Port-to-Port Transit (Typical)
| From | To | RoRo | 40HQ Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | Dubai Jebel Ali | 22–28 days | 24–32 days |
| Shanghai | Jeddah | 28–35 days | 30–38 days |
| Shanghai | Iraq Basra (via Dubai) | 30–40 days | 32–42 days |
| Guangzhou | Egypt Alexandria | 30–38 days | 32–42 days |
| Ningbo | Iran Bandar Abbas | 25–32 days | 28–35 days |
These are sailing times only. Real total time from order to your buyer also includes:
- Pre-shipment (7–14 days): Inspection, customs declaration, port loading
- Destination customs (3–10 days): Clearance, duties, registration if applicable
- Last-mile delivery (1–7 days): Port to your warehouse or showroom
Total Order-to-Delivery
A typical complete cycle from inquiry to keys-in-hand:
- Best case: 30 days (in-stock vehicle, RoRo, fast-clearing port like Dubai)
- Typical: 45–55 days
- Worst case: 70+ days (custom-ordered new vehicle, container, slow port)
What Affects Transit
- Vessel schedule: RoRo vessels typically sail weekly from Shanghai; less frequent from secondary ports
- Trans-shipment: Iraq, Egypt inland ports often require trans-shipment at Dubai or Jeddah
- Seasonal: Chinese New Year (late Jan / Feb) shipping schedules disrupted for 2–3 weeks
- Weather: Typhoon season July–October can delay departures 1–7 days
Want a Concrete Date?
We track vessel schedules weekly. Tell us your destination and vehicle preference — we quote with an exact ETA based on next-departure vessel space.