Practical, no-nonsense guides on shipping from China — written by freight forwarders, not marketers.
Shipping options & costs, Amazon inbound requirements, the 7-step process, customs & taxes, and mistakes to avoid. (Aug 2026)
The 4 documents every importer must get, how to verify they're real, red flags, and contract clauses that protect you. (Aug 2026)
Real cost comparison of ocean FCL/LCL, express ocean (Matson), and air freight — with a simple decision framework. (Aug 2026)
CE marking, WEEE registration, energy labeling, HS codes, and the compliance mistakes that get LED shipments seized. (Aug 2026)
Cost comparison, the 15-20 CBM crossover point, hidden LCL fees, and 5 questions to ask before you book. (Aug 2026)
What's actually included in a DDP price, how it works step by step, DDP vs DDU vs FOB, and the pitfalls every importer should avoid. (Aug 2026)
DG Class 9 guide: UN38.3 certification, required documents, packaging rules, and air vs sea options for UN3480/UN3481 shipments. (Aug 2026)
What qualifies for Ro-Ro, cost comparison against containers, required documents, EV battery rules, and the mistakes that delay clearance. (Sep 2026)
Open top vs flat rack vs platform, how OOG surcharges stack up, securing requirements, and the landed cost breakdown. (Sep 2026)
Transit times, suitable cargo, what drives the cost of each mode, door-to-door lead time and EU ICS2 data requirements. (Sep 2026)
Class 9 is not just batteries: how to classify from the SDS, what each certificate proves, carrier acceptance, and why DG costs more. (Oct 2026)
Importer structure, tax numbers in Seller Central, import VAT cash flow, Pan-EU placement and why European inbounds get rejected. (Oct 2026)
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