Shipping from China to Austria

Sea Freight Service

Transit time: 30–45 days, depending on origin, route, and port.
Shipping options:
FCL (Full Container Load): entire container for one customer; efficient customs clearance; cost-effective for large shipments.
LCL (Less than Container Load): share container space with other shipments; suitable for small shipments; slightly longer transit time due to consolidation.
Suitable for: oversized, heavy, or bulk cargo (>200 kg), including machinery, furniture, and industrial equipment.
Main transit ports for Austria (landlocked):
Port of Rotterdam (Netherlands) – via Rhine and Meuse rivers
Port of Hamburg (Germany) – via Elbe River
Bruckhamn (Austria) – inland port on the Danube River
Example sea freight times to Vienna:
Qingdao — Bremerhaven — Vienna: 35 days
Shanghai — Bremerhaven — Vienna: 30 days
Shenzhen — Bremerhaven — Vienna: 35 days
Qingdao — Koper — Vienna: 38 days
Shanghai — Koper — Vienna: 35 days
Shenzhen → Koper → Vienna: 32 days

Air Freight Service

Transit time: 3–7 days (direct flights from Shanghai or Beijing to Vienna).
Fastest method, ideal for time-sensitive, high-value, or perishable goods such as electronics, home appliances, or luxury items.
Notes: Higher cost than sea freight; weight and size restrictions apply; ensures faster customs clearance and higher security.

Rail Freight Service

Transit time: 14–18 days (additional 5 days for door-to-door delivery).
Advantages:
Faster than sea freight and cheaper than air freight
High safety and low risk of damage
Cost-effective for a wide range of goods, including hazardous materials
Supports special cargo handling with flatbed, tank, and refrigerated trucks
Route: China — Kazakhstan — Europe — Austria (via freight trains)
Suitable for: medium to large shipments, perishable goods, and cargo requiring dedicated handling