Before departure
Allow for pickup, warehouse receiving and export preparation.
China → Europe
Transit time from China to Europe
Build a realistic shipment timeline to Europe around supplier readiness, consolidation, carrier schedules, customs and final delivery—not a single port-to-port number.
Transit planning plan
A destination-specific checklist for Europe
Build a realistic shipment timeline to Europe around supplier readiness, consolidation, carrier schedules, customs and final delivery—not a single port-to-port number.
Main transport
Review direct versus connecting schedules and cut-off dates.
Border process
Prepare for customs review, inspections and release.
Final delivery
Include deconsolidation, appointments and inland distance.
Related route topics
Continue planning this route
Each page focuses on a separate operational decision while keeping the same destination context.
01
Air freight
Plan airport-to-airport or coordinated door delivery to Europe, with chargeable weight, cargo acceptance and destination handling reviewed before booking.
02Sea freight
Compare FCL and LCL ocean services to Europe, with China loading, consolidation, documentation and destination delivery built into one clear scope.
03Express
Use international courier services for eligible samples, parcels and urgent commercial goods moving to Europe.
04DDP & door delivery
Assess an end-to-end delivery scope to Europe, subject to cargo eligibility, importer arrangements and destination customs requirements.
05Shipping cost
Understand the variables that shape an air, sea, express or DDP quotation to Europe; a current rate requires verified cargo and route details.
06Customs guide
Prepare the commercial, transport and product records needed for import coordination in Europe, with responsibilities agreed before dispatch.
07Route FAQ
Clear answers for planning freight from China to Europe, including modes, quotations, customs, timing and delivery scope.
Gateway planner
China origins and Europe arrivals
The practical gateway depends on supplier location, cargo type, current carrier schedules and the final inland destination.
Major container ports
Shenzhen / YantianGuangzhou / NanshaShanghaiNingbo-ZhoushanQingdaoXiamenTianjinDalian
Major cargo airports
PVG · ShanghaiCAN · GuangzhouSZX · ShenzhenHKG · Hong KongPEK / PKX · BeijingCGO · Zhengzhou
Destination ports
RotterdamHamburgAntwerp-BrugesLe HavreBarcelonaGenoaPiraeus
Destination airports
FRAAMSCDGBRULUXMXP
Route quote
Get a tailored China to Europe quote
Send enough detail to compare the suitable mode, gateway and delivery scope.
- Route-specific carrier and gateway review
- Air, sea, express and DDP options compared
- Origin, customs and delivery scope stated clearly
Route evidence
Six cases selected for Europe planning
Destination matches appear first, followed by relevant regional cases. Select + on any card to read its full description.
Open the central case library →Europe route FAQ
Questions before booking
Final arrangements are confirmed only after the cargo and current route conditions are reviewed.
01What information is needed for a transit planning quote?+
Provide the China pickup point, final destination, product description, package count, weight, dimensions or volume, value and ready date.
02Which gateways can serve Europe?+
Planning can use Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp, Bremerhaven and major European airports, subject to cargo acceptance and current schedules.
03Can QIFLY arrange final delivery?+
Supported delivery can be quoted after the full address, cargo, customs scope and unloading requirements are reviewed.
04What can change the final plan?+
Supplier readiness, capacity, routing, weather, inspections, customs release and final-mile access can all affect cost and timing.
Carrier network
Ocean, air and express options
Logos show networks considered during planning. Final routing depends on cargo acceptance, capacity, schedule and commercial terms.
Ocean carriers
Route and cargo dependent
COSCO Shipping
OOCL
Maersk
CMA CGM
Evergreen
MSC
HMM
ZIMCOSCO ShippingOOCLMaerskCMA CGMEvergreenMSCHMMZIMCOSCO ShippingOOCLMaerskCMA CGMEvergreenMSCHMMZIMCOSCO ShippingOOCLMaerskCMA CGMEvergreenMSCHMMZIMAir cargo carriers
Route and cargo dependent
China Southern
Air China
Cathay Pacific
Korean Air
Qatar Airways
EmiratesChina SouthernAir ChinaCathay PacificKorean AirQatar AirwaysEmiratesChina SouthernAir ChinaCathay PacificKorean AirQatar AirwaysEmiratesChina SouthernAir ChinaCathay PacificKorean AirQatar AirwaysEmiratesExpress networks
Route and cargo dependent
UPS
DHL
FedExUPSDHLFedExUPSDHLFedExUPSDHLFedEx