Your Best EXW Freight Forwarder from China
Reliable EXW Shipping Delivers Your Cargo to Your Destinations on Time
Our EXW Shipping Services from China to Your Destinations
DFH Logistics is a professional Chinese EXW freight forwarder. From factory pickups to final deliveries in your destination countries, we handle the entire shipping process with utmost care.
Under EXW, we ensure you a hassle-free global shipping experience. We perform cargo repackaging, inspection, customs clearance, and other procedures on your behalf. Then, you are free from the complicated shipping procedures. Based on your requirements, we also offer the most suitable EXW shipping solutions, saving you costs and transit times.
If you are looking for a reliable EXW freight forwarder, we are your best choice. Together with DFH Logistics, let’s get your cargo shipped!
You only pay for the space your cargo occupies. Flexible shipping space is ideal for your small-pack products.
Exclusive containers offer stabler, simpler shipping procedures. There are lower transit risks for your shipment.
Covering major airports globally, we deliver your cargo to your designated airports quickly and safely.
Through the China-Europe Railway Express, we ensure reliable shipping schedules. Your cargo will not wait long before shipment.
From door to door, we arrange flexible route plans. Wherever you are, we can deliver your cargo directly to your premises.
Cooperating with DHL, UPS, and FedEx, we ensure fast, efficient cargo shipping. Your urgent cargo and samples can be delivered without delays.
Wherever your Chinese suppliers are, we consolidate your products and ship them to the loading ports. You do not need to find another cargo driver.
We are experienced in both import and export customs clearance, easing your worries about cargo inspections or delays.
Why Choose Us
- We conduct quality and quantity inspections before shipments, ensuring your cargo is intact and in good condition.
- We can repack your cargo to provide better protection and compliance with FBA requirements.
- We offer 15 days of free warehousing. You do not need to pay extra storage fees when waiting for product shipment.
- We consolidate products from multiple suppliers to reduce transportation costs and simplify the process.
- We offer all-risk cargo insurance to protect your interests. Even if incidents happen, you will get fair and reasonable compensation.
What Is EXW Shipping?
EXW (Ex Works) is one of the official logistics Incoterms. It is a shipping term that buyers are responsible for most logistics arrangements and shipping costs. Under EXW shipping, sellers only need to prepare their cargo for pickup at factories, warehouses, or designated places. Then they fulfill their shipping responsibilities.
Buyers are responsible for the entire shipping process, including cargo pickup, domestic transportation, customs clearance, global transportation, and final deliveries in destination countries. As you have appointed a freight forwarder, it can handle the shipping procedures on your behalf.
Sellers’ Responsibility in EXW Shipping
Cargo Preparation
Sellers need to provide cargo in accordance with the sales contract and ensure their products comply with the appointed size, quantity, and quality.
Cargo Packaging and Labeling
Based on the cargo and shipping requirements, products need to be properly packaged. Sellers are also required to provide necessary product labeling, ensuring the goods are suitable for normal transportation and handling.
Basic Trade Documents
Sellers shall provide commercial invoices and other documents required in the contract. These documents are important for later customs clearance and shipping.
Cargo Pickup Cooperation
Sellers need to get their cargo ready and place it in factories, warehouses, or other designated locations. When the buyer or the buyer’s freight forwarder requests cargo pickup details, the seller shall provide the necessary information.
Buyers’ Responsibility in EXW Shipping
The procedures mentioned below can all be operated by your freight forwarder. DFH Logistics is experienced and reliable in global transportation under EXW shipping. Cooperating with DFH Logistics, we ensure a hassle-free, one-stop shipping experience.
Arrange Cargo Pickup
You need to coordinate with the seller to confirm the pickup time and location. After that, you need either to pick up the cargo yourself or appoint DFH Logistics to collect it from the named location.
Cargo Transportation in China
From the factory to the port, airport, railway station, or consolidation warehouse, you are responsible for shipping in China. You also need to pay for the shipping costs. DFH Logistics can arrange the shipping on your behalf. We can collect your cargo from multiple suppliers and consolidate it, reducing your time for domestic shipping.
Customs Clearance
Before shipment from China and arrival at the destination, you need to handle customs clearance. If documents are incorrect or incomplete, customs will decline your cargo, causing cargo delays. DFH Logistics is familiar with customs clearance. We can handle the paperwork, ensuring reliable cargo deliveries.
Global Transportation
You need to arrange shipping modes and routes to deliver your cargo. Based on your cargo and requirements, DFH Logistics can design suitable shipping plans. With detailed and careful shipping configurations, we can ensure you a reliable shipping time and controllable cost in various unexpected situations.
