 1 request9.7 h
7ShipAIR Cargo Services (Shenzhen) LimitedShenzhenCompetitive+6%1of 1 request1.3 h
8Parisi Grand Smooth Logistics LtdBeijingMid-market+13%1of 2 requests37 min
9Across Logistic LtdHangzhouMid-market+28%1of 2 requests1 min
10S.F. Systems (Beijing), Ltd.BeijingAbove market+30%1of 1 request33 min
11QINGDAO GRAND ASIA INTEGRATED INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS CO., LTD.QINGDAO 266000Above market+49%1of 1 request8.0 h
12Phoenix International Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd.BeijingAbove market+53%1of 1 request3 min

Also replied, no comparable price yet: CIE Transport Service Ltd · Fineway International Logistics Co.,Ltd. · Youtrans iLogistics China Ltd

How we measure this

Shipzy sends real, unannounced rate requests for genuine cargo to forwarders in each market. Nobody is told they are being scored and nobody pays to appear. We time the first reply, then compare every quote returned for the same shipment against each other, converting to euro at ECB reference rates so a dollar offer and a euro offer are one comparison.

“Price vs best offer” is how far above the cheapest quote a forwarder landed, averaged across the shipments they priced. It only counts requests where at least one other forwarder also quoted — coming in cheapest against nobody proves nothing. Reply times count only the forwarder’s own working hours, 09:00 to 18:00 in their local timezone and their local weekend, so a request that arrives in their evening does not charge them for the night.

China ocean freight by the numbers

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Shipzy samples 361 port-to-port lanes for China, on which 7 ocean carriers publish schedules, connecting 54 countries.

The fastest scheduled transit is 2 days, the median scheduled transit is 40 days, and 9 in 10 sampled sailings complete within 60 days.

48% of the 2630 sampled sailings are direct; the remainder route via a transshipment hub.

The VGM cutoff falls a median of 3 days before departure, across 1941 sampled sailings.

Figures describe 2630 sailings sampled from 7 carrier APIs, last refreshed 7 November 2026.

7Carriers sampledCMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk, ONE, ZIM
76.1%Of global fleet capacityCombined TEU share of those carriers
361Port-to-port lanesAcross 2630 sampled sailings
54Countries connectedMost lanes: US, CO, MY
2 daysFastest transitShortest scheduled port-to-port time
40 daysMedian transit90th percentile 60 days
48%Direct sailingsRest route via a transshipment hub
226Named servicesDistinct carrier service loops
903Vessels seenDistinct vessel names in sampled sailings

Cutoff lead times in China

Median days between each cutoff and vessel departure, across sampled sailings. Carrier-estimated cutoffs are excluded.
CutoffMedian days before departureSailings sampled
Documentation cutoff41439
Port cutoff3839
VGM cutoff31941
Dangerous goods cutoff3817
Reefer cutoff2784
Terminal cutoff2541
Cargo cutoff21218

Most-sampled trade lanes from China

Partner countryLanes sampled
US13
CO12
MY12
BH10
HK9
How these numbers are measured

Figures come from the ocean schedule APIs Shipzy integrates with: CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk, ONE, ZIM. They describe the lanes Shipzy samples, not every sailing serving China.

The nightly sync sweeps nine global hub ports plus a set of regional template lanes, storing up to three sailings per lane, and refreshes one country per night. So coverage leans towards intercontinental routings, and the as-of date above can be several weeks old for smaller markets.

Transit figures are medians rather than averages, so a few multi-transshipment routings cannot distort them. Cutoff lead times exclude carrier-estimated cutoffs and any lead outside a 0–21 day window. Emissions figures are not published here, because only one carrier reports measured CO2; the rest are modelled from transit time and would restate transit days as emissions.

  • Carriers sampled: Derived from ocean schedules published by 7 carrier APIs, as of 7 November 2026.
  • Of global fleet capacity: Sum of each sampled carrier’s share of global container capacity. Describes the carriers, not this country’s market share.
  • Port-to-port lanes: Derived from ocean schedules published by 7 carrier APIs, as of 7 November 2026.
  • Countries connected: Derived from ocean schedules published by 7 carrier APIs, as of 7 November 2026.
  • Fastest transit: Derived from ocean schedules published by 7 carrier APIs, as of 7 November 2026.
  • Median transit: Median of 2630 scheduled transit times. Median, not mean — a few multi-transshipment routings would distort an average.
  • Direct sailings: Share of 2630 sampled sailings with no transshipment. Carriers count legs slightly differently, so treat as indicative.
  • Named services: Derived from ocean schedules published by 7 carrier APIs, as of 7 November 2026.
  • Vessels seen: Derived from ocean schedules published by 7 carrier APIs, as of 7 November 2026. Counted by vessel name, so spelling variants may inflate this slightly.

Logistics Overview

China is the world's largest trading nation and manufacturing hub, with the most extensive port network globally. Its logistics infrastructure spans mega container ports along the eastern seaboard (Shanghai, Shenzhen, Ningbo-Zhoushan), massive inland waterway systems, and world-class air cargo hubs.

