Quick answer
- LCL: 1–12 CBM typical; 7 days free Guangzhou consolidation
- FCL: 15+ CBM break-even; lower per-CBM cost
- Both available DDP ~50d sea to EU/UK
Choosing FCL or LCL affects your per-CBM cost and transit planning for China–Europe sea freight. TY Freight helps you pick the right mode and consolidates LCL free for 7 days in Guangzhou.
Break-Even Point
Around 15–18 CBM, a 20ft FCL often beats LCL per-CBM pricing for Europe routes.
LCL Consolidation
Combine orders from multiple suppliers into one EU-bound shipment. LCL guide.
Transit Times & Last-Mile Delivery
- Road freight (卡航): ~25 days door to door with signature delivery
- Rail: ~35 days — cost-effective for 5–30 CBM
- Sea FCL/LCL: ~50 days — lowest cost for bulk orders
- Last mile: truck, DHL, UPS, or DPD to your door or warehouse
- Tracking: full shipment visibility from Guangzhou pickup to delivery
- Payment: Alibaba Trade Assurance on tyfreight.en.alibaba.com after quote confirmation
TY Freight Forwarder (Guangzhou Tianyu International Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd.) · Email: ben.luo@gscforwarder.com · WhatsApp: +86 198 7421 2781 · Office: Rm 210, Bldg 1, 18 Helong 1st Rd, Baiyun, Guangzhou · Alibaba: tyfreight.en.alibaba.com
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Road ~25d · Rail ~35d · Sea ~50d DDP to EU & UK. Full tracking. Alibaba payment.