Sea freight
30 to 35 days to and from Asia
If you want to save on freight costs and delivery time isn't a priority, then ship your goods by sea freight.
Sea freight to and from Asia involves extremely long distance. Transport documents, country-specific compliance, local requirements and customs regulations are just some of the steps that must be taken into account.
Our sea freight experts handle countless sea freight shipments between Asia and Europe every day and are familiar with all the requirements and specifics. We know exactly which shipping company and which high-speed vessel are best suited for which route between Asia and Europe.
We cooperate daily first-class shipping alliances and guarantee capacity at competitive prices. This means you are optimally prepared for seasonal fluctuations and have a permanent guarantee of capacity availability.
And if your goods are small but exquisite, they will find their own special place in our own sea freight consolidated containers with weekly departures from China and Vietnam to Rotterdam and Hamburg. We only use high-speed vessels that are routed through without reloading and reach Rotterdam in just 30 days or Hamburg in 35 days. From here we unload your goods and deliver them within 7 days after vessel's arrival.
Sea freight exactly according to your budget and time requirements
Take advantage of our experience, practical tips and insider knowledge to tailor your sea freight shipment precisely to your budget and time constraints. We're happy to advise you on the following services:
LCL and FCL shipments
Own consolidated container transports
Buyers Consolidation: Consolidation for the buyer
Space and equipment guarantees can be booked optionally
Door-to-door service
Full L/C-compliant document creation
Transport insurance
Obtaining certificates
Import and export customs clearance (ATLAS, AES, NCTS)
Integrated pre- and onward carriage by truck, inland waterway vessel or rail combination
Container loading, unloading and weighing
Optimization of container stowage
Express handling for "late-cut-off"
Dangerous goods shipments
Sea freight handling
Here we explain what happens after you place your transport order with CARGONA. Thanks to automated processing involving all parties along the entire transport process, you'll barely notice how much coordination was required to transport your goods between Asia and Europe, and most importantly, on time and at no additional cost. This leaves you plenty of time to focus on the important aspects of your business. Completely stress-free, reliable and guaranteed.
Order intake
Order processing begins as soon as we receive your booking by email – with information about the sender, recipient, and shipment details. We then contact your Asian supplier and arrange a date for collection/delivery of the goods.
Once the transport data has been confirmed by your Asian supplier, we check the shipment data for completeness and accuracy to ensure that the information (number and type of packages, weight and volume, customs tariff number, and value of goods) matches on both sides. This allows us to identify any doubts or misunderstandings right from the start and avoid the risk of transport delays. Once all shipment data has been validated, you will receive an order confirmation from us by email.
Booking
Based on the cargo ready date, we book the container space(s) on board the first available vessel with a selected, high-quality shipping company with whom we work daily. After receipt of the shipping order (SO/ Shipping Order) from the shipping company, the vessel departure date is confirmed and the container is released.
Collection / acceptance of the goods
The goods are then picked up in Asia. We organize a truck to pick up the container (provided by the shipping company) and deliver it to the warehouse address of your Asian supplier. Once the container has been loaded by the supplier, the truck will transport it to the seaport e.g. of Shenzhen (Yantian) so that it can be loaded onto the booked high-speed vessel, e.g., the EVER ARM.
Ship departure and preparation for customs clearance
As soon as the ship departs, CARGONA prepares the Bill of Lading. One week after the ship departs, we prepare the import customs clearance in Germany. Approximately 10 days before the ship arrives in Europe, all customs-related formalities have been completed and the goods can enter the EU without delay.
Status update
Throughout the entire transport process, you will receive daily status updates that guarantee you planning security: when your goods have actually been picked up, when the ship has actually departed and arrived and when delivery to your warehouse is expected.
Ship arrival and delivery
After the ship arrives at the European seaport, the container is released to CARGONA by the shipping company. We then arrange a delivery date with you and deliver the container from, for example, Hamburg or Rotterdam to your warehouse.
Find out more about CARGONA
Why CARGONA?
Personal contact
Personal contact with our customers is our top priority. As a CARGONA customer, you have a dedicated contact person. The short lines of communication and personal commitment facilitate quick and clearly communication. This saves time, reduces stress and increases transparency.
Individual support
We work as part of your team. Your interests are our interests. That's why we adapt to your individual requirements and ensure that you shipment runs smoothly, on time and reliably.
Know-How
International shipping can be time-consuming, error-prone and costly due to numerous rules and regulations. Rely on our expertise and insider knowledge to ensure your goods always arrive safely and on time at their desired destination.
Transparency
From quotation to invoicing, you always have an overview. You receive daily status updates with planned and actual events for your shipments, from booking, through pickup, overseas departure, arrival and delivery.
Flexibility
CARGONA is independent and cooperates with all major shipping companies, rail operators and airlines. This guarantees a variety of service from best price to standard and express, that best meet your needs and budget in terms of price and transport time.
Reliability
Keeping promised delivery times is very important to us. In the event of unforeseen problems, we adapt quickly to the new situation, offer proactive solutions and ensure that your shipment is processed without delay, even in case of last-minute changes.
Quality
We regularly engage with our customers to understand their current needs and how CARGONA can better serve them in the future. We place great emphasis on providing excellent customer service through daily, continuous processes improvement to offer you with stress-free and efficient transportation.
Fast response
While others are already tired, we're just getting started! You can book our service in the afternoon and we'll immediately prepare everything for pickup of your shipment the following day. We prepare for customs clearance immediately after the overseas departure, giving us plenty of time to resolve any potential issues and avoid delays.
Total price
With Cargona, there are no hidden fees or unexpected costs. You also don't pay any commission on import duties, which can range from 2-5%. You receive the total price and always know exactly what to expect, with no nasty surprises. Our prices are clearly structured allowing you to plan your shipments reliably. With CARGONA, you're always on the safe side.