The main transportation methods for shipment are as follows:
sea transportation：
FCL (Full Container Load): Suitable for large, low value added goods such as furniture and machinery, with the lowest cost but longer delivery time (about 15-30 days).
LCL (Less than Container Load): Suitable for small batches of goods, multiple shippers share containers, with lower costs but slightly slower delivery times.
air transport：
International express delivery: such as DHL, UPS, etc., with fast delivery time (3-7 days), suitable for high-value and urgently needed goods (such as electronic products).
Direct air freight: It takes about 3-5 days from Asia to Europe, suitable for high-value and vulnerable goods.
railway transportation：
China Europe freight train: The delivery time is between sea and air freight (about 12-18 days), suitable for bulk goods (such as mechanical and electrical products, automotive parts).
Multimodal Transport：
Sea rail intermodal transportation: After sea transportation to the port, it is converted to railway transportation to balance costs and inland coverage.
Land air intermodal transportation: combining road or rail transportation with air transportation to optimize efficiency and cost.
When choosing, it is necessary to consider the characteristics of the goods (weight/value), timeliness requirements, and budget. High value and urgent goods are prioritized for air or express delivery, while bulk and low value goods can be shipped by sea or rail.
