How Long Does Shipping from China Take? Complete 2025 Timeline Guide
Noel Murphy
Logistics Expert & Ecommerce Consultant
2024-11-15
Comprehensive guide to China shipping delivery times covering express (1-5 days), air freight (3-10 days), sea freight (15-40 days), and postal services. Real transit time data, customs delays, and seasonal impacts included.
Quick Answer: Shipping from China takes 1-5 days for express carriers (DHL, FedEx, UPS), 3-10 days for air freight, 15-40 days for sea freight, and 7-30 days for postal services (China Post, EMS). Your exact delivery time depends on shipping method, destination, customs clearance speed, and seasonal factors.
As someone who's managed over 2 million shipments from China since 2011, I can tell you that understanding shipping timelines is critical for inventory planning, customer satisfaction, and business cash flow. This guide provides real transit time data from our Shenzhen operations to help you make informed shipping decisions.
Visual breakdown of door-to-door delivery times by shipping method from China to worldwide destinations, helping you plan inventory and meet customer delivery expectations.
📊 Quick Reference: China Shipping Timeline 2025
DHL, FedEx, UPS - Premium service
Cost: $5-15/kg | Best for: Urgent, high-value items
Standard air service
Cost: $3-8/kg | Best for: Regular shipments 150kg+
Ocean container shipping
Cost: $0.5-2/kg | Best for: Bulk orders 1000kg+
China Post, EMS, ePacket
Cost: $1-5/kg | Best for: Budget shipping under 2kg
Express Shipping from China: 1-5 Days (DHL, FedEx, UPS)
Express shipping is the fastest and most reliable way to ship from China, with 95%+ on-time delivery rates. These premium carriers offer dedicated cargo space, priority customs clearance, and comprehensive tracking.
Delivery Timelines by Destination
🌎 Americas
- • USA West Coast: 3-4 business days (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle)
- • USA East Coast: 4-5 business days (New York, Miami, Boston)
- • Canada: 3-5 business days (Toronto, Vancouver)
- • Mexico: 4-6 business days (Mexico City, Monterrey)
- • South America: 5-7 business days (São Paulo, Buenos Aires)
🌍 Europe, Asia & Rest of World
- • UK & Western Europe: 3-4 business days (London, Paris, Frankfurt)
- • Eastern Europe: 4-5 business days (Warsaw, Prague)
- • Asia-Pacific: 1-3 business days (Singapore, Tokyo, Sydney)
- • Middle East: 3-5 business days (Dubai, Tel Aviv)
- • Africa: 4-7 business days (Johannesburg, Nairobi)
What Makes Express Shipping Fast?
🚀 Priority Processing at Every Stage:
- 1. Same-Day Pickup: Orders placed by 4 PM ship same day from our Shenzhen warehouse
- 2. Dedicated Cargo Space: Express carriers own aircraft and don't rely on available cargo space
- 3. Priority Customs Clearance: Pre-cleared shipments process in 2-6 hours vs 2-5 days for standard shipping
- 4. Direct Routes: Minimal stops and transshipments reduce transit time
- 5. Express Local Delivery: Final mile delivery prioritised over postal service packages
💰 Express Shipping Cost Analysis
Express shipping costs $5-15/kg depending on destination and volume. Whilst expensive per kilogramme, it's often worth it for:
- ✅ High-value products (electronics, jewellery) needing insurance
- ✅ Time-sensitive shipments (product launches, urgent restocks)
- ✅ Amazon FBA inventory to avoid stockouts during peak sales
- ✅ B2B shipments where customers expect 3-5 day delivery
- ✅ Orders over $100 where shipping is 10-15% of value (reasonable cost)
Air Freight from China: 3-10 Days
Air freight cargo loading at a major Chinese airport - Boeing 747 freighters transport thousands of ecommerce packages daily, offering 3-10 day delivery times worldwide at 30-50% lower cost than express carriers.
Air freight strikes the perfect balance between speed and cost for medium to large shipments (150kg-1000kg). It's the workhorse shipping method for regular ecommerce inventory replenishment and B2B orders.
