South Korea Freight Specialist

FREIGHT
FROM
KOREA.

Air, sea and intra-Asia from Busan, Incheon, Gwangyang and Ulsan to Asia, the USA, Europe and the Middle East. We manage your exports end-to-end — factory to final destination.

Air Freight
Sea — FCL & LCL
Intra-Asia Express
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Departure
South Korea
Busan
KRPUS
Incheon
KRINC
Gwangyang
KRKAN
Incheon — Air
ICN
Air
~1 day US
Sea
12–16 days US
Asia
1–3 days CN
FREIGHT FROM SOUTH KOREA BUSAN · INCHEON · GWANGYANG ULSAN · SEOUL KOREA TO USA KOREA TO EUROPE AIR · SEA · INTRA-ASIA FREIGHT FROM SOUTH KOREA BUSAN · INCHEON · GWANGYANG ULSAN · SEOUL KOREA TO USA KOREA TO EUROPE AIR · SEA · INTRA-ASIA
1–3
Days Sea to China
12+
Destinations
3+
Transport Modes
1hr
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BUSAN — NORTHEAST ASIA'S TRANSSHIPMENT HUB

South Korea ships through Busan — one of the world's busiest container ports and the premier transshipment hub of Northeast Asia — together with Incheon serving the Seoul capital region, Gwangyang on the south coast, and Ulsan, the automotive and petrochemical port. Incheon Airport is a top global cargo gateway. Together they connect Korea's advanced manufacturing base — semiconductors, automobiles, electronics and batteries — to every major market.

From Korea, intra-Asia services reach China in 1–3 days and Japan in 1–2 days; transpacific sailings reach the US West Coast in 12–16 days; air cargo reaches the US and European hubs in about a day; and sea freight to Europe and Turkey runs 26–35 days via Suez. Canxansa manages end-to-end shipments from Korean factories and distribution centers — customs, freight and last-mile delivery under a single point of contact.

Where We Ship

DESTINATIONS
FROM KOREA.

Asia
China
Shanghai · Qingdao · Ningbo
Air1 day
Sea1–3 days
Asia
Japan
Tokyo · Osaka · Nagoya
Air1 day
Sea1–2 days
North America
USA
Los Angeles · New York · Chicago
Air1 day
Sea — Pacific12–16 days
Southeast Asia
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh · Hai Phong · Hanoi
Air1 day
Sea4–7 days
Southeast Asia
Singapore
Singapore · PSA · Changi
Air1 day
Sea5–8 days
Asia
India
Mumbai · Nhava Sheva · Chennai
Air1–2 days
Sea12–18 days
Middle East
UAE
Dubai · Jebel Ali · Abu Dhabi
Air1–2 days
Sea18–24 days
Western Asia
Turkey
Istanbul · Mersin · Izmir
Air1–2 days
Sea via Suez26–32 days
Europe
Germany
Hamburg · Frankfurt · Munich
Air1 day
Sea via Suez28–35 days
Europe
Netherlands
Rotterdam · Amsterdam · Schiphol
Air1 day
Sea via Suez28–35 days
Europe
United Kingdom
London · Felixstowe · Birmingham
Air1 day
Sea via Suez28–35 days
Europe
Italy
Genoa · Milan · Naples
Air1 day
Sea via Suez26–32 days
Shipping Options

HOW WE MOVE
YOUR CARGO.

01

Air Freight

Express and standard air cargo from Incheon (ICN) and Gimhae Busan (PUS). Best for time-sensitive, high-value or small-volume shipments such as semiconductors, electronics, auto parts and samples. Door-to-door service including customs clearance at origin and destination.

Korea to USA1 day
Korea to Europe~1 day
Korea to Turkey1–2 days
02

Sea Freight

FCL and LCL ocean freight from Busan (KRPUS), Incheon (KRINC), Gwangyang (KRKAN) and Ulsan (KRUSN). Transpacific services to the Americas, intra-Asia to China, Japan and Southeast Asia, and long-haul to Europe and Turkey via Suez. 20' and 40' ISO containers — the most cost-effective option for vehicles, machinery and bulk consignments.

Busan to US West Coast12–16 days
Busan to Europe28–35 days
OptionsFCL (20'/40') & LCL
03

Intra-Asia Express

Fast short-sea and air services across Korea's busiest export region — to China (Shanghai, Qingdao) in 1–3 days, Japan (Tokyo, Osaka) in 1–2 days, and Vietnam and Southeast Asia in 4–10 days. Frequent sailings and daily air options for regional supply chains, with consolidation and full handling of customs at both ends.

