Shipping from China to Belgium

Sea Freight Service

Most cost-effective method, suitable for bulk shipments or when budget is limited.
Transit time: typically 30–50 days.
Options:
FCL (Full Container Load): container exclusively for one customer; more cost-efficient.
LCL (Less than Container Load): share container space; ideal for small shipments.
Special cargo: Oversized, heavy, or temperature-sensitive goods can be shipped via refrigerated or open-top containers.
Major Belgian ports:
Port of Antwerp: Belgium’s largest port, handling ~70% of maritime trade.
Port of Zeebrugge: Automotive and perishables hub, throughput ~3 million TEU.
Port of Ghent: Strong inland connectivity, ideal for Eastern Europe and South America.
Port of Ostend: Best for short-sea shipping to the UK and Scandinavia.
Port of Brussels: Urban logistics hub for France, Germany, and Netherlands.

Air Freight Service

Fastest option, ideal for high-value, perishable, or time-sensitive goods.
Transit time: 3–8 days, depending on origin airport; direct flights from Shanghai or Shenzhen to Brussels can reduce delivery time to 1 day.
Cargo types:
General cargo: Ordinary goods.
Special cargo: Requires handling, e.g., live animals, perishables, high-value items.
Major Chinese airports: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu.
Main Belgian airports: Brussels, Liège, Ostend-Bruges.

Rail Freight Service

Balanced solution – faster than sea, cheaper than air.
Transit time: 14–20 days, depending on origin and destination.
Routes: Departures from Yiwu and Tangshan, passing through Kazakhstan, Belarus, Poland, Germany.
Major Belgian rail hubs:
Liege-Guillemins: Industrial hub with wide European connectivity.
Antwerp Central: Close to Antwerp port, ideal for high-volume shipments.
Brussels South: Connects the capital with Europe efficiently.
Ghent-St. Peters: Key hub for Western Europe distribution.
Container options: Typically 40-foot containers; LCL also available.
Door-to-door delivery: add ~5 days to transit time.