Ocean & Air Freight Shipping to China

China is the 2nd largest importer globally after the United States. The largest chunk of its imports originates from South Korea, Japan, the USA, Germany, and Australia. In 2018, China imported goods to a staggering value of $2.13 trillion (USD).

Maybe you are already importing to China actively or are preparing to do so for the first time. In either case, information about the available shipping options, rates, transit times, and customs clearance procedures will come in handy. On this page, we’ve gathered some of the guidance that you will need to enjoy more efficient and effective ocean and air shipping to China.

What Are Your Options for Shipping Freight to China?

The majority of commercial goods arrive in China via sea or air. We will explain both alternatives and their pros and cons in the relevant sections of this page.

Ocean Freight to China

Less than Container Load (LCL): LCL ocean freight services are a great option for shippers not in a position to hire a full container for transporting their freight to China. Your goods can instead travel in a shared container alongside the products of other shippers. It’s often the most affordable option for small shipments.

Full Container Load (FCL): With FCL shipping, you are paying to rent and ship a container at a flat rate. Most shippers do that when they have large quantities of freight to move. The main advantage is that your cargo will remain fully sealed in your container for the entire journey.

Air Freight to China

Air freight services typically outperform ocean shipping when it comes to speed and flexibility. Even if your cargo doesn’t travel on a direct flight to China, it will still arrive much faster by air than by sea. When choosing air freight, you have to be prepared to pay a hefty price, though.

How Much Does it Cost to Ship Cargo to China?

The ultimate cost of shipping your cargo to China depends on several different factors, such as:

• The nature of the goods
• Chosen mode of transport (FCL, LCL, Air)
• Weight of the cargo
• Dimension of the cargo
• Distance between origin and destination
• Type of service (such as Port-to-Port, Door-to-Door)

The weight of your consignment is one of the factors that influence the price the most. Here’s a handy rule of thumb to remember: Sea freight is likely to be the most economical option for cargo weighing 100 kg or more. If you are transporting less than 100 kg, though, then you probably won’t find much of a difference in cost between air and ocean shipping.

But, if you want to move light goods of 35 kg or less, it’s usually better to engage an international courier service instead of a freight forwarder. The reason is that most freight forwarding companies, including Shipa Freight, won’t deal with such a small quantity of cargo.

How Long Does it Take to Ship Cargo to China?

The seaport or airport of origin will largely determine how long it will take your cargo to reach China. Air freight can arrive in just one day but might also take up to nine days. Ocean shipping, on the other hand, will be slower. You have to plan on transit times ranging from four to 68 days.

How Long Does It Take to Ship Cargo by Sea to China?

Here are a few examples of sea freight transit times to China from various ports around the world:

