01 May, 2024
News Categories. NewsKG Logistics provide expertly managed import solutions to a wide range of countries, including our main trading lanes: China, Turkey, USA, and Australia. No matter how complex the project, our 35 years of combined experience will ensure it’s delivered to a high standard and within your specified timeframe.
Our sea and air freight services include: part load (LCL), full load (FCL) and all air freight for both commercial and general public clients.
Our specialised break bulk team can arrange both ex works and FOB shipments for all larger out of gauge cargo. We can arrange any type of air freight shipping on a door to door basis, whether your shipment is of utmost urgency or it requires a full charter of an aircraft.
Freight Forwarding to China
KG Logistics offer a comprehensive freight forwarding service to help our clients import from China.
Freight Transportation
Air freight: Air freight from China to the UK can take between 3 and 4 days as part of a transhipment, in which the goods or containers travel to an intermediate destination before being moved to their final destination. A direct air freight shipment would take 1 day.
Sea freight: Depending on the distance and type of product, sea freight shipping from China to the UK can take up to six weeks (between 35 and 42 days).
Rail freight: Rail freight is considered a very reliable option, with shipments taking between 18 and 24 days to reach the UK from China. It is faster than sea freight shipping and costs less than air freight.
Road freight: The road freight route from China to the UK takes between 14 and 16 days. Road freight shipping is a flexible and economical option, with goods being transported via long-haul deliveries by lorries.
Key Shipping Ports in China
China possesses seven out of ten of the world’s biggest and busiest shipping ports. In order to keep up with the country’s import and export demand, they have a total of 34 major ports and over 2000 smaller ones. Without these shipping ports, the country would not be able to develop at the rate it is developing. Some of the key China shipping ports include:
Shanghai: The world’s largest port since 2010, located on the Yangtze River delta, sees 42 million TEU pass through it every year.
Shenzhen: The second largest port in China, on the Pearl River, with different types of cargo assigned to designated zones.
Ningbo-Zhoushan: Formed by the merger of two ports, Ningbo and Zhoushan, and takes in supplies of raw material, cargo and many finished products from North & South America.
Guangzhou: Another port located on the Pearl River delta that trades with 80 nations, boasting 4500 berths and 2400 anchorage points.
Others include Hong Kong, Qingdao, Dalian, Tainjin, Xiamen, Yingkou, Xingang, Fozhou and more.
Freight Forwarding to Turkey
KG Logistics offer a comprehensive freight forwarding service to help our clients import from Turkey.
Freight Transportation
Air freight: Air freight is ideal for importing a modest amount of goods, as it is the fastest but most expensive option.
Sea freight: This is one of the most advantageous transport solutions for importers/exporters to and from Turkey. While it is slower than rail or air freight, it is more cost-effective and especially in the case of large shipments.
Rail freight: In comparison to sea freight, rail transport is more expensive yet a much faster solution.
Road freight: Road freight shipping is a flexible and economical option, with goods being transported via long-haul deliveries by lorries.
Key Shipping Ports in Turkey
With almost 200 ports and piers across Turkey, there are 3 main shipping ports that KG Logistics operate to and from, including:
Istanbul: Also called the Port of Haydarpaşa, this port is the country’s third-largest with an annual cargo volume exceeding 60 million tons.
Mersin: This is the largest container port in Turkey with production capacity amounting to 2.6 million TEU. It features 26 berths and can accommodate 30 vessels at a given time.
Gemlik: a port on the northwest coast, handling more than 336 thousand TEU containers. A large part of its exports include passenger cars, which are manufactured in the region.
Freight Forwarding to USA
KG Logistics offer a comprehensive freight forwarding service to help our clients import from the USA.
Freight Transportation
Air freight: Air freight is ideal for importing a modest amount of goods, as it is the fastest but most expensive option. It should take approximately eight days to do so, depending on the freight forwarder.
Sea freight: This is one of the most advantageous transport solutions for importers/exporters to and from USA. While it is slower than rail or air freight, it is more cost-effective and especially in the case of large shipments.
Rail Freight: In comparison to sea freight, rail transport is more expensive yet a much faster solution.
Road freight: Road freight shipping is a flexible and economical option, with goods being transported via long-haul deliveries by lorries.
Key Shipping Ports in USA
The USA contributes over 26% of total world consumption, and so it’s no surprise that the freight industry is crucial to its economy. It is important to choose the best port to ship from, considering location, cost and transit time. Some of the key USA ports and airports include:
East coast: New York, Baltimore, Jacksonville, Charleston, Savannah, and Miami.
Gulf of Mexico: New Orleans, Galveston, and Houston.
West coast: Long Beach, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Portland.
Freight Forwarding to Australia
KG Logistics offer a comprehensive freight forwarding service to help our clients import from Australia.
Freight Transportation
Air freight: Air freight is ideal for importing a modest amount of goods, as it is the fastest but most expensive option.
Sea freight: This is one of the most advantageous transport solutions for importers/exporters to and from Australia. While it is slower than rail or air freight, it is more cost-effective and especially in the case of large shipments.
Rail freight: In comparison to sea freight, rail transport is more expensive yet a much faster solution.
Road freight: Road freight shipping is a flexible and economical option, with goods being transported via long-haul deliveries by lorries.
Key Shipping Ports in Australia
Due to its South Pacific location, Australia is an important country for international shipping. Some of the key Australia’s shipping ports include:
Melbourne: Situated on the mouth of the Yarra River, this shipping port was built in 1889 and is the country’s largest container and general cargo port. It manages almost 37% of the total container trade.
Sydney: Also known as the Port of Botany, it is the second biggest container port in the country.
Fremantle: This is the busiest port in Western Australia, as it handles more than 35 million tons of cargo a year, maritime cruises, and a navy.
Adelaide: The largest port in Southern Australia, founded in 1836. It witnesses over 100 million tons of cargo as well as maritime cruises for tourists.
Brisbane: The fastest growing port in Australia, responsible for more than 28 million tons of cargo each year. It is well known for its strict environmental regulations and focus on ecological balance.
Darwin: An up and coming port as it serves as the gateway to Asia. It has become a centre for ‘Australasian’ trade, handling up to 4 million tons of cargo every year.
Others include: Hedland, Dampier, Wellington, and Newcastle.
Freight Forwarding with KG Logistics
We provide a comprehensive range of transportation services and we always ensure that our solutions are cost effective and efficient.
Our experience in the industry has allowed us to constantly provide reliable sea, air and road freight services from the UK to countries all over the world and we have now become one of the UK’s leading freight forwarding specialists.
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