Infrastructure Advantage

Port concentration along the Yangtze River Delta, Pearl River Delta, and Bohai Rim. Shanghai (PVG/SHA) and Shenzhen/Guangzhou (CAN/SZX) dominate air cargo. Rail freight via China-Europe (CR Express) corridors growing rapidly. Key characteristics: extensive manufacturing base, strong government involvement in logistics planning, and sophisticated e-commerce fulfillment networks.

Sea Ports

Major seaports and maritime logistics hubs

Shanghai Port (Yangshan + Waigaoqiao)

CN SHA
Specialization

World's busiest container port; Yangshan deep-water terminal, Waigaoqiao multipurpose

Ningbo-Zhoushan Port

CN NGB
Specialization

#2 globally by throughput; container, bulk, and energy cargo

Shenzhen Port (Yantian + Shekou + Chiwan)

CN SZX
Specialization

Pearl River Delta gateway; manufacturing exports, container transshipment

Qingdao Port

CN TAO
Specialization

North China container hub; strong Korea-Japan trade links

Guangzhou Port (Nansha)

CN CAN
Specialization

Pearl River Delta multipurpose port; containers, bulk, autos

Tianjin Port

CN TSN
Specialization

Bohai Rim gateway serving Beijing region; container and bulk

Xiamen Port

CN XMN
Specialization

Taiwan Strait trade gateway; container and bulk

Dalian Port

CN DLC
Specialization

Northeast China gateway; container, crude oil, grain

Air Freight

Air cargo hubs and handling services

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

PVG
Strategic RolePrimary international air cargo hub for China; e-commerce, pharma, high-value goods

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

SHA
Strategic RoleDomestic and regional cargo hub

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

CAN
Strategic RoleSouthern China air cargo gateway; e-commerce, manufacturing exports

Beijing Capital International Airport

PEK
Strategic RoleNorthern China air cargo hub; government and diplomatic cargo

Beijing Daxing International Airport

PKX
Strategic RoleNew mega-hub; growing cargo operations

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

SZX
Strategic RoleTech and electronics air cargo; strong Hong Kong complementarity

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

TFU
Strategic RoleWestern China hub; Belt and Road logistics node

Carrier Offices & Terminals

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Booking Offices

Maersk

Guangzhou - cn

Guangzhou

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Maersk

Qingdao - CN

Qingdao

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Maersk

Shanghai - cn

Shanghai

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Maersk

Shenzhen - cn

Shenzhen

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Maersk Terminals & Ports

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Anji Terminal

Anji

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MaerskCNANJ

Anji Digital Logistics Port

Anji

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MaerskCNCHI

Chizhou Port Limited

CHIZHOU

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MaerskCNCHI

Chizhou Terminal

CHIZHOU

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MaerskCNDOU

Doumen Chu Kong

Doumen

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MaerskCNFAN

FANGCHENG Universal Terminal

Fangcheng

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MaerskCNFAN

Fangcheng Terminal

Fangcheng

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MaerskCNHSI

Huangshi New Port

Huangshi

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MaerskCNLYG

PSA LIANYUNGANG PTE. LTD.

Lianyungang

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MaerskCNLYG

Lianyungang Port

Lianyungang

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MaerskCNZOS

COSCO ZHOUSHAN SHIPYARD CO LTD

Ningbo(zhoushan)

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MaerskCNZOS

ZHOUSHAN XINYA SHIPYARD CO LTD

Ningbo(zhoushan)

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MaerskCNZOS

IMC-YONGYUE SHIPYARD & ENGINEERING

Ningbo(zhoushan)

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MaerskCNNDE

Fujian Ningde Terminal

Ningde

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MaerskCNSUD

Shunde New Port

Shunde

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MaerskCNTZO

Taizhou Barge Terminal

Taizhou

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MaerskCNTZO

Taizhou Jiangyan Terminal

Taizhou

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MaerskCNBHT

Tieshan Terminal

Tieshan

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MaerskCNWEF

Weifang Sendamei Terminal

Weifang

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MaerskCNYZH

Yangzhou/Yangzhou Port

Yangzhou

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MaerskCNZJG

Zhangjiagang Surun Terminal

Zhangjiagang

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MaerskCNZJG

Zhangjiagang Yongjia Terminal

Zhangjiagang

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MaerskCNZQG

Zhaoqing Chukong

Zhaoqing

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Zhaoqing Terminal

Zhaoqing

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MaerskCNZUU

Liling South Railway Station

Zhuzhou

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Other Carriers

COSCO SHIPPING Lines

Office: Shanghai (HQ)

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Maersk

Office: China

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MSC

Office: China

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CMA CGM

Office: China

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Evergreen Line

Office: China

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ONE (Ocean Network Express)

