Shipping from China to Slovakia

Sea Freight Service

Although Slovakia is a landlocked country, sea freight is still widely used for large-volume or heavy cargo, with onward trucking or rail from nearby European ports.
Options: FCL (Full Container Load), LCL (Less than Container Load), Reefer containers, Break-bulk cargo.
Main Chinese ports of origin: Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen (Yantian), Qingdao, Guangzhou (Nansha), Xiamen, Tianjin.
Major European entry ports for Slovakia-bound cargo:
Hamburg (Germany);Bremerhaven (Germany)
Koper (Slovenia);Trieste (Italy)
Rotterdam (Netherlands);Antwerp (Belgium)
Transit route: Ocean freight — port of discharge in Europe — rail or trucking to Slovakia.
Transit time: 30–40 days port-to-port, plus 2–7 days inland transport depending on the chosen port.

Air Freight Service

Air freight is the fastest option, suitable for urgent, high-value, or time-sensitive cargo.
Main Chinese airports of origin: Beijing (PEK), Shanghai Pudong (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN), Shenzhen (SZX), Hong Kong (HKG).
Destination airports in or near Slovakia:
Bratislava Airport (BTS) – Slovakia's main international airport.
Vienna International Airport (VIE, Austria) – only 60 km from Bratislava, widely used for cargo destined for Slovakia.
Budapest Airport (BUD, Hungary) – regional cargo hub.
Prague Airport (PRG, Czech Republic) – alternative entry point with easy trucking connections.
Transit time: 3–7 days airport-to-airport, plus 1–2 days customs clearance and delivery.
Cargo types handled: General cargo, dangerous goods, perishables, electronics, machinery, pharmaceuticals, and temperature-sensitive products.

Rail Freight Service

Rail freight is a cost-efficient and environmentally friendly solution, faster than sea and cheaper than air. Slovakia lies on the China–Europe Railway Express corridor, making it a strategic inland hub.
Main Chinese rail origins: Chongqing, Chengdu, Xi'an, Wuhan, Zhengzhou, Yiwu.
Transit hubs in Europe:
Duisburg (Germany) – major distribution hub.
Warsaw (Poland) – often used for routing to Central Europe.
Małaszewicze (Poland) / Brest (Belarus) – main entry border point into the EU.
Košice (Slovakia) – direct rail terminal for Slovakia.
Transit time: 15–20 days from China to Slovakia by rail.
Options: FCL and LCL service, with onward trucking available.