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Transport options comparison
Available cost structures are compared against the cargo requirements and schedule.
Services · Freight & customs
From dispatch in China
to your warehouse in Korea.
We compare transport options for your cargo and schedule, with international freight, customs and domestic delivery itemised separately. Cargo already purchased or stored in China is also considered, including delivery requirements for Coupang, fulfillment centers and your own warehouse.
A question worth resolving first
You have a freight rate. Which customs and delivery costs still remain?
What NexSupply checks
We separate the required stages from origin to your warehouse in Korea and itemise freight, customs and domestic delivery. Packed measurements and schedules determine the final terms.
You retain the final decision.Confirm import requirements, estimated schedules and the cost scope before choosing the dispatch method.
Submitting an inquiry does not trigger payment or transport. We first confirm the goods, measurements, import requirements and quotation.
- Inquiries accepted for cargo already purchased or stored
- Import declarations in the customer's name, coordinated with a customs broker
- Duties, inspection, storage and delivery charged separately as incurred
What you provide and what you receive
Clear inputs. Documented outcomes.
Information to prepare
- 01Product type and quantity
- 02Carton count, weight and dimensions
- 03Origin and destination
- 04Required schedule and customs procedure
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Measurements and shipping documents
Carton counts, weight and volume, the commercial invoice (CI), packing list (PL), and bill of lading (B/L) or air waybill (AWB) are organised by order.
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Customs and delivery progress
Estimated departure (ETD), estimated arrival (ETA), customs clearance and domestic transport status are tracked together.
International freight options
Transport methods and final freight calculations
Indicative freight is provided during consultation. Final charges are confirmed after packing, using measured weight, volume and the departure schedule.
| Option | When to consider it | Timing characteristics | Rate basis | Additional checks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air and express | Small or time-sensitive cargo | Generally faster than sea freight; timing is advised after checking flights and customs requirements | Confirm the applicable basis for actual or volumetric weight | Restricted goods, surcharges and customs charges |
| Sea LCL | Cargo that does not fill a container | Longer than air; consolidation and sorting with other cargo add time | CBM (length × width × height in metres) and minimum charges | Consolidation, documentation, warehousing and other ancillary charges |
| Sea FCL | Larger cargo suited to container-level planning | Longer than air; no LCL consolidation stage | Per-container freight and surcharges | Handling, container return and demurrage terms |
Air and express
- When to consider it
- Small or time-sensitive cargo
- Timing characteristics
- Generally faster than sea freight; timing is advised after checking flights and customs requirements
- Rate basis
- Confirm the applicable basis for actual or volumetric weight
- Additional checks
- Restricted goods, surcharges and customs charges
Sea LCL
- When to consider it
- Cargo that does not fill a container
- Timing characteristics
- Longer than air; consolidation and sorting with other cargo add time
- Rate basis
- CBM (length × width × height in metres) and minimum charges
- Additional checks
- Consolidation, documentation, warehousing and other ancillary charges
Sea FCL
- When to consider it
- Larger cargo suited to container-level planning
- Timing characteristics
- Longer than air; no LCL consolidation stage
- Rate basis
- Per-container freight and surcharges
- Additional checks
- Handling, container return and demurrage terms
For food, cosmetics, electrical goods, batteries and children's products, import, labeling and certification requirements must be reviewed before selecting a transport method.
Service scope
Agree on the work and separate costs first.
The following describes the service scope. Actual tasks and charges are confirmed in the quotation; not all work is included in the base service fee.
Work within this service
- Compare cost structures and estimated schedules for air, express, sea LCL and sea FCL freight
- Confirm carton counts, actual weight, volume and shipping documents after packing is complete
- Coordinate import-requirement checks, customs documentation, arrival and domestic delivery
Third-party services and actual charges
- Import declarations and product-specific specialist review by a customs broker
- Actual duties, import VAT, inspection, storage, return freight and domestic delivery charges
Estimated amounts and settlement terms are reviewed before proceeding.
What is not guaranteed
- Finalising international freight solely from estimates made before packing
- Guaranteeing certification or customs clearance without a product review
- Guaranteeing carrier or customs schedules and inspection outcomes
Process
Dispatch follows confirmation of the goods, measurements and quotation.
- 01Review goods and import requirements
- 02Complete packing and measurements
- 03Confirm the transport method and quotation
- 04Dispatch and load in China
- 05Arrive in Korea and clear customs
- 06Arrange domestic delivery
Departure, arrival and customs inspection schedules are subject to external parties. Confirmed changes are reflected in the progress records.
Pricing
Know when freight, customs and delivery charges become final.
Indicative freight is provided during consultation and finalised after packing, based on measurements and the departure schedule. Duties, import VAT, inspection, storage, return freight and domestic delivery are settled separately according to actual charges incurred.
- International freight: finalised from measurements and departure schedule
- Duties and import VAT: actual charges assessed at clearance
- Inspection, storage, returns and delivery: additional actual costs, where incurred
A supply team for your next order
Send cargo and packing details to review transport options.
Submitting an inquiry does not trigger payment or transport. We first confirm the goods, measurements, import requirements and quotation.