Air Freight Timeline Breakdown
| Stage | Duration | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Warehouse Processing | 1-2 days | Consolidation, palletising, export documentation preparation |
| China Export Customs | 1-2 days | Export clearance, security screening, cargo acceptance |
| Air Transit | 1-3 days | Direct flight (1 day) or with 1-2 transshipments (2-3 days) |
| Destination Customs | 1-3 days | Import clearance, duty/tax payment, compliance verification |
| Local Delivery | 1-2 days | Deconsolidation and final mile delivery to your address |
| Total Timeline | 5-12 days | Typical range for door-to-door air freight service |
Air Freight Delivery Times by Route
🇺🇸 China → USA
- • West Coast (LAX, SFO, SEA): 5-7 days
- • Central USA (ORD, DFW, ATL): 6-9 days
- • East Coast (JFK, MIA, BOS): 7-10 days
Note: Direct flights from Shenzhen/Guangzhou to LAX are fastest (5-6 days door-to-door)
🇪🇺 China → Europe
- • UK (London, Manchester): 5-8 days
- • Western Europe (Frankfurt, Paris): 6-8 days
- • Southern Europe (Milan, Barcelona): 7-10 days
- • Eastern Europe (Warsaw, Prague): 8-11 days
Note: Brexit has added 1-2 days to UK clearance times
✈️ When to Choose Air Freight Over Express or Sea:
✅ Shipments 150kg-1000kg: Air freight cost per kg drops significantly vs express at these weights
✅ Regular inventory replenishment: Predictable 7-10 day timeline helps with stock planning
✅ Moderate urgency: Need it faster than sea (30-40 days) but express is too expensive
✅ Medium-value goods: Products worth $20-100 per item where express would be 20%+ of value
✅ Seasonal stock-up: Building inventory 3-4 weeks before peak sales periods
Sea Freight from China: 15-40 Days
Container loading operations at a major Chinese port - Sea freight offers the most economical shipping solution at $0.50-2/kg, with 15-40 day transit times to worldwide destinations. COSCO and other major carriers operate thousands of sailings monthly.
Sea freight (ocean shipping) is the most economical way to ship large volumes from China. At $0.50-2/kg, it's 70-90% cheaper than air freight, making it ideal for bulk orders, furniture, machinery, and inventory stock-ups when time isn't critical.
Sea Freight Transit Times by Major Route
| Route | Port-to-Port | Door-to-Door | Main Ports |
|---|---|---|---|
| China → USA West Coast | 12-14 days | 18-22 days | Shenzhen/Shanghai → Los Angeles/Long Beach |
| China → USA East Coast | 22-25 days | 28-35 days | Shenzhen/Shanghai → New York/Savannah |
| China → Europe | 18-22 days | 25-30 days | Shenzhen/Ningbo → Rotterdam/Hamburg |
| China → UK | 20-23 days | 26-32 days | Shenzhen/Shanghai → Felixstowe/Southampton |
| China → Australia | 12-15 days | 18-23 days | Shenzhen/Shanghai → Sydney/Melbourne |
| China → Middle East | 15-18 days | 22-28 days | Shenzhen/Shanghai → Jebel Ali (Dubai) |
| China → South America | 30-35 days | 38-45 days | Shanghai → Santos (Brazil)/Buenos Aires |
| China → Africa | 20-28 days | 30-40 days | Shenzhen → Durban/Lagos/Mombasa |
Understanding Sea Freight Timeline Stages
📦 Stage 1: Cargo Preparation (3-5 days)
Your goods are consolidated, loaded into containers, and transported to the departure port. For LCL (Less than Container Load), this includes waiting for other shipments to fill the container.
🚢 Stage 2: Ocean Transit (12-30 days)
The actual sailing time varies by route distance and whether it's a direct sailing or makes port calls. USA West Coast is fastest (12-14 days), whilst South America takes longest (30-35 days).
🛃 Stage 3: Destination Port & Customs (3-7 days)
Container is unloaded, deconsolidated (for LCL), and cleared through customs. This is where most delays occur if documentation isn't perfect.
🚚 Stage 4: Inland Transportation (2-5 days)
Final delivery from port to your warehouse or address. Add extra days for remote locations or if drayage and final delivery are separate services.
