TLS-Cargo GmbH – Efficient Sea Freight Solutions from China for Industry and Commerce.
Experienced freight forwarder for sea freight from China and supply chain optimization in Switzerland and Europe.
Sea Freight from China – Efficient LCL and FCL Container Transport from All Major Chinese Ports to Key European Ports
Why Sea Freight from China Remains the Most Economical Transport Option
Despite growing rail and air freight capacities, sea freight remains the preferred transport mode for:
Key Advantages of Sea Freight Between China and Europe
1. Cost Efficiency for Large Volumes
Per cubic meter or per ton, sea freight is the most cost-effective transport solution. Companies with regular import volumes benefit significantly from predictable and low unit costs.
2. Globally Standardized Container Logistics
Container shipping is globally standardized, enabling controlled, end-to-end transport from China to European destination warehouses.
3. Flexible Options: FCL and LCL
With FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load), sea freight offers optimal solutions for both large and smaller shipment volumes.
4. Stable Routes and Predictable Transit Times
Modern maritime logistics networks connect all major Chinese ports with European ports via fixed schedules and regular sailings, ensuring high planning reliability.
5. Ideal for Multimodal Supply Chains
Sea freight can be seamlessly combined with rail, truck or air freight, both in China and in Europe, making it ideal for multimodal logistics concepts.
Key Chinese Ports for Your Sea Freight
China operates the world’s most powerful container ports. We organize sea freight shipments from all major Chinese ports, including:
FCL – Full Container Load: Maximum Control and Stable Costs
For companies shipping large volumes on a regular basis, FCL is the most efficient option.
We offer: 20’GP, 40’GP, 40’HC, as well as special containers on request.
Your Benefits with FCL Sea Freight from China
FCL sea freight is particularly suitable for mechanical engineering, textile trade, furniture imports, electronic products and industrial components.
Additional important Chinese ports include:
Our local partners coordinate pickup, export customs clearance and container release, ensuring your cargo is smoothly integrated into the global maritime transport process.
European Ports – Arrival Gateways for Sea Freight from China
We deliver containers to all strategically important European ports, including:
Upon arrival, we manage the complete handling process:
Door-to-Door Sea Freight: China to Europe & Switzerland
Our door-to-door process covers every step of the transport chain:
All processes are clearly defined and follow international logistics standards.
Industries That Benefit Most from Sea Freight from China
Sea freight is ideally suited for:
Sea transport offers the most economical and predictable way to move large volumes efficiently.
Sea Freight as a Strategic Element of Modern Supply Chains
An increasing number of companies use sea freight as the backbone of their sourcing strategy and combine it with:
Sea freight enables long-term planning, stable cost advantages and flexible adaptation to seasonal demand peaks.
Request Sea Freight Quote from China
We will be happy to prepare an individual quotation for FCL sea freight shipments from any Chinese port to all major European ports – including customs handling, documentation and full door-to-door service.
Despite growing rail and air freight capacities, sea freight remains the preferred transport mode for:
- Large-volume shipments
- Palletized and serial goods
- E-commerce containers
- Machinery and industrial cargo
- Textiles, furniture and consumer goods
Key Advantages of Sea Freight Between China and Europe
1. Cost Efficiency for Large Volumes
Per cubic meter or per ton, sea freight is the most cost-effective transport solution. Companies with regular import volumes benefit significantly from predictable and low unit costs.
2. Globally Standardized Container Logistics
Container shipping is globally standardized, enabling controlled, end-to-end transport from China to European destination warehouses.
3. Flexible Options: FCL and LCL
With FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load), sea freight offers optimal solutions for both large and smaller shipment volumes.
4. Stable Routes and Predictable Transit Times
Modern maritime logistics networks connect all major Chinese ports with European ports via fixed schedules and regular sailings, ensuring high planning reliability.
5. Ideal for Multimodal Supply Chains
Sea freight can be seamlessly combined with rail, truck or air freight, both in China and in Europe, making it ideal for multimodal logistics concepts.
Key Chinese Ports for Your Sea Freight
China operates the world’s most powerful container ports. We organize sea freight shipments from all major Chinese ports, including:
- Shanghai – the world’s largest container port
- Shenzhen – hub for electronics and high-tech goods
- Ningbo-Zhoushan – industrial cargo, automotive, high volumes
- Guangzhou / Nansha – key gateway for Southern China
FCL – Full Container Load: Maximum Control and Stable Costs
For companies shipping large volumes on a regular basis, FCL is the most efficient option.
We offer: 20’GP, 40’GP, 40’HC, as well as special containers on request.
Your Benefits with FCL Sea Freight from China
- Full container utilization for your cargo
- Stable container-based pricing, ideal for budget planning
- No mixing with third-party shipments
- Faster port handling
- Greater control over quality and security
FCL sea freight is particularly suitable for mechanical engineering, textile trade, furniture imports, electronic products and industrial components.
Additional important Chinese ports include:
- Qingdao – machinery and industrial goods
- Xiamen – textiles and consumer goods
- Tianjin – Northern China, proximity to Beijing
- Hong Kong – global logistics hub
Our local partners coordinate pickup, export customs clearance and container release, ensuring your cargo is smoothly integrated into the global maritime transport process.
European Ports – Arrival Gateways for Sea Freight from China
We deliver containers to all strategically important European ports, including:
- Hamburg – one of Europe’s most important logistics hubs
- Rotterdam – the largest port in Europe
- Antwerp – central gateway for EU distribution
- Bremerhaven – Northern Germany logistics hub
- Genoa / La Spezia – ideal southern route for Italy and Switzerland
Upon arrival, we manage the complete handling process:
- Unloading
- Import customs clearance
- Container release
- Onward transport by truck to Switzerland or the EU
Door-to-Door Sea Freight: China to Europe & Switzerland
Our door-to-door process covers every step of the transport chain:
- Pickup at the supplier in China
- Transport to the port and export customs clearance
- Container loading (FCL) or LCL consolidation
- Sea transport from China to Europe
- Unloading at European ports
- Import customs clearance
- Onward transport by truck or rail
- Final delivery within Switzerland or the EU
All processes are clearly defined and follow international logistics standards.
Industries That Benefit Most from Sea Freight from China
Sea freight is ideally suited for:
- Wholesale and import trade
- Mechanical engineering
- Electronics and high-tech
- Furniture and interior products
- Fashion, textiles and footwear
- Automotive components
- E-commerce and fulfillment
Sea transport offers the most economical and predictable way to move large volumes efficiently.
Sea Freight as a Strategic Element of Modern Supply Chains
An increasing number of companies use sea freight as the backbone of their sourcing strategy and combine it with:
- Rail freight for urgent goods
- Air freight for time-critical shipments
- Road transport for regional distribution
- Warehousing and fulfillment solutions for flexibility
Sea freight enables long-term planning, stable cost advantages and flexible adaptation to seasonal demand peaks.
Request Sea Freight Quote from China
We will be happy to prepare an individual quotation for FCL sea freight shipments from any Chinese port to all major European ports – including customs handling, documentation and full door-to-door service.