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Shipping & Logistics for Chinese Vehicle Exports

Ocean freight from 8 Chinese ports, rail corridors to Central Asia and Russia, and documentation support for 42+ destination countries.

Routes

Active Shipping Routes

OceanTianjinVladivostok
7–12 days
OceanShanghaiJebel Ali, UAE
18–24 days
OceanGuangzhouAbidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
25–35 days
OceanShanghaiSantos, Brazil
30–45 days
OceanShenzhenAlgiers, Algeria
22–30 days
RailAlashankouMoscow, Russia
14–20 days
RailAlashankouAlmaty, Kazakhstan
12–16 days
Port Information

Departure Ports

Tianjin Port

Northern China's largest port. Primary hub for Russia, Central Asia, and Europe. Full container and Ro-Ro facilities.

Shanghai Port

World's busiest container port. Covers Middle East, Africa, South America, and Oceania routes.

Guangzhou Port

Southern China hub. Direct services to Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America.

Shenzhen Port

Major tech and automotive hub. Routes to Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

Ningbo Port

Key Zhejiang hub. Complementary routes to Shanghai with competitive rates.

Dalian Port

Northeast China hub. Fastest routes to Vladivostok and Russian Far East.

Transit Times

Estimated Transit Times

DestinationOcean FreightRail Freight
Vladivostok7–12 days
Moscow25–32 days14–20 days
Yekaterinburg22–28 days12–18 days
Novosibirsk20–26 days12–16 days
Jebel Ali, UAE18–24 days
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire25–35 days
Santos, Brazil30–45 days
Algiers, Algeria22–30 days
Shipping terms

Incoterms, explained simply

We quote in the three terms exporters and importers use most. Not sure which fits your case? Message us — we’ll advise based on your port and customs setup.

FOB

Free On Board — we deliver the vehicle cleared for export onto the vessel at the Chinese port. You arrange and pay for ocean freight, insurance and destination charges.

Best for experienced importers with a freight forwarder

CIF

Cost, Insurance & Freight — we cover ocean freight and marine insurance to your destination port. You handle import clearance, duties and local delivery.

Most popular — predictable total cost to your port

DAP

Delivered At Place — we manage the entire journey to the city or terminal you choose. Import duties and taxes are settled on your side.

Best for first-time buyers who want door-side delivery

Shipping FAQ

Questions About Shipping

Need a Custom Quote?

Contact our logistics team for personalized shipping rates and transit times to your destination port.