📊 Sea Freight: LCL vs FCL Comparison
LCL (Less than Container Load)
- • Volume: 1-15 cubic metres (up to ~10,000kg)
- • Cost: $50-150 per cubic metre
- • Timeline: +3-5 days vs FCL (consolidation time)
- • Best for: Smaller shipments, testing new products
- • Consideration: Shares container with other cargo
FCL (Full Container Load)
- • 20ft Container: 28 cubic metres, $2,000-3,500
- • 40ft Container: 58 cubic metres, $2,500-4,500
- • Timeline: Faster, no consolidation wait
- • Best for: Large shipments, furniture, machinery
- • Benefit: Exclusive container, better security
China Post & EMS: 7-30 Days
Postal services like China Post and EMS (Express Mail Service) are budget-friendly options for small packages under 2kg. Whilst slower and less reliable than commercial carriers, they're perfect for low-value items where shipping cost needs to stay under 10-15% of order value.
China Post Service Types & Delivery Times
| Service | Delivery Time | Cost to USA | Tracking | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMS Express | 7-15 days | ¥180-220 (1kg) | ✅ Good | Important documents, urgent small parcels |
| ePacket | 10-20 days | ¥23 + ¥85/kg | ⚠️ Basic | Ecommerce orders under $30, lightweight items |
| China Post Air Mail | 15-30 days | ¥50-80 (1kg) | ⚠️ Limited | Budget shipping, non-urgent items |
| Surface Mail (Sea) | 60-90 days | ¥30-50 (1kg) | ❌ None | Books, non-perishables (rarely used) |
⚠️ China Post Limitations to Know:
- • Weight limit: Maximum 2kg for ePacket, 30kg for EMS
- • Tracking gaps: Often stops updating after departure from China until delivery
- • Peak season delays: Can add 10-14 days during Chinese New Year, Golden Week, Black Friday
- • Lost package risk: 1-2% loss rate vs 0.1% for express carriers
- • Limited insurance: Maximum $40-60 coverage for most services
- • No guaranteed delivery dates: Estimates are approximate only
When China Post Makes Sense
Despite limitations, China Post is still widely used by ecommerce sellers for specific scenarios:
✅ Low-value items ($5-30): Where express shipping would be 30-50% of order value
✅ Lightweight products: Phone cases, accessories, stickers, small fashion items under 500g
✅ Non-urgent shipments: Customers who selected "free shipping" and accept 2-4 week delivery
✅ Testing new markets: Minimal shipping investment whilst validating product-market fit
✅ Supplementing faster methods: Offer both express (paid) and China Post (free) options
Factors That Affect China Shipping Times
Understanding what causes delays helps you plan more accurately and set realistic customer expectations. Here are the major factors that impact delivery timelines from China:
1. Customs Clearance Speed
Impact: +1 to 7 days | Responsible for 30% of all shipping delays
Customs clearance is the single biggest variable in shipping timelines. Fast clearance takes 2-6 hours for pre-cleared express shipments. Slow clearance can take 3-7 days if documentation is incomplete.
Common Customs Delay Causes:
- ❌ Incorrect HS codes: Product classification errors require manual review
- ❌ Missing commercial invoice: Or invoice with incomplete product descriptions
- ❌ Under-declared value: Customs may hold package for valuation verification
- ❌ Restricted items: Electronics with batteries, branded goods, supplements need extra paperwork
- ❌ Random inspections: 5-10% of shipments are selected for physical inspection
✅ How to Speed Up Customs: Ensure commercial invoices are complete, accurate, and include proper HS codes. Work with experienced freight forwarders who understand destination country import requirements.
2. Seasonal Peak Periods
| Peak Period | Dates 2025 | Delay Impact | Planning Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese New Year | Jan 28 - Feb 5 | +14 days | Order 4-6 weeks before holiday. Factories close 2-4 weeks. |
| Golden Week | Oct 1-7 | +7 days | Place orders 2-3 weeks early. Reduced port operations. |
| Black Friday / Cyber Monday | Nov 28 - Dec 2 | +5-10 days | Global shipping surge. Book capacity 3-4 weeks ahead. |
| Christmas Peak | Dec 1-25 | +5-8 days | Final deliveries by Dec 10 for Christmas arrival. |
| Summer Peak | Jun-Aug | +2-5 days | Back-to-school inventory. Moderate capacity constraints. |
3. Destination Location
Impact: +2 to 5 days for remote areas
Major cities with international airports and large ports receive priority routing and faster final-mile delivery. Remote or rural areas require additional ground transportation.
✅ Fast Delivery Cities
- • Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle
- • New York, Miami, Chicago
- • London, Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam
- • Singapore, Tokyo, Sydney, Melbourne
- • Dubai, Tel Aviv, Johannesburg
These cities have direct flights from China and customs infrastructure for fast clearance.
