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International shipping route directory
Shipping Routes from China by Destination
Find the Foresmart guide for your destination country. Each guide lists the main seaports and airports, the import details to settle before booking, and the shipment data needed for a quote.
Route directory
Choose your destination
Each guide covers the main ports and airports, import steps and the details needed for a quote.
Shipping from China to Main destination seaports are listed under each country.
Americas
Europe
- Europe overviewRotterdam, Hamburg and more
- AlbaniaDurrës
- AustriaVia Hamburg, Koper or Trieste
- BelgiumAntwerp-Bruges
- BulgariaVarna, Burgas
- CroatiaRijeka
- CyprusLimassol
- FranceLe Havre, Marseille-Fos
- GermanyHamburg, Bremerhaven
- IrelandDublin, Cork
- ItalyGenoa, La Spezia
- NetherlandsRotterdam
- SpainValencia, Barcelona, Algeciras
- UKFelixstowe, Southampton and more
Asia-Pacific
Other destinations
Foresmart arranges freight from China to destinations worldwide, including countries without a guide here.
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No country guide for “” yet. Foresmart arranges freight to destinations worldwide. Send the origin, destination and cargo details for a route-specific quote.
Get a route quoteHow to use a route page
A route guide should help you make four decisions before requesting a rate.
The exact carrier and price change, but the decision framework stays consistent.
Confirm the real gateways
Use the supplier location and destination address, not only the country name.
Define customs responsibility
State the Incoterm, importer, duties, taxes, broker and document scope.
Prepare comparable cargo data
Final cartons, weight, dimensions, product type and ready date drive the quote.
Connect routes with services
The same country route can use several shipping structures.
Select the service after the cargo, deadline and final delivery responsibility are clear.
Sea FreightFCL / LCL
Sea Freight
Best for larger, heavier or planned commercial cargo.
Review serviceAir FreightFaster cargoAir Freight
Best for urgent, valuable or inventory-critical cargo.
Review serviceDoor-to-DoorPickup to addressDoor-to-Door
Best when origin, destination and final delivery need one defined scope.
Review serviceSupplier ConsolidationSeveral suppliersSupplier Consolidation
Best when cargo comes from several factories before one route booking.
Review serviceChina-origin coordination
The route often begins before the cargo reaches a port or airport.
Foresmart can collect from each supplier, receive the cargo at an origin warehouse, and ship it on the selected lane as one combined movement. This setup fits a shipping plan for buyers with several suppliers. Quote with the real supplier city, not simply “China.”
See supplier consolidationSupplier pickupFactory address, cargo-ready date and vehicle requirement
Origin warehouseReceiving, consolidation, labels, pallets or release planning
Gateway selectionShenzhen, Shanghai, Ningbo, Guangzhou, Qingdao or another workable origin
Destination handoffPort, airport, broker, fulfillment center, warehouse or final address
China-origin teamShenzhen head officeOperating addresses in Guangzhou and Changsha
Partner network12 published partner addressesAcross Asia, Europe, North America and Australia. See offices and partners
CredentialsFMC OTI 031352 · WCA 130815Verify both registrations
Route planning FAQ
Questions to answer before relying on a route guide.
Country pages help with planning, but the current quotation must use the actual shipment data.
How do I choose the correct shipping route?
Start with the real pickup location, final destination, cargo type, packages, weight, CBM, deadline and delivery responsibility. The route may use a different port or airport from the nearest city when it creates a better total service.
Does every route support sea, air and door-to-door shipping?
No. Available modes depend on origin, destination, cargo, carrier capacity and local partner coverage. The individual route page and quotation should show which options are currently workable.
Are the rates shown on old route guides still valid?
Freight rates change frequently. Historical tables can explain the pricing structure, but a current quote must use the actual cargo, route, season, carrier capacity and destination scope.
Can Foresmart collect cargo from several suppliers before using a route?
Yes. Supplier pickup and warehouse consolidation can be connected with the selected route when included in the approved scope.
What information is required for a route quote?
Provide supplier address, destination address or port, product description, cartons, weight, dimensions or CBM, Incoterm, cargo-ready date, deadline and any battery, dangerous-goods, FBA or OOG requirements.
Route not listed or cargo is unusual?
Send the origin, destination and cargo profile for a route-specific review.
Include supplier city, final postal code, product, cartons, weight, dimensions, Incoterm, ready date and required delivery date.