With the increasing popularity of autonomous vehicles, the growing demand for easy and convenient driving, the car camera industry will see a surge in innovation to maintain road safety standards.
Currently, the demand for car cameras in the Asia-Pacific region has increased significantly, and China's exports of this type of products are also increasing. Taking Australia as an example, let us show you the guide to shipping car cameras from China to Australia.
1. Understand basic information and needs
Please communicate fully with the freight forwarder and inform the specific information of your goods and shipping requirements. This includes the product name, weight, volume, supplier address, supplier contact information, and your delivery address, etc. At the same time, if you have requirements for shipping time and shipping method, please also inform them.
2. Choose the shipping method and confirm the freight rates
What are the ways to ship car cameras from China?
Sea freight: If the quantity of goods is large, the shipping time is relatively ample, and the cost control requirements are high, sea freight is usually a good choice. Sea freight has the advantages of large transportation volume and low cost, but the shipping time is relatively long. Freight forwarders will choose suitable shipping routes and shipping companies based on factors such as the destination and delivery time of the goods.
Sea freight is divided into full container (FCL) and bulk cargo (LCL).
FCL: When you order a large quantity of goods from a car camera supplier, these goods can fill a container or nearly fill a container. Or if you purchase other goods from other suppliers in addition to ordering car cameras, you can ask the freight forwarder to help you consolidate the goods and combine them together in one container.
LCL: If you order a small number of car camera products, LCL shipping is an economical way of transportation.
(Click here to learn about the difference between FCL and LCL)
| Type of container | Container inner dimensions(Meters) | Maximum Capacity (CBM) |
| 20GP/20 feet | Length:5.898 Meter Width: 2.35 Meter Height:2.385 Meter |
28CBM |
| 40GP/40 feet | Length:12.032 Meter Width: 2.352 Meter Height:2.385 Meter |
58CBM |
| 40HQ/40 feet high cube | Length:12.032 Meter Width: 2.352 Meter Height:2.69 Meter |
68CBM |
| 45HQ/45 feet high cube | Length:13.556 Meter Width: 2.352 Meter Height:2.698 Meter |
78CBM |
(For reference only, the container size of each shipping company may vary slightly.)
Air freight: For those goods with extremely high requirements for shipping time and high cargo value, air freight is the first choice. Air freight is fast and can deliver goods to the destination in a short time, but the cost is relatively high. The freight forwarder will choose the appropriate airline and flight according to the weight, volume and shipping time requirements of the goods.
What is the best shipping method from China to Australia?
There is no best shipping method, only a shipping method that suits everyone. An experienced freight forwarder will evaluate the shipping method that suits your goods and needs for you, and match it with corresponding services (such as warehousing, trailers, etc.) and shipping schedules, flights, etc.
The services of different shipping companies and airlines are also different. Some large shipping companies or airlines usually have more stable freight services and a wider route network, but the prices may be relatively high; while some small or emerging shipping companies may have more competitive prices, but the service quality and shipping capacity may need further investigation.
How long does it take to ship from China to Australia?
This depends on the departure and destination ports of the cargo ship, as well as some force majeure effects such as weather, strikes, congestion, etc.
The following are shipping times for some common ports:
| China | Australia | Shipping Time |
| Shenzhen | Sydney | About 12 days |
| Brisbane | About 13 days | |
| Melbourne | About 16 days | |
| Fremantle | About 18 days |
| China | Australia | Shipping Time |
| Shanghai | Sydney | About 17 days |
| Brisbane | About 15 days | |
| Melbourne | About 20 days | |
| Fremantle | About 20 days |
| China | Australia | Shipping Time |
| Ningbo | Sydney | About 17 days |
| Brisbane | About 20 days | |
| Melbourne | About 22 days | |
| Fremantle | About 22 days |
Air freight generally takes 3-8 days to receive the goods, depending on the different airports and whether the flight has a transit.
How much does shipping cost from China to Australia?
Based on your incoterms, cargo information, shipping requirements, selected shipping companies or flights, etc., the freight forwarder will calculate the fees you need to pay, clarify shipping costs, additional fees, etc. Reputable freight forwarders will ensure the accuracy and transparency of the fees during the fee settlement process, and provide customers with a detailed fee list to explain the various fees.
You can compare more to see if it is within your budget and acceptable range. But here is a reminder that when you compare the prices of various freight forwarders, please be wary of those with particularly low prices. Some freight forwarders cheat the cargo owners by offering low prices, but fail to pay the freight rates provided by their upstream companies, which results in the cargo not being shipped and affects the cargo owners' receipt of the cargo. If the prices of the freight forwarders you compare are similar, you can choose the one with more advantages and experience.
3. Export and import
After you confirm the transport solution and freight rates provided by the freight forwarder, the freight forwarder will confirm the pick-up and loading time with the supplier based on the supplier information you provide. At the same time, prepare relevant export documents such as commercial invoices, packing lists, export licenses (if necessary), etc., and declare the export to the customs. After the goods arrive at the Australian port, customs clearance procedures will be carried out.
(The China-Australia Certificate of Origin can help you reduce or exempt some duties and taxes, and Senghor Logistics can help you issue it.)
4. Final delivery
If you require final door-to-door delivery, after customs clearance, the freight forwarder will deliver the car camera to the buyer in Australia.
Senghor Logistics is happy to be your freight forwarder to ensure that your products arrive at the destination in time. We have signed contracts with shipping companies and airlines and have first-hand price agreements. During the quotation process, our company will provide customers with a complete price list without hidden fees. And we have many Australian customers who are our long-term partners, so we are particularly familiar with Australian routes and have mature experience.
Post time: Sep-06-2024
