Ocean Freight
Air Freight
Amazon FBA
Clearance
Warehousing & Consolidation
Insurance Ocean Freight
Baton Logistics moves FCL and LCL ocean freight from Chinese ports including Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Qingdao and Tianjin to destinations worldwide, with booking, documentation and port handling managed by one team.
FCL: Full Container Load Shipping
LCL: Less than Container Load Shipping
FCL (20GP / 40GP / 40HQ) and LCL consolidated cargo
Door-to-Door Delivery
Customs Clearance Support
Real-Time Shipment Tracking
Ocean freight suits large-volume cargo where cost per kilogram matters more than transit time. China produces a large share of the world's manufactured exports, and Baton Logistics arranges door-to-door sea shipment from Chinese ports to overseas consignees.
Air Freight
Air freight is the fastest transport mode for time-sensitive and high-value shipments. At Baton Logistics, we provide reliable air freight services from China to global destinations with speed, precision, and care.
Our strong partnerships with major airlines, express companies, expert handling teams, and streamlined customs processes ensure your goods move smoothly through every stage of the journey.
Amazon FBA
Baton Logistics offers DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) and DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid) air and sea freight services from China to Amazon FBA warehouses worldwide, including the United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore, UAE, Australia and Japan.
Baton’s services include customs clearance and door-to-door delivery, simplifying the process of getting products from China to Amazon’s warehouses.
Clearance
At Baton Logistics, we simplify your international shipping with expert customs clearance services. As a China-based freight forwarder, we specialize in DDP and DDU air and sea freight from China to Amazon FBA and global destinations.
Our customs clearance expertise ensures quick handling of duties, taxes, and documentation, saving you time and costs.
Warehousing & Consolidation
Baton Logistics, a China-based freight forwarder, operates dozens of warehouses in Tianjin, Qingdao, Ningbo, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong, offering over 25,000 sqm of storage.
Our consolidation service combines multiple supplier orders into one container, so you pay for one shipment instead of several. Importers shipping from China to North America, Europe and the Middle East use this service to cut per-unit freight cost.
Insurance
Cargo insurance protects your goods against financial loss in the supply chain. Secure your cargo with marine cargo insurance arranged through Baton Logistics.
It covers loss or damage during domestic and international transit, so a damaged or lost shipment does not become an unrecoverable cost. Potential risks include rough handling, collisions, theft, non-delivery, jettison, general average, and natural disasters.
Key Takeaways
- Shenzhen Baton International Logistics Co., Ltd. is a China freight forwarder founded in 2003 with more than 20 years of global logistics experience.
- One-stop door-to-door air freight and sea freight (FCL/LCL) from China to over 100 countries, including the USA, EU, UK, Japan, UAE and Saudi Arabia.
- Core services: ocean freight, air freight, Amazon FBA logistics, customs clearance, warehousing & consolidation, and cargo insurance.
- DDP/DAP shipping solutions with customs clearance handled for you, from China ports and airports straight to your door.
- Headquartered in Shenzhen, China — get a free shipping quote via WhatsApp at +86 191 2930 8513 or email overseas02@batongls.com.
- Abbreviations used on this page: FBA = Fulfillment by Amazon; DDP = Delivered Duty Paid; DDU/DAP = Delivered Duty Unpaid / Delivered at Place; FCL = full container load; LCL = less than container load; CBM = cubic metre; ETA = estimated time of arrival; HS code = Harmonized System code; MSDS = Material Safety Data Sheet; ISF = Importer Security Filing; AWB = air waybill.
| Shipping Method | Transit Time | Cost Level | Best For |
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| Sea Freight (FCL) | 15–35 days | Lowest per CBM | Large volume shipments over 15 CBM |
| Sea Freight (LCL) | 18–40 days | Low | Medium shipments under 15 CBM |
| Air Freight | 3–7 days | High | Urgent or high-value cargo over 100 kg |
| Express Courier | 3–5 days | Highest | Small samples and parcels |
Times above are port-to-port transit. Door-to-door delivery typically adds 5–10 days for import clearance and inland delivery; every quotation states transit time, carrier, cut-off (CLS) and ETD.
How shipping from China works — 5 steps
- Pickup and booking — we collect cargo from your supplier or warehouse in China and book space with the carrier or airline.
- Export customs — we file the export declaration and hand over documents before the cut-off.
- Main carriage — ocean FCL/LCL, air freight, or rail and truck, chosen by your budget and deadline.
- Import customs — duties and taxes are prepaid under DDP, or the importer clears under DAP/DDU.
- Final delivery — door delivery to your address, Amazon FBA warehouse or 3PL, with tracking through to signature.
