Logistics & freight
Factory Floor to Warehouse Door. Fully Managed.
ARPUS handles the complete freight journey — sea, air, container, and last-mile delivery — with customs clearance, documentation, and real-time coordination built in. You focus on your business. We move your cargo.
The reality
Freight is where most sourcing deals fall apart.
Getting the product right is only half the equation. Missed shipments, customs holds, undisclosed duties, and poor freight selection destroy margins and timelines — often after it's too late to recover. ARPUS manages logistics as an integrated part of your supply chain, not an afterthought.
Customs Delays
Poor documentation and non-compliance cause holds that cost weeks and thousands. We prepare and verify every document before your cargo moves.
Hidden Freight Costs
Fuel surcharges, port fees, and undisclosed markups inflate your landed cost. We quote all-in, with no surprises at the border.
Wrong Freight Mode
Choosing air when sea would suffice — or vice versa — directly impacts your margin. We advise based on your timeline, volume, and unit economics.
Freight solutions
The right freight mode for every order.
Sea Freight — FCL & LCL
Cost-efficient movement of bulk or large-volume shipments from major Chinese ports.
- Full Container Load (FCL) for dedicated, high-volume cargo
- Less than Container Load (LCL) for smaller, consolidated shipments
- Departures from Shanghai, Shenzhen, Ningbo, Guangzhou & Tianjin
- Transit time: 15–35 days depending on destination
Ideal for: Regular restocks, large orders, non-urgent inventory
Container Load Management
For brands managing multiple SKUs or consolidating orders across suppliers.
- Multi-supplier consolidation into a single container
- Real-time load planning to maximise container utilisation
- Coordination across factories in different cities or provinces
Ideal for: Brands sourcing from multiple vendors in one shipment cycle
Air Freight
For time-critical shipments where speed outweighs cost.
- Express and standard air cargo options via major Chinese airports
- Direct and connecting routes to key global hubs
- Transit time: 3–7 business days
Ideal for: Product launches, Q4 restocking, samples, high-value goods
Last-Mile Delivery
End-to-end coordination from Chinese port to your final destination.
- Destination port handling and customs clearance
- Warehouse-to-warehouse and door-to-door delivery
- Amazon FBA prep and forwarding available
- Delivery to UK, USA, EU, Middle East and beyond
Ideal for: Brands needing a single accountable partner through final delivery
Customs clearance
Customs handled — correctly, the first time.
Customs clearance is where most freight relationships break down. ARPUS manages the full compliance process — from HS code classification and duty calculation to document preparation and broker coordination — so your cargo clears without delays, fines, or compliance flags.
- HS code classification and duty pre-calculation
- Commercial invoice, packing list, and Bill of Lading preparation
- Certificate of Origin documentation
- Import/export compliance for destination markets
- Coordination with licensed customs brokers globally
Global network
Shipping from China's largest manufacturing hubs — to your market.
Origin Ports
Shanghai · Shenzhen · Guangzhou · Ningbo · Tianjin · Qingdao
Destination Markets
United States · United Kingdom · European Union · UAE & Gulf · Australia · Canada · Southeast Asia
Our process
What happens after your order leaves the factory.
Freight Mode Selection
We assess your timeline, cargo weight/volume, and budget to recommend the optimal route.
Documentation Preparation
All shipping documents prepared, verified, and submitted before cargo moves.
Cargo Booking
We coordinate with vetted freight partners to secure your slot and confirm rates.
Pre-Shipment Inspection
Final quality check before goods are loaded and sealed.
Tracking & Updates
Real-time shipment status provided at every milestone — departure, transit, arrival.
Customs Clearance
Full clearance management at origin and destination ports.
Last-Mile Delivery
Coordination to your warehouse, FBA centre, or delivery address.
Choose the right mode
Sea vs. Air — what's right for your order?
| Sea Freight | Air Freight | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Low — best for margin | Higher — premium for speed |
| Transit Time | 15–35 days | 3–7 days |
| Cargo Volume | Large / bulk shipments | Small-to-medium shipments |
| Best For | Regular restocks, large orders | Launches, urgent restocks, samples |
| Customs | Fully managed | Fully managed |
| Tracking | Milestone updates | Real-time updates |
Next step
Ready to ship with confidence?
Tell us what you're moving, where it's going, and when you need it. We'll recommend the right freight solution, quote you transparently, and manage the entire journey.