Ocean & Air freight from China to Croatia
Summary:In the context of international freight and logistics, Croatia serves as a crucial hub connecting Eastern and Western Europe. Its logistics system effectively utilizes various transportation modes to cater to diverse customer needs. International express services like DHL, UPS, and FedEx are renowned for their efficient business-to-business express delivery, capable of delivering goods to Croatia and most regions worldwide within 5-7 days. While their service is expedited, the costs are relatively high, making them ideal for quick delivery of small items. For time-sensitive small goods, urgent shipments, and high-value commodities, air transportation emerges as the preferred option. This mode of transport caters to market demands for time-critical goods with its exceptional speed and high flexibility. However, the substantial costs restrict its use primarily to customers with strict time requirements and the ability to bear higher logistics expenses. In contrast, ocean freight stands as the economical choice for bulk cargo transportation, playing a pivotal role in Croatia's international trade. Ocean freight offers two flexible service models: full container load (FCL) and less than container load (LCL), suitable for exporting and importing goods of all scales. Despite its longer transit times, ocean freight's low costs make it an indispensable component of long-haul international trade, particularly for transporting bulk goods, where it significantly reduces logistics costs and enhances market competitiveness.
Ocean Freight
Standard Containerized Ocean Freight
Container Specifications: 20' Standard Container (20GP) / 40' Standard
Container (40GP) / 40' High Cube Container (40HC)
Suitable Cargo: General Cargo
Major Chinese Ports of Origin:
Shenzhen: Shekou Port, Yantian Port, Chiwan Port
Guangzhou: Nansha Port
Xiamen: Xiamen Port
Ningbo: Zhoushan Port
Qingdao: Qingdao Port
Major Croatian Ports of Destination:
Port of Ploče
Port of Rijeka
Port of Split
| Origin Port/Destination Port | Carrier | Cutoff/Departure Date | Transit Time (Days) | Vessel Departure Port | Transshipment Port | 20GP/USD | 40GP/USD | 40HC/USD | Validity Period | |
| SHEKOU (Shekou, Shenzhen) → PLOCE | MSC | 2/4 JADE |
34 | SHEKOU | GIOIA TAURO | 4400 | 6450 | 6450 | 2024-01-24- 2024-02-14 |
|
| HUANGPU (Huangpu, Guangzhou) → PLOCE | MSC | 6/1 JADE |
34 | YANTIAN | GIOIA TAURO | 4550 | 6700 | 6700 | 2024-01-24- 2024-02-14 |
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According to the table：
The ocean freight cost for a 20GP container from Shekou Port to Ploče Port is
USD 4400.
The ocean freight cost for a 40GP/40HC container from Shekou Port to Ploče Port
is USD 6450.
The estimated transit time from Shekou Port, Shenzhen via transhipment at GIOIA
TAURO Port to Ploče Port is 21 days.
LCL Sea Freight from Shenzhen, China to Croatia
| Charge Name | Unit Price | Unit |
| Ocean Freight | Cubic Meter (CBM) | |
| Customs Declaration Fee | CNY320 | Per Shipment |
| Document Fee | CNY300 | Per Shipment |
| Consolidation Fee | CNY40 | CBM |
| Destination Port | Country | Volume Range (CBM) | Ocean Freight (USD/RT) | Transshipment Port | Shipping Line | Voyage | Volume Ratio |
| Lagos | Nigeria | 0~5 | 21 | Direct Consolidation | HK-ONE | 35 | 1:1000 |
| Lagos | Nigeria | 5~10 | 18 | Direct Consolidation | HK-ONE | 35 | 1:1000 |
| Lagos | Nigeria | 10~15 | 15 | Direct Consolidation | HK-ONE | 35 | 1:1000 |
Notes:
Sailing Schedule: Wednesday cutoff, Monday departure (three days cutoff, one
day departure)
Ocean Freight Rates for LCL Shipments from China to Lagos Port:
0-1 CBM: USD 2.9/CBM
1-3 CBM: USD 2.5/CBM
3-15 CBM: USD 2.1/CBM
Transit Time: The number of days it takes for the cargo to travel from the
port of origin to the destination port, excluding the number of days it takes for the cargo
to arrive at the port of origin.
LCL Sea Freight Volume Ratio: 1 CBM = 1000 KG
LCL Shipping from China to Lagos Port: Cost and Transit Time
Total Cost: USD 102 per cubic meter (CBM)
Breakdown of Costs:
Ocean Freight: USD 10 per CBM
Inland Transportation (China): CNY 320 (approximately USD 48)
Terminal Handling Charges (China): CNY 300 (approximately USD 45)
Documentation: CNY 40 (approximately USD 6)
Total Freight Cost = USD 10 + CNY 320 + CNY 300 + CNY 40 * 1 = USD 102
Transit Time: 35 days from Guangzhou Nansha Port, China to Lagos Port, Nigeria
Carrier: HK-ONE
LCL Container Sizes:
20-foot Container (20GP): Approximately 28 CBM
40-foot Container (40GP): Approximately 54 CBM
40-foot High Cube Container (40HQ): Approximately 68 CBM
Note: Although containers have a large volume, in practice, the cargo loaded
cannot fully fill the entire container volume. This is because there are always gaps between
containers, and these gaps are unavoidable. Therefore, there is a certain difference between the
actual loadable cargo volume and the container volume.
International Express Freight
Express Shipping Rates from China to Croatia
Please note that all prices exclude fuel surcharges.
Pricing Method for Express Shipments:
Applicable to DHL, UPS, and FedEx
Weight Calculation:
Shipments under 20.5 kg (inclusive) will be charged as 0.5 kg increments for any weight less
than 0.5 kg.
