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Freight Forwarder:
China to Europe

LCL, FCL sea freight, air freight, and rail freight from Hong Kong and worldwide to Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp, and all major European ports — managed end-to-end by AGLog Cargo.

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China & Hong Kong to Europe — All Modes

The China–Europe trade lane is one of the world's most active freight corridors. AGLog Cargo offers sea, air, and rail options — giving you the flexibility to balance cost and transit time based on your cargo and urgency.

We ship from all major South export ports — Hong Kong, Yantian, Shekou, Nansha, Shanghai, Ningbo — and coordinate with licensed EU customs brokers at every major European port of entry. Full door-to-door including inland European delivery.

Why Ship via Hong Kong to Europe?

  • Hong Kong consolidation hub — combine shipments from multiple your suppliers
  • HKIA air freight connections to all major European airports
  • Competitive LCL rates with weekly sailings to Europe
  • Single point of contact across both HK and China origins

Transit Times to Europe

ModeDestinationTransit
FCL SeaRotterdam25–28 days
FCL SeaHamburg27–30 days
FCL SeaAntwerp26–29 days
LCL SeaRotterdam / Hamburg32–40 days
Rail (CRE)Duisburg / Warsaw12–18 days
Air FreightFRA / AMS / CDG5–7 days
Air ExpressAny EU city3–4 days

*Vessel/rail transit from HK. Door-to-door adds 3–7 days each end.

China → Europe Freight FAQ

From South China/HK to main EU ports: Rotterdam ~25–28 days, Hamburg ~27–30 days, Antwerp ~26–29 days. LCL shipments add 5–7 days at each end for CFS handling. Door-to-door adds pickup and inland delivery at both ends. Rail (CRE) offers 12–18 days as a middle option. Air freight reaches Europe in 5–7 days standard, 3–4 days express.

EU imports from China: standard customs duty (0–17% for most goods), import VAT (19–25% depending on member state), and EU customs declaration (SAD). An EORI number is required. Some categories have anti-dumping duties (ADD). CE marking and product compliance documentation may be required depending on the product category.

Yes — certain Chinese goods face EU anti-dumping duties (ADD) in addition to standard duties. Affected categories include steel and aluminium products, solar panels, e-bikes, ceramics, and certain chemicals. ADD rates range from a few percent to over 100%. AGLog Cargo advises on your specific HS code and applicable ADD before you ship.

Yes. China Railway Express (CRE) offers 12–18 day transit to major EU hubs including Duisburg, Warsaw, and Hamburg — faster than sea, cheaper than air. Particularly competitive for medium-volume, time-sensitive cargo from inland China cities. Contact us to discuss if rail is right for your route and cargo.

Standard: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading / Air Waybill, EU customs declaration. Additional by commodity: Certificate of Origin, CE Declaration of Conformity, REACH compliance, food safety certificates, or phytosanitary certificates. AGLog Cargo guides you through the complete document set for your product and destination country.

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