Freight forwarder and customs broker in Shanghai

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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 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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

Clients Testimonials

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I contacted DocShipper to organize the import of board games from Asia to Switzerland. Despite my lack of experience in the field and the modest size of my request, my dealings with the staff were always professional and efficient. I received sound advice and the staff always took the time to answer my questions. I look forward to working with DocShipper for the import of my goods and highly recommend their services.

Mavrik Grangier

December 10, 2024

My name is Ad Van Den Bosh. I am a Dutch business man cross-trading in the Far East. I reached Robert Houwayek (DocShipper's representative) to clear a 40HC of greenhouse equipment from Qingdao, and deliver it to Lan Krabue in no time. He suggested that I request a Form E, which I did from the supplier, and was able to enjoy a preferential tariff treatment. DocShipper, a way to help you save both time and money!!

Ad van den Bosch

March 5, 2024

I recently used Docshipper to ship my appliances from Germany to Thailand, and I'm thrilled with the service I received! [...]The team was professional, responsive, and kept me informed every step of the way. The packaging and handling of my appliances were top-notch, and they arrived in perfect condition. I was impressed with the attention to detail and care taken to ensure a safe and successful transport. I really recommend Docshipper for it.

Chemmie Chatuphorn

November 28, 2024

In the event of goods being stuck at customs, Robert [...] is a customs broker you should arguably consider to release your cargo. Once I knew that my scale modeling tools coming from Spain are being withheld at Suvarnabhumi Airport, I resorted to him to release it and handle the last mile delivery. All what he asked me is to send 2 emails to be able to do it! [...] Well guess what, within 48 hours, it was done! I got my parcel at my place in Phuket.

Chan chan

Mar 5, 2024

A vice president caught up in the thick of thin things, an EXW shipment of plumbing supplies for irrigation from Eureka California to Costa Rica is definitely not what I’d like to have on my agenda. Robert’s hang-in-there posture toward any arising challenges in shipping. [...] skillfully handled all US export formalities incl. SED/AES filing, not to mention the sea freight from Oakland POL. Everything ended up working out like a charm!

Dave Sheppard

July 10, 2024

I feel they covered everything. DocShipper shipped a 20- ft Milvan overseas to Laem Chabang for a customer. The team was responsible for shipping the shipping to another country. Having very little knowledge in this area, I didn't know how to organise myself . One week after my arrival on the Asian continent. Marc O. Was available at all times and nearly instant feedback. Made a stressful event much easier and he definitely knows his job.

Anonymous, Indiana

Aug 9, 2023

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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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FAQ | Shipping goods from/to Shanghai

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.

Freight forwarder and customs broker in Shanghai

Your Import/Export assistant in Shanghai

Sea freight from/to Shanghai