Shipments over 21 kg (inclusive) will be charged as 1 kg increments for any weight less than 1
kg.
1 pound = 0.5 kg
The chargeable weight for a single piece is determined by comparing the actual weight and
volumetric weight, whichever is greater.
Volumetric weight = (length (cm) x width (cm) x height (cm)) ÷ 5000
Example: A shipment from Shanghai to Zagreb has dimensions of 45 cm x 42 cm x
17 cm and an actual weight of 3 kg. Its volumetric weight is 45 x 42 x 17 / 5000 ≈ 6.5 kg. Since
6.5 > 3, the chargeable weight for this shipment is 6.5 kg.
| FEDI Channel (IE Service) - Hong Kong Federal Agent Rates | |
| Fedex Monthly Fuel Surcharge: 27.5% | |
| Weight (kg) | Price (USD) |
| 21-44KG | 7.3 |
| 45-70KG | 7.3 |
| 71-99KG | 7.3 |
| 100-299KG | 7.3 |
| 300-499KG | 7.0 |
| 500-999KG | 7.0 |
| 1000KG and above | 7.0 |
Estimated Delivery Time for Fedex (IE Service) from Shenzhen to Croatia: 8-10 days
| DHL Hong Kong Agent Channel Pricing (Channel Code DHLH) | ||
| DHL Monthly Fuel Surcharge: 27.75% | ||
| Weight/KG | Amount/USD | |
| 31.0 -49.0 | 7.1 | |
| 50.0 -69.0 | 6.5 | |
| 70.0 -99.0 | 6.5 | |
| 100.0 -199.0 | 6.4 | |
| 200.0 -299.0 | 6.4 | |
| 300.0 -499.0 | 6.4 | |
| 500.0 or above | 6.4 | |
DHL Hong Kong does not accept shipments under the following conditions:
Single piece chargeable weight exceeds 300Kg;
Total chargeable weight of a single ticket exceeds 3000Kg; Booking is required for shipments exceeding 1000KG, and shipments can only be dispatched after booking is successful.
Single side length exceeds 300cm;
Cargo must be properly packaged, and unpackaged/irregular packaging is not accepted.
Estimated delivery time for DHL Hong Kong China to Croatia: 5-7 days
| Guangzhou EMS Pricing (Channel Code EMGZ) | |||||
| Country | 2-Letter Code | Price/USD | Weight Limit | Status | |
| weight-based pricing 0.5KG |
additional weight 0.5KG |
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| Croatia | HR | 30.9 | 8.3 | 30kg | |
Calculation formula: length * width * height / 6000, chargeable weight is whichever is greater between actual weight and dimensional weight.
Reference time: 2-10 business days, 1-3 business days after receiving depvery.
Note: No time pmit guarantee is provided under special circumstances. The timepness of transportation may be affected by various factors such as weather, traffic conditions, customs, etc., so it cannot be guaranteed that each package will arrive within the specified time.
Air Freight
Air Freight Rates from China to Croatia
Air Freight Service Options:
Airport-to-Airport
Door-to-Door Express
Door-to-Airport
Airport-to-Door
Destination Airports in Croatia:
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
Split Airport (SPU)
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
| Departure Airport | Destination Airport | +45 (CFR/KG) | +100 (CFR/KG) | +300 (CFR/KG) | +500 (CFR/KG) | +1000 (CFR/KG) |
| CAN | ZAG | * | 32 | 32 | 30 | 29 |
Sample Route: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Zagreb
Airport (ZAG)
Estimated Transit Time: 3-5 days
Operating Carrier: Turkish Airlines (TK)
Air Freight Service Details:
Weight range: 100KG - 1000KG
Additional charges for shipments:
Weight > 100kg: $4.4 USD per kg
Weight > 500kg: $4.1 USD per kg
Weight > 1000kg: $4.0 USD per kg
Departure Airports:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Macau International Airport (MFM)
Dimensional Weight Calculation:
1 cubic meter = 167kg
(Length x Width x Height) / 6000 = kg (Length, width, and height units: cm)
Important Note:
The above dimensional weight calculation formulas are standard for all airlines
worldwide.
If the dimensional weight exceeds the actual weight, the shipment will be charged by
dimensional weight.
Example:
An air freight shipment with a total volume of 1 cubic meter and a gross weight of 130kg
consists of 8 cartons measuring 50cm x 50cm x 50cm each.
Dimensional weight = 8 * (50 x 50 x 50) / 6000 = 166.6666kgs = 167kgs
Since 167kgs is greater than 130kgs, the dimensional weight exceeds the actual weight.
Therefore, the shipment will be charged by dimensional weight.
Types of Cargo Exportable from China via Air:
General Cargo Air Freight: This category encompasses a wide range of items suitable for air transportation, including:
1.Furniture/Home Apppances
2.Mobile Phones and Accessories
3.Clothing, Bags, and Shoes
4.Computers and Office Supppes
5.Outdoor Equipment
6.Auto Parts
7.Books
8.Toys and Musical Instruments
Restricted Air Freight: This category comprises items that pose potential risks to aircraft and require special inspections and certifications from authorized bodies before being permitted for air transport from China. Common examples include:
1.Pure Battery Products: Mobile Phone Batteries, Power Banks, Portable Power Sources
2.Products Containing Batteries: Solar Street pghts, Electric Bikes
3.Cosmetics: Facial Masks
4.Chemical Products: Insulated Tumblers (Containing Gel)
5.Fruits and Vegetables: Apples, Grapefruits, etc.
Prohibited Air Freight: According to the "Civil Aviation Cargo Transportation Regulations," certain items are strictly prohibited from air transport due to potential safety threats to aircraft or harm to human health. These include:
1.Flammable and Explosive Products
2.Goods Prohibited by International Laws and Regulations