Shipping from China to Ireland: Air Freight, Sea Freight, Express

Goodhope Freight Group (China) Limited is your trusted freight forwarder for shipping from China to Ireland. As an EU member state and a key gateway to the Atlantic, Ireland offers major ports including Port of Dublin (the largest) and Port of Cork, along with Dublin Airport (DUB) for air cargo. This Shipping from China to Ireland guide covers sea freight (FCL/LCL), air cargo, and express courier services. All sea and air services terminate at the destination port or airport; only express courier offers door-to-door delivery.

🚢 Sea Freight – FCL (Full Container Load) to Dublin Port

We offer FCL shipping from all major Chinese ports (Shenzhen, Ningbo, Shanghai, Qingdao, Guangzhou) to Port of Dublin – Ireland's largest and busiest seaport. Most services involve transshipment via major hubs like Rotterdam or Southampton. Service ends at the port terminal. Consignee arranges customs clearance and inland trucking.

• Container types: 20GP, 40GP, 40HQ, 40RH (reefer available)
• Transit time: 35–45 days (via transshipment)
• Service end point: Dublin or Cork port. Buyer handles import duties, clearance, and final delivery.
• Best for: Large-volume cargo, machinery, construction materials, consumer goods, automotive parts.
• Tariffs: Ireland applies the EU Common Customs Tariff. Duties vary by HS code (typically 0–12%). VAT is 23% (standard rate) with deferred payment schemes for registered importers.

📦 Sea Freight – LCL (Less than Container Load) – Shared consolidation

For shipments below 15 CBM, LCL is the most economical option. Your cargo shares container space and is deconsolidated at our partner warehouse at Dublin Port.

• Minimum: 1 CBM or 1000 kg
• Pricing: Per cubic meter (approx $90–160/CBM depending on season)
• Transit time: 40–50 days
• Service end point: LCL warehouse at Dublin. Consignee arranges customs clearance and pickup.
• Best for: Small commercial orders, spare parts, samples, personal effects, e-commerce inventory.

✈️ Air Freight to Dublin Airport (DUB)

Air cargo is flown to Dublin Airport (DUB) – Ireland's main gateway for air freight. We operate from major Chinese airports (PVG, CAN, SZX, HKG) with connecting flights via Doha, Dubai, or London.

• Transit time: 6–10 business days
• Service end point: DUB cargo terminal. Consignee handles customs clearance and pickup.
• Acceptable cargo: Electronics, fashion, pharmaceuticals, perishables, e-commerce parcels, urgent spares.
• Weight range: 45 kg to several tons. For shipments below 45 kg, express courier is usually more economical.
• Delivery options: Airport-to-airport only. We can assist with customs brokerage upon request.

📮 International Express Courier – Door-to-Door to any Ireland address

For urgent documents, samples, or small parcels, we offer direct door-to-door delivery via DHL, FedEx, UPS, and EMS. Express courier includes customs clearance and full tracking.

• Carriers: DHL (direct mail Ireland), FedEx (Economy & Priority), UPS, EMS
• Transit time: 3–5 business days
• Features: Doorstep pickup in China, real-time tracking, optional DDP (duties prepaid).
• Best for: Documents, samples, e-commerce orders, personal effects, urgent spare parts.
• Delivery options: Door-to-door including residential and commercial addresses across Ireland (Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford).

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