SHA
Shanghai Port
The world's largest container port, serving manufacturing across the Yangtze River Delta.
Direct Trade Corridor · China ⇄ Romania & Europe
Seamless freight forwarding from China to Romania & Europe.
Importing from Chinese factories? DROPIMPORTEX manages your entire supply chain — from factory collection in Shenzhen, Ningbo or Shanghai, ocean transit via Port of Constanța or European hubs, customs clearance, and road delivery straight to your warehouse in Timișoara or anywhere in Romania.
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28–35
Days
Average Ocean Transit Time
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8+
Ports
Chinese Export Ports Covered
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100%
Handled
Customs, Taxes & Transit Docs
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FCL / LCL
Flexible
Full Container & Groupage Options
Strategic Ports & Lanes
Direct Maritime Corridors from China to Romania
Connecting China's top export gateways to Constanța and Central European hubs with optimal transit schedules and reliable vessel allocations.
Main Chinese Origin Ports
NGB
Ningbo-Zhoushan
Global powerhouse for industrial machinery, hardware, electronics and commodities.
SZX
Shenzhen (Yantian / Shekou)
Heart of the Pearl River Delta, leader for electronics, high-tech and consumer items.
CAN
Guangzhou (Nansha)
Key southern export center for automotive parts, furniture, lighting and appliances.
TAO
Qingdao Port
North China gateway for heavy equipment, tires, chemicals and construction materials.
TSN
Tianjin (Xingang)
Industrial port serving the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei manufacturing megaregion.
XMN
Xiamen Port
Southeast coastal hub for stone products, raw materials, footwear and electronics.
HKG / YIW
Hong Kong / Yiwu Hubs
Premier air cargo consolidation and small-goods distribution centers.
European Gateway Ports & Inland Romanian Hub
Port of Constanța (Black Sea)
Minimizes overland trucking distance for Romanian importers, with direct bonded clearance and rail/road links.
Rotterdam & Hamburg
Maximum weekly ocean carrier departures and mega-vessel connections with onward European groupage.
Port of Koper / Piraeus
Fast transit route through the Mediterranean and Adriatic, followed by express trucking into Central Europe.
Timișoara Logistics Hub
Our home base: strategic crossroads connecting Western Romania with Central European transport corridors.
Service Modalities
The Right Transport Mode for Your Volume and Timeline
Most Cost-Effective
FCL (Full Container Load)
Exclusive use of 20ft (approx. 28–33 CBM) or 40ft/40HQ (approx. 67–76 CBM) standard containers. Highest security, zero handling between origin and destination, and best rate per cubic meter.
- Direct container seal from factory to your facility
- 20ft GP, 40ft GP, 40ft HQ and refrigerated/special equipment
- Preferential carrier contracts with leading ocean lines (MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO)
- Live container tracking throughout the voyage
Economical from 1 CBM
LCL (Less than Container Load / Groupage)
Don't have enough goods to fill a full container? Our LCL consolidation service lets you pay only for the exact space (CBM / weight) you use, with weekly consolidations from major ports.
- Affordable shipping for volumes from 1 to 15 CBM
- Weekly consolidation departures from Shenzhen, Ningbo and Shanghai
- Safe warehouse palletizing, shrink-wrapping and cargo inspection
- De-consolidation and customs clearance at destination port
3–7 Days Transit
China-Europe Air Cargo
When deadlines cannot wait: fast air freight from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen or Hong Kong directly into European international airports, backed by priority customs handling.
- Express air freight for urgent production parts and samples
- Door-to-airport and door-to-door courier options
- Priority customs handling at Bucharest OTP or European gateways
- Dedicated air freight tracking and status notifications
18–24 Days Balanced
China-Europe Railway Freight
The trans-Eurasian rail corridor offers twice the speed of sea freight at a fraction of air cargo cost. A reliable, eco-friendly alternative for high-value equipment.
- 18 to 24 days transit time station-to-station
- FCL containers and LCL consolidated wagons available
- Fixed weekly departures avoiding maritime port congestion
- Direct rail connections to Central European terminals with road delivery to Romania
Incoterms Guide for Importers
Choosing the Right Incoterm: Avoid Costly Hidden Traps
Many Romanian businesses accepting CIF quotes from Chinese suppliers find themselves stuck with surprise destination fees (such as CISF) that double their shipping costs. Here is how to protect your business:
FOB (Free on Board)
Recommended
The supplier pays all costs up to loading onto the vessel in China. DROPIMPORTEX controls the ocean freight and destination charges. You get transparent, locked-in pricing with zero surprise destination port charges.