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Send origin, destination, cargo size and weight — we reply with the route, transit time, all-in cost and cut-off, with no hidden fees.
How we price freight from China
- FCL (full container): priced per container (20GP / 40GP / 40HQ), including ocean freight and destination charges.
- LCL (less than container): priced per cubic metre (CBM), with a 1 CBM minimum, plus destination handling.
- Air freight: priced per chargeable kilogram (gross weight or volumetric weight, whichever is higher).
- DDP door-to-door: one all-in price including export customs, freight, import clearance, duties and delivery.
Every quotation states the carrier or airline, transit time, cut-off (CLS) and what is included, so you can compare offers on the same basis.
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About Baton Logistics
Why Choose Baton Logistics?
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Multiple Freight OptionsAir, express, ocean, rail and road freight booked through one team.
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On-Time DeliveryCarrier schedules are confirmed at booking, and any change is passed to you the day we receive it.
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One-stop Logistics ServicesDoor-to-door air and sea shipment from China, with pickup, export clearance and delivery under one contract.
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Transparent Freight CostEach quote shows the chargeable weight — the greater of actual and volumetric weight — plus the surcharges applied and what is included.
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Reliable and ProfessionalOur operations team has handled China export freight since 2003 and tracks every booking through to delivery.
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24/7 SupportReach a coordinator by phone, WhatsApp or email at any hour.
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We will inform you promptly and explain the reason, then communicate with customs without delay. If our export documents are correct, clearance proceeds normally; we guide you through any extra requirements.
Telex release lets the shipper surrender the original bill of lading so the consignee can collect goods with a copy. Advantage: faster and cheaper, no original B/L needed. Disadvantage: less control once released.
Yes. We handle air and ocean shipments from China to worldwide destinations. Whatever logistics service you need: pickup, consolidation, customs or door-to-door, Baton Logistics can arrange it for you.
It depends on size and urgency. Under 15 CBM, LCL is more economical; over 15 CBM, FCL is better. For urgent or high-value cargo, air freight is recommended. We advise the best mode per shipment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to ship from China to the US?
Cost depends on mode, weight, volume, origin city and destination. Ocean LCL is the cheapest per cubic metre but needs enough volume to fill a shared container; air freight costs more per kilogram yet cuts weeks off transit. Send us cargo dimensions, weight, product name and whether you need DDP, and we return an itemised quote.
How long does shipping from China take?
Typical door-to-door transit is 25-40 days by ocean FCL, 30-45 days by ocean LCL including consolidation, and 5-10 days by air freight. Times vary with port congestion, customs inspection and inland distance at destination. We confirm an ETA for your specific route before booking.
What is the difference between DDP and DDU?
Under DDP the forwarder clears export and import customs and pays duties and taxes, so the buyer receives the goods at the door with no extra charges. Under DDU (also called DAP) the buyer handles import clearance and duties. DDP suits first-time importers; DDU can be cheaper when the buyer already has a customs broker and duty credits.
Do you handle customs clearance in China and at destination?
Yes. We file export declarations at Chinese ports and work with licensed brokers at destination for import clearance, duty assessment and inspections. Documents are checked before shipment so problems are caught early.
What documents do I need to ship from China?
Usually a commercial invoice, packing list and the bill of lading or air waybill. Some categories also need a certificate of origin, an MSDS for batteries or chemicals, or import licences at destination. We confirm the exact list once we know the HS code and product.
Can you handle small or LCL shipments?
Yes. Less-than-container-load (LCL) service consolidates your cargo with other shippers so you only pay for the space you use. We also operate more than 25,000 sqm of warehouse space in Tianjin, Qingdao, Ningbo, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong for storage and consolidation.
Which shipping mode is best for Amazon FBA?
Air freight or express suits fast replenishment and new-product launches; ocean FCL or LCL suits regular bulk replenishment where cost matters more than speed. Baton handles FBA prep, labelling and DDP delivery to Amazon warehouses in the US, UK, EU and Japan, so you choose the mode and we manage the rest.
Standards and references
Our Incoterms, duty classification and dangerous-goods handling follow these published standards:
- Incoterms® rules (International Chamber of Commerce) — the basis for DDP, DAP and DDU terms.
- Harmonized System (HS) nomenclature (World Customs Organization) — the basis for duty classification.
- IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and the IMO IMDG Code — rules for batteries and dangerous goods by air and sea.
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection — importing into the United States — entry procedures, duty and importer requirements for US-bound cargo.
- UK Government — import goods into the UK — customs declarations, VAT and duties for UK-bound cargo.
- trade.gov — Country Commercial Guides — market-entry regulations and import requirements by country.






