Star Ocean Express Qingdao Port to UK DDU/DAP Sea Freight Door-to-Door Service

Against the backdrop of deeply integrated global trade, Xinghan Tongda (Qingdao) International Supply Chain Service Co., Ltd., leveraging Qingdao Port as a strategic hub, has launched the "Qingdao Port to UK DDU/DAP Sea Freight Door-to-Door Service," providing small and medium-sized foreign trade enterprises with an end-to-end solution encompassing "booking-sea freight-customs clearance-delivery." The door-to-door transit time is consistently maintained at 35-40 days (data source: operational records from August to December 2024), helping businesses achieve refined control over cross-border logistics.

[Core Advantages]

1. Transparent Service Model, Clear Responsibilities with Zero Disputes

DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid):

Responsibility Boundary: From Qingdao Port to the designated UK address (excluding payment of tariffs/VAT), suitable for customers with their own UK VAT number;

DAP (Delivered at Place):

Responsibility Boundary: From Qingdao Port to the UK customer's warehouse (including customs clearance at the destination port, excluding taxes), suitable for customers without a VAT number; cooperation with 12 UK AEO-certified customs brokers, with a 99.5% accuracy rate in pre-screening HS codes (verifiable through customs data).

2. Balanced Efficiency and Cost with Direct Shipping from Qingdao Port

Weekly Routes: Direct service from Qingdao Port → Felixstowe/Southampton, arriving at the port 28 days after the cut-off date (average container rollover rate of 1.3% in 2024, compared to an industry average of 5%);

Flexible Billing: Minimum order of 1 cubic meter (including sea freight, document fees, and China THC).

3. End-to-End Controllable Risks

Cargo Security: Container GPS tracking (monthly fee of £100 per container)

Tax Compliance: Dynamic monitoring of UK VAT rates and EPR policies.

[Service Process | Four Steps to Efficient Delivery]

Demand Confirmation: Provide cargo volume and product name, receive feedback on space and quotation within 2 hours;
Domestic Operations: Free review of packing lists and commercial invoices to avoid document rejection risks;
Sea Freight Visibility: Real-time online tracking of vessel location and estimated time of arrival;
Destination Port Services:

DDU customers self-pickup or designate a freight forwarder for operations;

DAP handled by partner customs brokers for bill of lading exchange, declaration, and delivery.

[Customer Testimonials | Real Authorized Cases]

A Home Goods Factory in Henan
"In October 2024, shipped two 40HQ containers to Manchester via DAP mode. Xinghan's partner customs broker coordinated HMRC inspection, completing customs clearance in 3 days with no demurrage fees throughout the process."

A Large UK Retailer
"Exported to Birmingham via DDU mode, using the declaration template provided by Xinghan, reducing the independent tax payment cycle by 50% and cutting logistics costs by 12% compared to the market."

[Value of Choosing Xinghan Tongda]

Network Collaboration: Deepened cooperation with shipping companies such as Maersk and COSCO, ensuring space stability;

Transparent Management: Providing a transparent and clear pricing structure, enabling customers to understand all costs in advance and have no worries during transportation.

Customs Clearance Services: We work closely with local customs agents to ensure seamless customs clearance, reducing unnecessary delays and ensuring timely cargo arrival.

Xinghan Tongda, with Qingdao Port as its hub, adheres to the principle of "clear responsibilities and visible processes," offering SMEs one-stop logistics services "from Chinese factories to UK end-users." Choosing Xinghan Tongda means choosing a reliable logistics partner. We will continue to uphold the philosophy of "Connecting the Globe, Winning the Future," committed to providing global customers with efficient, secure, and reliable cross-border logistics solutions. Whether you need DDU or DAP services, we can tailor them to your needs, ensuring your cargo reaches its destination quickly and safely.

Marketing Director: Zhang Congyao