Shanghai and its region concentrate mechanical engineering, automotive, technical textiles, chemicals and many equipment makers. Suppliers in Suzhou, Wuxi, Kunshan or Hangzhou usually ship via Shanghai.
The deep-water port of Yangshan offers the most frequent sailings to Europe, for full containers and groupage alike. Pudong airport (PVG) is one of the world's leading cargo airports, with many direct flights to Paris-CDG.
Typical products
- Machinery and industrial equipment
- Car parts
- Textiles and clothing
- Office furniture
- Non-hazardous chemicals
| Mode | Price | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| International express | from €8.50/kg | 3–6 days |
| Air freight | from €4.90/kg | 6–9 days |
| Rail freight | from €230/m³ | 22–28 days |
| Sea freight | from €175/m³ | 35–45 days |
| Sea freight — full 40' HC container | from €3,290 | 30–38 days |
Our advice
- LCL groupage from Shanghai is the most competitive in China: ideal from 2 m³.
- PVG–CDG air capacity is large but tightens at year-end: plan October–December shipments early.
- Jiangsu suppliers can deliver straight to our Shanghai warehouse for consolidation.