Country of Origin	Port of Origin	Destination Port	Transit Time LCL	Transit Time FCL
Australia	Adelaide	Shanghai	28 days
Australia	Adelaide	Tianjin	23 Days
Australia	Brisbane	Shanghai	36 days
Australia	Fremantle	Qingdao	23 Days
Australia	Melbourne	Qingdao	19 Days
Australia	Melbourne	Shanghai	25 Days
Australia	Sydney	Shanghai	23 Days
Belgium	Antwerp	Shanghai	37 Days	38 Days
Brazil	Itajai	Shanghai	46 Days
Brazil	Santos	Huangpu	39 Days
Brazil	Santos	Ningbo	40 Days
Brazil	Santos	Tianjin	45 Days
Canada	Vancouver	Shanghai	37 Days
Canada	Toronto	Shanghai	21 Days
Chile	San Antonio	Shanghai	46 Days
France	Le Havre	Ningbo	40 Days	40 Days
France	Le Havre	Shanghai	38 Days
Germany	Hamburg	Guangzhou	36 Days
Germany	Hamburg	Shanghai	39 Days	42 Days
Germany	Hamburg	Shekou	45 Days	37 Days
Germany	Hamburg	Shenzhen	45 Days
Germany	Hamburg	Xiamen	45 Days
Germany	Hamburg	Qingdao	51 Days
Germany	Hamburg	Tianjin	42 Days
Hong Kong	Hong Kong	Shanghai	4 Days
India	Kolkata	Dalian	36 Days
India	Chennai	Shekou	27 Days
India	Nhava Sheva	Shanghai	23 Days	23 Days
India	Chennai	Shanghai	18 Days	31 Days
India	Kolkata	Shanghai	36 Days
India	Chennai	Ningbo	32 Days
India	Chennai	Xiamen	68 Days
India	Kolkata	Shenzhen	36 Days
India	Cochin	Huangpu	29 Days
India	Cochin	Shanghai	46 Days
India	Chennai	Dalian	27 Days
India	Chennai	Tianjin	29 Days
India	Mundra	Qingdao	26 Days
India	Mundra	Shanghai	26 Days
India	Mundra	Xiamen	36 Days
India	Nhava Sheva	Dalian	19 Days
India	Nhava Sheva	Huangpu	25 Days
India	Nhava Sheva	Ningbo	20 Days
India	Tuticorin	Huangpu	27 Days
Indonesia	Jakarta	Shanghai	18 Days	13 Days
Indonesia	Jakarta	Qingdao	26 Days
Indonesia	Jakarta	Tianjin	18 Days
Indonesia	Jakarta	Xiamen	20 Days
Indonesia	Jakarta	Guangzhou	31 Days
Indonesia	Belawan	Xiamen	24 Days
Indonesia	Semarang	Huangpu	32 Days
Indonesia	Semarang	Nansha	20 Days
Indonesia	Semarang	Qingdao	24 Days
Indonesia	Semarang	Shanghai	31 Days
Indonesia	Surabaya	Fuzhou	31 Days
Indonesia	Surabaya	Lianyungang	31 Days
Indonesia	Surabaya	Ningbo	14 Days
Indonesia	Surabaya	Qingdao	22 Days
Indonesia	Surabaya	Shanghai	19 Days
Indonesia	Surabaya	Tianjin	16 Days
Indonesia	Surabaya	Xiamen	10 Days
Ireland	Dublin	Shanghai	47 Days	42 Days
Italy	Genoa	Changsha	46 Days
Italy	Genoa	Shanghai	35 Days
Italy	Venice	Shanghai	46 Days
Japan	Osaka	Guangzhou	9 Days
Lebanon	Beirut	Ningbo	38 Days
Malaysia	Port Klang	Shanghai	11 Days	15 Days
Malaysia	Port Klang	Guangzhou	31 Days
Mexico	Manzanillo	Zhongshan	34 Days
Netherlands	Rotterdam	Dalian	51 Days
Netherlands	Rotterdam	Shanghai	40 Days
New Zealand	Lyttelton	Shenzhen	26 Days
New Zealand	Lyttelton	Qingdao	32 Days
New Zealand	Lyttelton	Shanghai	22 Days
Saudi Arabia	Ad Dammam	Shanghai	24 Days
Singapore	Singapore	Shanghai	11 Days	12 Days
Singapore	Singapore	Dalian	9 Days
Spain	Valencia	Tianjin	46 Days
Thailand	Bangkok	Shanghai	15 Days	13 Days
Thailand	Laem Chabang	Dalian	31 Days
Thailand	Laem Chabang	Qingdao	31 Days
Thailand	Laem Chabang	Shanghai	19 Days
Turkey	Izmir	Dalian	41 Days
UAE	Jebel Ali	Nansha	24 Days
UAE	Jebel Ali	Dalian	36 Days
UAE	Jebel Ali	Ningbo	22 Days
UAE	Jebel Ali		26 Days
UK	Southampton	Wuhan	56 Days
USA	Boston	Shanghai	50 Days	42 Days
USA	Boston	Shenzhen	46 Days
USA	Baltimore	Shanghai	52 Days
USA	Chicago	Shanghai	36 Days	44 Days
USA	Chicago	Ningbo	46 Days
USA	Chicago	Xiamen	46 Days
USA	Los Angeles	Shanghai	35 Days	20 Days
USA	Los Angeles	Shenzhen	46 Days
USA	Los Angeles	Ningbo	34 Days
USA	Los Angeles	Qingdao	28 Days
USA	New York	Shanghai	46 Days	51 Days
USA	New York	Zhuhai	46 Days
USA	Philadelphia	Shanghai	46 Days
USA	Oakland	Shanghai	25 Days
Vietnam	Ho Chi Minh City	Huangpu	25 Days
Vietnam	Ho Chi Minh City	Shanghai	20 Days

