Question 1

How long does ocean freight from China take?

Accepted Answer

Indicative sea transit from South and East China ports: Southeast Asia 4–12 days, India 14–22, the Gulf 18–24, East Africa 24–34, Europe 30–42. Exact timing depends on the port pair, sailing schedule and whether you ship FCL or LCL.

Question 2

What's the difference between FCL and LCL, and which do I need?

Accepted Answer

FCL means you book a full container (about 28 CBM in a 20ft, 58–68 CBM in a 40ft/40HC). LCL means your cargo shares a container with other shippers, so you pay only for the volume you use. Below roughly 15 CBM, LCL consolidation is usually cheaper; above that, a full container is more economical.

Question 3

How do you verify a Chinese factory before I pay?

Accepted Answer

Our team inspects the factory on the ground — capacity, certifications, working conditions and real output — before any payment is committed. We also handle samples, spec sign-off and pre-shipment quality control.

Question 4

Does inntol handle both sourcing and shipping, or only freight?

Accepted Answer

Both, on one invoice. We find and verify the factory, negotiate and purchase on your behalf, run quality control, prepare export documents and move the cargo by sea — one accountable team from the factory floor to your door.

Question 5

Can you ship small quantities or only full containers?

Accepted Answer

Both. For partial loads we consolidate your cargo with other shipments (LCL) so small volumes still ship economically; for larger orders we book full containers (FCL).

Question 6

How is product quality protected before shipment?

Accepted Answer

Before goods leave the factory we run pre-shipment quality control against your agreed specification, and all terms, MOQs and lead times are confirmed in writing.

Question 7

Which regions do you ship to from China?

Accepted Answer

From sourcing and consolidation hubs in China we deliver by sea to Southeast Asia, India, the Gulf, East Africa and Europe, through our ocean-carrier and forwarding-partner network.

Question 8

How do I get a quote, and how fast?

Accepted Answer

Send what you're sourcing or shipping with rough volume and destination. We reply within one business day with a firm, itemised quote — sourcing and freight on a single invoice.