Freight Forwarder in Dongguan, China
We are based in Dongguan, between Shenzhen and Guangzhou. We collect from factories across Guangdong and ship by sea, air, rail and express to the USA, Canada, the UK and Europe.
Where Your Goods Leave China
Dongguan is about one to two hours by truck from the main ports of South China. That keeps pickup times short and gives us a choice of ports and sailings.
| From | Used for |
|---|---|
| Yantian, Shenzhen | FCL to the USA, Canada and Europe |
| Shekou, Shenzhen | FCL and LCL |
| Nansha, Guangzhou | FCL and LCL |
| Shenzhen and Guangzhou airports | Air freight and express |
What Dongguan Factories Ship
Dongguan is one of the biggest manufacturing cities in China. Each town has its own industries, and we collect from all of them every week.
| Area | Known for | How it usually ships |
|---|---|---|
| Chang'an, Qingxi, Tangxia | Electronics, moulds, hardware, computer parts | LCL and FCL; air or express for samples and urgent stock |
| Houjie, Dalingshan | Furniture and home furnishings | 40ft high cube containers; LCL for small orders |
| Humen | Clothing and fashion | LCL and air freight; Amazon FBA shipments |
| Across Dongguan | Toys, packaging and printing, plastic and metal products | LCL, FCL and consolidation with other suppliers |
Buying from several factories in different towns? We collect from each one and ship the goods together. See pickup and consolidation.
Shipping Times and Costs from Dongguan
Typical port-to-port sea transit times and main freight rates from South China in November 2026. Add one to two days for pickup in Dongguan and export customs.
| Destination | Sea transit | 20ft | 40ft | Air (per kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA West Coast | about 14–20 days | $6,800–8,000 | $7,600–8,500 | $6.8–8.5 |
| USA East Coast | about 30–40 days | Quoted per shipment | $9,700–11,000 | $6.8–8.5 |
| Canada (Vancouver) | about 14–20 days | $7,000–8,300 | $8,400–9,800 | $6.5–8.5 |
| UK | about 35–45 days | $2,100–2,600 | $3,550–4,050 | $4.5–6.5 |
| North Europe | about 35–45 days | $2,100–2,600 | $3,600–4,100 | $4.5–7 |
Rates are main freight only and change every week. We reply with today's price within 2 hours. See shipping routes from China and the freight calculator.
Shipping from Dongguan to the UK
Most cargo from Dongguan to the UK goes by sea from Yantian or Nansha to Felixstowe or Southampton, which takes about 35–45 days port to port. Sea LCL costs about $60–90 per CBM, and one pallet (1.5–2 CBM) about $90–180 for the sea freight. When time matters, air freight from Shenzhen or Guangzhou takes about 5–8 days door to door at about $4.5–6.5 per kg, and rail to Europe plus a truck to the UK is a middle option. See shipping from China to the UK and China to UK shipping time.
Factory Pickup Across Dongguan and Guangdong
We collect from your supplier's door, check the cartons and take them to the port or our consolidation point. Comparing forwarders? Use our 10-point checklist.
- Dongguan
- Shenzhen
- Guangzhou
- Foshan
- Huizhou
- Zhongshan
- Zhuhai
- Jiangmen
- Shantou
- Zhaoqing
- and other cities in Guangdong
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What Happens at Our Warehouse
Goods from your suppliers are received at our warehouses in Dongguan, Shenzhen or Guangzhou before they ship. This is where problems are caught, before they reach you.
| Step | What we do | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving | Count the cartons and check sizes and condition against each supplier’s packing list | A receiving report with photos |
| Problems | Record missing, damaged or wrongly marked cartons and tell you before the goods ship | Photos and a clear list of what needs fixing |
| Repacking and labels | Replace damaged outer cartons, reinforce packing, print shipping marks or Amazon FBA labels, on your approval | Cartons ready for export and for your warehouse or Amazon |
| Storage | Hold goods until the last supplier is ready; storage time is agreed for each order | One shipment instead of several |
| Documents | Combine packing lists and prepare the export declaration | One clean set of documents |
| Loading | Load the LCL consolidation or a full container | Loading photos with the container and seal numbers |
Recent Shipments from Guangdong
Three shipments for our US customers, from first pickup to delivery at their warehouses.
| Goods | Suppliers | Method and destination | Pickup to delivery | Problem we fixed in China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furniture | 3, in and around Shenzhen | Full container to Los Angeles | 38 days | One factory finished late: ready goods held at our warehouse, loading date moved, one container |
| Storage boxes and kitchen racks | 2 | LCL to New York | 45 days | Deformed cartons: outer cartons replaced and packing reinforced before shipping |
| Clothing and accessories | 4 | LCL to Chicago | 42 days | Packing lists in four formats with wrong quantities: cartons checked and documents corrected before export |
Why Ship Through a Forwarder in Dongguan
| Reason | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Between Shenzhen and Guangzhou | We can use Yantian, Shekou or Nansha and pick the best sailing each week. See Yantian, Shekou and Nansha. |
| Close to the factories | Short pickups across the Pearl River Delta, and someone who can visit a supplier when needed |
| Weekly LCL sailings | Regular shared-container services to the USA and the UK. See LCL shipping. |
| One contact | One person follows your shipment from pickup to delivery, by email or WhatsApp |
| Door to door or DDP | Customs, duties and delivery arranged at destination. See DDP shipping. |
Questions
Which ports do you ship from?
Mostly Yantian and Shekou in Shenzhen and Nansha in Guangzhou. We pick the port by sailing schedule and price for your route.
Can you collect from my factory?
Yes, anywhere in Guangdong. Send the supplier address and the date the goods are ready, and we arrange the truck.
My goods come from several suppliers. Can you combine them?
Yes. We collect from each supplier, check the carton count and ship everything together as one LCL or FCL shipment.
Can you ship from other provinces?
Yes, but most of our work is from Guangdong. For other provinces, send the details and we will tell you the best option.
How long does it take from Dongguan to the port?
About one to two hours by truck to Yantian, Shekou or Nansha. Most factory pickups in Dongguan reach the port or our consolidation point the same day.
How much does shipping from Dongguan cost?
It depends on the route, volume and service. In November 2026, a 40ft container to the US West Coast is about $7,600–8,500 and to the UK about $3,550–4,050 for the main freight. Send your details and we quote within 2 hours.
Can I visit your office in Dongguan?
Yes. Our office is in Nancheng, Dongguan. Please contact us by email or WhatsApp to book a time before you visit.
Do you send photos of my goods?
Yes. We photograph the cartons when they arrive at our warehouse, report any damage or differences, and can photograph the container loading with the container and seal numbers.
Can you store goods while I wait for other suppliers?
Yes. Goods can stay at our warehouse until the rest of your order is ready, and then ship together. Storage time is agreed for each order.
Can you ship DDP from Dongguan?
Yes. We arrange pickup, export, freight, import customs, duties and delivery in one price to the USA, Canada, the UK and Europe.
Shipping from a factory in Guangdong?
Send the supplier city, product and destination. We reply by email with options and prices.
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