Sea container, air cargo shipping from China to Venezuela

Venezuela, country located at the Northern end of South America, is bounded by the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Guyana to the east, Brazil to the south, and Colombia to the southwest and west. The national capital, Caracas, is Venezuela’s primary center of industry, commerce, education, and tourism. China has been investing billions in Venezuela, and Venezuela increasing exports of oil and other resources to China. 

If you are into import and export business, keep reading this guide into shipping from China to Venezuela, which include shipping method, transit time, cost, what is required and how to decide the best way to ship from China, etc. Hopefully we could be the one freight forwarder you use for your next China-Venezuela shipment.

The two main options are sea freight and air freight to move your cargo from China to Venezuela. There are many international freight forwarding companies that offer container shipping and air cargo transport services, but we can do more. It’s vital to work with a freight forwarder who understands your needs and always carries out the best tailored shipping solution from China to Venezuela.

Sea Freight from China to Venezuela

Sea freight is an ideal choice if you are shipping goods from China to Venezuela on a budget. Compared to other modes of transportations, sea freight is the least expensive one, and understandably the slowest. It’s also superior for shipping cargo over long distance, especially for goods in bulk or equipment of large size. In most cases, goods will be shipped in containers with container ships, and sometimes with bulk cargo ships or RO-RO ships, tankers, etc. Shipping by sea is slow, you’ll have to allow for 30-40 days for a sea shipment from China to arrive in Venezuela. 

FCL and LCL are the most common sea shipments we’ve been handling from China to Venezuela.
FCL (Full container load): shipping a container filled with goods exclusively for one client from China to Venezuela. Generally, we offer FCL shipping service to Venezuela with 20ft container and 40ft container (20GP, 40GP and 40HQ). 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. If your cargo can’t fill an entire container, our consolidation (LCL shipping) service from China to Venezuela is always available. 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. 

We’ll recommend flat rack or open top container solution if you are shipping large, heavy project cargo from China to Venezuela. Reefer container for temperature-sensitive products; Breakbulk for large and bulk shipment; RO-RO: for vehicles and wheeled cargo.

Our sea freight forwarding services from China to Venezuela covers all the major Chinese ports: Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Xiamen, Qingdao, Tianjin, Dalian, etc. Considering the final destination, we’ll transport your cargo via the most convenient port in Venezuela, such as Puerto Cabello, La Guaira, Maracaibo, Guaranao, Guanta, etc.

If you are looking to ship containers or other sea shipments from China to Venezuela, we got the one-stop freight forwarding solution for you. Request a quote from us.

Major ports of Venezuela

Puerto Cabello
Largest port in Venezuela, vital to oil industry
Well equipped to handle bulk cargo (grains, fertilizers, and other chemicals
With convenient access to road and railway to reach cities nearby and other areas
Over 80% of Venezuela’s inbound cargo is handled by Puerto Cabello

La Guaira
The Port of La Guaira is only one hour from the capital Caracas
Second largest port in Venezuela after Puerto Cabello
Rich culture and considerable historical importance

Maracaibo
The Port of Maracaibo is a medium port in Venezuela.

Other ports include: Guaranao, Guanta

Air Freight from China to Venezuela

If you have to make a last-minute move of shipment from China to Venezuela, air freight offers a quick shipping service. Air cargo shipping is the perfect solution when all other modes of transportation can’t meet your timing requirement. Maybe your supplier finished production late, maybe you have a pressing deadline, or maybe the cargo itself is perishable, whatever the case is, using air freight guarantees a delivery using the least amount of time possible from China to Venezuela. If you are shipping high-value products, fast speed is not the only advantage of air freight, it also ensures a higher level of security. 
The easy to ignore advantages are: shorter transit time means faster cash flow and more turnover. 

We have developed strong relationships with major air carriers and established a vast network of air cargo transportation, offering daily and weekly cargo flights from China’s main airports to Venezuela. When shipping by air with us, we provide the best shipping solution and the fastest route which meets your needs and guarantees a relatively cost-efficient way. 
Flying your cargo with us gives you peace of mind as we take care of your air shipments from pick-up till delivery to the destination, overseeing every link of the logistics chain.

Compared to sea freight, shipping by air from China to Venezuela is expensive, not everything is worth air shipping. And due to airlines’ limitations and restrictions, some cargo may be rejected. Consult our team for advice on your next China-Venezuela air shipment, get a shipping solution and cost from us.

Major airports of Venezuela

Caracas Airport (IATA CODE: CCS)
Simón Bolívar International Airport, about 21KM west of downtown Caracas, the capital city
Largest airport in Venezuela

Other airports include:
Maracaibo, La Chinita International Airport (IATA CODE: MAR)
Valencia, Arturo Michelena International Airport (IATA CODE: VLN)

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

Shipping from China to Venezuela usually takes 30-40 days by sea and 3-7 days by air. The actual transit time may vary when choosing different port/airport, service and route, etc.  

China-Venezuela sea freight transit time

The transit time of shipping a container from China to Venezuela ranges from 30 to 40 days, port to port. 

