Shipping from China to Slovenia

Slovenia is a country located in Central and Eastern Europe, adjacent to the Alps. It bordersItaly to the west, the Adriatic Sea to the southwest,Croatia to the east and south, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north. As one of the important logistics transit countries in Central Europe, Slovenia has a stable import and export trade environment and maintains close cooperation with China under the framework of the “Belt and Road Initiative”.

For Slovenian companies and individuals, if they want to transport goods from China to Slovenia safely and efficiently, choosing the right transportation method and freight forwarding company is particularly important. This guide will introduce in detail the various transportation methods, timeliness, cost, and door-to-door, DDP and other services from China to Slovenia.

Shipping from China to Slovenia

Shipping from China to Slovenia, the main available modes of transportation include air, sea and rail, and different modes are suitable for different types of goods and customer needs.

Sea Freight From China to Slovenia

Sea transportation is the most economical and affordable international transportation method, especially suitable for the transportation of bulk goods and non-urgent items. Although Slovenia is not directly adjacent to the sea, its main port, the Port of Koper, is located in the Adriatic Sea and is one of the most important maritime gateways in Central and Eastern Europe.

Main features of sea transportation:

• Suitable for large-volume goods: such as home appliances, mechanical equipment, furniture, excavators, etc.
• Low cost: Compared with air and rail transportation, sea transportation has a lower unit transportation cost.
• Long transportation time: It takes about 25 to 35 days from major Chinese ports (such as Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen) to the Port of Koper.

Main routes from China to Slovenia by sea:

There are two main types of Sea Freight From China to Slovenia:

Full Container Load (FCL): Suitable for large quantities of goods, commonly used 20-foot and 40-foot containers. For bulk goods, this method is economical and can better ensure the safety of goods.

Less than Container Load (LCL): Suitable for small quantities of goods, sharing a container with others, it is an economical and efficient option for importers with smaller volumes of goods.

Air Freight from China to Slovenia

Air freight is suitable for the transportation of urgent goods or high-value goods, such as electronic products, clothing, accessories or medical equipment. Goods shipped from multiple international airports in China can be transferred to Slovenia through Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport.

Advantages of Air Freight:

• Fast time: Generally, transportation can be completed within 3 to 7 working days.
• Simple customs clearance process: Suitable for goods with clear customs clearance procedures.
• Suitable for small and medium-sized goods with high value.

Common Air Freight from China to Slovenia routes:

Chinese airports: Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, Shanghai Pudong Airport, Beijing Capital Airport, Shenzhen Bao’an Airport

Slovenia airport: Ljubljana International Airport

Railway transportation from China to Slovenia

As an important part of the Belt and Road Initiative, rail transportation has developed rapidly in recent years and has become an important logistics channel connecting China and Europe. Through the China-Europe Express (such as Chongqing, Yiwu, Zhengzhou), goods can be delivered to Slovenia within 18 to 25 days, which is suitable for transportation needs that are faster than sea transportation but lower in cost than air transportation.

Railway transportation routes from China to Slovenia:

Starting point: Chengdu, Yiwu, Wuhan, China

End point: Malaszewicze, Poland, Duisburg, Germany, and then transferred to Slovenia by truck.

Shipping Cost from China to Slovenia

The shipping cost from China to Slovenia depends on the mode of transport, the size of the goods and the terms of delivery. Although air freight is fast, it is expensive, generally $5 to $10 per kilogram; sea freight is still the preferred solution for transporting bulk goods at an affordable price, with a 20ft container ranging from $2,500 to $4,200.

Cost of shipping 20ft & 40ft container from China to Slovenia

Sea freight is mainly based on container transportation, and there are two main types of containers: 20-foot containers and 40-foot containers. The above is the average price of container transportation from China to Slovenia, as well as the cheapest price for container loading and unloading transportation from major ports in China to Slovenia.

Door to Door Shipping from China to Slovenia

Door to Door Shipping  is one of the preferred services for small and medium-sized cross-border trade customers in recent years, covering the entire process from the Chinese supplier’s factory to the Slovenian buyer’s warehouse. The service content includes door-to-door pickup, international transportation, customs clearance, and delivery.

