Strategically located at the centre of the Mediterranean Sea, at the confluence of the major sea-lanes linking Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, Malta’s unique position affords easy access to these markets and beyond.

Shipping from China to Malta can be easy when you find the experts. Whether your cargo moves by air or ocean, CFC will ensure an efficient handling of your international logistics, as well as a smooth transit and timely clearance.

Malta Customs Entry

As a full EU member, Malta imposes customs tariffs on imports from non-EU countries, e.g. China. The importer also must pay Value Added Tax (VAT), which is up to 18 percent.

When products enter the EU, importers should declare them to customs according to their classification in the Combined Nomenclature (CN). All products entering the EU are classified under a tariff code that carries information on duty rates and other levies on imports and exports.

Goods brought into the European Union customs territory are, from the time of their entry, subject to customs supervision until customs formalities are completed. Such goods are covered by a Summary Declaration, which is filed once the items have been presented to customs officials.

The Single Administrative Document serves as the European Union importer’s declaration. This form describes goods and their movement around the world and is essential for trade outside the European Union or trade of non-EU goods. It encompasses both customs duties and VAT and is valid in all Member States. The declaration is made by whomever is clearing the goods, normally the importer of record or an agent on behalf of the importer.

Air Freight from China to Malta

CFC’s air freight division is focused on delivering quality logistics services to Malta from China. No matter how small, large or complicated your request may be, we’re here to help guide you through the options available to you.

There are no direct flights between Malta and China, but freight can transfer via Frankfurt, Dubai, Paris, Rome, Vienna, Istanbul, Cairo and other cities.

Top Airports in Malta

Malta’s only airport is Luqa International Airport. Malta Airport is a year-round base for LCCs Ryanair and easyJet, and national carrier Air Malta.

Air Freight Cost from China to Malta

Through the assistance of our international network of agents and representatives we can handle airfreight shipments to and from virtually any worldwide location. We have excellent working relationships with major airlines operating from China to Malta through whom we can offer special airfreight rates.

The exact air rate depends on the ship time, ship airline, cargo weight and volume, loading airport and destination airport, air service type.

Air Freight Transit Time from China to Malta

The air express takes 3-5 days, while the normal flight takes 5-8 days.

Sea Freight from China to Malta

CFC has been using our experience to find the best solution for each customer’s specific needs. Our knowledge of the market allows us to handle shipping operations quickly and efficiently. We arrange shipments by sea to Malta, optimizing transit time and ensuring maximum security of goods by providing optimal management of shipments, from the loading port to final delivery.

We offer FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) solutions for sea freight. With our door-to-door service, we ensure seamless transportation to the final destination, including local distribution.

Top Container Ports in Malta

Malta has the best natural harbors in the world, with two main ports, the Grand Harbor of Valletta and the Freeport.

Malta Freeport is the largest cargo port in Malta. It has bonded areas and bonded warehouses, which are mainly used for packaging of imported goods and then transshipping them to other parts of Europe.

Sea Freight Cost from China to Malta

The ocean freight cost to Malta can vary depending on the container size and origin. For instance, the port-to-port container rate from FOB Shanghai is $5,000 for 1x20ft container, while LCL rate roughly $180 per cubic meter.

Sea Freight Transit Time from China to Malta

The ocean transit time takes around 40-45 days.

Working with CFC

CFC has available an international network of agents and partners providing the expertise and experience to seamlessly handle your global cargo and logistics requirements. We will help you to determine the optimal route for your transportation from China to Malta using our extensive network in freight forwarding.

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