Cargo Insurance Purchase
Cargo insurance is not mandatory. However, it can protect your interests when incidents happen. You can buy cargo insurance to reduce the potential risks and losses during transportation. And DFH Logistics offers you high-value insurance with cost-effective insurance premiums.
Final Delivery
After the customs clearance, you need to arrange cargo shipment to your warehouse, distribution center, store, or other places. DFH Logistics can handle the last-mile delivery to your designated destinations, easing your worries about final deliveries.
Which Is Better, EXW or FOB?
| Incoterms | EXW (Ex Works) | FOB (Free On Board) |
| Seller’s responsibility | Cargo preparation and pickup notice | Cargo preparation, shipping in China, and China customs clearance |
| Buyer’s responsibility | The entire logistics process from cargo pickup to final delivery | The logistics process after cargo loading |
| China customs clearance | Handled by buyer or buyer’s freight forwarder | Handled by seller |
| Logistics control | The buyer can freely appoint the freight forwarders and arrange logistics solutions | The seller controls the initial shipping stage |
| Product price from suppliers | Usually lower | Usually higher |
| Ease of shipping | More complex, coordinating multiple logistics stages | Simpler logistics procedures |
| Risk transfer | Cargo pickups at factories | Cargo loading on board |
| Ideal for | Buyers who want maximum control and flexible logistics planning | Buyers who want a smoother shipping experience |
You can see that you are responsible for more logistics processes under EXW. However, you can arrange shipping plans more flexibly, saving shipping costs and improving logistics efficiency. As your freight forwarder, DFH Logistics can handle all shipping procedures on your behalf, ensuring you a hassle-free shipping experience with cost-effective fees.
Which Is Better, EXW or DDP?
| Incoterms | EXW (Ex Works) | DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) |
| Seller’s responsibility | Cargo preparation and pickup notice | The entire logistics process from Chinese factories to your destinations |
| Buyer’s responsibility | The entire logistics process from cargo pickup | Mainly for cargo receipt |
| Customs clearance | Handled by buyer or buyer’s freight forwarder | Handled by seller |
| Duties and taxes | Paid by the buyer | Paid by seller |
| Logistics control | The buyer can freely appoint the freight forwarders and arrange logistics solutions | Limited. The seller arranges shipping plans |
| Ease of shipping | More complex, coordinating multiple logistics stages | Simpler logistics procedures |
| Risk transfer | Cargo pickups at factories | Cargo arriving at destinations |
| Ideal for | Buyers who want maximum control and flexible logistics planning | Buyers who prefer door-to-door deliveries |
Under DDP, sellers control the shipping procedures. Though DDP shipping offers one-stop services, you have almost no control over the logistics. And EXW shipping provides greater autonomy over the shipping process, allowing you to choose your freight forwarder and suitable logistics solutions.
Factors Affecting EXW Shipping Costs
Pickup Distance
The distance between pickup places and loading ports affects transportation fees. In China, pickup costs vary significantly between different cities. The farther the distance between factories and ports, the higher the costs required. If your cargo is in remote regions, additional transit costs may be needed.
DFH Logistics can arrange the most suitable routes at competitive shipping prices, saving you transportation costs.
Cargo Size and Type
Carriers charge shipping costs based on volume or weight. The larger the volume and weight, the higher the costs. In addition to the loading space, the packaging required for the products is also affected by cargo size, resulting in differences in shipping prices.
Different cargo types can also affect transit costs. Products, such as batteries, oversized machinery, and high-value products, require special packaging and handling. These measures all add to the shipping costs.
Shipping Mode
Shipping modes are the most fundamental element affecting shipping costs. Air freight costs more than sea and railway freight. Railway freight requires higher shipping costs than sea freight. And sea freight is the most cost-competitive shipping mode.
Customs Clearance and Handling Complexity
When clearing customs, some products may require additional certificates or documents. It may complicate customs clearance and increase costs, such as documentation fees, customs inspection fees, and special declaration fees.
Cargo handling also affects shipping costs. Irregular cargo or over-dimensional products require additional manpower and equipment support. As the handling complexity increases, the logistics fees will also rise.
Peak Season
Rates of global logistics are fluctuating and dynamic. In peak seasons, the loading space is limited, and prices will consequently increase. Common peak seasons include the Chinese Spring Festival, Christmas, and Black Friday.
Destinations
The shipping distance between China and destinations affects the shipping costs. Destination countries also feature different customs requirements and VAT. Policy stability and customs efficiency vary across countries, making your shipping prices different from destination to destination.
