Reliable Sea Freight Shipping to Port of Constanța & Global Ports
Cost-effective FCL and LCL ocean container freight connecting major manufacturing hubs in China and Asia with Romania and Central-Eastern Europe. Full customs coordination and door-to-door delivery.
Ocean Container Shipping from China to Port of Constanța (FCL & LCL)
As Romania’s primary maritime gateway, the Port of Constanța serves as a vital logistics bridge between Asia, the Black Sea basin, and the European hinterland. Arwen Olsen provides comprehensive ocean forwarding solutions with trusted shipping line partnerships (Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE).
FCL (Full Container Load)
Standard 20GP, 40GP, and 40HC containers, plus specialized equipment (Open Top, Flat Rack, Reefer) for dedicated high-volume cargo.
LCL (Less than Container Load)
Weekly consolidation services from Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Ningbo. Pay only for the volume (CBM) and weight you actually ship.
Integrated Port-to-Door Logistics
We don't just book container slots. We coordinate origin factory pickup, port stevedoring, container drayage, customs clearance in Constanța, and final road delivery to warehouses or project jobsites across Romania.
Key Trade Lanes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the transit time for sea freight from China to Constanta?
Direct ocean freight from major Chinese ports (Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen) to Port of Constanța typically ranges between 35 and 60 days, depending on carrier rotation and maritime canal conditions.
Do you offer both FCL (Full Container) and LCL (Groupage) shipping?
Yes. We operate dedicated FCL container solutions (20ft, 40ft, 40HC, Open Top, Flat Rack) as well as regular weekly LCL groupage services from key Asian hubs including Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Ningbo.
Can you handle customs clearance directly at Port of Constanta?
Yes, our in-house customs brokerage team handles import/export declarations, transit documents (T1), directly at Constanța Port.
Why ship via the Port of Koper instead of Constanța?
Koper, Slovenia’s port on the Adriatic, is often a few days closer to Asia than Constanța via the Suez Canal, and it has frequent direct services and good rail and road connections to Central Europe. It is a smart choice for cargo going to western Romania (Timișoara, Arad, Oradea, Cluj) or to Hungary and Austria, and an alternative when Constanța is congested. We compare both routes for every shipment and recommend the one with the best total cost and transit time to your door.
What is Procedure 42 in Koper, and how does it help my cash flow?
Procedure 42 lets you clear goods for free circulation in Koper without paying import VAT in Slovenia, as long as they are dispatched straight away to another EU country, such as Romania. You still pay customs duty in Slovenia, but the VAT is declared through reverse charge in your Romanian VAT return, so you do not tie up cash in import VAT. To use it you need a valid EU VAT number (RO), and the transport to Romania must be documented. We handle the customs representation in Koper and the onward delivery to your warehouse.
What are demurrage, detention and storage at terminal, and how can I avoid them?
Demurrage is charged when a full container stays in the port terminal beyond the free days granted by the shipping line. Detention is charged when you keep the container outside the port for too long before returning it empty. Storage is the cost paid to the terminal for keeping your container. To avoid extra costs, send us the documents before the vessel arrives so we can clear customs and plan delivery on time.
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