Shipping from China to the Gulf: routes, modes and lead times

Sea, air and consolidated freight to the Gulf, and the documents each one needs.
Sea freight for volume
Full and shared containers suit most orders; transit times vary by route and season.
Air freight for urgency
Faster and more expensive, best for samples and urgent parts.
Documents first
Commercial invoice, packing list and any certificates your goods require should be ready before departure.
Have the documents ready before the goods are.


