Ocean freight
Ocean is usually the practical base for bulky furniture, mixed building-material orders and heavier cargo because volume cost is generally more manageable than air. It serves Europe, the United States and Canada.
For European planning, Buildcargo Logistics currently uses about 45-55 days from warehouse acceptance as a typical reference. Destination, sailing, customs and final-mile conditions can change it.
Air freight
Air is considered for urgent cargo that fits airline size, chargeable-weight, packing and acceptance rules. The cost is driven by actual or volumetric weight, whichever applies under the carrier's rule.
A planning reference of about seven days may be used after warehouse acceptance, but the actual route and destination still need confirmation.
China-Europe truck and rail
Truck and rail are land-route options for eligible European cargo and destinations. They are not routes to the United States or Canada.
Buildcargo Logistics currently uses about 27-32 days from warehouse acceptance as a planning reference for eligible China-Europe truck shipments. Rail timing is quoted after the cargo and destination are reviewed. Availability depends on capacity, cargo, terminal, customs and final-mile connection.
A practical comparison
| Ocean | Europe, USA, Canada; bulky or heavier cargo; typically lower urgency |
|---|---|
| Air | Europe, USA, Canada; urgent cargo within airline limits |
| Truck | Eligible European routes; land corridor and onward delivery |
| Rail | Eligible European routes; terminal and final-mile connection required |
Planning time begins when cargo enters the Buildcargo Logistics warehouse and the required shipment information and conditions are ready. No channel time is guaranteed.
Frequently asked questions
Which route is cheapest?
There is no universal answer. Ocean is often practical for bulky cargo, but pickup, packing, customs, final delivery, dimensions and urgency must be compared in one scope.
Can truck or rail ship to the United States or Canada?
No. The truck and rail options described by Buildcargo Logistics are China-Europe routes. The United States and Canada are served through ocean or air planning.
Are the published times guaranteed?
No. They are planning references. Capacity, customs, inspections, weather, holidays, appointments and final-mile conditions affect actual timing.
When does the timing start?
After the shipment enters the Buildcargo Logistics warehouse and the required shipment information and operating conditions are ready.
