Your Import/Export Assistant in Shanghai
Shanghai, located on China’s central coast, is a global hub for trade and commerce. Its strategic positioning along the Yangtze River and access to major ports like the Port of Shanghai and modern airports such as Pudong International Airport give it a significant logistical edge. These facilities enhance efficiency and connectivity, making shipping operations smoother. However, navigating the complexities of customs regulations, documentation, and coordinating multiple transport modes can be daunting. With the expertise and personalized support of a freight forwarder in Shanghai, your logistical challenges become easier to manage, ensuring a streamlined shipping experience.
Ship for less with sea freight
Sea freight from/to Shanghai
In Shanghai, you have a variety of ocean freight options through its major ports, including container shipping, bulk cargo transport, and intermodal shipping. Leveraging extensive shipping routes and significant ocean freight capacity, Shanghai is advantageous for largescale sea cargo. Despite these benefits, navigating port logistics can present challenges. DocShipper’s expertise in freight forwarding by sea alleviates these issues by ensuring efficient container shipping and managing all aspects of ocean freight. Request your free quote within 24 hours or personalized advice now to streamline your shipments to or from Shanghai effortlessly.
Containerization Options
We offer Full Container Load (FCL) for large shipments and Less than Container Load (LCL) for smaller ones, ensuring your needs are met with customized container solutions.
Documentation Preparation
We handle all your documentation for shipments to and from Shanghai, ensuring regulatory compliance. Get your quote within 24 hours, so you have no stress and complete peace of mind.
Pickup and Handling
You can relax knowing we'll handle the pickup of your goods in Destination. Our local expertise ensures seamless handling and careful management of every step, providing you with complete peace of mind.
Coordination and Communication
We handle all coordination and communication with ports, carriers, and authorities in Shanghai, ensuring a smooth and stressfree process for you. We take care of everything, allowing you to focus on your core business.
Major international ports in Shanghai
Shanghai Port
Location and volume : Located at the mouth of the Yangtze River in East China, Shanghai Port is one of the busiest and most crucial trade hubs in the world. It handles an impressive volume of over 40 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) annually, making it the largest container port on the planet.
Key trade partners and strategic importance : Shanghai Port boasts strong trade relationships with numerous countries, with key partners including the United States, Japan, and South Korea. Its strategic significance is underscored by its role as a gateway to China's vast manufacturing heartlands and its contributions to the Belt and Road Initiative.
Context for businesses : For businesses looking to expand their market presence or optimize their supply chain, Shanghai Port offers unparalleled access to global trade routes. Its advanced infrastructure, efficient handling capacities, and strategic location make it an ideal choice for seamless sea freight operations. If your goal is to reach both international and domestic markets efficiently, leveraging Shanghai Port's robust facilities can be a game-changer in your sea freight strategy.
For your express shipments
Air freight from/to Shanghai
Air transport in Shanghai leverages a robust air cargo network, including major airports like Pudong International Airport. Utilizing air shipping for the transport of goods by plane ensures rapid delivery, crucial for urgent shipments and valuable items. While air logistics offer speed, the associated costs and size or weight restrictions can be challenging. Despite the higher expenses, air freight remains essential for time-sensitive deliveries. We handle air cargo shipments starting from 100 kg or 0.5 m³, ensuring your goods reach their destination swiftly and securely. Reach out today for a seamless air freight experience.
Express Delivery
Your urgent shipments reach Shanghai on time with our air freight services. Save time and meet your deadlines seamlessly, while we take care of the rest.
Peace of Mind
With our extensive experience in Shanghai's logistics landscape, we ensure seamless shipping, freeing you from local challenges and regulations. Our global network handles every detail, allowing you to focus on your core business without stress.
Protection for your Sensitive Goods
Your fragile and valuable items are handled with extreme care and precision throughout their journey to Shanghai. We guarantee that your goods will arrive in perfect condition, with specialized packing and handling tailored to protect every item.
Commitment to Safety
Rest assured, your goods are safe with us. Our extensive expertise in Shanghai's logistics safeguards your shipments, offering realtime tracking and robust security measures to guarantee your items arrive safely and intact.
Major international airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Freight volume : Shanghai Pudong International Airport is one of the busiest cargo airports globally, handling over 3.6 million tons of freight annually.
