Shipping tools & glossary
Calculators, container guides and freight terminology for China imports and exports — all free, no sign-up.
Calculators
China shipping cost calculator (how it works)CBM calculator for ocean freightContainer loading capacity: 20GP vs 40GP vs 40HQChina ocean transit times by destinationLCL or FCL: how to chooseChargeable weight for LCL and air freight20GP vs 40HQ: which container to book40GP vs 40HQ: the difference that matters45HQ containers: when they are worth itReefer containers: temperature-controlled shipping from ChinaDemurrage vs detention: what you pay and whenTHC (terminal handling charge) explainedETD, ETA and cut-off: the three dates that matterIncoterms and who pays which freight charge
Glossary
FCL (full container load)LCL (less than container load)Bill of lading (B/L)NVOCCHaulier / truckingCFS (container freight station)CY / CFS cut-offAll-in rateDead freightPort congestion surcharge
Guides
How to ship from China: the 7-step processImport from China checklistChina export documents listHow to compare freight quotes fairlyWhy freight rates expireHow to choose a freight forwarder in China