CHENGYU SHIP KNOWLEDGE CENTER

SHIPPING
GUIDELINES

Practical freight guides for importers, e-commerce sellers and businesses shipping from China and Vietnam to North America.

INCOTERMS FREIGHT RATES AMAZON FBA SHIPPING BASICS
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UNDERSTAND BEFORE YOU SHIP Freight · Customs · Incoterms · FBA
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LEARN BEFORE YOU SHIP.

International shipping involves more than choosing between sea freight and air freight. Importers also need to understand Incoterms, container sizes, customs documents, cargo volume, Amazon requirements and how freight charges are calculated.

Our Shipping Guidelines are designed to help you understand the most important logistics concepts before your cargo leaves the supplier.

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WHAT DO YOU WANT TO LEARN?

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SHIPPING RATES

Understand what affects ocean, air and express freight pricing and what information is needed for an accurate quote.

  • Container freight rates
  • LCL pricing
  • Air freight chargeable weight
  • DDP landed cost
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SHIPPING INCOTERMS

Learn who is responsible for freight, customs, risk and delivery under common international trade terms.

  • EXW
  • FOB
  • CIF
  • DDP & DAP
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FBA

AMAZON FBA

Practical guidance for preparing and shipping inventory from Asia to Amazon fulfillment centers.

  • FBA preparation
  • Carton labeling
  • China to Amazon FBA
  • Warehouse consolidation
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FREIGHT BASICS

Learn the terminology importers use when planning international freight shipments.

  • LCL vs FCL
  • What is CBM?
  • TEU & FEU
  • Container sizes
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SHIPPING DOCUMENTS

Understand the paperwork commonly required before cargo can move internationally and clear customs.

  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
  • HS Code information
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SPECIAL & DANGEROUS GOODS

Learn about additional documentation and transportation requirements for batteries and eligible special cargo.

  • Lithium batteries
  • Products with batteries
  • SDS / MSDS when applicable
  • UN38.3 when applicable
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POPULAR SHIPPING QUESTIONS

These are some of the most useful topics for businesses importing products from Asia.

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What Are the 11 Incoterms?

Understand the responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international trade.

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DDP Shipping Explained

Learn what Delivered Duty Paid means and what is included in a DDP shipment.

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LCL vs FCL Shipping

Compare shared-container and full-container ocean freight.

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What Is CBM in Shipping?

Learn how cargo volume is calculated for international freight.

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How to Ship from China to Amazon FBA

Understand pickup, preparation, freight, customs and fulfillment-center delivery.

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Documents Required for International Shipping

Learn about invoices, packing lists, transport documents and cargo certificates.

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01 SEA FREIGHT FCL · LCL · DDP 02 AIR FREIGHT Fast · Flexible · Door to Door 03 EXPRESS SHIPPING Samples · Parcels · Urgent Cargo 04 CHINA WAREHOUSE Storage · Consolidation · Repacking
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