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How Shipping Works

From proforma to doorstep — the B2B container export process step by step.

1

Proforma & Deposit

1-3 days

Your proforma invoice is approved; 30% deposit wire releases the production order.

2

Production & Packaging

7-21 days

Supplier schedules production; packaging and labeling meet target-country standards.

3

Quality Inspection

1-2 days

Pre-shipment QC. Third-party inspection (SGS, BV, Intertek) on request.

4

Container Loading

1 day

Container sealed, B/L draft prepared. Loading photos visible in your panel.

5

Balance & Document Courier

3-7 days

70% balance paid; original B/L and export docs couriered via DHL/FedEx.

6

Sea Freight

15-45 days

Container onboard, live tracking via ShipsGo, ETD/ETA updates.

7

Arrival & Customs

3-7 days

Customs broker takes over at destination. Import duty + VAT paid by buyer.

8

Final Delivery

1-2 days

Container delivered to buyer's warehouse. Order closed, review form opens.

Incoterm Options

ICC Incoterms 2020 rules

EXWEx Works (Factory)
Freight: Buyer
Risk: At factory exit
Large buyers with own forwarder
FOBFree On Board (Port)
Freight: Buyer
Risk: At ship loading
Most common — buyer manages freight + insurance
CIFCost, Insurance & Freight
Freight: Seller
Risk: At ship loading (freight+insurance by seller)
Buyers wanting simpler ops
DDPDelivered Duty Paid
Freight: Seller
Risk: At buyer door
Buyers wanting full door-to-door

Our Loading Ports

Istanbul / Ambarlı

Optimal for EU, Balkans, North Africa.

Mersin

Optimal for Middle East, Gulf, East Africa.

Izmir

Alternative for EU and Mediterranean.

Transit Times (Sea Freight)

EU (Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp)7-14 days
Gulf (Jebel Ali, Dammam)10-15 days
North Africa (Casablanca, Algiers)8-12 days
East Africa (Mombasa, Dar es Salaam)18-25 days
West Africa (Lagos, Abidjan)18-28 days
North America (NY, LA)20-30 days
South America (Santos, Callao)28-40 days
Far East (Shanghai, Singapore)25-35 days

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