FREIGHT ROUTES BETWEEN ASIA PACIFIC AND EUROPE
Connecting Europe's trade hubs with Asia Pacific's fastest-growing economies. DP World provides integrated air and ocean freight solutions across Greater China, South East Asia and Oceania.
LOCAL EXPERTISE. GLOBAL REACH.
Discover our extensive freight network between Asia Pacific and Europe, covering air and ocean freight across industrial, automotive, pharmaceutical, retail, technology, chemicals and perishables sectors. Compare key shipping options across major ports, with clear visibility of transit times, schedules and capacity to support efficient planning. Our network covers five core trade lanes, between Europe, Greater China, South East Asia and Oceania, in both directions.
We help businesses access reliable, competitively priced freight on the Asia-Europe corridor, supported by smart routing, strong carrier partnerships and in-region expertise at every gateway.
TRADE BETWEEN ASIA PACIFIC AND EUROPE
Integrated air and ocean freight solutions connecting key Asian and European markets.
FROM EUROPE TO ASIA PACIFIC
GREATER CHINA
AIR
| FROM | TO | TRANSIT TIME | FREQUENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam (AMS) Frankfurt (FRA) London (LHR) Madrid (MAD) Manchester (MAN) Milan (MXP) Munich (MUC) Paris (CDG) Rome (FCO) Vienna (VIE) Zurich (ZRH) | Beijing (PEK) Guangzhou (CAN) Shanghai (PVG) Shenzhen (SZX) Hong Kong (HKG) Taipei (TPE) Xiamen (XMN) | 3–5 days | Weekly |
OCEAN
| FROM | TO | TRANSIT TIME | FREQUENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antwerp (BEANR) Felixstowe (GBFXT) Genova (ITGOA) Hamburg (DEHAM) La Spezia (ITSPE) Le Havre (FRLEH) London Gateway (GBLGP) Rotterdam (NLRTM) Southampton (GBSOU) Valencia (ESVLC) | Qingdao (CNTAO) Shanghai (CNSHA) Ningbo (CNNGB) Xingang (CNTXG) Yantian (CNYTN) Shekou (CNSHK) Xiamen (CNXAM) | 33–40 days | Weekly |
OCEANIA
AIR
| FROM | TO | TRANSIT TIME | FREQUENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam (AMS) Frankfurt (FRA) London Heathrow (LHR) Madrid (MAD) Milan (MXP) Rome (FCO) | Auckland (AKL) Brisbane (BNE) Melbourne (MEL) Perth (PER) Sydney (SYD) | 3–5 days | Weekly |
OCEAN
| FROM | TO | TRANSIT TIME | FREQUENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antwerp (BEANR) Bremerhaven (DEBRV) Felixstowe (GBFXT) Genova (ITGOA) Hamburg (DEHAM) La Spezia (ITSPE) London Gateway (GBLGP) Rotterdam (NLRTM) Southampton (GBSOU) Valencia (ESVLC) | Auckland (NZAKL) Brisbane (AUBNE) Fremantle (AUFRE) Melbourne (AUMEL) Sydney (AUSYD) | 47–55 days | Weekly |
SOUTH EAST ASIA
AIR
| FROM | TO | TRANSIT TIME | FREQUENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt (FRA) Amsterdam (AMS) Munich (MUC) Zurich (ZRH) Basel (BSL) | Singapore (SIN) Bangkok (BKK) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Approx 7 days door-to-door | Weekly |
FROM ASIA PACIFIC TO EUROPE
GREATER CHINA
AIR
| FROM | TO | TRANSIT TIME | FREQUENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing (PEK) Guangzhou (CAN) Shanghai (PVG) Shenzhen (SZX) Hong Kong (HKG) Taipei (TPE) Xiamen (XMN) | Amsterdam (AMS) Barcelona (BCN) Frankfurt (FRA) London (LHR) Madrid (MAD) Manchester (MAN) Milan (MXP) Munich (MUC) Paris (CDG) Rome (FCO) Vienna (VIE) Zurich (ZRH) | 3–5 days | Weekly |
OCEAN
| FROM | TO | TRANSIT TIME | FREQUENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qingdao (CNTAO) Shanghai (CNSHA) Ningbo (CNNGB) Xingang (CNTXG) Yantian (CNYTN) Shekou (CNSHK) Xiamen (CNXAM) Nansha (CNNSA) | Antwerp (BEANR) Barcelona (ESBCN) Constança (ROCND) Dublin (IEDUB) Felixstowe (GBFXT) Genova (ITGOA) Hamburg (DEHAM) Le Havre (FRLEH) London Gateway (GBLGP) Rotterdam (NLRTM) Southampton (GBSOU) | 40–45 days | Weekly |
SOUTH EAST ASIA
AIR
| FROM | TO | TRANSIT TIME | FREQUENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok (BKK) Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Hanoi (HAN) Jakarta (JKT) | Amsterdam (AMS) Frankfurt (FRA) Munich (MUC) Zurich (ZRH) | Approx 7 days door-to-door | Weekly |
OCEAN
| FROM | TO | TRANSIT TIME | FREQUENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City (VNSGN) Hai Phong (VNHPH) Laem Chabang (THLCH) Surabaya (IDSUB) Port Klang (MYPKG) | Antwerp (BEANR) Hamburg (DEHAM) Rotterdam (NLRTM) | Approx 55–60 days door-to-door | Weekly |
YOUR GATEWAY TO GLOBAL TRADE
With unmatched local expertise and a network of over 300 freight forwarding locations, we move cargo safely and swiftly between Asia, Europe and beyond, connecting your business to the world.
Local specialists
Local specialists across Asia Pacific and Europe manage customs, documentation, and last-mile delivery. Our teams work across both regions to move cargo through borders and trade zones with confidence.
One partner
Instead of managing multiple vendors, you gain a single point of accountability for your entire freight journey. We coordinate every stage of the process, streamlining communication and ensuring consistent service quality across the corridor.
Total visibility
From departure to final delivery, you can track cargo milestones. Our control towers provide full oversight of your shipments, helping you act quickly when conditions change and keeping your business in control.
Stable costs
Transparent pricing and predictable cost models help you manage budgets with confidence. By integrating services across modes and borders, we reduce inefficiencies and ensure your logistics spend delivers maximum value.
UNLOCK NEW MARKETS
Our freight forwarding network connects Asia’s key trade hubs to Europe's trade gateways, helping your business enter high-opportunity regions with fewer barriers. With local insight and end-to-end control, we unlock corridors that others can’t.
Built For Growth
THE END-TO-END DIFFERENCE
Freight journeys can be complex with multiple vendors and fragmented networks. We simplify this with end-to-end accountability, resilient multimodal options, and seamless flows through owned infrastructure, ensuring reliable, fast, and visible cargo movement.
Simplified compliance
Navigating border requirements across Europe and Asia can be time-consuming and costly without the right expertise. Our local teams manage documentation, permits and clearance at key entry points, ensuring your goods flow without unnecessary hold-ups or penalties.
Resilience and agility
Traditional routing is rigid when disruption hits. DP World dynamically reroutes cargo through multimodal operations, bonded road transport, and free zones to keep goods moving.
Service consistency
While quality varies across regions and partners, DP World ensures unified SLAs and execution through our global operations for reliable, predictable service.
MOVE YOUR BUSINESS FORWARD
Ready to optimise your cargo flow between Asia Pacific and Europe? Speak to a freight forwarding expert and unlock your next growth opportunity.