SHIPPING & EXPORT
Shipping & Export
We work with several shipping service partners whose strengths cover different regions. We can coordinate freight through these partners or work with your appointed forwarder. Your quotation sets out the agreed shipping scope and costs.
See the five transport points ↘Five parts of a confirmed transport plan
The quotation turns each point into a defined scope for the proposed order, route and schedule.
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ORDER PREPARATION
From preparation to export release
We coordinate sorting and grading, agreed quality checks, sample preparation and export packing with the relevant suppliers and processors. We also arrange inland transport, China export clearance and the agreed export documents. We provide the export lot’s laboratory report, together with the certificates and other documents agreed for the destination.
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CHOOSING THE ROUTE
Sea, rail, road or multimodal
We coordinate the route with our freight forwarders according to the destination, quantity, timing, cost and your preference. Sea freight suits most international container shipments, as a full (FCL) or shared (LCL) container. Rail and road serve Kazakhstan, Central Asia and other inland destinations. Some shipments combine modes, such as truck and rail or truck and sea.
Air freight is assessed only for small or urgent commercial shipments where the cost and destination make it practical. Courier service is reserved for samples.
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RAIL AND ROAD
Overland delivery to Central Asia
For rail, the route depends on the forwarder and the shipment. It may run from an inland Chinese rail terminal through a border crossing such as Horgos or Alashankou. For road, you can collect from Yulin with your own truck or cargo company, or we can arrange transport towards the border. The quotation confirms the handover point, border crossing, estimated transit time and Incoterm. We do not promise a fixed route or transit time before the forwarder confirms it.
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FREIGHT QUOTATION
What we need for a usable freight quote
Send the product, quantity, packing, net and estimated gross weight, and the exact destination: a port, rail terminal, warehouse or border point. Add your preferred transport mode, required delivery timing and the Incoterm if known. Tell us whether you will use your own forwarder, and any customs or document requirements. We request a current route-specific rate and state the quotation's validity and included charges.
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SHIPMENT UPDATES
The shipment information we share
Sea: booking, loading, vessel and voyage, departure, bill of lading copy and estimated arrival.
Rail: cargo handover, loading, train departure, the rail transport reference, border crossing and arrival at the destination terminal.
Road: pickup, loading, truck or carrier reference, border crossing and delivery status.
For multimodal shipments, we share each milestone leg by leg. Departure and arrival dates remain carrier estimates.
Main shipping terms
The Incoterm is agreed according to the transport mode and destination. The quotation always states the term, the named place and the Incoterms® edition.
- FCA
- Any mode. We hand the goods, cleared for export, to your nominated carrier at the named place, such as our Yulin warehouse or a rail terminal.
- CPT
- Any mode. We arrange and pay carriage to the named destination. Risk transfers when the goods are handed to the first carrier.
- DAP
- Any mode. We arrange transport to the named place, often inland or in Central Asia. You normally handle import clearance, duties and taxes.
- FOB
- Sea only. We deliver the goods on board at the named shipment port; you arrange the main sea freight.
- CFR
- Sea only. We arrange and pay sea freight to the named destination port. Risk still transfers once the goods are on board.
- CIF
- Sea only. As CFR, and we also arrange cargo insurance according to the agreed coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Which Incoterm should I use?
It depends on the transport mode, the destination and which party arranges the main carriage. For sea shipments we commonly use FOB, CFR or CIF; for containers handed over at a terminal, FCA can be cleaner than FOB. For rail, road and multimodal shipments, FCA, CPT or DAP are more appropriate. The exact named place and Incoterms® edition are stated in our quotation.
Can I appoint my own freight forwarder?
Yes. Share your forwarder's details when discussing the order. We agree the handover arrangements and each party's responsibilities before shipment.
How long do samples take to arrive?
Samples can be sent by international courier where permitted by the carrier and the destination country's rules. Before sending, we confirm the sample quantity, courier, cost, required documents and any destination restrictions. Delivery is often estimated at 3–5 days after dispatch, or around a week depending on the destination. These are estimates: transit conditions and customs clearance can affect arrival.
Does your quotation include every cost at destination?
The quotation identifies the costs covered by our offer and those payable separately. Import clearance, duties and taxes remain the buyer's responsibility under every term we quote. Destination handling and onward delivery depend on the agreed arrangement. We clarify the scope and freight price validity before you confirm the order.
Which shipping documents will I receive?
We issue the commercial invoice and packing list, and share the applicable transport document as it becomes available. We also provide the export lot's laboratory report and an origin certificate or other documents as agreed for the shipment. Tell us your destination's document requirements when requesting a quotation.
Which transport document is issued for rail or road?
Sea shipments carry a bill of lading. Rail and road shipments carry a rail or road waybill issued by the carrier, whose form depends on the route. Unlike a bill of lading, a waybill is not a document of title. If you pay by letter of credit, tell us before we quote so the documents can be agreed with your bank.
What happens if there is a shipping issue?
Contact Yang Squared Spices with your order or shipment reference. We work with the relevant shipping partner or your forwarder to clarify the issue and coordinate the next steps. Any insurance claim follows the applicable policy and agreed responsibilities.
What do you need to assess a shipping option?
Send the product, quantity, packing, pickup location if you collect, exact destination, preferred transport mode, Incoterm if known and target date. Tell us whether you will use your own forwarder. We confirm the available arrangement and estimated schedule for the proposed shipment.
What documents will I have for import clearance?
Our Shenzhen company is registered as an exporter with China's foreign-trade and customs authorities and handles China export clearance. For your import clearance we supply the commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading, and, as your destination requires, a certificate of origin, a phytosanitary certificate and the laboratory report. Import registrations, permits and duties at destination are the importer's responsibility: please check your country's requirements with your customs broker and tell us before we quote.
YOUR ROUTE
Request a shipping quotation
Send the product, quantity, packing, destination and preferred shipping term.