The Definitive Guide to Import and Export Freight Services into/from Ordos City：Enabling Global Business Growth
2. City Introduction
2.1 Geographical Location
Ordos is located in the southwestern part of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China. It lies at the intersection of the Yellow River Economic Belt and the Silk Road Economic Belt.
2.2 Economic Characteristics
As an energy – rich city, the economy of Ordos mainly relies on coal mining, natural gas development, coal – chemical engineering, and emerging new – material industries.
2.3 Administrative Regions and Freight – Related Areas
Ordos administers 2 districts (Dongsheng District, Kangbashi District) and 7 banners (Dalad Banner, Jungar Banner, Otog Front Banner, Otog Banner, Hanggin Banner, Uxin Banner, Yijinhuoluo Banner). Dongsheng District, as the traditional urban center, is a major source of goods for shipment. Kangbashi District, with its emerging high – tech and service – oriented industries, contributes to the export of high – value – added products. Dalad Banner, rich in coal resources, is significant for energy – related product transportation. Jungar Banner, with its coal – mining and coal – chemical industries, offers support for the freight business. Otog Front Banner, with its agricultural and animal – husbandry resources, is a source of relevant products for export. Otog Banner, having natural gas resources, plays a role in natural – gas – related product transportation. Hanggin Banner, with emerging new – material and modern agriculture, contributes to the freight business. Uxin Banner, with its industrial chain in coal – chemical and agricultural – processing, is important for the aggregation and shipment of related products. Yijinhuoluo Banner, with its cultural tourism and light – industrial development, also impacts the freight business.
3. Port and Airport Information
3.1 Port / Sea Freight
3.1.1 Port Selection
For Ordos, among the international maritime hub ports such as Tianjin, Qingdao, and Rizhao, the closest hub port is Tianjin Port.
3.1.2 Port Information
Tianjin Port is an important comprehensive port in northern China, located at the estuary of the Haihe River.
3.1.3 International Routes
Tianjin Port’s international routes cover many important regions around the world, including Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America, and North America.
3.1.4 Main Port Terminals and Functions
Tianjin Port has multiple professional terminals, such as container terminals for containerized goods, bulk cargo terminals for bulk commodities like coal and iron ore, liquid chemical terminals for crude oil and chemical liquids, and ro – ro terminals for large – scale equipment.
3.2 Air Freight
Ordos’s air freight transportation services mainly rely on Ordos Ejin Horo Airport, which is a key regional air cargo hub.
3.3 Inland Transportation Modes
Ordos has diverse inland transportation modes. Road transportation is suitable for short – distance and small – to – medium – batch cargo. Railway transportation, with Ordos’s relatively developed railway network, is suitable for large – batch and long – distance cargo and can connect to Tianjin Port for seamless sea – rail intermodal transport.
4. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
4.1 Cost – related
4.1.1 FCL and LCL (Sea Freight)
Sea freight costs are determined by multiple factors like transportation distance, cargo weight and volume, bunker adjustment factor, and market fluctuations.
4.1.2 DHL Express
DHL Express calculates costs based on package weight, dimensions, destination, urgency, and special handling requirements.
4.2 Service – related
4.2.1 Import to China
4.2.2 FBA Amazon
4.2.3 Project Cargo Transportation
4.2.4 Cold Chain Export
4.2.5 Warehousing / Storage
4.2.6 Pre – shipment Inspection / Quality Control
4.2.7 Labeling / Repackaging
4.2.8 Pick – up and Distribution
4.2.9 Insurance
4.2.10 Export License / Certificate of Origin
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