How long does it usually take for the goods to arrive after being loaded on the ship in entrepot trade? Come and find out!
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I've been doing entrepot trade recently and the goods have already been loaded on the ship. I'm really worried and want to know how long it usually takes for the goods to arrive after being loaded on the ship in entrepot trade. Are the arrival times of different shipping routes and types of goods very different? I hope friends with experience can tell me about it so that I can have an idea and arrange the follow-up things in advance.
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Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
The arrival time of entrepot trade is affected by many factors. Firstly, it's the distance of the shipping route. For example, if the goods are transshipped from Asia to Europe, the sea transportation may take about 20 to 40 days; if it's to America, it may take 15 to 35 days. Secondly, it's the type of goods. The transportation of ordinary goods is relatively regular. Due to special regulatory requirements for dangerous goods, the loading, unloading and transportation processes are complicated and may be extended by 1 to 5 days. Thirdly, it's the situation of the port. If the port is congested and the loading and unloading of goods is slow, it may be delayed by 3 to 10 days. In addition, the weather condition also has an impact. In bad weather, the speed of the ship may be reduced or even need to make a temporary stop, which will delay the arrival by 2 to 7 days. So it's hard to give an exact time and it needs to consider various factors to estimate.
It is recommended that you track the movement of the goods in real time and keep close communication with the freight forwarder or the shipping company so as to master the arrival information in time.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Generally, for short-sea shipping routes, it may take about 10 days to arrive, and for ocean shipping, it may take more than 20 days. However, this is just a rough range. It's hard to say if there is bad weather like typhoons.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
It also depends on the efficiency of the transshipment port. Some transshipment ports handle goods quickly and the connection is good, so the time is short. If the process of the transshipment port is cumbersome, the arrival time will be extended.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
If the goods need special inspection and quarantine during the transshipment process, it will also delay the time, ranging from a few days to more than ten days.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
The speed of container ships is relatively fixed, while the speed of bulk carriers may change due to factors such as the cargo volume, and the arrival time will also be different.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
During the peak season, the port operations are busy, the shipping schedules may not be on time, and the arrival time is also prone to be delayed.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
The operational efficiency of the shipping company also has an impact. Some shipping companies have tight shipping route arrangements, so the arrival of goods will be faster.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
If the ship breaks down during the transportation, the arrival time will definitely be greatly delayed and it has to be repaired before it can continue sailing.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
The sea conditions are different in different seasons. In winter, the waves are high in some sea areas, the speed of the ship is affected, and the arrival time may be postponed.