One-stop Shipping from China to Croatia-Sea, Air Freight

Croatia officially the Republic of Croatia, is a country at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe. China and Croatia have enjoyed solid political mutual trust and achieved positive results in Belt and Road cooperation, bringing benefits to the people of the two countries, thanks to the concerted efforts of both sides. 

Explore a complete guide into shipping from China to Croatia with a leading China based freight forwarder. We are going to share knowledge and tips about shipping methods, transit time, cost, best way to ship, and what a freight forwarder can do for your China-Croatia shipments. 

Sea and air freight are the major modes of transportation from China to Croatia.

Sea Freight from China to Croatia

If you are looking for the most cost-efficient way of shipping from China to Croatia, you should opt for sea freight. 

Sea freight is the mode of transport in which goods are transported by sea, most of the time with container ships, and sometimes with bulk cargo ships or RO-RO ships. More than 90% of the world’s goods are being shipped by sea, it’s true also for China-Croatia trade lane. No wonder it’s the most popular means of international transport, for it comes with these advantages: cost-saving, capacity of shipping goods in bulk, ability to transport oversized and heavy items, being environment friendly, and lastly, it can transport almost all types of cargo.

FCL (Full container load): shipping a container filled with goods exclusively for one client from China to Croatia. Shipping FCL is more cost efficient.
LCL (Less than container load): Sharing a container with other clients who have cargo to the same destination, at the same time. Naturally, due to extra work (consolidation, de-consolidation, warehousing, paperwork, etc.), the final cost on each unit is higher than FCL, and shipping takes longer. LCL is a good choice for small business to start with. 
FCL and LCL are the most common types of sea shipments. Additionally, we offer: 
Flat rack, and open top containers: for OOG (out-of-gauge) cargo, oversized & heavy cargo shipping.
Reefer containers: for temperature-sensitive products
Breakbulk: for large and bulk shipment
RO-RO: for vehicles and wheeled cargo

Being one of the top China freight forwarder, we provide comprehensive sea freight services to Croatia with overall coverage of all major Chinese ports: Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Xiamen, Qingdao, Tianjin, Dalian, etc.

Main ports in Croatia

Rijeka
Port of Rijeka is the largest port in Croatia, the majority of the country’s imports and exports are handled by Rijeka.
Not only the gateway to Croatia, but also serves Hungary, with railway route connecting Rijeka and Budapest.
Shipping from China to Hungary

Other ports are: Split, Ploce

If you are interested in shipping to a Croatian port from anywhere of China, we have the solution for you. Get a quote from us.

Air Freight from China to Croatia

If you have a robust shipping budget and requires a rapid delivery from China to Croatia, then you should probably choose air freight. 

Shipping by air is the fastest mode of transport from China to Croatia, naturally the cost thereof is much higher than sea freight. As a result, people choose air freight usually when shipping time-sensitive goods, perishable products, or an urgent order with approaching delivery deadline. Cargo shipped from China by air often takes 3-7 days to arrive in Croatia, depending on the selected service and route. However, maritime transport takes about 1 month. 
Sometimes, people prefer air freight for shipping high-value equipment and luxurious goods, compared to cost, they are more concerned about the higher level of security of air shipping. 

However, due to the limited space of cargo plane, some large equipment cant’ be air shipped. And some cargo might be classified as dangerous goods, not allowed to be shipped by air. Contact a professional freight forwarder for their knowledge and advice before you proceed. 

Get a quote from us for your China-Croatia shipment in case you are in need of a fast delivery.

Airports in Croatia

Zagreb
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (IATA CODE: ZAG)
An international airport serving Zagreb
The largest and busiest airport in Croatia
Split
Split airport, also known as Resnik Airport(IATA CODE: SPU), is the international airport serving the city of Split.

How long does it take to ship from China to Croatia?

Cargo shipping from China to Croatia takes 26-40 days by sea, 3-7 days by air. 
The actual transit time depends on many factors, such as shipping method, departure/destination terminal, service & route chosen, weather, seasonal change of shipping market, etc.

China-Croatia sea freight transit time

Container shipping transit time by sea from China ports to Rijeka, Croatia

POL (port of loading)	POD (port of discharge)	Transit time
Shanghai	Rijeka	32 days
Shenzhen	Rijeka	26 days
Qingdao	Rijeka	39 days

FYI: Shanghai in East China, Shenzhen South China, and Qingdao North China, data from these 3 ports is enough to demonstrate the sea shipping time from China to Croatia.
The transit time by sea, port to port, depends on the specific origin and destination ports chosen, service route, sailing schedule and choice on carrier.
Above transit time is for full container load shipping, port to port only, for LCL shipping time estimate, pls add 7-10 days.

