Cut China-Germany freight costs by up to 40%

Freight Forwarding
China to Germany

Ship from China to Germany via ocean, air, or rail. Full EU customs clearance, CE compliance support, and pan-European distribution.
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Our direct relationships with carriers mean lower rates passed directly to you. No middlemen, no markups.

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Full cargo insurance available. If anything goes wrong, we handle it. Your shipment is protected.

First Time Importing to Germany?

Our Hamburg-based team handles Zoll customs, ATLAS declarations, CE marking verification, REACH compliance, and EU-wide distribution logistics.

Why 3,000+ German importers trust us

Your Reliable
Partner for China
to Germany Shipping

Since 2009, we’ve been the trusted freight partner for German importers shipping from China. Our teams in Shanghai, Ningbo, and Hamburg manage EU customs clearance through Zoll, CE compliance documentation, and delivery across Germany and Europe.
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Custom logistics for German businesses

Who Ships from China to Germany with ExFreight?

German Amazon FBA & E-commerce Sellers

German Importers & Manufacturing

Unsure whether to ship by air, ocean, or rail to Germany?

Complete logistics solutions

Services We Provide

Air Freight

Need it fast? Air freight from China reaches Germany in 4–7 days via direct routes to Frankfurt and Munich.
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Railway Freight

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Warehousing

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FBA Shipping

Custom Clearance

Cargo Insurance

Inspection

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Railway Freight

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German & EU Amazon FBA Sellers

Ship one FCL to Hamburg and we distribute to Amazon FBA centers across DE, FR, IT, ES, and PL. EU pallet specs and Zoll clearance included.

Direct Routes from China to Germany

Full German Gateway Coverage

We ship from Chinese ports to Hamburg and Bremerhaven by ocean, Frankfurt and Munich by air, and Duisburg by rail. Three modes, one partner — complete German coverage.

Shanghai

to Hamburg

Ningbo

to Bremerhaven

Shenzhen

to Frankfurt (Air)

Yiwu

to Duisburg (Rail)

Chongqing

to Duisburg (Rail)

Guangzhou

to Munich (Air)

Qingdao

to Hamburg

Xi'an

to Hamburg (Rail)

Shanghai

to Leipzig (Air)

Xiamen

to Bremerhaven

Chengdu

to Duisburg (Rail)

Hong Kong

to Frankfurt (Air)

Shenzhen

to Stuttgart

Ningbo

to Berlin

Guangzhou

to Düsseldorf

Direct Routes from China to Germany

Full German Gateway Coverage

We ship from Chinese ports to Hamburg and Bremerhaven by ocean, Frankfurt and Munich by air, and Duisburg by rail. Three modes, one partner — complete German coverage.

Shanghai

to Hamburg

Ningbo

to Bremerhaven

Shenzhen

to Frankfurt (Air)

Yiwu

to Duisburg (Rail)

Chongqing

to Duisburg (Rail)

Guangzhou

to Munich (Air)

Qingdao

to Hamburg

Xi'an

to Hamburg (Rail)

Shanghai

to Leipzig (Air)

Xiamen

to Bremerhaven

Chengdu

to Duisburg (Rail)

Hong Kong

to Frankfurt (Air)

Shenzhen

to Stuttgart

Ningbo

to Berlin

Guangzhou

to Düsseldorf

Don't See Your German City or EU Route?

We ship from China to every German city and distribute across all 27 EU member states from Hamburg. Contact us for rail freight to Duisburg, CE compliance support, and pan-European distribution.

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Why Choose ExFreight

Rich Experience in Transportation

We transport goods through shipping by sea, air, rail, and international express delivery. 80% of our employees have over 10 years of work experience.

Save Up to 40% on Shipping

Our direct relationships with carriers mean lower rates passed directly to you. No middlemen, no markups.

Abundant Business Outlets

We have over 20 business branches throughout China, so no matter where your supplier is located, we can deliver to the nearest warehouse.