Additional Services and Surcharges
Besides the base shipping rate, there are fees for cargo insurance, warehousing, consolidation, and other services. Surcharges, such as fuel surcharges and terminal handling charges, also affect the comprehensive shipping costs.
Although transportation costs are affected by multiple factors, DFH Logistics can offer quotations with detailed, careful calculations. Based on your logistics requirements, we offer you shipping plans at competitive transit prices for your consideration. Thus, you can arrange a more reasonable shipping budget under EXW.
Factors Affecting EXW Shipping Time
Cargo Preparation
If your Chinese suppliers postpone cargo preparation or the cargo is insufficient, the final cargo delivery can also be delayed. For factories in remote areas, cargo pickup generally takes longer.
Inland Transit in China
When cargo is shipped from factories to loading ports, airports, or railway stations, the time is affected by distance, traffic conditions, and routes. For cities near transportation hubs, the shipping time can be saved. For inland regions, it will take longer for domestic shipping.
Customs Clearance
Whether documents are complete and correct affects the customs clearance. If you need to supplement documents, the customs clearance time will be longer. Different countries also vary in customs clearance efficiency.
DFH Logistics can handle documentation and customs clearance in both China and your destinations. You will not have to worry about the cargo delays caused by customs.
Shipping Mode
Shipping modes determine the basic shipping time. Air freight is faster than sea and railway freight. Railway freight reaches a balance between shipping time and costs. Sea freight takes longer than railway shipping. It is important to choose a suitable shipping mode to ensure on-time deliveries.
Carrier Schedule
Even if your cargo is ready, it still needs to wait for the carrier’s schedule. In peak seasons, the shipping space is limited, and the shipping schedule is correspondingly tight. Sea freight is more sensitive to schedules. With fixed train schedules, however, railway freight is more reliable.
DFH Logistics is familiar with the schedules of major carriers. We can arrange timely departures for your cargo, even in peak seasons. So you don’t have to worry about cargo delays.
Final Delivery
Delivery times vary based on your destination location. If your warehouse is located downtown, it will be faster to get your cargo. If your destinations are in remote regions, the shipping time for final delivery will be longer.
Force Majeure
Factors such as peak seasons, extreme weather, labor strikes, and international conflicts will affect global logistics. And they are unforeseeable and unavoidable. When these incidents happen, your cargo may be delayed.
However, DFH Logistics is very experienced in responding to these situations. We closely monitor global logistics conditions and arrange the safest shipping solutions for your cargo, reducing possible cargo delays.
What is the EXW Shipping Cost?
| Shipping Mode | Estimated Rate |
| Express | From USD 8–18/kg |
| Air Freight to Airport | From USD 4–8/kg |
| Air Freight DDP | From USD 6–12/kg |
| LCL Sea Freight | From USD 60–180/CBM |
| FCL Sea Freight | From USD 1,500–6,000/container |
| Railway Freight | From USD 2–5/kg |
| Truck Freight | From USD 0.8–3/kg |
These prices are only for reference. For detailed information, please contact DFH Logistics for a quotation. Based on your requirements, we offer the most cost-effective logistics solutions and save you transportation costs.
How Long Does EXW Shipping Take?
| Shipping Modes | The USA | Canada | Europe (Including the UK) | Southeast Asia | Australia | South Africa |
| Express | 3-5 days | 3-5 days | 3-5 days | 2-4 days | 3-5 days | 3-7 days |
| Air Freight to Airport | 2-5 days | 2-5 days | 2-5 days | 1-2 days | 2-5 days | 3-5 days |
| Air Freight DDP | 7-10 days | 7-12 days | 7-12 days | 2-4 days | 4-12 days | 12-20 days |
| Sea Freight | 20-35 days | 20-45 days | 35-55 days | 10-18 days | 30-45 days | 50-60 days |
| Railway Freight | N/A | N/A | 30-35 days | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Truck Freight | N/A | N/A | 20-28 days | N/A | N/A | N/A |
As shipping times are affected by many factors, these data are only referential. You can contact DFH Logistics for more detailed information. DFH Logistics is professional in estimating shipping time and arranging transportation plans. Together with us, we promise to ensure you efficient, reliable cargo deliveries.
EXW Paperwork when Shipping from China
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Export Customs Declaration
- Pickup Order
- Shipping Documents
- Bill of Lading
- Insurance Certificate (if required)
- Product Classification or HS Code
- Compliance Documents
Customs clearance requires correct and complete documentation. If there are errors in documents, customs clearance can be delayed, affecting cargo delivery time. By appointing DFH Logistics as your freight forwarder under EXW, you are free from such worries. We inform, check, and prepare the documents required, ensuring successful customs clearance.
