Gantry cranes loading a used excavator for export at a Chinese port
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From our yard to your port

Four loading ports, break-bulk or flat rack, and the documents for the machine you actually bought.

Hefei, China 15 destination markets 328 machines in stock

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4Chinese ports we load from
50+export countries served
15destinations with importing guides
6document and check points per unit

How a machine leaves China

Three stages, photographed as they happen, from the yard to the hold.

Project cases
Loading a used excavator for export in China
01 Prepared and loaded in the yard After preparation the machine is driven onto the trailer and secured, with loading photos kept for your file.
Loading a used excavator for export in China
02 Handled at the port Gantry cranes lift the unit at the terminal. Break-bulk and heavy units are handled here.
Loading a used excavator for export in China
03 Lashed on board Machines are lashed inside the hold, or fixed to a flat rack, for the voyage.

Shipping and loading

What is fixed before the machine moves, and what is confirmed with the quote.

Ports we load from
Tianjin, Qingdao, Shanghai and Nansha (Guangzhou), depending on the yard and the vessel.
How machines ship
Flat rack or break-bulk for larger units; container where the machine fits. Quoted per unit.
Before departure
Loading photos and video sent with the shipping documents.
Schedule
Transit time depends on the destination port and the vessel schedule — both confirmed with the quote.
Used excavator secured on a trailer ready to leave the yard
04 Secured before it moves Chains and straps are checked before the trailer leaves the yard, and again at the terminal.

Payment terms

The frame we use. Every term is stated in the order confirmation.

Method
Bank transfer (T/T) is the standard method.
First order
Normally a deposit with the balance before loading.
Repeat buyers
More flexible terms can be discussed once a trading history exists.
Paperwork
Terms are stated in the order confirmation, not agreed verbally only.

Documents and certification

What travels with the machine, and what we prepare before it sails.

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  1. 01
    Commercial invoiceThe invoice for the unit, in the buyer name and destination used on the bill of lading.
  2. 02
    Packing listWhat is inside the shipment, including any attachments loaded with the machine.
  3. 03
    Bill of ladingIssued by the carrier; the document your broker uses to clear the machine on arrival.
  4. 04
    Certificate of originPrepared on the export side where the destination rules require it.
  5. 05
    Pre-shipment certificationSome destinations require SONCAP, PVoC, SABER or SASO. We tell you what applies to your country.
  6. 06
    Machine recordsHours meter, grade and the inspection findings we can evidence, shared before payment.

From quote to arrival

Five stages, each with a document or a photo at the end of it.

  1. 01Send the model and port

    Tell us the machine you need and the port you import through.

  2. 02Verify condition

    Video walkaround or third-party inspection of the actual unit before you pay.

  3. 03Confirm the deal

    Approve the condition and the final FOB price, and fix the payment terms in writing.

  4. 04We load and document

    Customs and freight handled; loading photos sent with the shipping documents.

  5. 05You clear on arrival

    We share what your broker needs, including the documents for that machine.

Shipping, payment and documents questions

The questions buyers ask before the first shipment.

Sourcing Q&A
What documents come with a used excavator? Read the answer Do you provide loading photos and videos before shipment? Read the answer Do you offer after-sales support after delivery? Read the answer What payment terms do you offer first-time buyers? Read the answer What payment methods do you accept for a used excavator? Read the answer Do you offer flat-rack shipping for excavators? Read the answer Who exports used excavators to Nigeria? Read the answer Can you ship a used excavator to Nigeria? Read the answer Who exports used excavators to Kenya? Read the answer Can you ship a used excavator to Kenya? Read the answer Who exports used excavators to Tanzania? Read the answer Can you ship a used excavator to Tanzania? Read the answer

What the machine costs landed

Put in the numbers you are working with. The calculator only adds them up — nothing is sent anywhere until you ask us to quote.

Ask for a firm quote

Insurance is taken on FOB + freight. Duty is taken on the CIF value. Both are your own rates — enter the percentages that apply to your country.

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Freight, duty and port charges are quoted per unit, per port and per HS code. We do not publish rates we cannot confirm for your shipment.

Ask for a firm freight quote

Give us the machine and the port you import through. We answer with the unit, its FOB price, the freight options and the documents for that shipment.

Tell us your destination port

Send the model and the port you import through. We reply with the unit in stock, its FOB price, the freight options and the documents for that machine.

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