POL (port of loading)	POD (port of discharge)	Transit time
Shanghai	Puerto Cabello	32 days
Shanghai	La Guaira	34 days
Shenzhen	Puerto Cabello	37 days
Shenzhen	La Guaira	33 days
Qingdao	Puerto Cabello	40 days
Qingdao	La Guaira	40 days

Container shipping transit time by sea from Shanghai, Shenzhen, Qingdao to Puerto Cabello and La Guaira, Venezuela
FYI: 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.
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 Venezuela.
Above transit time is for full container load shipping, port to port only, for LCL shipping time estimate, please add 7-10 days.

China-Venezuela air shipping transit time

An air shipment usually takes 3-7 days from China to arrive in Venezuela as there’re no direct flight routes connecting Chinese cities and Venezuelan cities. The transit time may vary depending on the service and route chosen. And in peak season, shipping time will be prolonged. 

If you have an urgent order, and need the fastest delivery from China to Venezuela, we offer the fastest service and route with the least amount of lead time. Get an air shipping solution and quote from us for your China-Venezuela shipment.

Best way to ship from China to Venezuela

When shipping from China to Venezuela, everybody wants the same: fast and safe delivery of shipment at the minimum cost possible.
Every client is different, and has various requirements under different circumstances, plus the fast-changing shipping market. The best way to ship your goods from China to Venezuela is to rely on a reputable and experienced freight forwarder
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
A good freight forwarder shall analyze all the factors and make the best shipping solution tailored to your needs. 
Get in touch with us, and start a stress-free shipping experience from China to Venezuela. Request a shipping solution and  quote

How much does shipping from China to Venezuela cost?

Shipping from China to Venezuela used to cost approx. $3000/40ft container, and freight rates went up 5-6 times higher after the pandemic. Similar case with air shipping. 

It’s impossible to provide a general estimate of shipping cost from China to Venezuela. First of all, each shipment is different, and clients may have various requirements under some specific circumstances. Secondly, the shipping market is fast changing, sea and air freight rates fluctuate frequently, the year-on-year difference could be drastic, and price for last week may not be valid for this week. Besides, timing requirement also influences the shipping cost, the quicker you wish to receive the shipment, the more money you’ll have to spend on shipping.
 
Knowing how much shipping costs from China to Venezuela is essential if you into import & export business. Shipping cost is an indispensable, and sometimes could be a significant portion of the final landed cost of imported goods, especially for the low-value goods. 

Contact us now to obtain a tailored shipping solution and the latest shipping cost from China to Venezuela.

Freight forwarder shipping from China to Venezuela

China is home to many worldwide suppliers, yet shipping from China isn’t always straightforward. But shipping from China to Venezuela is made easy with us.

Handling shipments from China to Venezuela is a tough job, and everybody’s got his expertise, using a freight forwarder will save time and energy for you. Using an experienced freight forwarder to handle your shipments from China to Venezuela allows you focus more on your main business, to bring the best out of you. With the help of a professional freight forwarding team, your shipment will be well planned and carried out smoothly, avoiding delay and potential extra charges, and freight management made easier than ever.

As one of the top China based freight forwarders serving Venezuela, we have the knowledge, expertise and experience to provide the most accurate answers and optimal shipping solutions tailored to your needs. Leave it to the expert, and you are freed from all the troubles and complexity of shipping and logistics.
Shipping from China to Venezuela is made easy with us. 

How to ship from China to Venezuela

Step 1: Contact a freight forwarder; a China based one is preferred.
You may reach out to a freight forwarder either from China or in Venezuela. While a Venezuelan forwarder is most likely to rely on a Chinese local shipping agent. So China based forwarder is better, 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: Get a shipping quote from China
Step 3: Connect freight forwarder with supplier, the forwarder will work on the shipment and keep you updated
Step 4: Get China cargo insurance (optional)
Step 5: Arrange customs clearance
Get prepared for shipment arrival and customs clearance.
Or you can have one freight forwarder to offer you one-stop door to door shipping service from China to Venezuela.

Why us when importing and shipping from China to Venezuela

We are China based freight forwarder specialized and experienced in international logistics for China-Venezuela import & export business. Through years of effort on China-Latin America trade lane, we have developed service agreements with the best sea and air shipping carriers. This allows us to offer various shipping solutions, routes and schedules from China to Venezuela at fair rates with space guarantee especially in peak seasons. 

More on Why us when importing and shipping from China to Venezuela

As one of the top China based freight forwarder serving Venezuela, we are dedicated in helping you to increase the simplicity, efficiency and reliability of your supply chain, and ensuring the best-in-class cargo shipping experience.

Contact us if you are interested in shipping from China to Venezuela (Caracas, Puerto Cabello, La Guaira, Maracaibo, Guanta, Guranao, etc.). Whether you are shipping standard sea containers, air cargo, refrigerated or oversized cargo, we have the solution for you. Get a tailored shipping solution and quote for your shipment from China to Venezuela.