Shipping from Guangzhou to Latvia Air Sea Freight services

# BETTERluck Shipping: Guangzhou to Latvia Air & Sea Freight Services   Your trusted logistics partner for shipping from Guangzhou to Latvia, 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 Latvia efficiently.   ## Key Transport Hubs & Logistics Insights   ### Latvia’s Airports & Seaports   - **Major Airports**:    - Riga International Airport (RIX) – Latvia’s largest airport, handling 90% of international air cargo and serving as a key Baltic hub for freight and passengers.    - Liepāja International Airport (LPX) – A secondary airport, supporting regional cargo and charter flights.   - **Major Seaports**:    - Port of Riga – Latvia’s primary seaport, located on the Baltic Sea, handling 60% of the country’s maritime trade, including containers, bulk cargo, and ro-ro (roll-on/roll-off) shipments.    - Port of Ventspils – A deep-sea port in western Latvia, specializing in oil products, chemicals, and containerized goods.    - Port of Liepāja – A versatile port with facilities for general cargo, containers, and fishing industry supplies.   ### Guangdong (China) Airports & Seaports   - **Airports**:    - Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)    - Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (SZX)    - Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) – All critical hubs for air cargo to Europe, with networks linking to Latvia via transshipment.   - **Seaports**:    - Guangzhou Port (Nansha Terminal)    - Shenzhen Port (Yantian, Shekou Terminals) – Major gateways with shipping routes to Latvia’s Baltic ports (Riga, Ventspils) via the Suez Canal and Baltic Sea, supporting LCL/FCL sea freight.   ### Guangdong’s Foreign Trade Wholesale Markets   We provide direct pickup from Guangdong’s top hubs, focusing on Guangzhou:   - 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**: Electronics (smartphones, semiconductors), tech gadgets, machinery, LED products.   - **Foshan**: Ceramics, furniture, home appliances, building materials.   - **Dongguan**: Toys, textiles, electronics components, footwear, plastic products.   - **Zhuhai**: Electronics, medical devices, communication equipment, plastics.   - **Shantou**: Toys, textiles, light industrial products, food processing goods.   - **Jiangmen**: Electrical appliances, textiles, metal products.   - **Zhaoqing**: Machinery, textiles, agricultural product processing.   - **Huizhou**: Electronics, chemicals, plastic products.   - **Chaozhou**: Ceramics, stainless steel products, textiles.   ### Flights from China & Hong Kong to Latvia   - There are no direct flights from China or Hong Kong to Latvia. All routes require transits via major European hubs:    - **Transit via Frankfurt (Germany)**: From Guangzhou/Shenzhen/Hong Kong to Frankfurt (Lufthansa, 11-13 hours), then to Riga (Air Baltic, 2 hours). Total travel time: 18-24 hours.    - **Transit via Amsterdam (Netherlands)**: From China/Hong Kong to Amsterdam (KLM, 12-14 hours), then to Riga (Air Baltic, 2.5 hours). Total travel time: 19-25 hours.    - **Transit via Copenhagen (Denmark)**: From China/Hong Kong to Copenhagen (SAS, 12-14 hours), then to Riga (Air Baltic, 1.5 hours). Total travel time: 18-26 hours.   - Key airlines involved: Cathay Pacific (Hong Kong), China Southern (Guangzhou), Air Baltic, and Lufthansa.   ### Container Liners from China to Latvia   - **Direct sailings via Baltic Sea**: Major carriers including Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC, and中远海运 (Cosco Shipping) operate services from Guangdong ports to Riga and Ventspils via the Suez Canal.   - **Rail Freight Option**: China-Europe Railway Express connects Guangzhou/Shenzhen to Riga via Belarus and Lithuania, with transit time of 18-22 days (faster than sea freight for time-sensitive cargo).   - **Sea Freight Transit Time**:    - 35-45 days from Guangzhou/Shenzhen to Riga/Ventspils.   - **Services**: Regular LCL (consolidated cargo) and FCL (full container) options, with weekly schedules.   ### Latvia’s Top Imports from China   Latvia primarily imports from China:   - Electronics (consumer electronics, components) – supporting its role as a Baltic logistics hub for tech distribution.   - Machinery & industrial equipment (logistics machinery, manufacturing tools) – aiding its transport and manufacturing sectors.   - Textiles & apparel (fabrics, clothing) – sourced from Guangzhou’s wholesale markets for retail and re-export.   - Furniture & home decor – catering to domestic and EU export markets.   - Plastics & rubber products – used in packaging and industrial applications.   - Vehicles & auto parts – supplementing its automotive trade.   ### Latvia Customs Clearance Requirements   - **Key Documents**:    - Commercial invoice (in English, Latvian, or Russian, detailing product descriptions, quantities, values, and HS codes).    - Packing list (specifying package contents, weights, and dimensions).    - Bill of lading (sea freight) or air waybill (air freight) / railway bill (rail freight).    - **Certificate of Origin (CO)**: Required for tariff assessment; preferential rates apply under EU-China trade agreements for eligible goods.    - Import declaration (submitted via Latvia’s customs system, integrated with the EU’s ICS2 platform).   - **Product-Specific Certifications**:    - CE Marking: Mandatory for most industrial goods (electronics, machinery) to comply with EU safety standards.    - Sanitary/phytosanitary certificates: For food, cosmetics, and agricultural products, issued by Chinese authorities.   ### Latvia Import Duties   - As an EU member, Latvia follows EU tariff regulations:    - Industrial goods (electronics, machinery): 0-2%.    - Textiles and apparel: 5-12%.    - Luxury items: Up to 10%.   - Value-Added Tax (VAT) of 21% applies to most imports, with reduced rates (12% or 5%) for essential goods.   ## 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, Mexican Peso, Ugandan Shilling, Nigerian Naira, Zambian Kwacha, Brazilian Real, Tanzanian Shilling, Ghanaian Cedi, South African Rand, Kenyan Shilling etc.   - **Insurance**: BETTERluck is a trusted client of Ping An Insurance, with all shipments insured by Ping An for comprehensive coverage during transit.   ## Comprehensive Logistics Services from Guangzhou to Latvia   - **Flexible Transport Options**: Air cargo (18-26 days), sea freight (35-45 days), and rail freight (18-22 days) with tailored solutions.   - **Local Support**: Pickup from Guangzhou/Shenzhen factories, wholesale markets, or warehouses. Our team handles container loading, EU compliance documentation (e.g., CE marking coordination), and customs preparation.   - **End-to-End Convenience**: Door-to-door delivery, EU customs clearance assistance, and real-time tracking. Authorized agent for DHL, FedEx, UPS, EMS, and major container lines/rail operators.   ## Contact Us   - **WeChat, WhatsApp & Cell Phone**: +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 #aircargo #airfreight #seafreight #airtransport #airshipping #airlogistics #airforwarder #airforwarding #airport #airwarehouse #airchina #airhongkong #freightforwarder #BETTERluck #transport #transportation #forwarding #customsclearance #chinafactory #factory #wholesalemarket #discount #madeinchina #manufactory #guangzhouwholesale #CantonFair #ChinaImportandExportFair #chinafreightforwarder #seafreight #shippingcost #containershipping #Guangzhou