Main trading partners : The primary trading partners include the United States, Germany, Japan, and other major economic hubs in Europe and Asia.
Strategic importance : Strategically located near the East China Sea, this airport serves as a critical gateway for international trade, significantly influencing China's logistics and supply chain management.
Notable characteristics : The airport boasts advanced facilities including multiple cargo terminals, extensive warehousing options, and stateoftheart handling equipment. Shanghai Pudong is known for its efficiency and high standards in cargo management.
For your business : If you're looking to streamline your shipping process, Shanghai Pudong offers unparalleled connectivity, ensuring your goods are transported swiftly and safely. The airport's extensive reach to major international markets means you can operate with greater efficiency and reliability.
For sustainable and cost-effective logistics
Rail freight from/to Shanghai
Opting for rail freight from Shanghai offers a strategic advantage due to major railway stations like Shanghai Railway Station and Shanghai South Railway Station. These hubs facilitate efficient rail transport, connecting you seamlessly to key cities in Europe and across Asia. While rail shipping is costeffective and ecofriendly, potential obstacles include customs delays and route limitations. Our expert rail logistics team ensures smooth goods transport by train, managing all complexities for you, from departure to arrival. Trust our rail freight services to optimize your supply chain with efficient rail carriers. Get your quote within 24 hours and experience stressfree rail freight!
Integrated Logistics Solutions
Our integrated logistics solutions enhance Shanghai's rail transport efficiency by managing everything from initial planning to final delivery. We ensure seamless coordination and optimization, providing you with worryfree, streamlined transportation every step of the way.
High Capacity for Large Shipments
Rail transport in Shanghai delivers high capacity, ensuring your heavy, bulky goods are handled reliably and costefficiently. Enjoy dependable scheduling and reduced transportation costs for your large shipments, making it a practical choice for your logistics needs.
For unmatched flexibility and proximity
Road freight from/to Shanghai
Navigating Shanghai with road transport offers flexibility, especially for short distance deliveries and tight schedules. Trucking services excel in last-mile delivery and remote area access. However, Shanghai's traffic congestion and regulatory restrictions can cause delays. With our expertise in overland transport and truckload shipping, we ensure swift, efficient freight trucking. Our LTL shipping solutions optimize costs for smaller shipments. Leveraging a vast carrier network, we manage road cargo challenges seamlessly. Trust us for dependable truck delivery and streamlined highway freight. Start your journey with our reliable truck shipping—contact us now for a free quote within 24 hours!
Customized Door-to-Door Service
We tailor our doortodoor delivery in Shanghai to your needs, ensuring convenience by coming to you, wherever you are. Enjoy a seamless and stressfree transport solution with us.
Complete Peace of Mind
You can relax knowing we manage every step of your road transport in Shanghai. From pickup to delivery, we handle your goods with utmost care and professionalism, ensuring a stressfree experience for you.
We handle customs complexities for you
Customs clearance for import and export
Navigating customs formalities for shipping goods to and from China can be daunting due to complex customs regulations, duties, and tariffs. Our customs clearance services are designed to simplify this process. With our customs expertise, we handle all customs documentation and ensure compliance with local laws. Our skilled customs brokers manage customs declarations and inspections, ensuring smooth clearance procedures. Trust us to handle customs management from start to finish, providing you with a hasslefree experience. With our dedicated customs services, you can rest easy knowing your shipments will clear smoothly and efficiently.
Simplified Formalities
We simplify your customs clearance procedures in Shanghai for imports and exports by handling all the necessary formalities for you.
Qualified Partners and Local Expertise
You can rely on our know-how to avoid any delays related to local and international customs formalities.
Documentation Preparation
We handle every aspect of your shipping documents, ensuring they meet Shanghai's specific requirements, providing you with a streamlined, errorfree customs clearance process. Rest easy knowing your paperwork is accurate and compliant.
Comprehensive Assistance
We assist you throughout the entire customs process in Shanghai, paying duties and taxes on your behalf and coordinating with local authorities to ensure smooth and efficient clearance, so you can focus on your business operations.
