A Comprehensive Guide to Import and Export Shipping Freight Services into/from Putian City
City Introduction
Geographical Location
Putian City is located on the southeast coast of Fujian Province. It is approximately at 25.44°N latitude and 119.00°E longitude. Bordered by Fuzhou to the north, Quanzhou to the south, and facing the Taiwan Strait to the east, its strategic coastal location within the Southeast China economic zone makes it a crucial hub for regional and international trade, especially in cross – strait trade, and plays a significant role in economic and transportation activities.
Economic Characteristics
As a city with a diverse economic structure, Putian’s economic pillars include the manufacturing of footwear, woodcarving, and jewelry, as well as the development of the seafood processing and logistics industries. In recent years, with continuous innovation and expansion in these industries, there has been a growing demand for advanced production technologies and larger – scale operations. For example, the footwear manufacturing industry in Putian has a high – volume production, with numerous local brands emerging. This has led to a substantial need for cargo transportation, creating significant development opportunities for the freight industry.
Administrative Regions and Freight – Related Areas
Putian City has jurisdiction over 4 districts and 1 county. Among them, the area around the industrial parks in Licheng District and Hanjiang District has a large – scale industrial cluster. These areas serve as major concentration areas for industrial production and significant sources of shipped goods. The areas near the port, with their advantage of being a convenient transportation hub and having well – developed port – related infrastructure, offer strong support for the development of the freight business. For instance, the footwear – manufacturing industrial parks are equipped with modern logistics facilities, which help in the smooth transportation of footwear products both domestically and internationally.
Port and Airport Information
Port/Seafreight
Putian, as a coastal city, has feeder services via Xiamen. It has well – equipped ports with various berths, capable of handling different types of cargo such as general cargo, containers, and some special – shaped goods. Goods can be transported to Xiamen Port for further transshipment to destinations around the world. The port has a well – established transportation network, both in – land and overseas, with a cargo throughput that has been steadily increasing over the years. For example, the local woodcarving and jewelry products are often shipped through Xiamen Port to international markets.
Airport/AirFreight
For air freight in Putian, since there is no large – scale international airport within the city, Qingdao Liuting International Airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport, and Beijing Capital International Airport are the main options. Qingdao Liuting International Airport is about [X] kilometers away, Shanghai Pudong International Airport is approximately [X] kilometers away, and Beijing Capital International Airport is around [X] kilometers away. These airports are important aviation gateways in the region. They operate a large number of daily flights, covering major domestic and international cities. Equipped with modern freight warehouses and advanced security inspection equipment, they possess complete air freight capabilities. For example, Shanghai Pudong International Airport has an extensive network of flight routes, enabling it to handle a large volume of air – freighted goods from Putian, especially high – value – added products like fine jewelry.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Cost – Related
FCL and LCL (Sea Freight)
Sea freight costs are determined by multiple factors. The transportation distance plays a significant role, along with the weight and volume of the cargo. The bunker adjustment factor, which reflects fuel costs, and market fluctuations also impact the final price. For example, shipping goods from Putian to Europe will be more expensive than shipping to neighboring Asian countries due to the longer distance.
DHL Express
DHL Express calculates costs based on the weight, dimensions of the package, and the destination. Factors such as urgency and any special handling requirements are also taken into account. If a package needs to be delivered urgently, an additional charge will be applied.
Services – Related
China Import
We offer comprehensive import services, including import customs brokerage. Our import and export procedures and requirements at ports are consistent, ensuring seamless operations for both import and export.
FBA Amazon
We specialize in FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) logistics, helping sellers optimize their supply chains and ensure timely delivery of goods to Amazon warehouses.
Project Cargo
For large – scale and complex project cargo, our customized solutions ensure the safe and efficient transportation of oversized and heavy – duty equipment.
Cold Chain Export
We provide cold chain export services for perishable goods, ensuring temperature – controlled transportation and storage to maintain product quality.
Warehousing/Storage
Our warehousing and storage facilities offer secure and efficient solutions for your goods. We provide both short – term and long – term storage options.
Pre – shipping inspection/Quality control
We conduct thorough pre – shipping inspections and quality control checks to ensure that your goods meet the required standards before shipment.
Labeling/Repackaging
Our team can assist with labeling and repackaging services to meet the specific requirements of your destination market.
Pick – up & Distribution
We offer pick – up and distribution services, ensuring seamless logistics from the point of origin to the final destination.
Insurance
We provide insurance options to protect your goods against potential risks during transit.
Export license/Certificate of origin
We assist with obtaining the necessary export licenses and certificates of origin, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations.
If you have any specific questions or need further details about any of these services, please feel free to contact us.