As a Belgian entrepreneur who’s imported everything from electronics to furniture from China for over a decade, calculating import tariffs accurately has been crucial to my profit margins. Early on, I made costly mistakes—like underestimating VAT or misclassifying goods—that added hundreds of euros to my shipping bills. Now, I’ve
By elsa elelsa
As a Belgian entrepreneur who has imported goods from China for over eight years—from delicate porcelain vases to heavy industrial machinery—I’ve learned that the question of shipping insurance isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. Early in my career, I skipped insurance on a sea shipment of €20,000 worth of textiles, only to face
By elsa elelsa
As a Belgian business owner who’s imported goods from China for over a decade—from delicate porcelain to industrial machinery—I’ve learned that the right shipping term can make or break your supply chain. One term that transformed my logistics? DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). Early in my journey, a FOB shipment left
By elsa elelsa
As a Belgian entrepreneur who has imported goods from China for over eight years—everything from artisanal chocolates to industrial equipment—I’ve learned that choosing the right freight forwarder is make or break for a smooth supply chain. Over the years, I’ve dealt with delayed shipments, hidden fees, and communication black
By elsa elelsa
As a Belgian business owner who has imported everything from industrial machinery to consumer goods from China for over a decade, understanding the most popular shipping routes is critical to keeping my supply chain efficient and costs under control. Whether I’m moving bulk cargo or time-sensitive goods, the route I choose
By elsa elelsa
As a Belgian entrepreneur who frequently imports high-value electronics, luxury goods, and time-sensitive samples from China, express shipping has been a game-changer for my business. Over the past six years, I’ve relied on services like DHL, FedEx, and TNT to navigate tight deadlines, protect fragile cargo, and keep my European clients
By elsa elelsa
As a Belgian business owner who has been importing goods from China for over a decade—everything from industrial machinery to home decor—I’ve come to rely on ocean shipping as the backbone of my supply chain. It’s not without its complexities, but mastering the ins and outs of shipping from China to Belgium
By elsa elelsa
As a Belgian entrepreneur with a long – standing business relationship importing various goods from China, I’ve always been acutely aware of the ever – changing shipping from China to Belgium price. In 2025, the shipping landscape continues to be a complex web of factors that determine how much it
By elsa elelsa
As a Belgian entrepreneur importing from China regularly, understanding shipping from China to Belgium time is key for my business. Over the years, I’ve shipped various goods, from porcelain to machinery. Each shipment taught me new things about transit times. Here’s my firsthand look at different shipping methods, factors affecting schedules,
By elsa elelsa
I recently found myself in a bit of a bind. I had a large shipment of goods that needed to get from China to Belgium, and I was clueless about the costs involved. After some serious digging and research, I’m here to share what I learned about shipping a 40-foot
By elsa elelsa