⚠️ Slower Delivery Areas
- • Rural towns without nearby airports
- • Remote regions (Alaska, Northern Canada)
- • Island territories (Hawaii, Caribbean)
- • Developing countries with limited infrastructure
- • Mountainous areas requiring special transport
Add 2-5 extra days for ground transportation from nearest distribution centre.
4. Product Type & Restrictions
Impact: +2 to 3 days for restricted items
Certain products require additional screening, certification, or compliance checks that add processing time:
- 🔋 Lithium batteries: Electronics, power banks, phones need UN38.3 certification and dangerous goods documentation (+2-3 days)
- 📱 Branded electronics: May be held for counterfeit verification checks (+1-3 days)
- 💊 Supplements/cosmetics: Require FDA registration or ingredient verification in USA/EU (+2-5 days)
- 🎨 Intellectual property items: Branded goods need authorisation letters to clear customs (+1-4 days)
- ⚡ Electrical items: Need CE marking (EU) or FCC certification (USA) for clearance (+1-2 days)
⚠️ Tip: Declare product type accurately and have all certificates ready before shipping to avoid delays.
5. Weather & Port Congestion
Impact: +1 to 10 days (unpredictable)
External factors beyond anyone's control can cause unexpected delays:
- 🌀 Typhoons/storms: Can close ports and delay sailings by 3-7 days (typhoon season: July-October)
- 🚢 Port congestion: Los Angeles/Long Beach regularly have 10-15 day wait times during peak season
- ❄️ Winter weather: Snow/ice in Europe and USA can delay trucking and final delivery (+1-3 days)
- 🔥 Force majeure: Strikes, accidents, or facility closures are rare but impactful
- 🚧 Infrastructure issues: Suez Canal blockages, equipment breakdowns at major transshipment hubs
💡 Tip: Build 5-7 day buffer into your planning for sea freight, 2-3 days for air freight to account for unexpected disruptions.
How to Speed Up Your China Shipments
Whilst you can't control weather or peak seasons, there are proven strategies to minimise shipping time and avoid common delays. Here's what actually works based on our 14 years managing shipments from China:
Perfect Documentation
Incomplete or inaccurate paperwork causes 30% of customs delays. Ensure your commercial invoice includes:
- ✅ Detailed product descriptions (not just "clothing" or "electronics")
- ✅ Correct HS codes for every item
- ✅ Accurate declared values matching invoice amounts
- ✅ Country of origin clearly stated
- ✅ Complete sender and receiver contact details
⏱️ Time saved: 2-5 days on average
Choose Express Carriers
DHL, FedEx, and UPS have priority handling at every stage:
- ✅ Dedicated cargo space on aircraft (no waiting for availability)
- ✅ Pre-clearance programmes for fast customs processing
- ✅ Direct relationships with customs authorities
- ✅ Priority unloading and sorting at destination
- ✅ Money-back guarantees for on-time delivery
⏱️ Time saved: 5-10 days vs standard postal
Avoid Peak Seasons
Ship before major holidays and shopping peaks:
- ✅ Place orders 4-6 weeks before Chinese New Year (late January)
- ✅ Ship 2-3 weeks before Golden Week (October 1-7)
- ✅ Book Black Friday inventory by early October
- ✅ Best shipping months: March-May, September-early November
- ✅ Worst months: January-February, June-July, November-December
⏱️ Time saved: 5-14 days during holidays
Use Fulfilment Centres
Professional 3PL warehouses offer same-day processing:
- ✅ Orders by 4 PM ship same day (vs 1-3 days for factory processing)
- ✅ Palletised cargo ready for immediate pickup
- ✅ Pre-packaged inventory for faster order fulfilment
- ✅ Located near airports and ports (1 hour transport vs 3-4 hours)
- ✅ Established relationships with carriers for priority booking
⏱️ Time saved: 2-3 days on processing
Choose Major Destinations
Ship to cities with direct flight routes from China:
- ✅ Los Angeles, San Francisco (5-6 days from Shenzhen)
- ✅ London, Frankfurt (6-7 days with direct flights)
- ✅ Sydney, Melbourne (4-5 days from Shanghai)
- ✅ Dubai, Singapore (2-3 days with frequent daily flights)
- ✅ If shipping to smaller cities, use nearby major hub then ground transport
⏱️ Time saved: 2-4 days vs remote areas
Partner with Experts
Experienced freight forwarders navigate complexity:
- ✅ Pre-negotiated rates with 30+ carriers (DHL, FedEx, UPS, airlines)
- ✅ Expertise in destination country customs requirements
- ✅ Proactive problem-solving if issues arise mid-transit
- ✅ Consolidation services to optimise shipping costs
- ✅ Real-time tracking and regular status updates
⏱️ Time saved: 1-3 days through experience
⚡ Combined Impact: Cut 10-20 Days Off Delivery Time
By implementing all these strategies together, you can achieve:
❌ Without Optimisation:
Sea freight to USA: 35-45 days door-to-door with delays
✅ With Optimisation:
Sea freight to USA: 22-28 days with professional handling
Real example: One of our clients reduced their average air freight delivery from 12 days to 7 days by switching to our fulfilment centre and using pre-cleared express shipping.
