China Air Cargo Transport to Kuwait Airport

Which airports in China provide international cargo air services to Kuwait Airport?

Currently, there are six airports in China that provide international cargo air services to Kuwait Airport. Shanghai Pudong International Airport is operated by UAE Air Cargo and Lufthansa Cargo; Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is operated by Egypt Air Cargo and Southern Airlines; Beijing Capital International Airport has cargo routes operated by China International Cargo and UAE Air Cargo; Wuhan Huahu Airport is operated by SF Express and China Cargo; Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is operated by Zhongyuan Longhao Airlines and SF Airlines; Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is operated by Peninsula Airways with two weekly cargo flights.

Which airlines offer cargo services from China to Kuwait Airport?

Airlines providing cargo services from China to Kuwait airport include UAE Air Cargo (EK), Lufthansa Cargo (LH), Egypt Air Cargo (MS), Air China Cargo (CA), China Southern Airlines (CZ), China Cargo (CK), Zhongyuan Longhao Airlines (GI), UAE Etihad Airways (EY), Sri Lanka Airlines (UL), etc. These airlines operate routes from Chinese airports such as Shanghai Pudong, Beijing Capital, Guangzhou Baiyun, Wuhan Huahu, Shenzhen Bao'an, etc. to Kuwait International Airport. Some of them need to transit through Frankfurt, Abu Dhabi, Colombo and other places. The transported goods cover various types such as electronic products, industrial products, clothing, daily necessities, etc. The flight frequency ranges from one to four flights per week.

How long does it take for Chinese air freight to arrive at Kuwait airport?

The fastest time for air cargo from China to Kuwait airport is 2 days (such as direct flights from Guangzhou + general cargo customs clearance), and the slowest time can reach 10 days (such as transit in Beijing + dangerous goods customs clearance). For direct flights, Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) takes about 12 hours, Shanghai Pudong (PVG) takes about 16 hours, and Beijing Capital (PEK) takes 12.5-17 hours, including 2-5 days for customs clearance overall. For transit flights, an additional 3-12 hours of transit time is required, and the whole journey takes 4-7 days. In terms of customs clearance, general cargo takes 1-3 days, sensitive cargo takes 3-5 days, and dangerous goods take 5-7 days. There may be delays during peak season or special cargo.

Time limit for direct flights

Direct flights can greatly shorten transportation time and provide efficient transportation options for time-sensitive goods.

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) → Kuwait (KWI) : Direct flight about 12 hours, Southern Airlines fly, 2-3 days (including customs clearance) delivery, suitable for e-commerce goods, industrial equipment.

Shanghai Pudong (PVG) → Kuwait (KWI) : Direct flight about 16 hours, UAE freight carrier, 3-4 days (including customs clearance), mainly electronic products, textiles.

Beijing Capital (PEK) → Kuwait (KWI) : Direct flight 12.5-17 hours, Air China/UAE cargo, 3-5 days (including customs clearance), transport machinery and equipment, chemicals.

Time limit for connecting flights

Due to the need for loading and unloading, transfer and other operations at the transit airport, the overall transportation time of the connecting flight will be extended. Generally speaking, an additional 3-12 hours or even longer transit time is required, and the specific duration depends on the busyness of the transit airport and the flight connection situation.

Shanghai → Frankfurt → Kuwait : about 30 hours (including transit 8-12 hours), 4-6 days (including customs clearance), suitable for auto parts, high-end electronics.

Guangzhou → Abu Dhabi → Kuwait : about 28 hours (including transit 6-9 hours), 4-5 days (including customs clearance), general cargo, clothing preferred.

Beijing → Istanbul → Kuwait : The whole journey takes about 35 hours (including 10-15 hours of transit), 5-7 days (including customs clearance), mainly mechanical parts and daily necessities.

III. Customs clearance time

Customs clearance is a key link for goods to enter the Kuwait market smoothly, and its duration is affected by various factors. Normally, Kuwait customs clearance takes 1-3 working days. If the goods are ordinary goods and the customs clearance documents are complete and accurate, it is more common to complete customs clearance in 1-3 days. However, if it involves special goods such as food and medicine that require additional inspection and quarantine, or if the customs clearance documents are incomplete, or if customs inspection is involved, the customs clearance time is likely to be extended to 5-7 days, or even longer.

