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LTL and FTL transport from China

LTL and FTL transport from China: How to choose the ideal option for your cargo. Comparison of formats, advantages and features of each type of delivery.

LTL

LTL Shipping (Less Than Truckload)

LTL is a delivery where several shipments from different customers are combined in the same vehicle; you only pay for the place that your goods occupy.

This format is ideal for small and medium-sized businesses, testing new items or regular deliveries of small shipments.

How does it work?

Reception to the warehouse

Cargo arrives at consolidation warehouses in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Yiwu.

Formation of the batch

A single consolidated shipment is formed.

Transportation

Delivery to Russia

Deconsolidation

Goods are unpacked and delivered to recipients

FTL

FTL Transport (Full Truck Load)

FTL (full-truckload or full-container shipping) is the classic option in which the entire truck or container is reserved for one customer.

This solution is chosen by companies with large bulk shipments, where the volume of goods allows for full loading of the standard truck (usually between 80 and 100 cubic metres). The client obtains complete control over transport: the route is formed strictly under his load without going to outside warehouses.

COMPARISON

Comparison by key parameters

💰1. Cost and savings

LTL (Consolidated Cargo)

The main advantage is cost-effectiveness. You don't pay for an entire container if it's not filled, and the price is shared among all participants in the consolidation, which allows you to reduce the budget considerably when transporting small shipments.

FTL (Full Truckload)

The rate per cubic metre or kg at full load is usually lower than the LTL. However, if you do not have the volume to fill the entire transport, it is not economically feasible to pay for empty space.

⏱️2. Delivery Times

LTL (Consolidated Cargo)

Delivery times depend on how long consolidation takes at the warehouse. Standard road delivery for consolidated cargo is 18–21 days; direct routes take 11–13 days from Beijing to Moscow and 15–17 days from Guangzhou or Shanghai to Moscow.

FTL (Full Truckload)

This is an express solution: the cargo leaves immediately after loading, without waiting for "neighbors." If it's critical to business speed, a full-freight transport (or aircraft) can get the goods faster.

🛡️3. Flexibility and Safety

LTL (Consolidated Cargo)

Provides maximum flexibility for small shipments. Due to frequent loading and unloading operations, the risk of damage to cargo is theoretically higher. We minimize these risks through professional packaging, crates and palleting.

FTL (Full Truckload)

Provides maximum cargo safety. The shipment is loaded once at the sender’s warehouse and unloaded only at the recipient’s warehouse. Minimal handling reduces the risk of damage to virtually zero.

CHOOSING AN OPTION

How to Choose the Right Option

Choose LTL (collection cargo) if:

Small weight/volume: You have small or medium-sized shipments.
Market testing: You want to import a new product in a limited quantity.
Budgeting Your priority is to reduce the cost of logistics.
Non-regular shipments: You don't have to load a whole truck.

Choose FTL (full-truckload shipping) if:

Major wholesale: The volume of the goods is between 80 and 100 cubic metres or more
Speed: Every day of delay is expensive.
Fragile cargo: Goods require special conditions of carriage
Seasonal demand: You need to replenish inventory quickly before peak season.

You don't know what to choose?

Contact our managers. We will calculate the cost of both consolidated and full-truckload shipping so you can choose the best option for your business.