From China to Europe Door to Door Service : Your Dependable Partner

Door-to-Door International Shipping is a full-service logistics offering that covers the entire transportation process of goods from the sender’s location (such as a factory, warehouse, or supplier) to the final destination (such as a customer’s warehouse, store, or home). This service typically includes multiple stages to ensure that goods are delivered safely and on time to the destination.

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Door-To-Door Transport Options

Sea-Rail Transportation

Sea-rail transportation combines sea freight and rail transport. Goods are shipped by sea to a port and then transported by rail to the final destination.

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Sea-Air Transportation

Sea-air transportation combines sea and air freight. Goods are shipped by sea to an intermediate port and then transported by air to the final destination.

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Air Transportation

Air transportation is a single-mode transport method using aircraft to move goods. It is ideal for time-sensitive shipments.

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Truck Transportation

Truck transportation is a single-mode transport method using trucks for regional or domestic transport.

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Depending on the type of goods, you can choose different shipping methods. Each transportation mode has unique advantages and ideal use cases. Choosing the right mode depends on factors such as the nature of the goods, transport distance, time requirements, and budget. By selecting and combining these modes effectively, businesses can achieve efficient, cost-effective, and reliable logistics solutions.

Sea-Rail Transportation

Advantages:
⭐Cost-Effective:
More economical than air freight, suitable for bulk goods and non-urgent shipments.
⭐Flexibility:
Rail transport can efficiently cover long distances inland.

Ideal For:
Bulk cargo.
Cost-sensitive and non-urgent shipments.
Destinations that are well-connected by rail.

Process:
Sea Freight: Goods are transported by sea from the origin to the destination port.
Port Operations: Unloading, customs clearance, and transshipment at the port.
Rail Transport: Goods are transported from the port to the final destination by rail.

Sea-Air Transportation

Advantages:
⭐Speed-Cost Balance:
More economical than air freight alone and faster than sea freight alone.
⭐Wide Applicability:
Suitable for goods requiring a balance between cost and transit time.

Ideal For:
Goods needing a balance between cost and speed.
Cross-regional trade requiring faster delivery than sea freight alone.

Process:
Sea Freight: Goods are transported by sea to an intermediate port.
Transshipment: Unloading, customs clearance, and reloading at the intermediate port.
Air Freight: Goods are transported by air from the intermediate port to the final destination.

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Air Transportation

Advantages:
⭐Speed:
The fastest international transportation method, suitable for urgent shipments.
⭐High Security:
Typically safer, with lower risks of damage and loss.

Ideal For:
Urgent shipments.
High-value goods.
Seasonal products or goods needing rapid market entry.

Process:
Air Freight: Goods are transported by air from the origin to the destination airport.
Airport Operations: Customs clearance, unloading, and transshipment at the destination airport.
Final Delivery: Goods are transported to the final destination by truck or courier.

Truck Transportation

Advantages:
⭐Flexibility:
Highly adaptable, with door-to-door delivery capability.
⭐Wide Coverage:
Can reach many locations that sea and air freight cannot directly access.

Ideal For:
Regional or domestic shipments.
Multi-point distribution or flexible routing needs.
Small to medium-sized shipments.

Process:
Loading: Goods are loaded onto trucks at the origin.
Transport: Goods are transported via road, with potential stops or transfers.
Final Delivery: Goods are delivered directly to the final destination.