Real-World Shipping Timeline Examples
Let's look at actual shipping scenarios from our customer shipments to show how different methods perform in practice:
📱 Scenario 1: iPhone Cases to USA
Volume: 500 units, 15kg total | Value: $2,500 | Destination: Los Angeles
DHL Express: 4 days
Cost: $180 ($12/kg)
• Day 1: Pickup from Shenzhen
• Day 2: Flight to LAX
• Day 3: Customs cleared
• Day 4: Delivered LA
✅ Best for urgent restock
Air Freight: 7 days
Cost: $120 ($8/kg)
• Days 1-2: Consolidation
• Day 3: Flight to LAX
• Days 4-5: Customs
• Days 6-7: Delivery LA
✅ Good balance speed/cost
China Post EMS: 12 days
Cost: $75 ($5/kg)
• Days 1-3: Processing
• Days 4-6: Flight + waiting
• Days 7-9: Customs
• Days 10-12: USPS delivery
⚠️ Acceptable if not urgent
Outcome: Client chose air freight as the sweet spot - saved $60 vs express whilst still getting inventory in 1 week. Shipping cost was 4.8% of order value, which is ideal for their margins.
🪑 Scenario 2: Furniture to UK
Volume: 15 cubic metres | Weight: 800kg | Destination: London
Air Freight: 8 days
Cost: $5,600 ($7/kg)
• Days 1-2: Palletising, export docs
• Days 3-4: Flight Shenzhen → London
• Days 5-6: UK customs clearance
• Days 7-8: Ground transport to London
⚠️ Very expensive option
Sea Freight LCL: 28 days
Cost: $1,350 (£90/cbm)
• Days 1-4: Container consolidation
• Days 5-25: Ocean transit (21 days)
• Days 26-27: UK port + customs
• Day 28: Delivery to London
✅ Best choice for furniture
Outcome: Client chose sea freight LCL and saved $4,250 (76% cost reduction). The 28-day timeline was acceptable for non-urgent furniture stock. We provided weekly tracking updates so they could plan warehouse receiving.
📦 Scenario 3: Amazon FBA Restock
Volume: 300kg mixed products | Destination: Amazon FBA Ohio | Urgency: High (low stock alert)
DHL Express: 5 days
Cost: $3,900 ($13/kg)
• Day 1: Pickup Shenzhen
• Days 2-3: Flight to Cincinnati
• Day 4: Customs + Amazon check-in
• Day 5: Available for sale
✅ Chosen method
Air Freight: 10 days
Cost: $2,400 ($8/kg)
• Days 1-2: Consolidation
• Days 3-5: Flight + transit
• Days 6-8: Customs
• Days 9-10: Amazon delivery
❌ Too slow for stockout
Sea Freight: 35 days
Cost: $600 ($2/kg)
• Would miss sales window
• Lost revenue: ~$8,000
• Amazon ranking drop
• Not an option for urgent needs
❌ Not suitable
Outcome: Client paid extra $1,500 for DHL Express to avoid stockout. This was justified because being out of stock for 3-5 days would have cost ~$8,000 in lost sales plus damaged Amazon ranking. Express shipping was 100% worth it in this scenario.
💡 Key Takeaways from Real Scenarios
✅ Express makes sense when: Order value is high, urgency is critical (stockouts), or customer expectations require fast delivery
✅ Air freight is the sweet spot for: Regular inventory replenishment, moderate urgency, and shipments 100kg-1000kg
✅ Sea freight works best for: Bulk orders, furniture, machinery, and when you can plan 4-6 weeks ahead
✅ China Post only makes sense for: Very small, low-value items where customers expect 2-4 week free shipping
✅ Calculate cost as % of order value: Shipping should be 5-15% of total value for profitability
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What's the fastest way to ship from China to the USA?