Korea to China1–3 days
Korea to Japan1–2 days
OptionsShort-sea & air
04

Multimodal & Project

Combined sea-air solutions and project and heavy-lift handling for the automotive, machinery and energy sectors. Sea to a regional hub then air onward for a balance of cost and speed, or breakbulk and out-of-gauge cargo for equipment and machinery. We design the chain around your cargo and deadline.

FlexibilityCustom routing
Cargo typesProject & breakbulk
ManagementSingle contact
Departure Points

KOREA
DEPARTURE HUBS.

Busan
KRPUS · PUS
Sea FCL/LCL · Air · NE Asia transshipment hub
Incheon
KRINC · ICN
Sea · Air · Seoul capital gateway
Gwangyang
KRKAN
Sea FCL · Deepwater south-coast port
Ulsan
KRUSN
Sea · Automotive & petrochemical port
Incheon Airport
ICN
Air freight · Top global cargo gateway
Cargo We Handle

WHAT WE SHIP
FROM KOREA.

Semiconductors & Electronics
Chips, displays and electronics — Korea's #1 export, high-value, sensitive air freight
Automobiles & Parts
Vehicles and components — air for time-critical lines, sea FCL and RoRo for volume
Batteries & EV Components
Lithium batteries and EV parts — dangerous-goods handling with UN packaging and declarations
Machinery & Equipment
Industrial machinery and equipment — palletised, crated and out-of-gauge handling
Steel & Petrochemicals
Steel and petrochemicals from Ulsan and Gwangyang — FCL, breakbulk and DG documentation
Common Questions

FREIGHT FROM
KOREA — FAQ.

What is the fastest way to ship from South Korea to the USA and Europe?

Air freight from Incheon (ICN) or Busan (PUS) reaches the US and the main European hubs in about a day door-to-door — ideal for semiconductors, electronics and time-critical cargo. Sea freight is the most economical mode for volume: Busan to the US West Coast runs 12–16 days transpacific, and to North Europe (Rotterdam, Hamburg) 28–35 days via Suez. Transit times are indicative and depend on the carrier's service loop and routing.

How long does sea freight from Busan take?

Indicative from Busan: China (Shanghai/Qingdao) 1–3 days; Japan (Tokyo/Osaka) 1–2 days; Vietnam 4–7 days; Singapore 5–8 days; the US West Coast 12–16 days transpacific; India (Nhava Sheva) 12–18 days; the UAE 18–24 days; North Europe and Turkey 26–35 days via Suez. FCL (20'/40') and LCL groupage are both available. LCL adds 3–5 days for consolidation and deconsolidation.

Can you ship intra-Asia from Korea to China, Japan and Southeast Asia?

Yes. Intra-Asia is one of Korea's busiest export lanes. Short-sea services from Busan reach China in 1–3 days, Japan in 1–2 days, and Vietnam and Southeast Asia in 4–10 days, with frequent sailings and daily air options. We handle the customs formalities at both ends and consolidate cargo for fast regional distribution.

Which ports and airports do you work with in South Korea?

Sea: Busan (KRPUS) — one of the world's busiest ports and the transshipment hub of Northeast Asia — Incheon (KRINC), Gwangyang (KRKAN) and Ulsan (KRUSN). Air: Incheon (ICN) — a top global cargo gateway — and Gimhae Busan (PUS). We arrange pickup from any region, including the Seoul capital area and the southern industrial belt.

Do you handle semiconductor, battery and EV-component exports?

Yes. Semiconductors are Korea's leading export, and EV batteries are among the fastest-growing. We handle high-value, sensitive electronics with secure air freight, and lithium batteries as dangerous goods with the required UN packaging, declarations and carrier approvals. We advise on classification and compliance before booking.

What export documents does a Korean exporter need?

Standard documents: commercial invoice, packing list, the customs export declaration through UNI-PASS, the transport document — bill of lading (sea) or airway bill (air) — and a certificate of origin. Korea has a wide FTA network (KORUS with the US, the EU, China, ASEAN and others), so a preferential origin declaration can often reduce duties. We advise on documentation before shipment.

What goods are commonly exported from South Korea?

Leading Korean exports include semiconductors and electronics, automobiles and auto parts, machinery and equipment, steel and petrochemicals, and EV batteries and components. High-value and time-sensitive cargo moves by air, while vehicles, machinery and containerised consignments move by sea from Busan and the main gateways.

How quickly can I get a freight quote?

Fill in the form below with your origin city in South Korea, destination, cargo type and approximate weight or volume. We respond within 1 hour with options across air, sea and intra-Asia — including transit time comparisons and indicative rates.

FREIGHT FROM
KOREA QUOTE.

Tell us your origin city in South Korea, destination, cargo type and volume. We respond within 1 hour with options across air, sea FCL, LCL and intra-Asia.

Response Time
Within 1 hour