Knowledge Issues about Door to Door service

  • DDU — Deliver Duty Unpaid
    DDU Incoterms payment (or Delivery Duty Unpaid) mean the receiver/customer will get contacted by customs once their shipment arrives, and will have to settle any charges in order for customs to release the shipment and have it delivered to the customer.
  • DDP — Delivered Duty Paid
    DDP Incoterms payment (or Delivered Duty Paid) mean the sender is responsible for paying the duties. In many eCommerce cases, the seller includes these duties at checkout and directly collects payment from the customer for DDP Incoterms.
  • LDP — Landed Duty Paid
    LDP Incoterms payment (or Landed Duty Paid) is an Incoterm that places the responsibility for all costs, including transportation, customs clearance, and import taxes, on the seller. This means that the seller is responsible for delivering the goods to the buyer’s location, and ensuring that all customs fees and import taxes are paid. With LDP, the buyer is not responsible for any additional costs beyond the agreed-upon price for the goods and shipping. This Incoterm is often used for high-value goods and can simplify the shipping process for the buyer.
  • Pickup: Collection of goods from the sender’s location.
  • Domestic Transport: Transporting the goods from the pickup point to the export port or airport.
  • Export Customs Clearance: Handling export-related customs procedures and documentation.
  • International Transportation: Shipping the goods to the destination country via sea, air, or land.
  • Import Customs Clearance: Managing import customs procedures and documentation at the destination country.
  • Domestic Transport at Destination: Transporting the goods from the import port or airport to the final destination.
  • Delivery: Final delivery of goods to the recipient’s location.

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1. Commercial Invoice
※ Purpose: Serves as a bill of sale between the buyer and seller. ltdetails the goods being shipped, their value, and terms of sale.
※ Key Information: Seller and buyer information/Description ofgoods/Quantity, unit price, and total price/Incoterms/Payment terms

2. Packing List
※ Purpose: Provides detailed information about the contents of the shipment, including how the goods are packed.
※ Key Information: Detailed list of items in the shipment/Weight and dimensions of each package/Packaging type (e.g., boxes, pallets)/Reference to the commercial invoice

3. Bill of Lading (B/L) or Air Waybill (AWB)
※ Purpose: Acts as a receipt for the cargo and a contract of carriage. It outlines the transportation details and conditions.
※ Key Information: Shipper and consignee information/Carrier information/Description of goods/Place of receipt and delivery/Shipping route and vessel/flight details

4. Certificate of Origin
※ Purpose: Certifies the country where the goods were manufactured. It is often required by customs authorities in the destination country.
※ Key Information: Exporter and importer details/Description of goods/Country of origin/Certification by a recognized authority

5. Customs Declaration Form
※ Purpose: Required for customs clearance. It provides detailed information about the goods, their value, and other relevant data for import/export.
※ Key Information: Details of the importer and exporter/Description and value of goods/Tariff classification/Import/export license number (if applicable)

6. Insurance Certificate
※ Purpose: Provides proof of insurance coverage for the shipment, protecting against potential loss or damage.
※ Key Information: Details of the insured party/Coverage amount and terms/Description of the insured goods/Insurance policy number

7. Import/Export Licenses (if applicable)
※ Purpose: Required for certain controlled goods that need special permissions to be imported or exported.
※ Key Information: Issuing authority details/Description of goods/Validity period of the license/Conditions or restrictions

8. Additional Certificates (if applicable)
※ Purpose: Depending on the nature of the goods, additional certificates such as health certificates, phytosanitary certificates, or quality certificates may be required.
※ Key Information: Certification authority details/Specific requirements for the goods being shipped

What’s service can Linkway Offer?

We can arrange not only sea/air logistics, but also door-to-door services, such as door-to-door loading supervision and transportation insurance.

WAREHOUSE LOADING

We can gather cargo from all over China in our warehouse and arrange for inventory loading.

ON-SITE SUPERVISION OF LOADING

We can arrange movers to the factory to load the container and supervise the loading on site (GUANGZHOU/SHENZHEN/DONGGUAN/FOSHAN/ZHONGSHAN,ETC).

INSURANCE

Purchasing insurance services protects against potential financial loss by providing financial compensation in the event of damage, loss or theft of goods during transportation.

DELIVERY BY TRUCK/EXPRESS

We will arrange the appropriate delivery method according to the delivery address and the quantity of the goods to ensure the safety and reasonableness of the goods.

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