Shipping From China to Greece
Seamless Ocean, Air, Land, and Express Transport Tailored for Greek Importers
Reliable Forwarder From China to Greece
DFH Logistics specializes in the China-Greece shipping route with 13 years of experience. The compliant DDP service is our core freight service.
We manage every step in the shipment and handle all the customs clearance procedures with our local customs brokerage partner at Piraeus port. We are dedicated to ensuring smooth customs passage. You can focus on business instead of the complicated customs paperwork.
DFH Logistics provides flexible transit options, including sea freight, air freight, rail freight, and trucking intermodal freight options. The flexibility also ensures on-time delivery and competitive rates under the Red Sea tensions. Our last-mile delivery service reaches the entire Greek region, including remote areas and islands.
If you are seeking a stable shipping solution from China to Greece, please contact us for a customized quote.
Ideal for bulk orders and oversized goods with competitive pricing. Available for both FCL and LCL services.
Fast transit time for time-sensitive goods. High safety level, suitable for high-value goods.
Exceptional transit speed. Door-to-door delivery saves you time for pickup from the airport. We partner with DHL, FedEx, and UPS.
Ideal for bulk and heavy cargo. Deliver your goods straight to your destinations. A fast substitute for ocean freight, and a cost-effective alternative to air freight.
End-to-end service. Cooperate with the professional local customs brokerage. We handle all procedures on your behalf and help reduce the risk of clearance delays. We offer flexible VAT options, you can clear via your own Greek tax ID, or choose our all-inclusive DDP.
Streamlined Shipping for Amazon, Shopify, Skroutz, and eBay Sellers. DDP solution with multiple and flexible transport methods. Door-to-door solution covers all regions across Greece, even the islands.
Why Can You Trust DFH Logistics?
- Free pickup and inspection with photos and videos
- 15 days of free warehousing service since pickup in China
- Reliable palletization prevents rejection at e-commerce platform warehouses
- Nationwide delivery. Last-mile delivery covers every region in Greece
- A long-term partnership with a professional local customs brokerage ensures smooth customs clearance
- Flexible transit options ensure on-time delivery despite geopolitical disruptions
- Significant insurance discounts due to our high shipping volumes
How Long Do Door-to-Door Ocean Freight Shipments From China to Greece Take?
The transit time is affected by the geopolitical factors. The most stable routes are routed via the Cape of Good Hope. This adds 10-14 days compared to the traditional Suez Canal route. (May 2026)
Mainland Greece (Athens / Piraeus)
- Ocean Express: 25-35 days (via Suez, if available )
- Ocean Standard: 40-55 days (via Cape of Good Hope)
Northern Greece and Balkans (Thessaloniki)
- Ocean Freight Standard: 38-45 days (northern port requires extra transit)
Greek Islands (Crete, Santorini, Mykonos)
- Ocean Freight Standard + Local Ferry: 45–60 days (The containers are unloaded at Piraeus port and then transferred to local ferries)
How Long Does Land Transport Take in Door-to-Door China-Greece Shipments?
Land Transport from China to Greece includes truck freight and rail freight. To mainland Greece, it usually takes 15-25 days.
China-Europe Railway Express+ Trucking: 20-25 days.
(Rail freight from China to central European hubs, and delivered by express truck down to Greece.)
China-Europe Truck Freight: 15-22 days.
(Delivered directly from China to Greece)
How Long Do International Express and Air Freight Take From China to Greece?
International Express
- Mainland Greece: 3-5 days for major Greek cities
- Greek Islands and Remote Areas: 5-9 days
(Remote areas and offshore islands may need extra days due to local courier dispatch.)
Air Freight
- Mainland Greece (Athens / Piraeus)
Air Freight Express: 5-7 days
Air Freight Standard: 8-12 days
- Greek Islands: 10-15 days
(Depends on mainland-to-island domestic trucking or flight schedules)
What DDP Last-Mile Delivery Service Do You Offer in Greece?
- Express Couriers Delivery
For small parcels, e-commerce orders, and urgent air freight, DFH Logistics partners with Greek domestic and regional couriers, such as ACS Courier, Geniki Taxydromiki, and DHL Express Greece.
This ensures the parcels can be delivered fast to both major Greek cities (including Athens and Thessaloniki) and remote areas (including remote mainland areas and the Greek islands).
- Truck Delivery
For bulk B2B cargo, oversized/heavy cargo, and LCL sea freight shipments, we utilize professional local freight networks and trucking fleets. After your cargo lands at the Port of Piraeus or Athens International Airport (ATH), we deliver your goods straight to your destination.
- Island Logistics Support
Greece is a country with many islands. We cooperate with local transport networks. By utilizing roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ferries, our last-mile delivery reaches popular island destinations like Crete, Rhodes, and Mykonos.
How Are the Ongoing Red Sea Tensions Affecting the Transit Time From China to Greece (May 2026)?
The continuous Red Sea tensions force container vessels to bypass the Suez Canal and detour to Africa’s Cape of Good Hope. This detour adds approximately 10 to 15 days in ocean freight from China to Greece. The total transit time comes to 40 to 48 days.
In addition, the detour has caused global container shortages, port congestion, and unpredictable schedule disruptions. To maintain a stable inventory turnover, we suggest Greece importers select intermodal land freight by truck and railway. It is faster than ocean freight and also capable of carrying bulk heavy cargo.
How Much Is Shipping From China to Greece (May 2026)?
Here are references for sea freight, land freight, air freight, and international express in May 2026. Transit rates will change based on season, fuel charges, and carrier policies. All quoted rates are all-inclusive with no hidden fees. BAF, EBS, and PSS are already factored into the ranges above (varies by season).
