Container Shipping and Air Cargo from China to Reunion
Goodhope Freight (China) Limited is a China-based freight forwarder offering professional logistics services to Reunion. We provide sea freight (FCL/LCL port-to-port to Port Réunion), air freight (airport-to-airport to Roland Garros Airport), and express courier dispatch (depot pickup). All services are port-to-port, airport-to-airport, or depot-only – the consignee handles customs clearance, duties, and inland pickup. No door-to-door delivery is offered. For official rates, transit times, and procedures, please contact our sales team directly.
Reunion's main commercial gateways are the Port Réunion (also known as Port of Le Port) for sea freight, and Roland Garros Airport (RUN) for air cargo. As an overseas department of France, Reunion follows EU customs regulations. This guide covers key shipping modes, transit considerations, and delivery options to help you plan your shipments effectively.
🚢 Sea Freight – Full Container Load (FCL) to Reunion
Our FCL service is ideal for large-volume shipments. You get exclusive use of a 20ft or 40ft container from any major Chinese port (Shenzhen, Ningbo, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Qingdao) to Port Réunion. Service is strictly port-to-port – the consignee arranges customs clearance, import duties, and inland transportation from the port. No door delivery is included.
- Container types: 20GP, 40GP, 40HQ
- Major Reunion port: Port Réunion (Port of Le Port)
- Transit time: Varies by carrier and transshipment (often via Mauritius or South Africa). Please contact us for current schedules.
- Service end point: Port Réunion terminal. Buyer handles clearance and trucking.
- Best for: Large-volume cargo, machinery, construction materials, retail containers.
📦 Sea Freight – Less than Container Load (LCL) to Reunion
For shipments below 15 cubic meters, LCL consolidation is the most economical choice. Your cargo shares container space and is deconsolidated at our agent's warehouse at Port Réunion. Port-to-port only – the consignee is responsible for customs clearance and pickup from the port warehouse. Service is available from Shenzhen and Hong Kong port routes.
- Minimum shipment: 1 CBM (or 1000 kg)
- Origin ports in China: Shenzhen, Hong Kong (others on request)
- Transit time: Varies by consolidation and transshipment; contact us for current estimates.
- Service end point: LCL warehouse at Port Réunion. Buyer arranges clearance and onward delivery.
- Best for: Small commercial orders, spare parts, mixed cargo, samples.
✈️ Air Freight – Airport to Airport to Reunion
Our air cargo service moves goods from Chinese international airports (PVG, CAN, SZX, PEK, HKG) to Roland Garros Airport (RUN). Due to limited direct flights, most shipments are routed via Mauritius, Paris, or South Africa. Service ends at the airport cargo terminal – the consignee arranges import customs clearance, duties, and pickup. No door delivery.
- Transit time: Varies by flight connections; please request a current schedule.
- Service end point: RUN cargo terminal. Buyer handles clearance and collection.
- Acceptable cargo: Electronics, fashion, automotive parts, perishables, urgent spares.
- Weight range: 45 kg to several tons.
📮 International Express Courier – Depot Pickup Only
For urgent documents, samples, e-commerce parcels, or small commercial shipments, we offer express courier dispatch via DHL and FedEx. This service ends at the local depot in Reunion – the consignee must clear customs and pick up the shipment. No door-to-door delivery is provided. (Express courier typically includes customs clearance assistance, but final delivery is not guaranteed; the shipment is held at the depot for collection.)
- Carriers: DHL, FedEx (UPS/EMS available on request)
- Transit time: Varies by carrier; contact us for current estimates.
- Features: Tracking number provided, online visibility.
- Best for: Commercial samples, documents, time-sensitive small parcels.
🌟 Why Choose Goodhope Freight for Container Shipping and Air Cargo to Reunion?
- Local China Expertise: Based in Shenzhen, we have direct access to major ports, airports, and factories, ensuring competitive rates and efficient export handling.
- Indian Ocean & French Overseas Focus: We understand the logistics for Reunion, including transshipment via Mauritius and compliance with French/EU customs procedures.
- Multiple Transport Modes: FCL, LCL, air freight, and express courier – we advise the best balance of cost and transit time for your cargo.
- Transparent Pricing: No hidden fees. All charges (export clearance, ocean/air freight, documentation) are clearly quoted upfront.
- Strong Carrier Network: Long-term partnerships with ocean carriers (MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO) and airlines (Air France, DHL, FedEx).
- 24/7 Customer Support: English and Chinese speaking agents, real-time tracking for air and express shipments.
- Value-Added Services: Export customs clearance, cargo insurance, warehousing in China, consolidation, and fumigation if required.
📋 Step-by-Step Shipping Process (General Overview)
1. Assess your cargo volume & urgency – Determine if FCL, LCL, air, or express best suits your shipment.
2. Request a shipping quote – Contact us with cargo details (weight, dimensions, commodity) for a market-based quotation.
3. Prepare export documents – Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading (sea) or air waybill (air).
4. Export customs clearance (China) – We handle all export formalities, declaration, and cargo handover.
5. Transit & tracking – Actual transit times vary; tracking available for air/express shipments.
6. Destination clearance & pickup – Consignee clears customs at Reunion port/airport/depot, pays duties, and picks up cargo.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- LCL shipping from China to Réunion: Shenzhen and Hong Kong port routes
- DHL international express shipping from China to Reunion
- FedEx international express shipping from China to Reunion
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