As one of China's largest trading partners in South America, Peru receives a steady flow of containerized cargo across the Pacific. For businesses shipping commercial quantities of goods, Full Container Load (FCL) remains the most cost-effective and secure method.

Lower Per-Unit Cost: By maximizing container capacity, you can significantly reduce the freight cost per item. This is especially beneficial for lightweight but voluminous goods .
Reduced Cargo Handling: Unlike Less than Container Load (LCL), where your goods are consolidated with shipments from other companies, FCL minimizes handling. This means a lower risk of damage and cross-contamination .
Exclusive Use: Your goods are the only cargo in the container, providing better security and control over the shipping environment

Chinese Departure Ports: Common ports of origin include Shanghai, Shenzhen, Ningbo, and Qingdao.
Finnish Destination Ports: The primary ports of entry in Finland are Helsinki, Kotka-Hamina, and Turku. While some ships offer direct routes to Helsinki, many shipments are routed through major European hubs like Hamburg, Rotterdam, or Antwerp before being transshipped to Finland

Exporter submits documentation and HS codes to Chinese customs

Cargo may be subject to random or flagged inspection

Container is sealed and cleared for loading

Booking & Documentation: Securing space on vessels and preparing the Bill of Lading (B/L) , Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Certificate of Origin.

Customs Clearance: Ensuring compliance with both Chinese export regulations and French import (EU) requirements. Having an EORI number is mandatory for French customs.

Trucking (Pre-carriage & On-carriage): Arranging pickup from your supplier in China (e.g., Yiwu or Guangzhou) and delivery to the final warehouse in France.