Sea Freight
The route is affected by geopolitical factors, and many carriers choose the route via the Cape of Good Hope instead of the traditional Suez Canal.
Due to the risk in navigation, the Suez route has a higher emergency surcharge, or is directly incorporated into the freight rate. In addition, the insurance rate has also significantly surged. Once the carrier chooses the Suez Route, the insurer will charge exorbitant “war risk premiums.”
For urgent large-scale shipments, we recommend land freight as a substitute.
| Sea Freight (Port to Port) | ||||||||
| Route Name and Destination | Origin Port | Shipping Line | Container Type | Transit Time (Suez Canal) | Reference Rate (Suez – USD) | Transit Time (Cape of Good Hope) | Reference Rate (Cape – USD) | Surcharge and Route Notes |
| Mainland Greece Route (Piraeus / Athens Port) | Shanghai / Ningbo / Shenzhen | COSCO, CMA CGM, ONE | 20GP | 18-22 days (If available) | 2,800 – 3,500 | 28-32 days (Current Stable) | 2,400 – 3,100 | Cape of Good Hope adds 10-14 days due to geopolitics. Standard freight rates exclude Greek 24% VAT and local THC. (DDP includes 24% VAT in the quotation.) |
| 40HQ | 20-24 days (If available) | 4,800 – 5,800 | 30-35 days (Current Stable) | 4,200 – 5,100 | ||||
| Northern Greece Route (Thessaloniki Port) | Shanghai / Ningbo / Xiamen | Maersk, MSC | 20GP | 22-25 days (If available) | 3,100 – 3,800 | 32-36 days (Current Stable) | 2,700 – 3,400 | Northern ports require extra transit or direct alliance routing. Excludes local port fees. |
| 40HQ | 24-26 days (If available) | 5,200 – 6,200 | 34-38 days (Current Stable) | 4,600 – 5,500 | ||||
| Greek Islands Route (Transshipment Hub) | All China Hubs | Carrier and Alliance Networks | 20GP | 25-28 days (To ATH Hub) | 3,400 – 4,000 | 35-38 days (To ATH Hub) | 3,000 – 3,700 | Port-to-port rates to Greece main hubs. Final delivery requires local Greek ferry networks. |
| 40HQ | 27-30 days (To ATH Hub) | 5,600 – 6,600 | 37-40 days (To ATH Hub) | 5,000 – 6,000 | ||||
Land Freight
Rail freight is more cost-effective for heavy cargo. Truck freight is faster but has a higher cost.
- Railway Routine: Depart from China to Central European hubs (including Budapest, Hungary or Poland). Clear customs and deliver to Greece by domestic express feeder truck or rail.
- Truck Routine: Depart from China, pass through Alashankou and Horgos, cross Central Asia and Europe, then head directly to mainland Greece via the Balkan route.
| Land Freight (Door to Door) | ||||||
| Service Type | Origin Hub | Destination Hub / Delivery | Transit Time | Chargeable Unit / Container Type | Reference Rate (USD) | Surcharge and Route Notes |
| Truck Freight (FTL) | All China Hubs | Mainland Greece (Door-to-Door) | 15-22 days | Full Truck (TIR) | 13,000 – 16,500 | Fastest land route. Cross-border via Alashankou/Horgos directly to Greece. |
| Truck Freight (LTL) | Shenzhen / East China | Athens / Thessaloniki | 18-25 days | Per kg (1CBM:200kg) | 2.5 – 3.8 | “Air Freight Alternative” for lithium batteries and high-value goods. |
| Railway + Truck | Xi’an / Chengdu / Yiwu | Greece Nationwide | 20-25 days | 40HQ | 5,200 – 6,300 | Rail to Central European hubs, then delivered down to Greece by express truck. |
| Per CBM | 130 – 190 | |||||
Air Freight
| Air Freight (Airport to Airport) | ||||||
| Origin Airport | Destination Airport | Airline (Routes) | Transit Time | Weight Range | Rate (USD/kg) | Remarks |
| PVG / PEK / CAN | Athens (ATH) – Express | Air China, Qatar, Emirates | 5-7 days | 100kg+ | 4.8 – 5.8 | Direct or 1-stop premium routes. Best for urgent cargo. |
| 500kg+ | 4.0 – 4.8 | |||||
| PVG / SZX / HKG | Athens (ATH) – Standard | Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir | 8-12 days | 100kg+ | 4.0 – 5.0 | Economical multi-stop routes. High capacity. |
| 500kg+ | 3.2 – 4.0 | |||||
| All China Hubs | Greek Islands | Domestic Truck / Flight | 10-15 days | 100kg+ | + 0.8 – 1.5 | Lands in ATH first, then scheduled via domestic networks to the islands. |
International Express
The shipping rate is for door-to-door shipments. DFH Logistics handles all paperwork for you.
| International Express (Door to Door) | |||||
| Carrier | Service Type | Transit Time | Weight Range | Rate (USD/kg) | Surcharges and Notes |
| DHL Express | Priority (Mainland) | 3-5 days | 21-70kg | 9.5 – 12.5 | Fast clearance. Islands/Remote areas require extra 2-4 days and remote fee. |
| 71-300kg | 8.5 – 11.0 | ||||
| FedEx (IP) | International Priority | 4-6 days | 21-70kg | 9.0 – 11.5 | Reliable for electronic/medium items. Dim factor: 1:5000. |
| 71-300kg | 8.0 – 10.0 | ||||
| UPS (Saver) | Expedited Saver | 4-7 days | 100kg+ | 7.0 – 9.0 | Cost-effective for heavy express shipments. 2026 PSS included. |
The freight rate is a reference for regular packaging in May 2026. If your goods contain batteries, branded logos, or special-shaped packaging, please contact our service team. We will provide a detailed quotation.
