Europe–China freight and logistics. Import, clear and sell across the EU.
Ship from China to Europe by sea, rail or air, clear EU customs and hold stock in warehouses close to your customers. Waredock handles freight, customs and fulfilment in six EU countries, plus exports from Europe to China.
Freight, customs and fulfilment. One partner from China to your EU customers.
From the factory in China to orders shipped from EU warehouses, plus exports from Europe to China.
Sea, rail and air
Full and shared containers to Rotterdam, Gdańsk and other EU ports, China–Europe rail, and air freight for urgent stock.
EU import clearance
EU import declarations, duties and import VAT, ICS2 safety data, and product compliance such as the EU responsible person requirement.
Stock across the EU
Bulk-import once, then fulfil orders from warehouses in Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Finland and Estonia.
Supplier consolidation
Consolidate goods from several Chinese suppliers into one shipment, tracked milestone by milestone on one platform.
Product screens are illustrative.
Import from Chinese suppliers.
The biggest flow: consumer goods, electronics, apparel and components imported into the EU. Importing in bulk to EU stock avoids the €3 per item duty on individual low-value parcels.
Export from Europe to China.
We can also help European brands ship to China, from export declarations to freight booking. Tell us what you export in your enquiry.
From your supplier in China to your EU customers.
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Consolidate in China
Collect goods from suppliers and check documents.
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Ship
Sea, rail or air to the EU.
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Clear EU customs
Declaration, duties and import VAT.
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Store in the EU
Put away in the warehouses closest to your customers.
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Fulfil orders
Ship parcels and pallets across Europe.
China to Europe transit times.
| Mode | Typical transit |
|---|---|
| Sea, via the Cape of Good Hope | About 42–46 days, Shanghai to Rotterdam |
| Sea, via Suez (when used) | About 30–32 days |
| Rail | About 12–25 days, depending on route |
| Air freight | A few days |
Typical port-to-port ranges; actual times depend on carrier, routing and season.
Importing into the EU: what to know.
- EU responsible person. Consumer products sold in the EU need an EU-based responsible person under the General Product Safety Regulation.
- €3 parcel duty. Low-value parcels sent directly to EU consumers pay €3 per item since 1 July 2026; bulk imports pay normal duty instead.
- Import VAT. Due on import, with postponed accounting available in some EU countries.
- Advance cargo data. Carriers must file ICS2 entry summary declarations before goods arrive.
Europe–China: common questions.
Guides: Shipping from China to Europe · The €3 EU parcel duty · EU VAT: OSS and IOSS
How long does shipping from China to Europe take?
By sea, typically about 42–46 days from Shanghai to Rotterdam while most carriers route via the Cape of Good Hope; rail takes about 12–25 days and air a few days.
Is rail a good option from China to Europe?
Rail sits between sea and air: faster than sea and cheaper than air, which suits time-sensitive stock and higher-value goods.
Can you clear EU customs and store goods for us?
Yes. We handle EU import clearance and store your goods in warehouses in six EU countries, ready to fulfil orders.
How do I avoid the €3 duty on parcels from China?
Import in bulk into an EU warehouse and ship orders domestically from there, so individual orders are no longer low-value imports.
Tell us about your Europe–China shipments. We reply within 2 business days.
Share what you ship, how often and which services you need. A logistics specialist reviews it and sends a proposal for freight, customs and warehousing on the Europe–China corridor.
- Freight forwarding by sea, air, rail
- Customs clearance and compliance
- Warehousing and fulfilment at destination
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