Car imports from China – efficient logistics in practice

Logistics in the automotive sector involves much more than the transport of production components, parts, or spare equipment. It also includes the movement of finished goods – including passenger vehicles. At Rohlig SUUS Logistics, we provide a comprehensive service for importing cars from China to Poland. What does this project involve?

Between November 2024 and March 2025, we handled the import of nearly 500 passenger cars, transported in over 160 40’ HC containers, each holding two to three vehicles. The cars are shipped from the Chinese ports of Shanghai and Ningbo to Gdańsk, Poland.

As part of the project, we are responsible for:

Ocean freight

• We tailor freight services to the customer’s specific needs, focusing on cost-effective and timely solutions. With up to 50 containers shipped in a single service, we work closely with ocean carriers to ensure sufficient cargo space availability through advance booking coordination.

Port handling

• We manage the unloading of vehicles from vessels and their de-containerization. To facilitate this process, we provide a customs-approved storage yard, where vehicles await clearance. Upon request, we also deliver photo documentation of vehicle condition.

Comprehensive customs services

• We handle the entire customs clearance process for imported vehicles. As high-value and excise goods, the cars require efficient and compliant clearance procedures. At Rohlig SUUS Logistics, we offer comprehensive transit and import guarantees, securing customs and tax liabilities and ensuring smooth processing and uninterrupted flow.

Constant communication with the customer

• The customer receives regular online reports and email notifications with real-time shipment status. Accurate delivery timelines enable better supply chain planning and overall logistics process optimization.

Last-mile road transport

• In addition to ocean freight, we have also launched road transport services from Polish ports to Greece. This is carried out in cooperation with trusted hauliers, using dedicated mega trailers designed specifically for vehicle transportation.

What the customer says about our cooperation

"For us, time, competitive pricing, and professional handling of transport and customs clearance are key. We can confidently say that Rohlig SUUS Logistics delivers a 5-star service ", says Rafał Sadach, Logistics Specialist, Asian Automotive Distribution Center

Explore our end-to-end automotive logistics solutions:

• Vehicle transport
• End-to-end inventory management, including Vendor Management Inventory (VMI)
• Express shipments with On Board Courier
• Returns handling, order fulfillment, and quality checks
• FTL and LTL road transport
• Fast air freight connections
• FCL and LCL sea freight with proprietary consolidation & distribution system
• In-house customs agencies, bonded and temporary storage facilities across Poland (export, import, and transit clearance)