In recent years, with the continuous growth of China's foreign trade and the rapid development of Israel's local e-commerce market, cross-border trade between China and Israel has become increasingly active. Especially in popular categories such as 3C electronics, household daily necessities, clothing accessories, and pet products, the high cost-effectiveness of "Made in China" has attracted a large number of Israeli buyers. Correspondingly, more and more domestic sellers are also turning their attention to this potential Middle East market.
In the actual business promotion process, many Shenzhen sellers will encounter a practical problem: Is there a reliable logistics company that can do sea transportation to Israel? Especially when the volume of goods gradually increases and customers are sensitive to transportation costs, sea transportation has become a more cost-effective option than air transportation. However, as a market with strict import control, the matters involved in the sea transportation link are not simple.
At this time, a professional, stable, and familiar with China-Israel trade rules logistics service provider is particularly critical. This article will take you to understand: the market demand and cost structure of Israel's sea transportation, and why U-Speed is your preferred logistics partner for expanding the Israeli market.
The actual demand of the Israeli market for sea transportation logistics
Unlike the United States and Europe, Israel has a small land area, but its e-commerce development is very rapid. According to data from the Bank of Israel, the country's per capita online shopping amount ranks among the highest in the Middle East. Although air transport can complete delivery in a short period of time, sea transport is still the most mainstream and economical way for large quantities of goods and large-volume commodities.
Especially for export companies in South China such as Shenzhen, the goods shipped to Israel are mainly electrical appliances, lighting, small appliances, fabrics, accessories, etc. Most of these products have the characteristics of heavy weight and low gross profit. Choosing sea transport can better control logistics costs and increase overall profit margins. At the same time, sea transport is also more suitable for building local inventory and cooperating with overseas warehouses to achieve local delivery, providing B2B and B2C sellers with flexible fulfillment strategies.
What is the general cost of sea transport to Israel?
When many sellers first plan their logistics strategies for the Middle East market, they will ask a question: How much does it cost to ship to Israel by sea? In fact, the cost of the first leg of sea transport is composed of multiple parts, which cannot be summarized by a single price. The following is a typical cost structure framework:
1. First leg freight
Full container load (FCL): suitable for sellers with large shipments, such as a 20GP or 40HQ container. The billing method is per container.
LCL: suitable for small and medium-sized batches or multi-category sellers, billed by cubic meter (CBM), with greater flexibility.
Price fluctuations are usually related to routes, tight space, and peak season factors. At present, the market price of LCL fluctuates around 600-800 yuan/CBM, and the price of FCL varies greatly depending on the route.
2. Port-related fees
Mainly include the fees for loading, lifting, terminal operations at the port of departure, and service fees such as unloading and bill of lading at the port of destination.
3. Customs clearance fees
Israel has strict audits on imported goods, and customs clearance is particularly critical. Goods with high value or sensitive categories (such as pure electric and electric products) may require additional declaration materials or even SII certification (Israel Standards Bureau certification). If customs clearance cannot be successfully completed, it will not only cause time delays, but may also increase additional port demurrage fees.
4. Additional fees
Sensitive goods surcharges: such as liquid, magnetic, and powder products.
Surcharge for pure battery products: such as Bluetooth headsets, power banks, etc.
Peak season surcharge: For example, during peak periods such as Black Friday and Christmas, some shipping companies will temporarily charge peak surcharges.
5. Last-mile delivery fee
If it is not just to the port, but needs to be delivered directly to the customer, it will involve the "last mile" delivery fee in Israel. This fee usually varies according to the package size, weight and delivery address.
Who should I choose for Israel shipping when shipping from Shenzhen? U-Speed is here!
If you are looking for a logistics service provider who is familiar with the Israeli market and can complete the shipping process from collection to customs clearance to local delivery, U-Speed will be your trustworthy partner.
✅ Highlights of U-Speed Israel shipping service
1. Cooperation with multiple shipping companies, stable space: no fear of warehouse explosion during peak season, long-term stable shipping.
Flexible selection of FCL/LCL: From small batch testing market to large batch centralized shipment, matching solutions can be provided.
Professional customs clearance team: We have a self-operated customs clearance team in Israel, which is familiar with local regulations and reduces customs clearance risks.
DDU service: From cargo collection, shipment, customs clearance in China to delivery throughout Israel, one-stop worry-free service.
Full-chain visual tracking: Track the cargo trajectory throughout the entire process, the status is transparent and controllable, and the logistics information is clear at a glance.
2. Timeliness and service coverage
Delivery cycle: From Shenzhen, the first leg of sea transportation can generally be delivered within 55 days after the ship sails;
Delivery area: The service covers major cities in Israel and surrounding areas, truly realizing "national delivery".
Good logistics is an "accelerator" to the Middle East market
Logistics is the first step to layout the Middle East and seize the Israeli market opportunity. Choosing a reliable shipping service provider can save time, reduce costs and improve efficiency for your cross-border business. Among many service providers, U-Speed, with its professional capabilities, localized team and full-chain service system, has opened up a high-speed channel to the Israeli market for Chinese sellers.
If you also want to seize this opportunity and deliver goods to the Israeli market efficiently, you might as well start by choosing U-Speed shipping service.
