Shipping from Guangzhou to Greece Air Sea Freight services

# BETTERluck Shipping: Guangzhou to Greece Air & Sea Freight Services   Your trusted logistics partner for shipping from Guangzhou to Greece, offering tailored air cargo, sea freight (LCL/FCL), railway, and land transport solutions. Since 2007, BETTERluck Shipping (Guangzhou) Limited has delivered professional services with **cheapest prices**, **lowest costs**, and seamless support for "Made in China" cargo, connecting Guangzhou’s markets to Greece efficiently.   ## Key Transport Hubs & Logistics Insights   ### Greece’s Airports & Seaports   - **Major Airports**:    - Athens International Airport (ATH) – Greece’s primary international airport, handling 70% of air cargo, including electronics, fashion goods, and high-value machinery. It serves as a regional hub with direct links to EU and global markets.    - Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) – A secondary hub in northern Greece, supporting cargo for industrial zones and agricultural exports.   - **Major Seaports**:    - Port of Piraeus (Athens) – The largest port in Greece and the Mediterranean, handling over 60% of the country’s container trade. It is a key transshipment hub for goods to/from Europe, Asia, and Africa, with direct services from China.    - Port of Thessaloniki – A northern port serving the Balkans, specializing in bulk cargo, machinery, and agricultural products.    - Port of Patras – A major ferry and container port, linking Greece to Italy and Western Europe.   ### Guangdong (China) Airports & Seaports   - **Airports**:    - Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)    - Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (SZX)    - Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) – All with direct or transit air cargo routes to Athens and Thessaloniki.   - **Seaports**:    - Guangzhou Port (Nansha Terminal)    - Shenzhen Port (Yantian, Shekou Terminals) – Major gateways with direct shipping routes to Port of Piraeus, supporting LCL/FCL sea freight and rail connections to EU inland destinations.   ### Guangdong’s Foreign Trade Wholesale Markets   We provide direct pickup from Guangzhou’s key sourcing hubs:   - Baiyun World Leather Market (leather goods & accessories)   - Baima Fashion Market (clothing, apparel & textiles)   - Sanyuanli General Merchandise Market (daily necessities & small commodities)   - Liwan Toy Market (toys & children’s products)   - Guangzhou Furniture Wholesale Market (furniture & home decor)   - Foshan Ceramics Wholesale Market (ceramic tiles & sanitary ware)   ### Guangdong Cities & Their Key Export Products   - **Guangzhou**: Electronics, textiles, furniture, lighting equipment, auto parts.   - **Shenzhen**: Smartphones, semiconductors, tech gadgets, LED displays, drones.   - **Foshan**: Ceramics, home appliances (air conditioners, refrigerators), furniture.   - **Dongguan**: Toys, footwear, electronics components, plastic products.   - **Zhuhai**: Medical devices, communication equipment, plastic molds.   - **Shantou**: Toys, textiles, light industrial goods (kitchenware, stationery).   - **Jiangmen**: Electrical appliances, metal products (stainless steel cookware).   ### Flights from China & Hong Kong to Greece   - **Direct flights**:    - Air China operates direct flights from Beijing (with connections from Guangzhou) to Athens (11-12 hours, 3x weekly).    - Cathay Pacific offers seasonal direct flights from Hong Kong to Athens (12 hours).   - **Transit flights** (regular services):    - **Via Frankfurt (Germany)**: Guangzhou/Shenzhen → Frankfurt (11 hours) → Athens (2.5 hours). Total: 18-20 hours.    - **Via Paris (France)**: Hong Kong → Paris (12 hours) → Athens (3 hours). Total: 19-22 hours.   - Key airlines involved: Lufthansa, Air France-KLM, Aegean Airlines, and China Southern.   ### Container Liners & Rail Freight from Guangzhou to Greece   - **Sea freight to Port of Piraeus**:    - Major carriers (Cosco Shipping, Maersk, MSC) offer direct services from Guangdong ports to Piraeus, with transit time of 28-35 days.    - Piraeus serves as a hub for onward rail transport to Central/Eastern Europe (e.g., Budapest, Belgrade) in 3-5 days.   - **Rail freight (China-Europe Railway Express)**:    - Services from Guangzhou to Athens via Hungary and Serbia, with transit time of 20-25 days – ideal for time-sensitive cargo.   ### Greece’s Top Imports from China   Greece primarily imports from China to support its retail, construction, and manufacturing sectors:   - **Electronics** (smartphones, home appliances, LED lighting) – Sourced from Shenzhen and Guangzhou, meeting high demand in Greek urban centers.   - **Textiles & apparel** (clothing, fabrics) – Complementing Greece’s fashion industry, with Guangzhou’s markets providing affordable and trendy options.   - **Construction materials** (ceramics, steel, machinery) – Used in infrastructure projects and tourism-related construction (hotels, resorts).   - **Furniture & home decor** – Popular in both residential and hospitality markets, with designs adapted to Mediterranean aesthetics.   - **Automotive parts** – Supporting Greece’s auto repair and manufacturing sectors.   ### Greece Customs Clearance Requirements & Procedures   - **Key Procedures**:    1. Submit import declaration via Greece’s **Single Administrative Document (SAD)** system, integrated with the EU’s customs network.    2. Undergo documentary checks and physical inspection (random or for regulated goods).    3. Pay duties and taxes, then obtain release authorization (fast-track for EU-compliant goods).   - **Required Documents**:    - Commercial invoice (in English or Greek, with HS codes, values, and detailed product descriptions).    - Packing list (itemized by package, including weights and dimensions).    - Bill of lading (sea freight) or air waybill (air freight) / railway bill (rail freight).    - **Certificate of Origin (CO)**: Mandatory for tariff assessment; preferential rates apply under EU-China trade agreements.    - **CE Marking**: Required for most industrial goods (electronics, machinery, toys) to comply with EU safety standards.   ### Special Certification Requirements for Greece   - **COC (Certificate of Conformity)**: Not mandatory for EU-compliant goods, but recommended for high-value electronics to demonstrate safety compliance.   - **ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note)**: **Not required** for Greece, as it is an EU member with streamlined customs procedures.   ### Greece Import Duties   - As an EU member, Greece follows EU tariff regulations:    - Industrial goods (electronics, machinery): 0-2%.    - Textiles and apparel: 5-12%.    - Construction materials: 3-6%.    - Furniture: 0-4%.   - **Value-Added Tax (VAT)**: 24% (standard rate) applies to most imports; reduced rates (13% or 6%) for essentials like food and medical supplies.   ## Payment & Insurance   - **Accepted Currencies**: BETTERluck is a long-standing client of XTransfer, enabling payments in:    Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Chinese Yuan, Euro, British Pound, Hong Kong Dollar, Japanese Yen, Singapore Dollar, US Dollar, and other major currencies.   - **Insurance**: All shipments are insured by Ping An Insurance, covering loss, damage, and transit risks (including maritime, aviation, and rail transport).   ## Comprehensive Logistics Services from Guangzhou to Greece   - **Flexible Transport Options**: Air cargo (18-22 hours), sea freight (28-35 days), and rail freight (20-25 days) with door-to-door delivery.   - **Local Support**: Pickup from Guangzhou/Shenzhen factories, wholesale markets, or warehouses; container loading and EU compliance checks.   - **Customs Expertise**: Authorized agent for DHL, FedEx, UPS, and EMS; assistance with CE marking and EU tariff optimization.   ## Contact Us   - **WeChat, WhatsApp & Telephone**: +86-18898403007   - **Email**: sales8@blshipping.com   - **Website**: www.blshipping.com   - **Address**: Room 607-608, Talent Building, No.1 Yichuang Street, Huangpu District, Guangzhou City, China | Post Code: 510555   #freight #forwarder #logistics #shipping #cargo #airchinacargo #aircargochina #airfreight #seafreight #Greece #Guangzhou #madeinchina #guangzhouwholesale #CantonFair #chinafreightforwarder #BETTERluck #containershipping