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Export Netherlands – China
Sea and air exports from Rotterdam and Schiphol to all of China.
We ship your exports from Rotterdam and Schiphol to every major port and airport in China. Export clearance, documents and coordination with our partner on the Chinese side: we handle it.
Route facts
- By sea
- Rotterdam to Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao, Tianjin (Xingang), Shenzhen and more
- Sea transit
- About 6–7 weeks port to port while carriers sail around the Cape
- By air
- Schiphol to Shanghai (PVG), Beijing (PEK), Guangzhou (CAN), Hong Kong (HKG), usually 2–5 days
- Documents
- Commercial invoice, packing list, B/L or AWB; certificate of origin when the buyer needs it
Transit times are indicative (October 2026). Your quote states the current schedule.
Tips from our desk
- Food, cosmetics and some machinery need Chinese registration or certification before export. Check with your buyer first.
- Make sure invoice, packing list and B/L match exactly. Differences cause delays in Chinese customs.
Questions
How long does sea freight from Rotterdam to China take?
About 6–7 weeks port to port in 2026, because most carriers sail around the Cape of Good Hope. By air from Schiphol usually 2–5 days.
Who handles customs in China?
Usually the Chinese buyer or its broker. On request our partner in China does it for you (DAP or DDP).
Cargo to move? We handle it.
All-in price and transit time, usually the same day.