24/7 Online Support

Our team provides free shipping consultation services 24/7, 7 days a week. There are no geographical restrictions.

China Free Warehousing

In China, we offer free warehousing services for up to 30 days.

Transport of Oversized & Heavy Cargo

We have successful experience in transporting hydraulic machinery, molds, engines, industrial robots, and extra-long steel products.

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Trusted by 10,000+ businesses worldwide

What Our Customers Say

"Hamburg clearance through Zoll in 24 hours"

ExFreight ATLAS system expertise means our containers clear Hamburg customs (Zoll) within one business day. Their licensed German customs broker team is exceptional.

David Nguyen

USA

300+ shipments

"Best REACH compliance support for chemical imports"

Importing industrial chemicals from China requires REACH registration. ExFreight connected us with ECHA consultants and ensured all documentation was ready before our goods reached Hamburg.

Maria Garcia

Spain

180+ shipments

"Frankfurt air cargo — reliable 5-day service"

Our electronics ship from Shanghai Pudong to Frankfurt in 5 business days consistently. ExFreight handles Zoll clearance and delivers to our warehouse in Stuttgart the next morning.

John Smith

USA

250+ shipments

"Ocean from Ningbo to Bremerhaven — 32 days like clockwork"

ExFreight FCL service from Ningbo to Bremerhaven runs like a Swiss watch. Consistent 32-day transit, clean customs clearance, and delivery to our distribution center in the Ruhr area.

Poland

Poland

400+ shipments

"Trusted partner for EU-wide distribution from Germany"

ExFreight helped us set up Germany as our EU distribution hub. Goods clear customs once in Hamburg, then move freely to Austria, Netherlands, Poland, and Czech Republic.

Miguel Pérez

Mexico

350+ shipments

"LCL to Hamburg — competitive rates for smaller shipments"

Our monthly LCL shipments from Shanghai to Hamburg arrive consistently within 38 days. ExFreight rates are 25% below what our previous forwarder charged.

Sarah Johnson

USA

220+ shipments

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does shipping from China to Germany take?
Air freight 4–7 days to Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC). Ocean FCL 30–36 days to Hamburg or Bremerhaven. Rail freight 16–20 days to Duisburg or Hamburg. Ocean LCL 35–45 days. German customs (Zoll) clearance adds 1–2 business days.
Air: €4–€8/kg. Ocean FCL 20′: €2,500–€5,800. FCL 40′: €3,200–€7,500. LCL: €50–€90/CBM. Rail 40′: €3,500–€6,000. Duties follow EU Common Customs Tariff. Mehrwertsteuer 19% on CIF plus duty.
German customs (Zoll) uses the ATLAS system. Need EORI number, Zollanmeldung, TARIC codes. EU anti-dumping duties on certain Chinese products. CE marking mandatory. ExFreight partners with licensed German customs brokers.
The China-Europe railway to Duisburg: 16–20 days, 40–50% cheaper than air, 20–30% more than ocean. Route: Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Poland. Weekly departures from Chongqing, Chengdu, Xi’an, Yiwu. Ideal for automotive, electronics, fashion.
CE marking mandatory across 25+ EU directives. Manufacturer must ensure conformity and issue Declaration of Conformity. Products without CE will be seized by Zoll. ExFreight connects you with accredited testing labs.
Hamburg — Germany’s largest port. Bremerhaven — major North Sea port. Air: Frankfurt (FRA) — Europe’s largest cargo airport. Munich (MUC), Leipzig/Halle (LEJ). Rail: Duisburg — Europe’s largest inland port.
Yes — Germany is the ideal EU distribution hub. Goods clear customs once, move freely across 27 EU states. ExFreight provides onward trucking to Austria, France, Netherlands, Poland. EU-wide Amazon FBA distribution from Hamburg.
REACH applies to chemicals above 1 tonne/year — register with ECHA. RoHS restricts hazardous substances in electronics. Both enforced at customs. ExFreight flags high-risk categories during booking.

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