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title: "International Sea Freight Forwarder | Ocean Shipping & Customs | Zhong Shen"
description: "One-stop sea freight forwarding services. With a global network covering 600+ ports, we manage your ocean shipments to China, offering door-to-door delivery, customs clearance, and FCL/LCL solutions."
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# International maritime transport

Leverage our premium maritime resources and global shipping network to build a cost-effective ocean freight plan tailored to your specific cargo requirements.

![International maritime transport](https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/static/slider/single-44.webp)

## Expert Ocean Freight: FCL & LCL Solutions

Zhongshen provides end-to-end maritime logistics, including FCL, LCL, customs clearance and tax rebates. Our trade-logistics integration model reduces costs and ensures full regulatory compliance for global shipments.

### Space Guarantee & Rate Hedge

Direct contracts with major carriers ensure space during peak seasons and optimized freight costs.

### Capital Flow Management

Accelerate liquidity with efficient tax refunds and secure foreign exchange settlement for bulk trade.

## Why Choose Zhongshen?

Integrating global shipping resources to build a secure, compliant, and cost-effective maritime corridor for your business.

### Flexible Booking Modes

Supporting FCL & LCL services across 200+ ports worldwide, with solutions for break-bulk and sea-air transport.

### Freight & Duty Optimization

Leveraging 23 years of industry standing to secure competitive rates and precise tariff classification.

### Compliant Trade Control

Alignment between customs declarations and agency contracts to ensure zero-risk tax refunds and settlements.

### Financing & Payment Support

Flexible credit terms and export tax refund financing for long-term partners to ease cash flow pressure.

## Standardized Shipping Workflow

Providing full-process maritime agency and financial management from booking to final delivery.

#### 01 — Route Calculation & Inquiry

Selecting optimal ports and carriers based on cargo volume, calculating FCL/LCL costs and customs plans.

#### 02 — Booking & Document Audit

Securing space with carriers while auditing export documents to ensure trade and logistics data matching.

#### 03 — Loading & Customs Declaration

Arranging factory pickup or container loading with professional declaration to ensure accuracy.

#### 04 — B/L Issuance & Tracking

Issuing HBL/MBL after departure with real-time tracking and simultaneous tax refund processing.

#### 05 — Clearance & Settlement

Coordinating global agents for import clearance and finalizing foreign exchange settlement and tax refunds.

## 23 Years of Maritime ExpertiseStrength Witnessed by Real Reputation

Based on comprehensive evaluation by global shipping partners

> "For domestic manufacturing, the stability of shipping space is our lifeline. With 23 years of resources, Zhongshen can guarantee our containers board on time even during peak seasons. Not only is the booking fast, but the supporting customs clearance and export tax refund agency are also very professional, greatly improving our capital turnover."
>
> — Manager Zhang, Foreign Trade Manager, a large home furnishing manufacturer in Zhejiang

> "We have high requirements for LCL business imported from China, especially for customs clearance efficiency. Zhongshen's connection between Shanghai Port and Hamburg Port is very tight, and the document processing is extremely rigorous. They have never made a mistake in 23 years. They are our most trusted shipping agent in China."
>
> — Karl Hoffmann, Logistics Director, Berlin Industrial Equipment Importer & Exporter

> "There are many uncertain factors in shipping, but Zhongshen provides very comprehensive monitoring and one-stop DDP services. Whether it's customs inspection or port congestion risks, they can quickly resolve them with their deep industry background, making our cross-border supply chain extremely stable."
>
> — James Wilson, VP of Operations, California Consumer Electronics Distributor

> "Zhongshen has a clear advantage on Middle East shipping routes. They can not only apply for highly competitive freight rates, but more importantly, they are very familiar with the customs clearance policies of Dubai and surrounding ports. For bulk commodity traders like us, they are the synonym for professional."
>
> — Ahmed Al-Fayed, General Manager, Dubai Building Materials Trade Group

> "Sea transport of large machinery is very complex, involving special containers like Open Top. Zhongshen's team provided professional guidance from stowage plans to lifting and reinforcement. Their 23 years of experience is no joke; the goods arrived in Brazil intact after crossing the ocean."
>
> — Ricardo Silva, Production Supervisor, Brazil Heavy Industry Group

> "Zhongshen's shipping services reflect a high level of standardization. From tallying and reinforcement at the port of origin to stripping and delivery at the destination port, there is clear feedback at every node. This pursuit of 'detail' makes us very comfortable entrusting long-term contracts to them."
>
> — Yuta Tanaka, CEO, Osaka Precision Instrument Co., Ltd.

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