China to Europe General Cargo Shipping: Efficient & Reliable Logistics Solutions

Client Scenario

A German home goods retailer needed to transport a routine order from Ningbo to Hamburg:

Products: 1,500 household items (kitchenware, decor, storage boxes)

Volume: 3.2 tons (1x 20ft container)

Requirements:

。 Standard 35-day ocean freight

。 Basic waterproof packaging

。 No special handling requirements

。 Budget under $4,000

ousehold items

Our Streamlined Solution

Pre-Shipment Coordination

Our operations team verified all carton dimensions and weights at the supplier's warehouse.

We standardized pallet configurations to maximize container space, achieving 82% load efficiency. Each pallet was stretch-wrapped with corner protectors and labeled with barcodes for tracking.

Shipping Execution

Booked COSCO's weekly Ningbo-Hamburg direct service

Standard dry container with moisture-absorbent bags

Provided "all-in" quote including:

。 Origin handling

。 Ocean freight

。 Destination port charges

European Customs Clearance

Pre-submitted EU customs declarations

Classified all items under correct HS codes

Arranged truck delivery from Hamburg port to client's Berlin warehouse

COSCO's weekly Ningbo-Hamburg

Service Highlights

✔ General Cargo Specialists: 500+ standard shipments/month

✔ Cost Transparency: No hidden fees - final price matched quote exactly

✔ Reliable Scheduling: 95% on-time delivery record

✔ Basic But Essential:

Waterproof container lining

Pallet photos at loading/unloading

SMS notifications at key milestones

Pallet photos at loading/unloading

Results Achieved

✅ Delivered in 34 days (1 day ahead of schedule)

✅ Zero claims (no damage or shortages)

✅ Cost: $3,850 (including all fees)

✅ Client benefit: Enabled accurate inventory planning

Client Feedback

"Perfectly uneventful shipping - exactly what we want for our regular imports. Their documentation was flawless for German customs."

— Supply Chain Assistant, HomeLiving GmbH

Whatsapp: +86 181-2642-4455

Website: https://www.transworldcn.com/

Wishing You Have a Happy Trade!