How Long Does It Take to Ship Cargo by Air to China?

Here are a few examples of transit times for air freight bound for China from major international airports:

Country of Origin	Airport of Origin	Destination Airport	Transit Time
Australia	Brisbane	Qingdao	3 Days
Australia	Brisbane	Shanghai	8 Days
Australia	Sydney	Shanghai-Pudong	2 Days
Australia	Sydney	Shenzhen	3 Days
Austria	Vienna	Shanghai-Pudong	8 Days
Belgium	Brussels	Shanghai-Pudong	8 Days
Brazil	São Paulo-Guarulhos	Shanghai-Pudong	9 Days
Canada	Edmonton	Beijing-Capital	8 Days
Canada	Toronto	Shenzhen	8 Days
Chile	Santiago	Shanghai-Pudong	6 Days
Denmark	Copenhagen	Tianjin	4 Days
Finland	Helsinki	Beijing-Capital	2 Days
France	Paris-CDG	Shanghai-Pudong	4 Days
France	Paris-CDG	Shenzhen	8 Days
Germany	Frankfurt	Beijing-Capital	4 Days
Germany	Frankfurt	Shanghai-Pudong	7 Days
Germany	Dusseldorf	Shenzhen	5 Days
Germany	Hamburg	Shanghai-Pudong	8 Days
Germany	Hamburg	Xiamen	8 Days
Germany	Dusseldorf	Beijing-Capital	4 Days
Germany	Dusseldorf	Qingdao	8 Days
Germany	Frankfurt	Chengdu	4 Days
Germany	Frankfurt	Chongqing	5 Days
Germany	Munich	Beijing-Capital	8 Days
Germany	Nuremberg	Beijing-Capital	6 Days
India	Ahmedabad	Beijing-Capital	3 Days
India	Mumbai	Chengdu	3 Days
India	Mumbai	Shanghai-Pudong	6 Days
India	Mumbai	Guangzhou	8 Days
India	Mumbai	Tianjin	8 Days
India	Chennai	Shanghai-Pudong	6 Days
India	Chennai	Qingdao	3 Days
India	Chennai	Guangzhou	3 Days
India	Bangalore	Guangzhou	4 Days
Indonesia	Jakarta	Xiamen	4 Days
Indonesia	Jakarta	Beijing-Capital	5 Days
Indonesia	Jakarta	Dalian	8 Days
Indonesia	Jakarta	Guangzhou	4 Days
Indonesia	Jakarta	Shanghai-Pudong	4 Days
Indonesia	Jakarta	Shenzhen	8 Days
Indonesia	Jakarta	Tianjin	8 Days
Indonesia	Surabaya	Guangzhou	2 Days
Indonesia	Surabaya	Shanghai-Pudong	4 Days
Ireland	Dublin	Beijing-Capital	3 Days
Italy	Milan-Malpensa	Ningbo	8 Days
Italy	Milan-Malpensa	Shanghai-Pudong	6 Days
Japan	Tokyo-Narita	Guangzhou	4 Days
Japan	Tokyo-Narita	Beijing-Capital	3 Days
Japan	Tokyo-Narita	Shanghai-Pudong	3 Days
Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur	Shenzhen	8 Days
Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur	Chengdu	3 Days
Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur	Guangzhou	6 Days
Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur	Nanjing	8 Days
Oman	Muscat	Guangzhou	3 Days
Philippines	Manila	Shanghai-Pudong	8 Days
Saudi Arabia	Riyadh	Guangzhou	8 Days
Singapore	Singapore	Shanghai-Pudong	5 Days
South Korea	Seoul-Incheon	Ningbo	2 Days
South Korea	Seoul-Incheon	Xiamen	2 Days
Spain	Bilbao	Beijing-Capital	8 Days
Thailand	Bangkok	Xiamen	3 Days
Thailand	Bangkok	Guangzhou	3 Days
Thailand	Bangkok	Shanghai-Pudong	3 Days
The Netherlands	Amsterdam	Shanghai-Pudong	3 Days
UAE	Dubai	Chongqing	4 Days
UAE	Dubai	Beijing-Capital	4 Days
UAE	Dubai	Guangzhou	4 Days
UAE	Dubai	Chengdu	4 Days
UAE	Dubai	Shanghai-Pudong	4 Days
UAE	Dubai	Shenzhen	4 Days
UAE	Dubai	Tianjin	4 Days
UAE	Dubai	Zhengzhou	4 Days
UK	London-Heathrow	Guangzhou	2 Days
UK	London-Heathrow	Beijing	3 Days
UK	London-Heathrow	Qingdao	4 Days
UK	London-Heathrow	Shanghai-Pudong	3 Days
UK	London-Heathrow	Tianjin	4 Days
UK	London-Heathrow	Wuhan	4 Days
UK	Manchester	Xiamen	5 Days
USA	Atlanta	Beijing-Capital	5 Days
USA	Atlanta	Shanghai-Pudong	5 Days
USA	Boston	Shanghai-Pudong	5 Days
USA	Boston	Zhengzhou	5 Days
USA	Charlotte	Beijing-Capital	4 Days
USA	Chicago	Shanghai-Pudong	6 Days
USA	Chicago	Qingdao	5 Days
USA	Dallas	Shanghai-Pudong	8 Days
USA	Houston	Beijing-Capital	5 Days
USA	Houston	Guangzhou	5 Days
USA	Los Angeles	Shanghai-Pudong	6 Days
USA	Los Angeles	Beijing-Capital	7 Days
USA	Los Angeles	Guangzhou	5 Days
USA	Los Angeles	Tianjin	5 Days
USA	Los Angeles	Shenzhen	5 Days
USA	Miami	Shanghai-Pudong	8 Days
USA	New York	Beijing-Capital	5 Days
USA	New York	Shanghai-Pudong	5 Days
USA	Philadelphia	Shanghai-Pudong	5 Days
USA	San Francisco	Xiamen	5 Days
USA	San Francisco	Shanghai-Pudong	5 Days
USA	Seattle	Shanghai-Pudong	8 Days
USA	Seattle	Tianjin	8 Days
Vietnam	Ho Chi Minh City	Shanghai-Pudong	1 Day
Vietnam	Ho Chi Minh City	Chengdu	4 Days

