How goods travel from Yiwu to Ningbo or Shanghai port
Yiwu has no seaport, yet its goods reach coastal ports every day. These are the usual stages.
1. Loading in Yiwu
For a full container, an empty container is sent to the warehouse, loaded and sealed. For LCL, cartons are prepared and taken to a consolidation station.
2. Trucking
The container is trucked to the port. Ningbo is the nearest major container port and Shanghai is a strong option with many services.
3. Export formalities
Export documents are prepared and the container enters the port before the cut-off.
4. Sailing
The container is loaded on the booked vessel and the bill of lading is issued.
FAQ
Which is better for Yiwu goods: Ningbo or Shanghai?
It depends on services to your destination, sailing dates and price. We compare both where possible.
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