Shipping steel structures overseas is about more than moving cargo — it’s about clear responsibilities, predictable costs, and on-time delivery to your job site. At Loong's Arc, every structure is built to order and shipped from Dalian Port, the largest seaport in Northeast China, with direct sailings to major ports across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. We’ve broken down the most common shipping terms below so you can pick the one that fits your budget, timeline, and import experience. Whether you’d rather arrange your own freight or have us handle everything door-to-door, our logistics team keeps pricing transparent and coordination reliable at every step.

SHIPPING MADE CLEAR

You take it from the port

 

We build, inspect, and load your steel structure onto the vessel at Dalian Port. From there, you take over ocean freight, insurance, and delivery on your end. It’s the right fit for buyers who already work with a trusted freight forwarder and want full control over shipping costs and carrier choice. You see every freight charge directly — no hidden markups. Our team works closely with your forwarder to ensure a smooth handover at the port and on-time loading.

FOB — Free on Board

CIF — Cost, Insurance & Freight

Door delivery, you clear customs

 

We take care of ocean freight and final delivery to your facility or job site — you handle import customs and pay duties directly to the authorities. It’s a smart middle ground for experienced importers who want the convenience of door-to-door delivery while keeping full visibility and control over taxes. You’ll need a licensed customs broker in the destination country, but you’ll get transparent logistics pricing — and we don’t mark up your import duties.

DAP — Delivered at Place

DDP — Delivered Duty Paid

AT A GLANCE

 

Aspect FOB CIF DAP DDP
Export clearance Seller Seller Seller Seller
Ocean freight Buyer Seller Seller Seller
Marine insurance Buyer Seller Seller Seller
Import customs & duties Buyer Buyer Buyer Seller
Inland delivery Buyer Buyer Seller Seller
Cost transparency Highest High Medium All-inclusive