Import Customs Clearance in China

Before a buyer in China can receive an inbound shipment, the goods have to clear Chinese customs. It’s a compulsory part of the shipping process. Most businesses prefer to delegate this important task to experts as they want to avoid any issues or delays. Freight forwarders are perfectly equipped to clear your cargo through customs and can guarantee that Chinese customs regulations are followed to the letter.

Certain documents have to be present before the clearance process can start. Chinese customs officials will request at least the following paperwork:

1. Commercial Invoice

2. Packing List

3. Certificate of Origin

4. Letter of Credit or other payment terms (depends on the contract between the parties involved)

5. Bill of Lading for ocean freight or Airway Bill for air freight (Shipa Freight will provide this for you)

You might also have to obtain other forms, such as certificates, permits, and licenses, depending on the nature of your goods. Your freight forwarder can explain the exact requirements to you.

Have a look at our documents list if you want to familiarize yourself a bit more with the different forms and see some examples.

Ship Ocean Freight to China: FCL or LCL?

The majority of commercial goods reach Chinese ports in 20ft or 40ft shipping containers carried onboard dedicated cargo ships. In the case that your sea freight doesn’t fit into a standard unit, your freight forwarder or carrier can offer alternatives, such as break-bulk shipping or other container types.

Here, we will explain LCL or FCL— the two options for containerized ocean shipping. The following sections will help you determine which method best meets your logistics needs.

Less Than Container Load (LCL) Shipping to China

LCL shipping is usually the right mode of transport for freight that:

• Fits on less than six standard pallets (a volume of around 14 CBM).

• Can be transported next to consignments of other shippers in the same container.

• Is not needed in China immediately.

• Is too large or otherwise unsuitable for shipping as air freight.

However, you might wish to refrain from using LCL if your shipment:

• Is very big and/or heavy.

• Comprises fragile, delicate, or high-value goods

• Could incur damages through excessive movements and handling.

• Has to arrive in China at a specific date without delays.

Learn more about Less than Container Load on our dedicated page on LCL shipping.

Full Container Load (FCL) Shipping to China

FCL shipping is usually best for freight that:

• Has a volume of at least 14 CBM or will occupy more than half the capacity of a 20ft container.

• Is delicate, fragile, or very heavy.

• Has a fixed delivery date in China.

• Should remain isolated in a container for the entire journey to China.

There’s one major downside to FCL, though. To handle a whole container and facilitate the loading and unloading process, suppliers and buyers need the necessary equipment. Not all businesses have this in place, which can restrict your options for pick-up and delivery.

Learn more about Full Container Load on our dedicated page on FCL shipping.

Cargo Ports of Arrival in China

Tianjin

Port Facts:

• Ninth-largest port globally and the largest in China’s north.

• Ideal for importers based near the capital of Beijing.

• Offers routes to 115 destinations around the world.

Owned By: Tianjin Port Group Ltd.

Annual Container Volume: >16 million TEUs.

UN/LOCODE: CNTNG.

Qingdao

Port Facts:

• Situated on the Yellow Sea in the Shandong Province.

• Among the ten busiest ports worldwide.

• Receives cargo ships from over 700 destinations.

Owned By: Qingdao Port (Group)Ltd.

Annual Container Volume: >18 million TEUs.

UN/LOCODE: CNTAO.

Shanghai

Port Facts:

• Busiest container port globally and China’s most crucial foreign trade gateway.

• Home to the largest automated container terminal in the world.

• Infrastructure includes a deep-sea and a river port.

Owned By: Shanghai International Port Company Ltd.

Annual Container Volume: >40 million TEUs.

UN/LOCODE: CNSHA.

Xiamen

Port Facts:

• Eighth-largest container seaport in China.

• Offers routes to the major ports in 50 countries.

• Facilities include nine container terminals and 74 berths.

Owned By: Xiamen Port Authority.

Annual Container Volume: >10 million TEUs.

UN/LOCODE: CNXMN.

Guangzhou (Nansha)

Port Facts:

• Located on the Pearl River, which flows into the South China Sea.

• Largest port in South China.

• Connected to 300 ports in more than 80 countries.

• Ideal for importers in Guangdong province.

Owned By: Guangzhou Port Group Co.

Annual Container Volume: >15 million TEUs.

UN/LOCODE: CNNSA.

Shenzhen

Port Facts:

• Among the top five largest container ports in the world.
• Multiple ports with 140 berths along 260 km of coastline.
• Ideal for consignees located in Macau and Hong Kong.
• Connected to over 220 ports globally.

Owned By: Shenzhen government.

Annual Container Volume: >25.2 million TEUs.

UN/LOCODE: CNSHK.

Fuzhou

Port Facts:

• Closest Chinese port to Taiwan.

• Located on the southeastern coast of Fujian province.

• In the top 10 of the busiest container ports in China.

• Importers benefit from direct express rail connections to China's hinterland.

Owned By: Fuzhou Port Group Corporation Ltd.

Annual Container Volume: > 3 million TEUs.

UN/LOCODE: CNFOC.

