There are numerous methods used to ship goods into and out of China. The nature of the business and the product will dictate the specific method such as air freight or sea freight. Air freight is best suited for high-value items, meanwhile sea freight is best for bulky items that are less time sensitive. Ships transport a wide variety of goods that other sectors of the economy consume, these goods include raw and industrial materials as well as fuel. In China, freight forwarders manage all of the shipment details including paperwork, customs, and carrier selection. High-tech product exporters may require air freight for high priority orders while furniture manufacturers are likely to use sea freight for bulk exports. There are constant improvements made to global trade systems which means that sea freight in China is always changing.
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