DHL Express is typically the fastest option, delivering in 3-5 business days to major US cities. FedEx and UPS offer similar speeds but may take 1-2 days longer to remote areas. These express carriers provide real-time tracking, priority customs clearance, and guaranteed delivery dates. For extremely urgent shipments (documents, urgent spare parts), DHL's same-day or next-day international service is available at premium pricing.
❓ Why do packages from China take so long sometimes?
Delays are usually caused by customs clearance issues (30% of all delays), seasonal peaks like Chinese New Year or Golden Week, documentation problems, or choosing economy shipping methods like China Post that have longer processing times. Weather events and port congestion can also add unexpected delays. The biggest controllable factor is paperwork - incomplete commercial invoices with incorrect HS codes or under-declared values can hold packages for 3-7 days whilst customs investigates.
❓ How accurate are the delivery time estimates?
Express carriers (DHL, FedEx, UPS) have 95%+ on-time delivery rates and are highly reliable. Air freight is approximately 85% accurate within quoted timeframes. Sea freight and postal services have more variability, especially during peak seasons, with accuracy dropping to 70-80%. The key is understanding that estimates assume normal conditions - custom clearance delays, holidays, and weather can extend timelines by 2-7 days even with the best carriers.
❓ Does Chinese New Year really affect shipping that much?
Yes, significantly. Most factories close for 2-4 weeks during Chinese New Year (January 28 - February 5, 2025), ports operate with reduced staff, and there's a pre-holiday shipping rush. Expect 1-2 week delays before the holiday and 2-3 week delays after as operations resume. Smart importers place orders 4-6 weeks before CNY or wait until mid-February to avoid the chaos. This is the single biggest disruption to China shipping each year.
❓ Can I track my package during transit from China?
Express services (DHL, FedEx, UPS) offer comprehensive real-time tracking with 20-30 scan points from pickup to delivery. Air freight has good tracking but with less frequent updates (8-12 scans). Sea freight tracking is basic, showing only port-to-port movement plus departure/arrival. China Post tracking is limited and often stops updating after departure from China until final delivery. For best visibility, use express carriers or work with freight forwarders who provide regular status updates.
❓ What if my package is delayed beyond the estimated time?
Contact your logistics provider immediately. Express carriers usually investigate within 24-48 hours and may provide compensation for guaranteed services. For other shipping methods, delays are more common but most packages do arrive eventually. Request tracking updates and customs clearance status from your freight forwarder. If a package is truly lost (rare with professional carriers), insurance claims typically take 10-30 days to process. This is why we recommend insurance for shipments over $500.
❓ Is air freight cheaper than express shipping?
Yes, for shipments over 100kg. Air freight costs $3-8/kg vs $5-15/kg for express, saving 30-50% on larger shipments. However, air freight takes 7-10 days vs 3-5 days for express, and has less comprehensive tracking. The break-even point is usually around 150kg - below that, express per-kg rates are similar to air freight once you factor in minimum charges. Above 150kg, air freight becomes significantly more economical.
❓ How long does sea freight take from China to Europe?
Sea freight from China to Europe takes 20-25 days port-to-port for major routes (Shenzhen/Shanghai to Rotterdam/Hamburg). Door-to-door including customs and inland delivery is typically 25-30 days. UK destinations add 2-3 days due to post-Brexit customs procedures. Southern Europe (Italy, Spain) can add another 3-5 days for ground transport from major ports. This assumes normal shipping conditions - port congestion during peak season can add 5-10 days.
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About the Author
Noel Murphy
Logistics Expert & Ecommerce Consultant
Noel co-founded Parcel From China in 2011 and has since managed over 2 million shipments from China to worldwide destinations. With 14+ years of hands-on experience in international logistics, he specialises in helping ecommerce sellers and Amazon FBA businesses optimise their shipping strategies for speed, cost, and reliability.
Based in Shenzhen, China's logistics hub, Noel and his team operate a 200,000 sq.ft fulfilment centre serving 2,000+ active ecommerce businesses globally. His expertise covers air freight, sea freight, express shipping, customs clearance, and supply chain optimisation.
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