EXW (Ex Works)
Maximum Control
You purchase the goods at the factory gate. DROPIMPORTEX handles local trucking in China, export declaration, and the entire sea journey. Ideal when consolidating orders from multiple different Chinese suppliers.
CIF / CFR
Warning: Hidden Fees
The Chinese seller arranges the ocean shipping. Sellers often choose kickback forwarders with rock-bottom rates in China who then bill Romanian importers exorbitant destination charges (CISF, terminal markup) before releasing the bill of lading.
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid)
Use with Caution
The supplier promises to handle freight, customs and taxes. However, foreign forwarders often undervalue invoices or misdeclare HS codes, leaving your Romanian company liable for severe tax penalties and VAT audit issues.
End-to-End Support
Everything Handled Under One Roof
Customs Clearance & EORI in Romania
Accurate HS code classification, duty optimization, import VAT representation, and smooth customs clearance in Port of Constanța or local Timișoara customs.
Supplier Verification & Inspection
Don't risk sending money to unverified suppliers. We check Chinese business licenses, factory registrations, and arrange pre-shipment quality checks before loading.
Marine Cargo Insurance
Comprehensive cargo coverage against damage, loss, or General Average during the ocean voyage, giving you complete peace of mind.
Onward Inland Road Haulage
Dedicated container chassis and curtain-sided trucks picking up your container or pallets at the port and delivering directly to your warehouse ramp.
Step-by-Step
How Your China Import Works with DROPIMPORTEX
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01
Submit Route & Cargo Details
Provide cargo volume, weight, Incoterm (FOB/EXW/CIF), and ready date for a transparent, all-in quote.
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02
Supplier Contact & Booking
Our team contacts your Chinese manufacturer to coordinate pickup and secure vessel space with top ocean carriers.
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03
Export Clearance & Sea Transit
Cargo is loaded, export customs cleared, and the container sails on scheduled transit with live tracking.
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Arrival & Romanian Customs
Upon arrival at Constanța or European port, we submit import documents, pay duties/VAT, and obtain customs release.
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Doorstep Warehouse Delivery
Onward road haulage delivers the container or pallets directly to your facility in Timișoara or anywhere in Romania/EU.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know About Shipping from China
How long does ocean freight from China to Romania take?
Direct ocean transit from main Chinese ports (Shanghai, Shenzhen, Ningbo) to Port of Constanța is typically 28 to 35 days on water. For door-to-door delivery including Chinese factory pickup, export customs, ocean sailing, Romanian import customs clearance, and road haulage to Timișoara, budget approximately 38 to 45 days in total.
Should I ship FCL (Full Container) or LCL (Groupage)?
If your cargo volume is under 13 to 15 CBM (cubic meters), LCL consolidation is the most cost-effective solution because you only pay for the exact volume you occupy. When your order reaches 15 CBM or more, a dedicated 20ft container (holding up to 28–33 CBM) is usually comparable in total cost and significantly faster because there is no consolidation or de-consolidation waiting time.
What documents are required to import goods from China into Romania?
You will need: 1) An active Romanian company with an EORI number; 2) Commercial Invoice (specifying currency, Incoterms, and HS codes); 3) Packing List with gross/net weights and dimensions; 4) Bill of Lading (B/L) issued by the ocean carrier; 5) Depending on product category, CE Declaration of Conformity, Test Reports, or Certificate of Origin.
How can I avoid hidden CISF fees when importing from China?
Always buy on FOB (Free on Board) terms rather than CIF. Under CIF, Chinese sellers often hire forwarders that offer cheap or free freight in China but charge Romanian importers thousands of Euros in unexpected 'China Import Service Fees' (CISF) and terminal charges upon arrival. Under FOB, DROPIMPORTEX controls the ocean freight and provides an all-inclusive, guaranteed quotation.
Can DROPIMPORTEX clear customs in Constanța or Timișoara?
Yes. Depending on your preference and logistics setup, we can clear customs directly at the maritime terminal in Port of Constanța, or issue a transit document (T1) and perform customs clearance at the customs office in Timișoara, followed by direct unloading at your warehouse.
Can you help pick up goods directly from our supplier's factory in China?
Absolutely. Through our network of licensed Chinese logistics partners, we contact your supplier directly in Chinese, schedule cargo pickup from anywhere in mainland China, handle domestic trucking to the port, and manage export customs clearance.
All-Inclusive Pricing · No Hidden Fees
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