Logistics plays a crucial role on the robust trade partnership between China and Canada. Typically, air freight, sea freight and courier express are the top 3 transport methods for businesses and individual's choice.
Air freight acts as the ideal option for time-sensitive, high-value goods such as electronics and perishables, ensuring agility and responsiveness in the supply chain. ocean freight provides stable reliability and cost-effectiveness for the massive volumes of raw materials, machinery, and consumer goods. Complementing these, international courier and express services provide seamless door-to-door delivery of documents, samples, and urgent commercial parcels.
When time is limited without cost budget limitation, air freight and courier express are the best. But if you get a cost-consideration, sea freight can be a perfect instead solution.Just choose the option that aligns with your priorities in terms of time frame and budget.
With Ruizhou Freight's worldwide network, we can pick up your cargoes from anywhere in China and deliver to anywhere in Canada.
| Shipping Mode | Transit Time | Suitability | ||||||
| Sea Freight (LCL and FCL) | 15 to 30 days | Cost-effective for large shipments | ||||||
| Air Freight | 2 to 7 days | Balance between cost and speed for high-value or time-sensitive goods | ||||||
| Courier Express | 2 to 4 days | Quickest but most expensive option |
Air Freight from China to Canada
Air freight is an ideal choice for time-sensitive shipments, high-value products, or items with urgent supply chain requirements. Choose Ruizhou Freiht as your shipping partner, we can provide efficient and reliable air cargo solutions for shipping your goods from China to Canada. Besides, we can arrange pickup from any location across mainland China.
While air freight provides speed, it also comes with higher cost. The mode chosen will depend on the size and weight of the shipment, and how quickly it needs to arrive at the destination.
| Aspect | Details | |||||||
| Transit | 2 to 7 days for direct flights | |||||||
| Cost per Kilogram | $4.90 to $7.00, varying by volume, weight, and demand | |||||||
| Suitability | High-value, lightweight, or perishable goods | |||||||
Sea Freight from China to Canada
Sea freight is the cheapest and most time-consuming mode of shipping. It can be used for bulk shipping and is divided into LCL (Less than Container Loads) and FCL (Full Container Loads). The choice between FCL and LCL shipping methods depends on the size of the shipment, the urgency of delivery, and the characteristics of the goods.
FCL Sea Freight from China to Canada
FCL sea freight offers the advantage of being cost-effective, faster transit time, and lower potential for damage compared to LCL (Less than Container Load) shipping. FCL means your goods fill an entire container, either 20’ or 40’ long. If you are shipping at a high volume, you’ll save time and money by shipping FCL. Pricing for FCL is done as a flat rate, regardless of whether or not your container is completely full.
LCL Sea Freight from China to Canada
LCL sea freight is a shipping method suitable for smaller shipments that do not fill an entire container and will be shipped along with other parcels or pallets. However, LCL shipping has some disadvantages, such as longer transit times, higher costs per unit, and a higher chance of damage due to the need for consolidation and deconsolidation of goods at the origin and destination ports.
| Shipping Mode | Transit Time | Cost Range | Suitability | |||||
LCL Shipping | 15-30days | $50 to $85 per cubic meter | Smaller shipments not requiring a full container | |||||
| FCL Shipping (20ft container) | 15-30days | $3,300 to $4,000 | Cost-effective for larger, bulk shipments | |||||
| FCL Shipping (40ft container) | 15-30days | $4,500 to $5,500 | Cost-effective for larger, bulk shipments | |||||
Express from China to Canada
Courier services are suitable when you need to send small to medium-sized packages quickly from China to Canada, typically ranging from 2 to 4 days, making them ideal for urgent shipments. Courier services offer door-to-door delivery services, making it convenient for customers.
| Aspect | Details | |||||||
| Transit time | 2 to 4 days for direct services to major US cities | |||||||
| Cost per Kilogram | $5 to $10, varying by package weight and dimensions | |||||||
| DDP Benefits | Simplified customs clearance, predictable costs and delivery times | |||||||
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