Hello everyone, today I'd like to share with you the most common questions clients ask by inquiries, emails, phone calls, or text messages?

For instance, let's take a look at the information related to logistics transportation, delivery time, and shipping costs that we are familiar with today.

Now, I'm preparing to answer these questions in the form of continents:

Q.How many sets of XX inside 40 hc cont?How many fit in one container?

A：The following are our main products and their container loading capacity

Detachable container house：17 units/40HQ(HC)

Z folding container house： 10 units/40HQ(HC)

Expandable container house： 1-2 units/40HQ(HC)

Folding container house： 10 units/40HQ(HC)

Flat pack container house： 8 units/40HQ(HC)

Wing house: 20 units/40HQ(HC)

Portable toilet： 60-65 units/40HQ(HC)

Q.What is the shipping cost for this cargo to XX port?

A:

1、 Asian market: 

Core markets: Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, India, United Arab Emirates

Market characteristics: Short transportation distance, dense shipping schedule, Southeast Asian customers value tariff preferences, Japan and South Korea have strict packaging requirements, and the Indian and Arab regions need to pay attention to religious compliance.

~.Shipping Time: Shipping from Nansha Port, which is the most cost-effective method. Delivery to Southeast Asian countries takes 3-7 days, and to the Middle East and India, it only takes 10-18 days, which can significantly reduce logistics costs.

~.Shipping cost: The quotation includes the full set of local fees in Guangzhou (port operation fee, booking fee, customs clearance fee, trailer fee)+ocean freight, without additional payment of other fees:

Southeast Asian destination ports: Low cost and transparent, no need to worry about additional expenses.

Destination ports in India and the Middle East: Only a small Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) will be incurred, which will be explicitly listed in the contract without any implicit charges.

~.Money saving tips: For exports to Southeast Asian countries, it is necessary to apply for a Form E Certificate of Origin, which is an exclusive preferential certificate for free trade zones and can help customers enjoy zero or significant tariff reductions, enhancing your quotation competitiveness.

2、 European market:

Core markets: Germany, France, UK, Italy, Poland

Market Characteristics: CE/RoHS certification is a mandatory threshold, with stringent requirements for environmentally friendly packaging.

~.Shipping Time: Direct shipment from Nansha Port, 28-35 days to reach destination

~.Compliance requirements: Goods exported to the European Union must have CE certification, otherwise they cannot be cleared through customs; After Brexit, a separate application for a UK EORI number is required.

~.Shipping cost: Peak season: August to November is the peak period every year, and shipping costs will increase significantly, and cabin space is also relatively tight.

Off season: Freight rates remain stable from June to August each year, making it the best time to book shipping. It is recommended to secure cabin space and prices 1-2 months in advance.

The quotation includes fuel surcharge (BAF) and currency depreciation surcharge (CAF), and there will be no additional charges in the future.

3、 North American market:

Core markets: United States, Canada

Market characteristics: AMS/ISF declaration by US Customs is a mandatory requirement.

~.Shipping Time: West Coast of the United States: Departing from Nansha Port, it takes 20-30 days to directly reach Los Angeles/Long Beach Port.

East Coast of the United States: Transit through the Panama Canal, with a lead time of 30-60 days.

DDP door-to-door service is available throughout the entire process, including all customs duties and taxes, so customers do not need to worry about customs clearance matters.

~. Customs declaration: AMS/ISF declaration is a mandatory requirement of the US Customs and cannot be omitted

~.Packaging and Cost: Attention to Canada: Wooden packaging must bear the IPPC fumigation label, otherwise the container will be directly returned and suffer heavy losses.

Destination port fees in the United States: including port to warehouse trailer fees and overdue pickup and storage fees, all of which will be clearly listed in the contract with no implicit costs.

4、 South American market:

Core markets: Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru

Market characteristics: Long transportation cycle, strict customs inspection.

~.Shipping Time: Departing from Nansha Port and transiting through the Panama Canal, the entire journey takes 40-50 days.

~.Customs clearance: CRF Brazilian Customs certification must be applied for before shipment.

5、 Middle East/Africa markets:

Core markets: UAE, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya

Market characteristics: There are various types of customs clearance certificates (SASO/SONCAP/PVOC), which require high packaging durability.

~.Customs clearance: Nigeria: SONCAP certification is a necessary document, and goods without certification cannot be cleared through customs.

UAE: requires SASO certification; Kenya requires PVOC certification.

We have rich experience in certificate processing and can assist throughout the process to ensure smooth customs clearance of goods.

~.Shipping Time: Lagos Port, Nigeria: Transit through Rotterdam, the entire journey takes 45-55 days.

Durban Port, South Africa: Direct shipping from Guangzhou is available, with a delivery time of 30-40 days

~.Shipping cost: The transparency of destination port fees in Africa is relatively low, and the quotation includes local fees in Guangzhou, sea freight, and war risk surcharges, with no hidden costs.

Q.3.What's the delivery lead time?

A.For all customers, we ensure a delivery time of 15 working days for small projects and 30-60 working days for medium to large projects.