The common routes for Hong Kong's re-export trade are mainly divided into two methods: sea freight and air freight.
If sea freight is chosen, generally, the goods are first transported from the mainland ports (such as Yantian Port in Shenzhen, Nansha Port in Guangzhou, etc.) to the Hong Kong ports by barge or large ship, such as Kwai Chung Container Terminal in Hong Kong. After arriving in Hong Kong, a series of processing such as container changing and labeling of the goods are carried out in the warehouses in Hong Kong (if necessary), and then they are loaded onto the ocean-going freighters bound for the ports of the destination countries.
If air freight is chosen, the goods are transported from the mainland airports (such as Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) to Hong Kong International Airport. After completing the relevant operations at the Hong Kong airport, they are loaded onto the planes and flown to the airports of the destination countries.
The specific operation procedures include preparing the goods in the mainland and declaring them to customs, after transporting them to Hong Kong, customs clearance, warehouse management, etc. need to be carried out in Hong Kong, and finally, they are declared for export to the destination countries again. Seeking assistance from professional freight forwarding companies such as Zhongshitong can complete the re-export trade more efficiently.
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David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
The common routes for Hong Kong's re-export trade are mainly divided into two methods: sea freight and air freight.
If sea freight is chosen, generally, the goods are first transported from the mainland ports (such as Yantian Port in Shenzhen, Nansha Port in Guangzhou, etc.) to the Hong Kong ports by barge or large ship, such as Kwai Chung Container Terminal in Hong Kong. After arriving in Hong Kong, a series of processing such as container changing and labeling of the goods are carried out in the warehouses in Hong Kong (if necessary), and then they are loaded onto the ocean-going freighters bound for the ports of the destination countries.
If air freight is chosen, the goods are transported from the mainland airports (such as Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) to Hong Kong International Airport. After completing the relevant operations at the Hong Kong airport, they are loaded onto the planes and flown to the airports of the destination countries.
The specific operation procedures include preparing the goods in the mainland and declaring them to customs, after transporting them to Hong Kong, customs clearance, warehouse management, etc. need to be carried out in Hong Kong, and finally, they are declared for export to the destination countries again. Seeking assistance from professional freight forwarding companies such as Zhongshitong can complete the re-export trade more efficiently.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
Usually, the goods are first transported to Hong Kong and then transshipped. After arriving in Hong Kong by sea, you can find a warehouse in Hong Kong to store the goods temporarily, sort them out and then send them to the destination countries. Pay attention to the selection of the Hong Kong warehouse to ensure the safety of the goods and the efficiency of circulation.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
In addition to the conventional sea freight and air freight, railway transportation is also an option. The goods can be first transported to Hong Kong by railway and then transshipped as required. However, railway transportation may have more restrictions in terms of schedules, etc.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
After the goods arrive in Hong Kong, it is necessary to promptly contact freight forwarders like Zhongshitong to arrange the subsequent transshipment. Also, pay attention to the import requirements of the destination countries and prepare the relevant documents in advance to avoid delays.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Road transportation from the Chinese mainland to Hong Kong is also quite convenient and is suitable for some small-batch goods. After transporting them to Hong Kong, choose sea freight or air freight to send them to the destination countries according to the actual situation.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
First determine the destination country. Different destination countries have different preferences for routes and transportation methods. For European and American countries, sea freight is more common; for some Asian neighbors, a combination of air freight or land transportation and sea freight may be more appropriate.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Re-export trade involves a lot of document processing, such as bills of lading, packing lists, etc. Ensure that they are accurate. As a re-export port, Hong Kong's customs clearance policies should be familiar, otherwise, problems are likely to occur.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
When re-exporting in Hong Kong, costs also need to be considered, including transportation costs, warehouse costs, etc. Compare the prices of different transportation methods and warehouses to select a cost-effective solution.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
If the goods are time-sensitive, air freight is the preferred choice. However, the cost of air freight is high, so factors such as the value of the goods and time requirements should be comprehensively weighed to determine the routes.