China-Croatia air shipping transit time

There’s no direct flight service between Chinese cities and Zagreb, Croatia, thus an air shipment usually takes 3-7 days. 
Different cities, different airlines have different routes and speed, if you would love a fast delivery of shipment from China to Croatia, consult our team for the latest information.

Best way to ship from China to Croatia

There’s no simple answer to the “best way” to ship from China to Croatia, as each shipment is different. Whatever the situation is, the best way certainly meets this standard: fast and safe delivery of shipment at the minimum shipping cost possible. And for that you’ll have to rely on an experienced freight forwarder for their knowledge and advice. 
1.    The type of goods and its value
2.    How quickly you need your goods
3.    The load of your goods (size, weight, quantity) or simply share the packing list
4.    Supplier address (origin seaport/airport), delivery address(destination seaport/airport)
5.    Your budget
6.    Goods ready time
Generally, we’ll have to consider these factors to work out the best shipping solution tailored to your needs. 
Contact us, get the best tailored China-Croatia shipping solution and freight quote. 

How much does shipping from China to Croatia cost?

Shipping a 40ft container to China to Rijeka port, Croatia used to cost $1000-2000, and the cost went up 6-7 times higher after the pandemic. 

Knowing how much shipping costs you from China to Croatia is part of the job to calculate landed cost of imports. Shipping cost is an indispensable, sometimes a significant portion of the total cost, especially for low-value goods. 

However, it’s impossible to provide a general estimate of shipping cost from China to Croatia, as each shipment is different, and sea, air, railway freight rates vary according to season, available capacity, oil price fluctuation, sometimes sea & air shipping carriers’ strategic adjustment, and other commercial, environmental factors. Client’s timing requirement also influences the shipping cost. General rule of thumb, the quicker you wish to receive the shipment, the more you’ll have to pay for shipping.

Contact a China freight forwarder for a tailored China-Croatia shipping solution and get the latest freight quote.

How to ship from China to Croatia

Step 1: You may reach out to a freight forwarder either from China or in Croatia, while a Croatian forwarder is most likely to rely on a Chinese local shipping agent. So working directly with a China freight forwarder is more straightforward, as the majority of complexities and uncertainties of international cargo shipping lie in origin, not in destination.
More on “Why you should work with a local China freight forwarder”
Step 2: Provide shipment details and get a shipping quote from China
Step 3: Connect forwarder with supplier, forwarder does his job
Step 4: Get cargo insurance (optional)
Step 5: Arrange customs clearance
Or you can rely on us for the one-stop shipping solution from China to Croatia.

Freight forwarder shipping from China to Croatia

Everybody’s got his specialty and expertise. Why not use an experienced freight forwarder to handle all your China-Croatia shipments? The market is full of changes. Shipping from China to Croatia is a tough job, time & energy consuming. Finding the right freight forwarder allows you to put more time on your main business, to bring the best out of you.

As one of the leading China based freight forwarders serving Croatia, shipping and logistics is our job, we have the knowledge, expertise and experience to guarantee the most accurate answers and optimal shipping solutions tailored to your needs. 

With the right hands of a professional freight forwarding team, your shipments will be carried out as planned smoothly, avoiding delays or potential extra charges. Freight management becomes easy. Moreover, door to door shipping from China to Croatia is made possible.

Why us when importing and shipping from China to Croatia?

We are China based freight forwarder, specialized and experienced in international logistics for China-Croatia import and export business. With years of hard effort on China-Europe trade lane, building networks of sea, air, railway and local connections, we are able to provide a hassle-free one-stop shipping solution from China to Croatia. For importers from Croatia, we have the below reasons for you to choose us as freight forwarder for your freight shipping from China.
1.    Quick Response, high efficiency
2.    Communication
3.    Professionalism, agility, accuracy
4.    Our logistics expertise, local and global connections
5.    Cost-saving
6.    Dedicated, focused
7.    Higher attention & tailored shipping solution
More on Why us when importing and shipping from China to Croatia

As one of the leading China based freight forwarder serving Croatia, we help build the connections between China and Croatia. Our expertise and experience allow us to provide the most accurate answers and the optimal shipping solutions tailored to your needs. 

If you are interested in shipping from China to Croatia (Rijeka, Split, Ploce, Zagreb, etc.), whether by sea or air, contact us to start a stress-free shipping experience. Get a shipping solution and quote for your China-Croatia shipment.