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Logistics Estimator — Prepare Your Quote Inputs

A structured input guide to help buyers prepare the information needed before requesting a shipping quote from a certified exporter on the platform.

Logistics Estimator — Prepare Your Quote Inputs

Quote inputs

What you need before requesting a shipping quote

A reliable logistics quote requires clear origin and destination information, vehicle details, and your preferred Incoterms. Prepare these details before engaging a certified exporter to get a faster, more accurate response.

Origin: loading port or city in China (e.g., Nansha/Guangzhou, Shanghai, Tianjin, Qingdao, Khorgos for inland routes).
Destination: country, nearest port, and whether inland delivery to a final address is required.
Vehicle details: model, year, dimensions if known, running or non-running condition, and quantity.
Preferred shipping method: RoRo, container (20ft / 40ft), rail, road, or exporter recommendation.
Preferred Incoterms: FOB, CIF, CFR, or other — and whether marine insurance is to be included.
Shipping window: target loading date and any urgency or deadline at the destination port.

Route families

Common China vehicle export route examples

Jebel Ali, Dammam, Shuaiba

China → Gulf / Middle East

Typically 20–28 days via South China ports. RoRo available. CIF pricing common. High volume of SUV, sedan, and EV demand.

Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, Lagos, Abidjan

China → East & West Africa

Typically 25–40 days. Careful landed-cost and duty planning required. Container often preferred for port compatibility.

Santos, Callao, Buenos Aires

China → South America

Longer transit, typically 30–45 days. Strong dealer import demand for new Chinese vehicles and competitive used stock.

Tashkent, Almaty, Bishkek

China → Central Asia (rail/road)

Khorgos border crossing and rail corridors offer competitive transit for landlocked markets. 10–18 days to key hubs.