The trade relationship between China and Eritrea has gradually strengthened in recent years. China’s export commodities are mainly machinery and equipment, electronic products, clothing, and building materials. The demand for cargo transportation between the two countries has been increasing. This article will introduce you to the basic situation of transportation between the two countries.

Introduction To Eritrea

Eritrea is located on the Red Sea coast of East Africa, bordering Ethiopia to the south, Sudan to the west, and Djibouti to the southeast. It has rich natural resources and a unique geographical location. Its capital, Asmara, is the political, economic and cultural center, and has good port facilities and convenient international trading

Shipping Modes From China To Eritrea

Transportation methods mainly include sea freight and air freight. You can choose the appropriate transportation method according to the urgency and size of the goods.

Sea Freight From China To Eritrea

Sea transportation is one of the main ways of transporting goods from China to Eritrea. Sea transportation is the most common mode of transportation. It is mainly shipped through major ports in China (such as Shanghai and Shenzhen), passing through the Suez Canal, and finally arriving at the Port of Asmara or other ports in Eritrea. The transit time is usually 30 to 45 days, depending on weather and shipping arrangements.

Air Freight From China To Eritrea

Air freight is fast and flexible. Mainly departing from international airports such as Beijing and Shanghai, goods can quickly reach Eritrea’s international airports, and the transit time is about 5 to 7 days. Although the cost is higher, it can significantly shorten the delivery time. Suitable for small and high-value goods.

Cost Of Shipping From China To Eritrea

The shipping cost from China to Eritrea depends on many factors, such as the mode of transportation, cargo weight, volume, destination, and current market conditions.

Freight Rates For 20-Foot And 40-Foot Containers From China To Eritrea

The average price of shipping a container from China to Eritrea is US$2,850 to US$5,050.

The shipping price from China to Eritrea depends on the size of the container (20 feet or 40 feet), as well as the schedule route. Please contact the Winsail quotation team to obtain detailed rates for shipping your container from China to the main container port in Eritrea.

These are the average prices for shipping containers from China to Eritrea, the cheapest prices for loading and shipping containers of all types of 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) from major Chinese ports to Eritrea

Air Freight Costs From China To Eritrea

Air freight prices are relatively high, but the shipping speed is fast. The air freight cost is 5 to 10 US dollars per kilogram. The weight of the goods must be at least 100 kilograms to qualify for air freight. This cost only includes the air freight cost, and there may be fuel surcharges, insurance, customs duties and VAT and additional service fees.

How Long Does It Take To Get From China To Eritrea?

Choosing different ports, airports, services and routes may result in different shipping times

Sea freight time from China to Eritrea

Sea freight Shipping time depends on the specific route, ship speed and whether there is a transit in the middle. Generally speaking, the shipping time from China to Eritrea is about 30 to 40 days.

Air freight time from China to Eritrea

Normally, it takes 3-7 days for air freight from China to reach Eritrea.If you need speed, please contact us to get the shortest route and fastest air freight for your goods from China to Eritrea.

Factors Affecting Shipping Time And Price

Shipping time and price are affected by a number of factors, including:

Routes and customs clearance

Handling efficiency at ports and airports

Weather conditions and natural disasters

Nature and size of cargo

What Documents Are Needed To Import From China To Eritrea?

The following are the main documents that need to be prepared to import goods from China to Eritrea:

Commercial Invoice: Details the name, quantity, unit price, total price and other information of the goods.

Packing List: Details the details of the goods in each package.

Certificate of Origin: This document indicates where the goods are manufactured. This is important for tariffs and trade agreements.

Bill of Lading (B/L): This is a contract between the owner of the goods and the carrier. For sea transportation, it is called a sea waybill; for air transportation, it is called an airway bill.

Import and Export Declaration: This is a statement submitted to customs stating the details of the imported or exported goods.

This article introduces the multiple links and complex factors involved in the transportation of goods from China to Eritrea. I hope it can help you choose the right mode of transportation, understand the relevant regulations and procedures, prepare complete documents and other measures to ensure that the goods arrive at the destination safely, quickly and smoothly.