Nanjing

Port Facts:

• Known as the largest inland port worldwide.
• Built into the delta of the Yangtze river.
• Located in the Jiangsu province.
• Established as a major seaport in 229 AD.

Owned By: Nanjing Port (Group) Co Ltd.

Annual Container Volume: >3 million TEUs.

UN/LOCODE: CNNJG.

Shantou

Port Facts:

• Natural river port with access to the South China Sea.

• Main port for the Eastern part of Guangdong province.

• Key gateway for the manufacturing hubs in the province.

Owned By: Shantou Port Affairs Bureau.

Annual Container Volume: >1.25 million TEUs.

UN/LOCODE: CNSWA.

Dalian

Port Facts:

• Major import point for China’s Northeastern region.
• Situated on the Yellow Sea.
• The port has 80 berths.

Owned By: Dalian Port Group Co., Ltd.

Annual Container Volume: >9 million TEUs.

UN/LOCODE: CNDLC.

Ningbo-Zhoushan

Port Facts:

• Established as an overflow port for the nearby Port of Shanghai.
• Boasts five terminals with over 300 berths.
• Gateway for imports destined for Zhejiang Province.

Owned By: Ningbo Zhoushan Port Co., Ltd.

Annual Container Volume: >26 million TEUs.

UN/LOCODE: CNNGB.

Wuhan

Port Facts:

• Located at the intersection of the Yangtze and Hanjiang Rivers.
• Infrastructure includes 244 berths for sea vessels.
• Expansion of the port is planned.

Owned By: Wuhan Port Group Ltd.

Annual Container Volume: >500,000 TEUs.

UN/LOCODE: CNWUH.

Shekou

Port Facts:

• Located in the Dawan District of Guangdong Province.

• Offers extensive container terminal facilities.

• Alternative to the nearby larger and busier port of Shenzhen.

Owned By: China Merchants Shekou Port Service Company Ltd.

Annual Container Volume: >46,000 TEUs.

UN/LOCODE: CNSHK.

Zhuhai

Port Facts:

• Situated on the west bank of the Pearl River estuary in Guangdong Province.
• Throughput exceeded 100 million tonnes for the first time in 2013.
• Facilities include 131 berths.

Owned By: Zhuhai Port Corporation.

Annual Container Volume: >2.25 million TEUs.

UN/LOCODE: CNZUH.

Lianyungang

Port Facts:

Ranks among the top 30 ports globally. Located in the north of Jiangsu Province, near the mouth of the Qianqwei River. Serves one of the cities that opened up to foreign trade and investment.

Owned By: Lianyungang Port Group Co. Ltd.

Annual Container Volume: >4.7 million TEUs.

UN/LOCODE: CNLYG.

Wuhu

Port Facts:

• Fifth largest port alongside the Yangtze River.

• One of China’s smaller container ports.

• Serves the Anhui Province and surrounding areas.

Owned By: Wuhu Port Authority.

Annual Container Volume: >500,000 TEUs.

UN/LOCODE: CNWHI.

Air Shipping for Your Freight to China

Air shipping offers a fast, reliable, and flexible service for shippers who need their cargo in China urgently. However, due to the high cost, most shippers utilize this mode of transport only for small quantities of freight.

Air freight is a viable option for cargo that:

• Needs to arrive in China as soon as possible.
• Occupies two to three pallets at the most.
• Is perishable and has a short shelf-life.
• Requires the tight security that only airport operators and airlines can provide.
• Will be received by a consignee based close to an international airport.

Airports of Arrival in China

Shanghai Pudong (IATA Code: PVG)

Airport Facts:

• The third-busiest air freight gateway globally.
• Crucial Asia-Pacific hub for freight carriers like FedEx, UPS, and DHL.
• Received an award for “top cargo airport in the world” by Air Cargo World in 2019.
• Capacity to be extended to six million tons of cargo per year.

