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09/03/2025 1:57 pm
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Shipping Times
To Africa
- By Air: 15 days
- (Using UPS: 3-5 days, but at a higher cost)
- By Sea: Approximately 2 months
To Europe
- By Air: 5-8 days
- (Using UPS: 3-5 days, but at a higher cost)
- By Truck: Approximately 30 days
- By Train: Approximately 40 days
- By Sea: Approximately 45-60 days
To the USA
- By Air: 10-15 days
- (Using UPS: 3-5 days, but at a higher cost)
- By Sea: 15-25 days or 30-45 days
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09/03/2025 2:15 pm
Topic starter Understanding Shipping Time Calculation
Many people misunderstand international logistics. Here’s a simplified example:
Scenario:
- Date: January 1, 2025
- Shipment: 100 kg of goods from China to the UK via air freight.
Common Misunderstanding:
If you confirm the shipment today, you might expect to receive it by January 10. This is incorrect.
Logistics Process:
Flight Schedule:
- If the logistics company has two flights per week (e.g., on January 2 and January 5), your goods may not be shipped immediately.
Handling Time:
- After dropping off your goods on January 1, they need to be processed, reported to customs, and cleared. This may delay the flight until January 5.
Shipping Duration:
- If the shipping time is calculated in calendar days, you would start counting from January 5.
- For a promised 10-day shipping duration, the estimated arrival would be January 15.
Final Delivery:
- Once the goods arrive in the UK, the local logistics partner will pick them up and arrange delivery, typically within 2-3 days. This means you could receive your shipment around January 18.
Key Takeaways
- Understand flight schedules and processing times.
- Shipping durations may vary based on working days or calendar days.
- Familiarize yourself with logistics rules to manage expectations effectively