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EXCELLENTBased on 79 reviewsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Charles-Louis Dechambenoit2024-11-02Merci à DocShipper pour l’arrivée de mon cargo à Orly et la livraison parfaite jusqu’à chez moi ! Mention spéciale à Alexis et Karim pour leur réactivité, leur excellente communication et leur professionnalisme. Service impeccable !Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Guillaume Boissieres2024-10-13J'ai fait appel aux services de DocShipper pour une importation de minipelle et autre matériel de la Chine vers la France, tout c'est bien passé, Je remercie tout particulièrement Alexis M pour sa réactivité et son professionnalisme. Il a su gérer parfaitement les aléas administratifs et matériel. Je recommande cette société sans hésiterTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Damien Jungo2024-08-15I am from Switzerland, i started an amazon FBA buisness and choose Docshipper as transporter, so far so good ! Very quick responsive and helpful team, shout out for Marceau in their french team he has helped me a lot concerning all international transport matters. I recommend 😉Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Emilie Meunier2024-08-09Je recommande vivement et sans hésiter cette company. Khalil et Léo, ainsi que toute leur équipe, ont toujours été très réactif et ont sus trouver des solutions lorsqu’une pépite se présentait. Je recommande les yeux fermésTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Gonin Jérôme2024-08-01Une équipe hyper réactive. Toujours disponible. Nous les avons solliciter pour un déménagement de Paris vers la Thaïlande. Un super accompagnement avant/pendant/après la livraison de notre container. Des services de qualité. Des conseils précieux sur de nombreux sujets. Des tarifs très compétitifs. Nous avons pu voyager et déménager sereinement et sans crainte. Je recommande fortement de faire appel à leurs servicesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.pawlik guillaume2024-07-30Très satisfait du service, j ai quelque peu tiqué sur le prix mais suis revenu sur mon avis car marceau comme karim étaient présent rapidement pour répondre à mes interrogations et m ont tenu au courant sans demande de ma part quand le bateau a pris du retard et même le fournisseur chinois m a dis que l enlèvement c était parfaitement bien passé je pense refaire appel à eux très prochainementTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Orion Ray-Jones2024-04-04Leo was great throughout the entire relocation process, which was flawless.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Jean Pacheco2024-03-07Merci beaucoup à toutes les équipes française et thaïlandaise pour ce fret maritime depuis la France vers le sud de la Thaïlande. Merci beaucoup à Léo Labarre qui a été mon interlocuteur depuis le début. 🙏🙏
ABOUT US
DocShipper more than just a logistics company
At DocShipper, our mission is to support individuals, SMEs, and large companies in the logistics sector. We have a vast network of agents covering all airports, ports, countries, and continents, ensuring we can meet all your shipping needs, regardless of the transport mode. Our goal is to provide you with complete peace of mind during international shipments. With Keyword Placeholder, we manage the entire logistics chain, so you can focus on your core business while we take care of the rest.
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18 000 shipments
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100+ Logistics experts
Hassle-free shipping
Experience hassle-free shipping as we manage every step—from handling and customs to delivery. Rest easy with our expert and complete logistics management ensuring a smooth process.
Pay less. Ship more.
Save more with our competitive pricing! Our strong partnerships and exceptional service quality ensure greater cost savings compared to other providers. Ship affordably and efficiently with us.
A single point of contact
Enjoy a dedicated contact who manages your shipping needs, providing fast responses and consistent updates to ensure seamless and hassle-free logistics.
FAQ | Shipping goods from/to Shanghai
Does your quote include all costs?
Yes, our quote includes everything except duties and taxes. You can always ask your account manager to estimate the duties and taxes for you. We emphasize that there are no hidden fees so that you won't have any unpleasant surprises.
Do I need to pay for insurance when importing my goods?
Insurance is never mandatory when shipping goods, whether locally or internationally. However, it is highly recommended to insure your goods. Many incidents can cause damage, losses, or theft, which can result in significant financial losses. Choosing to insure your shipment provides peace of mind and security against unforeseen events, ensuring that you are covered for most risks during transit. Always consider the value of your goods and the potential risks involved when deciding whether or not to opt for insurance. For further assistance, our team can guide you through the process.
What are the costs associated with your moving service?
The costs associated with our moving service to and from Shanghai vary based on factors such as the volume of your belongings, distance, and specific requirements. We handle everything from packing to transport and delivery with utmost care and professionalism, ensuring your items arrive safely. To provide you with an accurate and personalized quote tailored to your move, please contact us. You'll receive a detailed estimate within 24 hours, so you can plan your move with confidence.