China-Croatia heavy cargo line promises 24-hour response, customised logistics

Summary

Shenglin International Logistics has launched a direct heavy cargo transport line between China and Croatia. The service offers 24-hour response and customised logistics. Air freight takes 3-4 days, sea freight 30-35 days.

Prices start at 5.00 yuan per kg, inclusive of duties and taxes, with door-to-door delivery. The service covers machinery parts, e-commerce goods and more, with full tracking and transparency.

Commentary

The launch of a direct China-Croatia DDP line by Chinese freight forwarders signals a push into niche EU markets. Croatia's accession to the Schengen Area and the eurozone in 2023 has eased customs clearance and settlement, although local logistics infrastructure remains underdeveloped. Chinese forwarders are offering door-to-door services from 5 yuan per kg, inclusive of duties and taxes, lowering the entry barrier for small and medium-sized sellers.

For New Zealand SMEs, this means Chinese e-commerce sellers could further cut delivery costs in Europe's peripheral markets, potentially extending competition from Western to Southeastern Europe. At the same time, New Zealand businesses may use such lines to test Eastern European markets, or ask local forwarders to match the full tracking and 24-hour response capabilities. However, caution is needed over VAT compliance risks in dual-clearance tax-inclusive services; the model should not be copied wholesale.

Keywords: Croatia line, heavy cargo transport, international logistics, air freight line, sea freight line, duties and taxes included, door-to-door, 24-hour response, customised logistics, Shenglin Logistics

Source: Shunqi Network