Cargo Delivery from the China via Novorossiysk

Major Seaports in China Advantages of Sea Freight from China via Novorossiysk Delivery Times for Cargo from China Cost of Container Freight from China to Novorossiysk Client-Supplier Process for Goods from China

Major Seaports in China

China is a global leader in maritime trade, strategically positioned along key international shipping routes. With its extensive coastline and advanced port facilities, the country is home to some of the busiest and most efficient seaports in the world. These ports are essential for facilitating international trade, driving economic growth, and connecting China to markets across the globe. In this article, we will explore the major seaports in China, highlighting their significance, capabilities, and contributions to the global maritime industry.

• Shanghai: As the largest and busiest port in the world, Shanghai serves as a key global shipping hub. It handles a vast volume of container traffic and is a vital gateway for trade between China and the rest of the world.
• Ningbo: Located south of Shanghai, Ningbo is one of the largest ports in China, known for its deep-water capabilities. It plays a crucial role in facilitating trade, particularly for goods bound for the Yangtze River Delta.
• Qingdao: Situated in Shandong Province, Qingdao is a major port for both container and bulk cargo. Its strategic location makes it an important transit point for goods heading to northern China and beyond.
• Nansha: As part of the Guangzhou port complex, Nansha is rapidly developing into a significant maritime hub. It focuses on container shipping and is well-connected to the Pearl River Delta region.
• Shenzhen: Known for its proximity to Hong Kong, Shenzhen is one of the fastest-growing ports in China. It is a critical center for electronics and high-tech goods, facilitating significant trade with global markets.
• Taicang: Located near Shanghai, Taicang is a smaller but strategically important port. It specializes in container shipping and serves as a vital link for goods moving to and from the Yangtze River region.

Advantages of Sea Freight from China via Novorossiysk

Cargo delivery from China can be done by sea, road, air, and rail. Land transportation has average rates and certain limitations on the volume/weight of the cargo shipment. Delivery times are measured in weeks. Air freight is the most expensive and fastest method of transportation, with strict limitations on the size and weight characteristics of the cargo. Delivery times are measured in days. Sea freight is inexpensive and has no restrictions on weight/dimensions of the shipment. However, sea delivery times can reach up to two months. The volumes of shipments by sea are so large that even a single container ship can carry as many goods as would require several tens of thousands of trucks or a multi-kilometer train.

Shipping goods by sea to Novorossiysk is advantageous for another reason—the infrastructure of the Novorossiysk port is optimized for container handling, so your cargo will not get stuck in the port due to a lack of cranes and space at the dock. The total length of the docking line at Novorossiysk port is about 8,300 meters, and two terminals—NUTEП and NЛЭ—handle general cargo. In addition to containers, Novorossiysk receives and ships petroleum products, grains, construction materials, machinery, and much more. The port's waters do not freeze, and the terminals operate around the clock.

The route from China to Novorossiysk is particularly beneficial for recipients in Central and Southern Russia. Vessels travel through the Indian Ocean, pass through the Suez Canal, and enter the Mediterranean and Black Seas. In terms of sea freight, this route is of medium length. Delays compared to delivery times to Vladivostok are compensated by the speed of transshipment and customs clearance, as well as the delivery times of goods from the Krasnodar region to Moscow, Krasnodar, Rostov-on-Don, and other major cities in Russia.

Container shipping is advantageous for several reasons. The process of transshipping containers at Novorossiysk port is standardized and highly automated. Losses and damage to goods are minimized, and the cost of loading and unloading is not as high as with bulk or liquid cargo. Instant transshipment to a container truck or railway platform is possible, which reduces the time for further delivery of the goods by land.

Delivery Times for Cargo from China

The delivery times for goods from China to Russia depend on the type of transport you choose for your cargo and the format of cooperation with the freight forwarder. If the goods are shipped by truck, delivery times can reach 20-25 days; by rail, the cargo takes about 30 days; and by air, considering loading/unloading and customs clearance, the shipment is delivered in 5-7 days. Sea freight takes between 30 to 50 days. Waiting at anchor does not exceed 3 days, and unloading takes about 2-3 days.

If you choose to send your cargo via an indirect service that stops along the route to load and unload goods at ports, delivery times increase by an additional 5-10 days. A direct route is always faster but more expensive.

Cost of Container Freight from China to Novorossiysk

The cost of freight depends on the characteristics of the transported goods as well as the parameters of the route. For the goods, the total weight and volume of the shipment, as well as its type, affect the cost—certain goods require special transportation conditions, such as temperature and humidity control in the container.

Regarding the route, the determining factor is its length—the greater the distance, the higher the price. The exact price is also influenced by the freight forwarder's acceptance of potential risks (according to Incoterms) and the format of cooperation (a direct route is always more expensive, while shipping as part of a consolidated load is cheaper than renting a full container).

Client-Supplier Process for Goods from China

• The client finds suppliers for the required goods in China, signs a foreign trade contract with them, pays for the goods, and arranges for the delivery of the cargo to the port on the designated day.
• At the port, the cargo is received from the supplier, and the initial documents permitting the export of the goods are checked. If there are no obstacles, the cargo owner organizes the loading from the pier or port warehouse onto the deck or into the hold of the ship.
• The vessel transports the cargo to Novorossiysk according to the terms of Incoterms.
• Upon arrival at the port, the unloading of the goods from the deck/hold to the port inspection area takes place. This usually takes about three days from the moment of docking.
• After transshipment, the cargo undergoes customs and port control, including sanitary and quarantine measures, as well as the appropriate types of inspections. The time for customs clearance and other inspections is about three days.
• Once cleared, the goods receive permission for export from the port and are sent to the recipient by any available transport. A container truck takes the cargo from the port, where it is transferred to a tarpaulin-covered truck. Delivery by truck will be cheaper than by container truck.
• After unloading the goods from the container, the metal box is returned to the shipping line terminal at the expense of the freight orderer.