How long does it take by sea from China to Greece?
How long does it take by sea from China to Greece?
The e-commerce industry in Greece is currently developing rapidly, with significant dividends. So there is a high demand for dedicated lines from China to Greece, especially sea freight, which is the preferred transportation route for many cross-border e-commerce sellers
The time and cost of sea transportation from China to Greece are generally of concern to everyone,
Firstly, it should be noted that the time of sea transportation is determined by several dimensions, such as the departure date, shipping time, and arrival time, each of which may affect the overall transportation efficiency.
1. Date of departure
After receiving the seller's goods, the shipping company still needs to wait for the shipping schedule to arrive before sailing. Generally, it is three to four shipments and seven to one shipment, which means that the goods will be delivered before this Wednesday and the ship cannot depart until next Thursday. So it is recommended that everyone submit all the necessary materials for customs clearance before the cut-off date to avoid affecting customs clearance and cargo transportation
2. Maritime transportation time
Generally speaking, the transportation time by sea is relatively stable, around 15-20 days, unless it is particularly harsh weather that will affect the transportation time. If it's a fast ship, then the shipping time will also be shorter
3. Arrival time
After sea transportation, it will arrive at the corresponding ports (the main ports in Greece are: Port of Piraeus, Salonika Port, Volos Port, Petre Port, and Rion Port in Iraq). However, the arrival time may not be certain. For example, if there is a cooperation with the local area and the goods are with their own personnel, customs clearance and arrival can generally be completed in 1-2 days, and the goods can be immediately taken to the warehouse for distribution and delivery, which is even faster.
If you are looking for an agent to declare customs, it may also lead to slow customs clearance and affect the overall transportation efficiency because it is under the control of others. It is also possible that there has been an inspection, such as a government inspection (about two days), an open cabinet inspection, and a designated location inspection. The duration of the inspection varies depending on the situation, and it is difficult to say how long it will take at the latest.
4. Final delivery
Generally, there are two types of final delivery by sea: truck and express delivery. For express delivery, the delivery time is faster and can be completed in 1-2 days. For trucks, the cost is relatively low, but the delivery time is also slower.
So overall, the shipping time from China to Greece is about 20-40 days. If the goods have not been received for a long time, it is also necessary to contact the freight forwarding company in a timely manner
Although the cost of shipping to Greece is the lowest, the time frame is also the longest. Everyone should also choose a suitable transportation time based on their own cargo situation, so that your goods have a more cost advantage. Please feel free to consult us HINDA Internation Logistic at any time regarding the specific shipping cost to Greece