Detailed steps of Door to Door Shipping from China to Slovenia

1. Get Freight Quotes and Book a Shipment
   Provide Freight Forwarder with Shipment Details: Importers must provide freight forwarders with comprehensive information about the shipment, including the nature, dimensions, and weight of the goods. This data is essential for accurate quotes and planning.
   Agree on Shipping Terms and Rates: Once the freight forwarder provides a quote, the importer needs to discuss and agree on shipping terms (incoterms) and rates. This may include considerations such as insurance, delivery time, and payment terms.
   Confirm Booking: Once the terms are agreed, the booking needs to be confirmed. This typically includes signing a contract and paying a deposit.

2. Pick up and delivery to the port
   Arrange to pick up from the supplier: The freight forwarder will coordinate the pickup from the supplier’s location in China. This step ensures efficient and safe pickup.
   Transporting the goods to the departure port in China: The goods are then transported to the selected export port, ensuring that the schedule is adhered to and delays are minimized.
3. China export customs clearance
   Submitting the required documents: The freight forwarder will process the necessary documents, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin, to facilitate customs clearance.
   Paying export duties and taxes: Before the goods leave China, any applicable export duties and taxes must be paid in accordance with Chinese regulations.
4. Loading and ocean transportation
   Cargo loading: After customs clearance is completed, the goods will be loaded on the ship for transportation. The freight forwarder will ensure that all loading procedures are completed to protect the safety of the goods.
   Shipping time from China to Slovenia: Ocean shipping time from China to Slovenia is usually 25 to 35 days, depending on the shipping route and transshipment points.
5. Slovenia import customs clearance
   Submitting import documents: Upon arrival at the Port of Koper, the importer or customs broker must present the documents required for Slovenian customs clearance to ensure compliance with local regulations.
   Pay import duties and taxes: Import duties and taxes must be paid based on the declared value of the goods to facilitate the release of the goods from customs.
6. Unloading and delivery to final destination
   Unloading at the port of arrival in Slovenia: After customs clearance, the goods are unloaded from the ship at the port.
   Arrange final delivery to your warehouse or facility: Finally, arrangements must be made to transport the goods from the port to the warehouse or facility designated by the importer. This step usually requires coordination with local transportation services to ensure timely delivery.

DDP Shipping from China to Slovenia

DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) Shipping ervice is a further upgrade on the basis of door-to-door. The biggest feature is that the freight forwarding company bears the customs clearance, tariffs and value-added tax (VAT) fees of the destination country. The consignee does not need to pay any additional fees or provide import qualifications, truly realizing “customs clearance without worry”.

DDP Shipping from China to Slovenia is suitable for:

• Individuals or companies without EU EORI numbers;
• Customers who need a fixed price quotation to control the budget;
• Small and medium-sized enterprises or e-commerce sellers who want to avoid the cumbersome customs clearance process;

Usually adopts a variety of combinations such as air + truck delivery, railway + truck delivery, sea + truck delivery, etc. Freight forwarding companies will allocate according to product characteristics and declaration requirements.

Freight forwarding company from China to Slovenia

Choosing a reliable freight forwarding company is crucial, as it determines whether the goods can be delivered to the destination safely, legally and efficiently. Junqing  Logistics is an international freight forwarding company specializing in China’s export logistics. It has many years of experience in the European market and is familiar with Slovenia’s customs clearance procedures and regulations.

Junqing provides the following services:

• Door-to-door transportation, DDP fixed price tax-inclusive plan;
• Free combination of multiple transportation methods: air, sea, and rail;
• Support shipment from multiple ports across the country;
• Provide tracking of transported goods;
• Assist in preparing export documents, CE certificates, product certifications, etc.;

Whether you are exporting machinery and equipment, textiles and clothing, electronic components, or selling productsthrough Amazon/independent stations, Junqing can customize the best transportation plan for you and help you open up the China-Europe supply chain channel.

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