Office: China

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Shipping Schedules

Live ocean freight routes from carrier schedules

Updated 7 Nov 2026
Trade Lane
Carrier
Service Lines
Type
Transit
Next Departure
Hong Kong Modern Terminals Ltd→Beilun container terminal, Phase 2
Maersk
NV2
Direct
2d~0.074t CO2
3 Nov
Hong Kong→Ningbo
COSCO
PEX050E19
Direct
2d
3 Nov
Hong Kong→Shanghai
COSCO
210E
Direct
2d
31 Oct
SHANGHAI→HONG KONG
CMA CGM
KCM
Direct
2d~0.255t CO2
20 Nov
Beilun Container Terminal Phase 4→Hong Kong Modern Terminals Ltd
Maersk
X4A
Direct
2d~0.074t CO2
4 Nov
Hong Kong→Ningbo
COSCO
0496-058N
Direct
2d
30 Oct
HONG KONG→SHANGHAI
Hapag-Lloyd
ASE
Direct
2d~0.074t CO2
6 Nov
Ningbo→Busan
COSCO
2642E
Direct
2d
28 Oct
HONG KONG→SHANGHAI
Hapag-Lloyd
ASE
Direct
2d~0.074t CO2
30 Oct
SHANGHAI→HONG KONG
CMA CGM
KCM
Direct
2d~0.255t CO2
6 Nov
HONG KONG→SHANGHAI (SH)
ZIM
ASE
Direct
2d~0.074t CO2
18 Nov
Hong Kong Modern Terminals Ltd→Beilun container terminal, Phase 2
Maersk
NV2
Direct
2d~0.074t CO2
15 Nov
NINGBO→HONG KONG
Hapag-Lloyd
ASE
Direct
2d~0.074t CO2
4 Nov
Busan→Ningbo
COSCO
2606W
Direct
2d
29 Oct
NINGBO→BUSAN
Hapag-Lloyd
WC4
Direct
2d~0.074t CO2
9 Nov
Ningbo→Busan
COSCO
2643E
Direct
2d
3 Nov
PUSAN→NINGBO (ZJ)
ZIM
ZNP
Direct
2d~0.074t CO2
27 Oct
Shanghai→Busan
COSCO
034E
Direct
2d
31 Oct
Busan new port terminal Co.ltd→Shanghai East Container Terminal
Maersk
HP2
Direct
2d~0.056t CO2
11 Nov
Busan→Shanghai
COSCO
2609S
Direct
2d
27 Oct
SHANGHAI→HONG KONG
CMA CGM
KCM
Direct
2d~0.255t CO2
30 Oct
PUSAN→NINGBO (ZJ)
ZIM
ZNP
Direct
2d~0.074t CO2
4 Nov
BUSAN→SHANGHAI
Hapag-Lloyd
WC2
Direct
2d~0.056t CO2
7 Nov
Busan new port terminal Co.ltd→Shanghai East Container Terminal
Maersk
HP2
Direct
2d~0.056t CO2
31 Oct
Hong Kong Modern Terminals Ltd→Beilun container terminal, Phase 2
Maersk
NV2
Direct
2d~0.074t CO2
6 Nov
Shanghai East Container Terminal→Busan new port terminal Co.ltd
Maersk
IA5
Direct
2d~0.056t CO2
29 Oct
Beilun Container Terminal Phase 4→Hong Kong Modern Terminals Ltd
Maersk
X4A
Direct
2d~0.074t CO2
9 Nov
SHANGHAI→BUSAN
Hapag-Lloyd
WC3
Direct
2d~0.056t CO2
11 Nov
PUSAN→SHANGHAI (SH)
ZIM
QKR
Direct
2d~0.056t CO2
27 Oct
Ningbo→Hong Kong
COSCO
183W
Direct
2d
1 Nov

Last updated: 7 Nov 2026, 15:03 UTC

Customs & Trade

Import/export regulations and procedures

E-Customs SystemGeneral Administration of Customs (GACC)
Standard VAT Rate13%

CIF-based valuation. MFN tariff rates apply for WTO members. VAT assessed after tariffs. Five Special Economic Zones offer preferential duty reductions. Corporate tax rate 25%. Typical import docs: bill of lading, invoice, shipping list, customs declaration, insurance policy, sales contract, plus product-specific certificates. Food/agri products require GACC facility registration. Reference: https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/china-import-tariffs

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about logistics in China

Which Chinese port handles the most containers?+

Shanghai Port (Yangshan + Waigaoqiao) is the world's busiest container port by volume.

What is the main air cargo hub in China?+

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the primary international air cargo gateway.

What customs system does China use?+

The General Administration of Customs (GACC) administers customs clearance. Importers work with Chinese customs agents to file electronic declarations and documentation.

What VAT rate applies to imports in China?+

The standard VAT rate is 13%, assessed after tariffs and incorporated into the dutiable value. VAT rebates are available for certain goods.

What documents are needed for China import clearance?+

Typical documents include: bill of lading, commercial invoice, shipping list, customs declaration, insurance policy, sales contract, plus product-specific certificates. Food/agri products require GACC facility registration.