Shipping Routes Designed for
Amazon FBA Success
Choose the route that fits your timeline and budget. All routes are vetted, tested, and include full DDP service.
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Quick comparison of all available shipping options
Fast Boat
Air Freight
Ocean Freight
Rail Freight
| Route | Duration | Pricing Category | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
Fast Boat Best speed/price ratio for regular shipments. Often 10% to 2... | 22-28 days | Balanced | E-commerce products needing reliable, cost-effective shipping |
Air Freight Fastest option for urgent shipments, product launches, and l... | 5-9 days | Premium | Urgent shipments and high-value, lightweight products |
Ocean Freight Most economical option for large volumes, pallets, and non-u... | 30-40 days | Economical | Planned inventory replenishment and bulk shipments |
Rail Freight Excellent cost/speed balance, typically 10% to 15% cheaper t... | 20-25 days | Balanced | European FBA shipments and mid-size products |
Detailed Route Information
Everything you need to know about each shipping option
Fast Boat
22-28 days
Best speed/price ratio for regular shipments. Often 10% to 20% cheaper than air.
Ideal For
E-commerce products needing reliable, cost-effective shipping
Typical Use Cases
- Regular shipments requiring balance of speed and cost
- 0.5-5kg e-commerce cartons
- Q4 rush periods
- Frequent departures with consistent tracking
✨Key Advantages
- 10% to 20% cost savings vs air
- Frequent departures
- Consistent tracking
- Optimal for medium-weight products
Air Freight
5-9 days
Fastest option for urgent shipments, product launches, and light flows.
Ideal For
Urgent shipments and high-value, lightweight products
Typical Use Cases
- Urgent restocking
- Product launches
- Light, high-value items
- Time-sensitive deliveries
✨Key Advantages
- Fastest delivery time
- Reliable schedules
- Best for low weight/high value
- Quick customs clearance
Ocean Freight
30-40 days
Most economical option for large volumes, pallets, and non-urgent shipments.
Ideal For
Planned inventory replenishment and bulk shipments
Typical Use Cases
- Large volume shipments
- Pallet-sized cargo
- Planned replenishment
- Non-urgent deliveries
✨Key Advantages
- Lowest cost per kg
- Best for large volumes
- Ideal for pallets
- Predictable scheduling
Rail Freight
20-25 days
Excellent cost/speed balance, typically 10% to 15% cheaper than fast boat.
Ideal For
European FBA shipments and mid-size products
Typical Use Cases
- Mid-size products
- FBA Europe flows
- Regular shipments to Europe
- Cost-conscious deliveries
✨Key Advantages
- 10% to 15% savings vs fast boat
- Good speed/cost ratio
- Eco-friendly option
- Reliable for Europe
Fast Boat
22-28 days
Best speed/price ratio for regular shipments. Often 10% to 20% cheaper than air.
Ideal For
E-commerce products needing reliable, cost-effective shipping
Typical Use Cases
- Regular shipments requiring balance of speed and cost
- 0.5-5kg e-commerce cartons
- Q4 rush periods
- Frequent departures with consistent tracking
✨Key Advantages
- 10% to 20% cost savings vs air
- Frequent departures
- Consistent tracking
- Optimal for medium-weight products
Air Freight
5-9 days
Fastest option for urgent shipments, product launches, and light flows.
Ideal For
Urgent shipments and high-value, lightweight products
Typical Use Cases
- Urgent restocking
- Product launches
- Light, high-value items
- Time-sensitive deliveries
✨Key Advantages
- Fastest delivery time
- Reliable schedules
- Best for low weight/high value
- Quick customs clearance
Ocean Freight
30-40 days
Most economical option for large volumes, pallets, and non-urgent shipments.
Ideal For
Planned inventory replenishment and bulk shipments
Typical Use Cases
- Large volume shipments
- Pallet-sized cargo
- Planned replenishment
- Non-urgent deliveries
✨Key Advantages
- Lowest cost per kg
- Best for large volumes
- Ideal for pallets
- Predictable scheduling
Rail Freight
20-25 days
Excellent cost/speed balance, typically 10% to 15% cheaper than fast boat.
Ideal For
European FBA shipments and mid-size products
Typical Use Cases
- Mid-size products
- FBA Europe flows
- Regular shipments to Europe
- Cost-conscious deliveries
✨Key Advantages
- 10% to 15% savings vs fast boat
- Good speed/cost ratio
- Eco-friendly option
- Reliable for Europe
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our shipping services
Amazon FBA freight services: air, sea, rail
QG Horizon ships your products from China to Amazon warehouses via four freight modes. Every route is DDP: customs included, all-in price. You choose by budget and delivery time. Average saving: 10-20% per shipment.
Which freight mode should you choose for Amazon FBA?
Air is fastest, ideal for urgent restocks. Ocean is cheapest per kilo, perfect for large volumes. Rail is a solid China-Europe compromise. Fast boat sits in between.
What is DDP and what does it include?
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) means QG Horizon pays import duties and taxes. The quoted price is all-in, with no surprise fees on arrival. You handle no customs paperwork.
How long does delivery to Amazon take?
Expect 5-9 days by air and 30-40 days by ocean. Rail takes 20-25 days, fast boat 22-28 days. All times include customs clearance.
How are prices set?
The price depends on weight, volume and chosen mode. We negotiate tested routes for controlled rates. You get a clear quote in 24h, with three route options.
| Mode | Transit time | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Air | 5-9 days | Urgent, small volumes |
| Fast boat | 22-28 days | Best price/time balance |
| Ocean | 30-40 days | Large volumes, tight budget |
| Rail | 20-25 days | China → Europe |