General cargo : 1-3 days (such as electronic products, mechanical parts).

Sensitive goods : 3-5 days (need commodity inspection, such as food, cosmetics).

Dangerous goods : 5-7 days (compliance review required, such as batteries, chemicals).

IV. Impact of special scenarios

During peak season and holidays, such as Ramadan in the Middle East and China's e-commerce promotion, customs processing volume increases sharply, and customs clearance may be delayed by 1-3 days.

Type of goods: Perishable goods need to be transported first, but they need to be accompanied by storage and cold chain conditions; dangerous goods need to be fully supervised, and the transportation cycle is increased by 2-3 days compared with general cargo.

V. Freight Forwarding

Timeliness improvement: Through pre-declaration and priority cabin coordination, customs clearance can be shortened by 1-2 days, and transit efficiency can be increased by 30%.

Customized solutions: Provide customized services such as compliance packaging and cold chain transportation for chemical products, fresh produce, etc., to reduce the risk of delays.

Summary

Fastest : Guangzhou direct flight + general cargo customs clearance, 2 days (flight 12 hours + customs clearance 1 day).

The slowest : Beijing transit + dangerous goods customs clearance, 10 days (transit 35 hours + customs clearance 7 days).

What are the cargo charter flights from China to Kuwait Airport?

Regarding Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN), UAE Cargo (EY) operates EY363 flight once a week, focusing on e-commerce cargo and industrial equipment transportation, providing double clearance and tax-inclusive services. The overall time (including customs clearance) is 2-3 days, and it can carry heavy cargo. Qatar Airways (QR) operates QR888 flight twice a week, with temperature-controlled cargo hold, suitable for temperature-sensitive goods such as pharmaceutical products and high-end electronic products. The customs clearance efficiency is high, usually completed in 1-2 days. Regarding Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), UAE Cargo (EY) operates EY303 twice a week, focusing on high value-added goods such as electronic products and textiles. There is a fast customs clearance channel, and sensitive goods clearance can be compressed to 3-5 days, providing full cargo tracking. China Cargo Airlines (CK) operates CK666 three times a week, with strong carrying capacity and the ability to transport overweight and oversized goods. It cooperates closely with the airport, prioritizing cabin space and standardized loading and unloading. Regarding Beijing Capital Airport (PEK), Air China Cargo (CA) operates CA101 three times a week, focusing on the transportation of machinery and chemical products. Through pre-declaration and priority cabin coordination, it shortens customs clearance by 1-2 days and provides chemical compliance review services. Saudi Arabia Airlines Cargo (SV) operates SV888 once a week, with significant advantages in Middle East transit connection, providing efficient intermodal transportation solutions and personalized packaging customization services.

How much is the air freight price from China to Kuwait airport per kilogram?

The price of general cargo from China to Kuwait Airport varies depending on the route, airline, and cargo volume. For UAE Airlines (EK) departing from Guangzhou, the price for 100kg + is 30 yuan/kg, and for 1000kg + it is reduced to 22 yuan/kg, including fuel costs but not customs clearance fees. Qatar Airlines (QR) provides temperature-controlled cabin services, with 1000kg + as low as 21 yuan/kg, suitable for sensitive cargo. China Cargo Airlines (CK) departing from Shanghai accepts overweight goods，with a price of 25 yuan/kg for 1000kg +; UAE Etihad (EY) transits through LCL, with a price of only 20 yuan/kg for 1000kg +. Beijing's China International Cargo Airlines (CA) chemical special line costs 26 yuan/kg for 1000kg +, including UN certification fee; Shenzhen Zhongyuan Longhao Airlines (GI) e-commerce special line costs 28 yuan/kg for 1000kg +, with no packaging fee. During peak season, prices increase by 10% -15%. Dangerous goods and fresh produce require additional fees, as well as additional costs such as customs clearance and warehousing.

Price fluctuation factors :

Peak season (such as Ramadan in the Middle East, Double 11) : Prices increase by 10% -15%, cabins need to be booked 7 days in advance.

Type of goods : Dangerous goods (such as batteries) need to add 3-5 yuan/kg compliance fee, fresh need to add 2 yuan/kg cold chain processing fee.

Additional fees : customs clearance fee (200-500 yuan/ticket), storage fee (10 yuan/kg/day, extra charge for more than 3 days), tariff