From our yard to your port
Four loading ports, break-bulk or flat rack, and the documents for the machine you actually bought.
How a machine leaves China
Three stages, photographed as they happen, from the yard to the hold.
Shipping and loading
What is fixed before the machine moves, and what is confirmed with the quote.
- Ports we load from
- Tianjin, Qingdao, Shanghai and Nansha (Guangzhou), depending on the yard and the vessel.
- How machines ship
- Flat rack or break-bulk for larger units; container where the machine fits. Quoted per unit.
- Before departure
- Loading photos and video sent with the shipping documents.
- Schedule
- Transit time depends on the destination port and the vessel schedule — both confirmed with the quote.
Shipping methods compared
Which method suits which machine, and what the freight quote depends on.
| Method | Best for | What the quote depends on |
|---|---|---|
| Container | Smaller units, or a machine safely dismantled | Final dimensions, weight, protection and lashing |
| Flat rack | Out-of-gauge machines that will not fit a container | Dimensions, weight, carrier approval and out-of-gauge surcharges |
| RoRo / break-bulk | Larger units, where the route and terminal accept them | Route, carrier, terminal and the condition of the machine |
Beyond the FOB price, plan for ocean freight, insurance, duty, VAT, port charges and inland delivery. These are arranged on the import side and quoted separately — we do not fold them into the machine price.
Payment terms
The frame we use. Every term is stated in the order confirmation.
- Method
- Bank transfer (T/T) is the standard method.
- First order
- Normally a deposit with the balance before loading.
- Repeat buyers
- More flexible terms can be discussed once a trading history exists.
- Paperwork
- Terms are stated in the order confirmation, not agreed verbally only.
Documents and certification
What travels with the machine, and what we prepare before it sails.
- 01Commercial invoiceThe invoice for the unit, in the buyer name and destination used on the bill of lading.
- 02Packing listWhat is inside the shipment, including any attachments loaded with the machine.
- 03Bill of ladingIssued by the carrier; the document your broker uses to clear the machine on arrival.
- 04Certificate of originPrepared on the export side where the destination rules require it.
- 05Pre-shipment certificationSome destinations require SONCAP, PVoC, SABER or SASO. We tell you what applies to your country.
- 06Machine recordsHours meter, grade and the inspection findings we can evidence, shared before payment.
From quote to arrival
Five stages, each with a document or a photo at the end of it.
- 01Send the model and port
Tell us the machine you need and the port you import through.
- 02Verify condition
Video walkaround or third-party inspection of the actual unit before you pay.
- 03Confirm the deal
Approve the condition and the final FOB price, and fix the payment terms in writing.
- 04We load and document
Customs and freight handled; loading photos sent with the shipping documents.
- 05You clear on arrival
We share what your broker needs, including the documents for that machine.
Shipping, payment and documents questions
The questions buyers ask before the first shipment.
Depending on destination, we issue invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin. Any extra certification is confirmed per order before purchase.
Yes. We photograph and video the machine at loading and send the files to you before the vessel departs, together with the shipping documents.
We can help with parts sourcing and technical questions after delivery. Tell us what you need and we will point you to the right solution.
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We normally work by bank transfer (T/T). For a first order the usual structure is a deposit with the balance before loading; terms are confirmed in writing for each order.
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Yes. A large share of our buyers are first-time importers. We show same-machine photos and video, a cold-start and hydraulic test, and the machine plate before you pay, and we explain the documents and payment…
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What the machine costs landed
Put in the numbers you are working with. The calculator only adds them up — nothing is sent anywhere until you ask us to quote.
Insurance is taken on FOB + freight. Duty is taken on the CIF value. Both are your own rates — enter the percentages that apply to your country.
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Freight, duty and port charges are quoted per unit, per port and per HS code. We do not publish rates we cannot confirm for your shipment.
Ask for a firm freight quote
Give us the machine and the port you import through. We answer with the unit, its FOB price, the freight options and the documents for that shipment.
Tell us your destination port
Send the model and the port you import through. We reply with the unit in stock, its FOB price, the freight options and the documents for that machine.