Shipping Guides & Logistics Blog

Practical guides for importers shipping from China: quotes, consolidation, customs, DDP and Amazon FBA.

EORI Number: What It Is and How to Get One (UK and EU)

What an EORI number is, who needs one, and how to apply for a GB, XI or EU EORI number before you import goods…

How to import a car from China to Europe, the UK or the USA in 2026: RoRo vs container shipping, export rules, import duties,…

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What a commercial invoice and packing list must include when shipping from China, common mistakes that delay customs, and free Excel templates.

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Shipping container dimensions in metres and feet: 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube inside size, door opening, CBM, payload and how many pallets fit.

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Canton Fair 2027 guide: expected dates, what each phase sells, how to register, getting to the Guangzhou venue, and shipping your samples and orders…

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Bought on Alibaba or 1688? Learn your shipping options, costs and documents, and how a China freight forwarder picks up and delivers to your…

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Main shipping routes from China to the USA, Canada, the UK and Europe: ports, sea lanes, rail and air, typical transit times and how…

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How to import from China in 2026: find and check suppliers, agree Incoterms and payment, work out landed cost, ship, clear customs and pay…

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Yiwu market guide: what to buy at Yiwu International Trade City, opening hours, how to get there, how buying works, risks and how to…

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Demurrage and detention explained for containers from China: free time, how charges add up, who pays, US FMC billing rules and how to avoid…

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