Disruptions are flagged
Flowa monitors events that may affect your active routes and alerts your team when a shipment is at risk.
Global freight forwarding
Connecting Carriers, Routes and Markets Worldwide
Ship by air, ocean, rail or express to customers, warehouses or retail locations, with your goods tracked throughout the journey.
*Delivery times depend on the destination, parcel weight, product type and service level. Not all routes are available within this window. Freight mode and duty-handling options vary by lane.
Deliver to 100+ countries, typically within 3–7 days*
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Replenish warehouses, 3PLs, Amazon FBA or retail centres*
Handle duties and customs on supported routes*
Ship by Air, Ocean, Rail or Express
Move orders directly to customers or send stock to warehouses and retail locations. Flowa coordinates shipping from factories and suppliers across China, reducing providers, hand-offs and invoices.
Air freight
Move time-sensitive stock by air, with tracking and local delivery.*
Ocean freight
Move bulk stock to warehouses or retail locations when cost matters more than speed.*
Rail freight
Balance cost and transit time on supported overland routes.*
Express parcels
Dispatch orders received before cut-off the same day to customers in 100+ countries.*
Inventory consolidation
Combine stock from multiple suppliers at one China hub and ship it together.
Duties and customs
Move time-sensitive stock by air, with tracking and local delivery.*
*Lane availability, transit times, last-mile coverage and duty-handling options depend on the destination, product type, weight and service level. Same-day dispatch applies to orders received before cut-off. Brands remain responsible for meeting product regulations in each market.
From China to 100+ Countries
Store your inventory in China, then ship directly to customers or move stock to overseas warehouses and retail locations.
China (origin)
UK
Europe
United States
Middle East
Australia
*Country and lane availability depend on the destination, product type, weight and service level. Middle Eastern coverage is limited to selected markets.
Duty treatment is calculated for each lane. Map is illustrative and not to scale.
Move Freight From China in Five Steps
Flowa manages every step, from planning your route to tracking your shipment.
1
We Plan and Price Your Routes
Tell us your markets, products and shipping requirements. We compare freight, duties, last-mile delivery and product restrictions, so you can choose the best balance of speed and cost.
2
Your Goods Arrive at Our China Hub
Send stock to our facility, or let our bilingual team coordinate with your suppliers. Goods are barcoded, recorded and checked before shipping.
3
You Choose the Route
Flowa compares options across 300+ lanes by landed cost and transit time.* The platform recommends a route and shows the trade-offs. Your team approves the final choice.
4
We Ship and Manage Customs
Your goods move by air, ocean, rail or express. We arrange freight documents and supported duty handling, then issue tracking once dispatched.*
5
We Track It Through to Delivery
Track your shipment from dispatch to delivery. If an issue arises, Flowa flags it and shows you the next step.
Managing unexpected disruptions
Built to Respond When Freight Routes Change
Port strikes, fires, regional conflict and transport breakdowns can disrupt a planned route. Flowa monitors active shipments, assesses available alternatives and helps you respond before delays escalate.
Alternative routes are compared
We assess the next suitable options based on your destination, product, shipment status, transit time and cost.
Your team approves the change
You see the available options and trade-offs before any route change is made.
Flowa coordinates the response
Once approved, our team works with the relevant carriers and partners to move the shipment through the next suitable route.
Disruptions are flagged
Flowa monitors events that may affect your active routes and alerts your team when a shipment is at risk.
Alternative routes are compared
We assess the next suitable options based on your destination, product, shipment status, transit time and cost.
Your team approves the change
You see the available options and trade-offs before any route change is made.
Flowa coordinates the response
Once approved, our team works with the relevant carriers and partners to move the shipment through the next suitable route.
Freight forwarding questions
What does a freight forwarder do?
Do you ship by air, ocean or rail from China?
How long does delivery from China take?
Do you handle duties and customs clearance?
Can you consolidate inventory from multiple suppliers?
Do you forward freight from China to Australia?
Do you forward freight from China to the UK and Europe?
Do you forward freight from China to the United States?
How much does freight forwarding from China cost?
Can you deliver directly to my customers?
Can you ship inventory to multiple locations?
See What Your Freight Lanes Cost Before You Commit
Tell us your markets, products and monthly shipping volume. We will price your key lanes line by line, compare direct and bulk options, and give you the transit times to plan against.
*Estimates depend on product type, parcel weight, destination and service level.