Shipping from China to Europe
Plan sea freight, air freight, rail freight, express and DDP shipping from China to European importers, Amazon FBA warehouses, 3PLs and commercial addresses. Transifly helps you compare transit speed, VAT and customs requirements, delivery address rules and total landed-cost risk before you ship.
Sea, air and rail options
Use sea freight for regular replenishment and container loads, air freight for urgent inventory, and rail freight when you need a middle option between ocean cost and air speed on suitable China-Europe routes.
VAT, EORI and customs planning
European shipments need clear importer details, product classification and VAT responsibility. Transifly can help you prepare the quote around the right Incoterms and customs handoff.
Warehouse and FBA delivery
For door delivery, confirm whether the destination is a port, bonded warehouse, 3PL, Amazon FBA center, commercial dock or address with appointment requirements.
Which Europe shipping service fits your cargo?
Europe is not one freight market. The right plan for a UK importer may be different from a German Amazon FBA shipment, a French warehouse delivery or a Netherlands consolidation route. Before quoting, we check the product type, shipment size, destination country, delivery address and customs responsibility. This prevents a low-looking freight rate from becoming expensive after VAT, clearance, truck delivery or storage charges are added.
| Service | When it makes sense | Europe-specific checks |
| Sea freight to Europe | FCL, LCL, pallets, cartons, machinery and regular inventory replenishment. | Port routing, inland trucking, customs broker handoff, warehouse delivery windows. |
| Air freight to Europe | Urgent goods, launch inventory, higher-value products and smaller commercial shipments. | Chargeable weight, airport routing, document accuracy and destination delivery speed. |
| Rail freight to Europe | Selected inland routes where a balance between cost and speed is useful. | Service availability, rail terminal handoff, customs route and final-mile trucking. |
| DDP shipping to Europe | Importers who want duties, tax handling and door delivery reviewed as a combined service. | Product eligibility, HS code, declared value, VAT responsibility and importer requirements. |
| Express shipping | Samples, spare parts, documents and small urgent parcels. | Parcel dimensions, restricted items, declared value and destination address accuracy. |
Popular Europe destinations from China
Start with the country page closest to your shipment. These route pages help you compare port, airport, customs and delivery considerations before requesting a quote.
United Kingdom
Sea, air, rail and DDP review for UK importers, FBA and warehouse delivery.
Germany
Freight planning for German customs, VAT, FBA, warehouse and inland delivery.
France
Air, sea and DDP support for French importers, retailers and commercial warehouses.
Netherlands
Port, customs and warehouse delivery planning through Dutch logistics hubs.
Belgium
Sea freight, customs and inland delivery options for Belgium-bound cargo.
Switzerland
Customs-focused planning for Swiss importers and inland delivery addresses.
Austria
Air, sea and truck delivery planning for Austrian importers and warehouses.
Italy
Shipping support for Italian ports, customs, DDP review and warehouse delivery.
Portugal
Route planning for Portugal imports, including sea freight and inland delivery.
Greece
Mediterranean routing for Greece imports, customs review and final delivery.
Ireland
Air and sea freight planning for Irish importers and commercial delivery.
Denmark
Nordic freight planning for Danish warehouses and commercial destinations.
Poland
Freight planning for Poland delivery, customs and Central Europe distribution.
Hungary
Central Europe shipping support for Hungarian warehouses and commercial cargo.
Europe customs details to confirm before shipping
European freight quotes should make customs responsibility clear. If you ship under DDP or door-to-door terms, the product must be checked for eligibility and documentation. If your buyer or company is the importer, confirm the EORI number, VAT setup and broker process before the cargo leaves China. For Amazon FBA and 3PL delivery, appointment rules, carton labels and delivery address formatting should be confirmed early.
- Commercial invoice and packing list with product names that match the shipment.
- HS code, product material and declared value for customs review.
- EORI, VAT and importer details for the destination country.
- Amazon FBA labels, warehouse reference numbers or delivery appointment rules.
- Whether the address has a loading dock, forklift, tail-lift need or limited access.
- Preferred service level: port, airport, door, DDP or warehouse delivery.
Shipping from China to Europe FAQ
Can I ship by rail from China to Europe?
Rail freight can be useful on selected Europe routes when you need an option between ocean and air. Availability depends on cargo type, origin, destination and current rail service conditions.
Do I need an EORI number?
If you or your company acts as the importer in Europe, an EORI number is usually required for customs declarations. For DDP requests, we review importer and tax responsibility before confirming the service.
Can you deliver to Amazon FBA in Europe?
Yes, Transifly can help plan FBA delivery when you provide shipment labels, delivery requirements and the assigned warehouse address. The quote should include carton count, dimensions and appointment needs.