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Logistics, Sea Freight, and Customs Clearance

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Import from the Far East to Germany – professional logistics solutions for your business

Transport solutions

Sea freight
60 days
Rail transport
30 days
Air freight
10 days

Our services for your import from the Far East to Germany

Do you import goods from China, Vietnam, or other countries in the Far East?
We support you with tailored logistics solutions — from pickup at the manufacturer to delivery to your warehouse in Germany.
Benefit from efficient transport planning, customs-compliant handling, and transparent communication throughout the entire supply chain.

Your transport inquiry – reply within 24 hours

Tell us briefly what you need to ship. We will analyse your request and respond within one working day with a concrete proposal.
  • Personal contact for your project
  • Free, no-obligation initial quote
  • Tailored solution – sea, rail or air freight
  • Clear communication along the entire supply chain

Ocean Freight from China to Germany – Costs, Transit Times, and Routes

Ocean freight is ideally suited for large quantities of goods or less time-critical shipments. Depending on your requirements, we offer both FCL (Full Container Load) for complete container loads and LCL (Less than Container Load) for smaller volumes, where multiple customers share a container.

With a typical transit time of approx. 30–40 days (ETD → ETA), ocean freight offers the most cost-effective factor per unit of volume.

Guideline values (As of 2025/2026, variable depending on season, excluding pre-carriage and onward carriage):

LCL (Consolidated Container) approx. 80–150 € / CBM
FCL 20ft (Full Container) approx. 1,500–3,500 €
FCL 40ft (High Volume Container) approx. 2,500–5,500 €
Main Routes: Shanghai, Shenzhen, Ningbo, Guangzhou → Hamburg, Bremerhaven

Air Freight from China to Germany – When Speed Is of the Essence

For particularly urgent or high-value shipments, air freight is the fastest and most secure solution. It enables optimal handling and full transparency throughout the entire transport process, especially for tight time windows or sensitive products.

With a typical transit time of approx. 3–7 days (ETD → ETA), air freight offers maximum speed when time is of the essence.

Guideline values (As of 2025/2026, variable depending on season, excluding pre-carriage and onward carriage):

Cost Basis (incl. incidental costs) approx. 4–8 ™ / kg
Cost-Effectiveness time-critical under 200 kg
Main Routes: Shanghai Pudong, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou → Frankfurt, Munich

Rail Freight from China to Germany – The Alternative to Ocean Freight

Rail transport combines the advantages of ocean and air freight: a significantly shorter transit time than by ship, but at more favorable conditions than by airplane. Rail shipments are ideal for medium-sized loads with predictable delivery schedules – efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly.

Typical transit times (ETD → ETA): approx. 18–22 days for standard connections or just approx. 12–16 days via fast freight trains.

Guideline values (As of 2025/2026, variable depending on season, excluding pre-carriage and onward carriage):

Cost Basis (more cost-effective than air freight from approx. 200 kg) approx. 2–4 € / kg
Cost-Effectiveness between 500 kg and 5,000 kg
Main Routes: Chengdu, Xi'an, Zhengzhou → Duisburg (New Silk Road / Yuxinou Corridor)

Comprehensive service for your import – including customs clearance & consulting

We guide you through the entire import process — from selecting the appropriate transport solution to final delivery. We handle the complete customs clearance and all related formalities on your behalf, ensuring legally compliant processing.

In addition, we advise you on the optimal use of Incoterms® to clearly define responsibilities, risks, and cost allocation — tailored individually to your supplier relationships.

Sea freight, rail freight, or air freight—which option is right for your shipment?

FeatureOcean FreightRail FreightAir Freight
Transit Time China → DE25–40 days12–22 days3–7 days
CostsLowMediumHigh
Ideal from Volumefrom 1 CBM (LCL)from approx. 200 kgfrom 1 kg
Ideal forHigh volumes, heavy goodsMedium-sized shipments, season-criticalUrgent, high-value, light
CO2 BalanceGoodMediumPoor
Customs ClearanceYes (by Kaiserberg)Yes (by Kaiserberg)Yes (by Kaiserberg)
Tip: For regular imports, it is highly effective to combine ocean and air freight – basic requirements via ocean freight, urgent reorders via air. We can advise you on which combination fits your warehouse model best.

Make contact

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