Door-To-Door Delivery

 Definition

Door-to-Door Shipping refers to the service that a logistics company picks up goods from the shipper’s designated location (such as a factory or warehouse) and delivers the goods to the consignee’s designated location after transportation, customs clearance and other links. The entire process is fully responsible by a logistics company, which simplifies the logistics chain and provides a one-stop solution.

This service model covers all links from picking up goods, packaging, transportation, customs clearance, and delivery, achieving seamless connection of goods from the starting point to the end point.

Shipping process

Door-to-Door Pickup: The logistics company arranges a vehicle to pick up the goods at the shipper’s designated location.

Transportation: The goods are delivered to the destination country by sea, air or land.

Customs clearance: Handling customs procedures, including customs declaration and payment of relevant taxes and fees.

Distribution: After the goods are cleared by customs, a vehicle is arranged to deliver the goods to the consignee’s designated location.

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Advantages

• Convenience: No need for multiple transfers and processing, which simplifies the transportation process.
• Time-saving: Reduce the intermediate links and shorten the transportation time.
• Safety: One logistics company is responsible for the entire process, reducing the risk of cargo damage.
• Transparent costs: All costs are clearly stipulated in the contract to avoid hidden costs.
• Effort-saving: The logistics company is fully responsible, and the shipper and consignee do not need to worry about the details of transportation.

Product categories suitable for door-to-door shipping from China

• Electronic products: such as mobile phones, computers, home appliances, etc.
• Clothing and textiles: such as clothing, fabrics, shoes, etc.
• Mechanical equipment: such as industrial machinery, agricultural equipment, etc.
• Daily necessities: such as household goods, stationery, etc.
• Medical equipment: such as medical equipment, consumables, etc.

 DDP Shipping from China

DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) is a trade term that means the seller bears all costs and responsibilities until the goods are delivered to the buyer’s designated location. DDP includes transportation costs, tariffs, VAT, etc.

Door to Door Shipping from China

Door to door transportation refers to the logistics service from the shipper to the consignee, which can include but is not limited to DDP. Door to door transportation can customize different service combinations according to customer needs, such as door-to-door pickup, transportation, customs clearance and final delivery.

The main difference between the two is that DDP is a trade term that stipulates the responsibilities and obligations of both buyers and sellers; while door to door service is a logistics service model that pays more attention to the convenience and efficiency of the logistics process.

There are several Incoterms involved in the process of shipping from China that you should be aware of. Incoterms are adjusted every 10 years to keep up with the current state of the global shipping industry.

Ex Works

Under this term, the exporter makes the goods available to the buyer by shipping them to the buyer’s location. From the moment the exporter receives the goods from China, the exporter is responsible for all duties, transportation costs, insurance premiums, and any other responsibilities involved in the process.

Free Alongside Ship (FAS)

FAS stipulates that the seller is responsible for transporting the goods from the factory or warehouse to the loading port. Once the goods arrive at the port, the buyer will bear the subsequent risks and cover the costs of transportation to the final destination.

Free Carrier (FCA)

Under FCA, the exporter or seller processes the export goods and hands them over to the carrier for transportation to the destination specified by the importer or buyer. If the specified place is the exporter’s business premises, the exporter is responsible for loading the goods onto the transport vehicle. Keep in mind that once the goods arrive at the specified destination agreed upon by the parties in the Incoterms, the exporter is no longer responsible for the goods.

Free on Board (FOB)

This trade term is highly desirable for importers who require door-to-door delivery. Under an FOB agreement, the seller delivers the goods to the port and is responsible for loading the goods on a carrier after customs processing. Once the goods are loaded on the carrier, the risk of loss shifts to the buyer, who will be responsible for the transportation and insurance costs from that point to the country of delivery.

Cost and Freight (CFR)

CFR involves joint responsibility between the buyer and the seller. The seller exports the goods at the port of origin and pays the freight. Once the goods reach the ship’s rail, the buyer is responsible for the transportation and insurance costs as well as customs duties.

Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF)

Under this trade term, the seller assumes full responsibility for delivering the goods to the carrier and paying the associated customs duties. The seller also pays the insurance premium. Once the goods reach the port of destination, the responsibility shifts to the buyer, who is responsible for customs clearance and other related costs.

Choose a Chinese freight forwarder

Choose an experienced and reputable logistics company to understand the scope of services it provides and the costs. Presou Logistics provides door-to-door services from China to the world, including air freight, sea freight, and rail transportation.