Beijing-Capital (IATA Code: PEK)

Airport Facts:

• 13th-busiest cargo airport in the world.
• Had a freight throughput of two million tonnes in 2019.
• Located 32 kilometers to the northeast of Beijing’s city center.
• Boasts three terminals and three runways.

Shenzhen (IATA Code: SZX)

Airport Facts:

• 24th-busiest cargo airport globally.
• Located in the heart of the Pearl River Delta, 32 kilometers northwest of downtown Shenzhen.
• Handled more than 1.2 million tons of cargo in 2018.
• Important hub for freight carriers UPS and SF Airlines.

Zhengzhou (IATA Code: TSN)

Airport Facts:

• Seventh-busiest airport for cargo traffic in China.
• Airport with the highest freight volume in central China.
• Located in Henan Province, 37 kilometers southeast of central Zhengzhou.
• Processes a freight throughput of around 502,000 tonnes per year.

Chengdu (IATA Code: CTU)

Airport Facts:

• Fourth-busiest airport in the country for cargo traffic.
• Most important cargo hub for western China.
• Situated in the Sichuan province, 16 kilometers southwest of central Chengdu.
• Connected to 50 international and 170 domestic destinations.

Guangzhou (IATA Code: CAN)

Airport Facts:

• Third-busiest airport in the country.
• Main airfreight gateway for Guangdong province.
• Facilities include two terminals and three runways.

Wuhan (IATA Code: WUH)

Airport Facts:

• Located 26 kilometers from Wuhan’s city center in Hubei province.
• Most important airport in central China.
• Has one terminal and two runways.

Fuzhou (IATA Code: FOC)

Airport Facts:

• Situated 50 kilometers east of central Fuzhou.
• 23rd-busiest airport in the country for freight traffic.
• Planned capacity expansion to 450,000 tonnes of freight per year.

Qingdao (IATA Code: TAO)

Airport Facts:

• Situated 31 km from Qingdao’s city center.
• Located in an urban area with limited room for expansion.
• Due to be replaced by Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport.

Chongqing (IATA Code: CKG)

Airport Facts:

• Tenth-busiest airport in China for cargo.
• Located 19 kilometers north of Chongqing in the Yubei District in Western China.
• Has three terminals with a fourth scheduled for completion within a decade.

Nanjing (IATA Code: NKG)

Airport Facts:

• Serves the capital of Jiangsu Province.
• Facilities include a 34,000 square meter cargo center.
• Expressways rail links connect the airport to other regions close to the Yangtze River Delta.

Xiamen (IATA Code: XMN)

Airport Facts:

• Located on the north side of Xiamen Island in the Fujian Province.
• Eighth-busiest airport in China in terms of cargo traffic.
• With little room to expand, a new airport is already under construction.

Tianjin (IATA Code: TSN)

Airport Facts:

• Located in the Dongli District of Tianjin city.
• One of the major air cargo centers in China.
• New terminal and runway upgrade increases capacity to over 500,000 tons of cargo per year.

Ningbo (IATA Code: NGB)

Airport Facts:

• 29th-busiest airport in the country for cargo traffic.
• Serves the second-largest city in Zhejiang Province.
• Opened in 1990.

Dalian (IATA Code: DLC)

Airport Facts:

• Located 10 kilometers northwest of Dalian’s city center in Ganjingzi District.
• Busiest airport in Northeast China.
• Due to be replaced by another airport, having reached maximum capacity.

Ocean and Air Shipping to China: Why Choose Shipa Freight?

Shipa Freight is an experienced digital-first freight forwarder, serving businesses of all sizes. We aim to make shipping your air and sea freight to China as easy as possible. You can now benefit from our state-of-the-art online platform to manage all your imports and exports.

Take advantage of the following benefits when you ship your cargo to China with us:

Easy-to-compare online quotes, ready instantaneously. Quick and straightforward online booking and payment. Your entire shipping process on one single platform. Helpful customer support, available 24/7 via phone, email, and online chat.
Transparent shipping documents. No customs complexities – we will manage them for you. Full compliance with international and local shipping rules and regulations.