Shipping from China to Italy

Sea Freight Service

Sea freight is the most popular and cost-effective shipping method, perfect for bulk and large-volume shipments.
FCL (Full Container Load): secure and economical when you can fill an entire container.
LCL (Less than Container Load): flexible option when sharing space with other shippers.
Transit time: typically 28–55 days, depending on origin and destination ports.
Top Italian Ports: Genoa, La Spezia, Naples, Venice, and Ancona.

Air Freight Service

Air freight is the fastest but also the most expensive option, ideal for urgent, 
high-value, or perishable goods.
Express Air Freight (UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.): door-to-door service, minimal 
paperwork, and delivery within 3–7 days.
Standard Air Freight: slower but more cost-effective, suitable for medium or larger 
shipments, transit usually 4–8 days.
Key Italian Airports:
Milan-Malpensa (MXP): busiest cargo airport, with direct routes from Beijing and Shanghai
Rome-Fiumicino (FCO): Italy’s capital hub, with connections from multiple Chinese airports.

Rail Freight Service

Rail freight offers a balanced solution – cheaper than air and faster than sea, with 
lower environmental impact.
FCL: recommended for bulk cargo filling one full container.
LCL: allows smaller shipments to share container space.
Transit time: usually 15–20 days from China to Italy, depending on routes and 
customs processing.
Main Chinese Departure Hubs: Chengdu, Yiwu, Wuhan, Xi’an, and Suzhou.
Arrival in Italy: mostly via Milan rail hub, then distributed nationwide.