In short
Air freight from China is what you book when the deadline costs more than the freight does. Redline reserves airport-to-airport or door-to-door space, arranges collection from the factory and export clearance, and declares batteries, magnets and liquids before booking, because restricted cargo is the usual reason an urgent shipment is refused.
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Who is this service for?
Urgent replenishment
Stock-outs, launches and deadlines.
Samples and small high-value orders
Electronics, cosmetics, fashion.
Buyers testing a new product
Small first orders before committing to sea freight.
What is included?
Rate and routing options
Airport-to-airport or door-to-door.
Export handling
Booking, pick-up, export customs.
Special cargo
Batteries, liquids and other restricted items assessed before booking.
Tracking and documents
Airway bill, invoice, packing list.
How does it work?
- 01
Cargo details
Cartons, dimensions, weight and destination.
- 02
Quote and booking
Options by speed and cost; you choose.
- 03
Pick-up and export
Collection from the factory or our warehouse.
- 04
Arrival
Airport collection or door delivery, DDP where available.
What do you receive?
Quote with options
Speed versus cost, clearly stated.
Shipping documents
Airway bill, invoice, packing list.
Tracking
Status until arrival.
Which shipping method should you choose?
Indicative comparison. Final method and cost depend on your cargo and destination.
| Method | Best for | Transit (indicative) | Cost level | Minimum volume | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air | Urgent orders, samples, light or high-value goods | 3–7 days (indicative) | High | None | Batteries and liquids need special handling |
| Sea LCL | Smaller volumes that do not fill a container | 25–45 days (indicative) | Low | About 1 CBM | Shared container, consolidated at origin |
| Sea FCL | Full 20 ft / 40 ft loads | 20–40 days (indicative) | Lowest per unit | One container | Best for furniture, building materials, machinery |
| Rail | Central Asia and Europe | 15–25 days (indicative) | Medium | Varies by route | Subject to route availability |
| Truck | Central Asia via land borders | 10–20 days (indicative) | Medium | Varies by route | Subject to route availability |
| DDP | Door delivery with duties paid | Depends on method | All-in quote | Varies | Availability depends on product and destination |
What do we need in order to quote?
- Number of cartons
- Carton dimensions (L × W × H, cm)
- Gross weight per carton (kg)
- Total volume (CBM) if known
- HS code or product description
- Destination country and city
- Batteries, magnets or dangerous goods, if any
- Target delivery date
Related services
Sea freight
The most economical way to move volume: LCL for smaller loads, FCL for full containers.
DDP shipping
Delivered Duty Paid: export, transport, customs, duties and last-mile delivery coordinated to your door.
Warehousing & consolidation
Goods from several suppliers received, checked and combined into one shipment.
Where we ship this service
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
QatarAbout Redline Sourcing
- Bilingual team working in Arabic, English and Mandarin
- Sourcing, quality control and shipping managed under one contact