Prepare the goods

Prepare the goods to be transported according to the requirements of the logistics company and ensure that the packaging meets international transportation standards.

Book the service

Contact the logistics company to book the door-to-door service and confirm the pickup time, transportation method and cost.

Transport and tracking

The logistics company is responsible for the entire transportation, and customers can understand the status of the goods in real time through the logistics company’s tracking system.

Receiving goods

After the goods arrive at the destination and clear customs, the logistics company arranges distribution and delivers the goods to the consignee’s designated location.

 At Preous Logistics, we bring the world to your doorstep. Our strong network spans across all continents, ensuring your cargo gets where it needs to go, no matter where it’s destined. Here’s a snapshot of the door-to-door shipping routes we proudly cover:

Shipping from China to Asia: From China, we’ll connect you to countries like the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, and South Korea.

Shipping from China to Europe: We offer reliable shipping solutions from China to various European countries, including the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands.

Shipping from China to South America: We connect China to destinations like Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, and more.

Shipping from China to the Middle East: Our services extend to the Middle East, connecting China to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar.

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Shipping from China to Africa: We ensure your cargo reaches major African countries like South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and Algeria.

Door To Door Ocean Shipping From China

Door-to-Door Ocean Shipping is the process of shipping goods from China (country of origin) to any other region or continent via international ocean shipping and shipping routes. This service is provided by a freight forwarder who picks up the goods from the pick-up point and delivers them to the final location decided by the cargo owner. Unlike port-to-port shipping, door-to-door service takes the cargo transportation one step further to ensure the integrity of the transportation value chain.

Goods are picked up from (seller/manufacturer) – Seaport (customs clearance/shipping) – Received at the port of origin – Transported to the final destination by the cargo owner

The door-to-door ocean shipping services provided by Basenton Logistics are as follows:

Full Container Load Door-to-Door Shipping: This cargo occupies an entire container, whether it is a 20-foot or 40-foot container. If your cargo is large, it will be loaded into a full container without sharing space with any other shipper’s cargo.

LCL Door-to-Door Shipping: Also known as LCL, this mode of transportation is mainly for shippers whose cargo volume is not large enough to fit in an entire container. In LCL shipping, the cargo of several shippers will be loaded together in one container. When the vessel reaches the port of departure, it is the freight forwarder’s responsibility to separate them and then deliver them to the respective shipowners.

Air Freight Door To Door From China

Basenton Logistics doesn’t just handle ocean freight. We also handle air freight. If you want to expedite the shipping of your goods from China, using air freight is your best option. Our door-to-door shipping rates are cost-effective as we want you not to spend too much on shipping costs.

Rail Freight Door To Door From China

Our list of door-to-door delivery services from China would not be complete without our rail freight services. Importers residing in countries bordering China can also order our rail freight services. Some of the rail corridors we cover include the Northern Rail Corridor connecting China to Russia and the Central Corridor connecting China to Eastern and Western European countries such as the UK, Germany, Poland, Spain, and France.

Door-to-door prices

Door-to-door shipping costs vary depending on the type of goods, weight, volume, mode of transportation, and destination. The following door-to-door shipping costs from China to the USA range:

Air freight: about $8 to $15 per kilogram

Ocean freight: about $2,500 to $4,500 for a 20-foot container and about $3,500 to $6,000 for a 40-foot container

Door-to-door time

Air freight: 5 to 7 days

Ocean freight: 30 to 45 days

If you want to know the cost and time of door-to-door shipping from China to other countries, you can contact Presou Logistics.

Required documents

Commercial invoice: includes detailed information of goods, quantity, price, etc.

Packing list: lists the contents of each box.

Bill of Lading: transportation contract and proof of ownership of goods.

Certificate of Origin: proves the origin of goods.

Customs clearance documents: including customs declaration, proof of duty payment, etc.

Other documents

Insurance policy: if you have purchased freight insurance, you need to provide the insurance policy.

Special license: if it involves controlled items, you need to provide the corresponding license.

Summary: Door to door shipping from China provides a one-stop logistics service, simplifies the process of cross-border transportation, saves time and cost. Choosing a reliable logistics company, understanding the price and time of different transportation methods, and preparing the necessary documents can ensure that the goods arrive at the destination safely and on time. Whether it is air or sea transportation, door-to-door service can provide customers with a worry-free logistics experience throughout the journey.