Practical, number-driven guides on China–Europe ocean freight — rates, transit times, customs terms, and Amazon FBA logistics. Written by people who move the containers.
Short answer: you need an EORI number in the EU country where your goods first clear customs — it is free and .
GUIDEShort answer: An original bill of lading is a paper title document you must physically receive before the cont.
GUIDEShort answer: for most European importers, Amazon FBA sellers, and trading companies sourcing from China, FOB .
COST GUIDEReal 2026 container price ranges for all major China–Europe port pairs, what a transparent quote includes, LCL break-even points, and seasonality planning.
TRADE TERMSWho pays duty and VAT, who handles customs, risk and cash-flow compared — with 3 real cases: Amazon FBA seller, German trader, and a first-time import gone wrong.
SCHEDULESPort-to-port baselines for 5 China origins, the full 7-stage door-to-door timeline, what actually causes delays, and air freight benchmarks for comparison.
AMAZON FBASea LCL vs FCL vs air, main EU fulfillment centers, the 7-step first-leg process with delivery windows, a real USD 2,230 cost breakdown, and 5 common mistakes.