Business shipping to Asia

Managing shipments to Asia requires experience, regulatory knowledge, and precise planning. Customs documentation, country-specific requirements, transit times, and cultural differences make every shipment a process that must be perfectly controlled. At Mail Boxes Etc., we help companies manage their shipments safely and efficiently, offering end-to-end support before, during, and after the shipment.

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Why do shipments to Asia require a specialized approach?

Asia is not a homogeneous market. Each country has different regulations, procedures, and timelines that directly affect the planning and success of business shipments.

When shipping to Asia, it is essential to:

Properly manage transport and customs documentation
Anticipate specific controls and requirements
Select the most suitable shipping solution based on urgency and type of goods
Rely on specialized tracking and support

You will have a dedicated advisor who will work with you to reduce incidents and optimize every shipment.

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Why do shipments to Asia require a specialized approach?

Delivery times and planning

Delivery times for shipping to Asia vary depending on the destination area, the type of transport, the goods, and customs procedures. The table below provides indicative transit times to help plan shipments more accurately and in advance.

Asia Region	Indicative delivery time from Portugal*	Key logistics characteristics	Holidays to consider
East Asia	5–15 days	Strict customs controls, high documentation and packaging requirements, predominance of air freight in B2B.	Chinese New Year, Golden Week (Japan).
Southeast Asia	7–20 days	Island destinations, possible combination of air and sea transport, wide regulatory diversity.	Chinese New Year, national holidays.
South Asia	10–25 days	Complex customs processes, heavy documentation requirements, variable timelines depending on the goods.	National and regional holidays.
West Asia / Middle East	4–12 days	International logistics hubs, country-specific regulations, strong commercial activity.	Religious and national holidays.
Central Asia	10–20 days or more	Landlocked destinations, reliance on land or multimodal transport, lower service frequency.	National holidays.

*Indicative transit times from Spain. Delivery times may vary depending on the type of shipment, the goods, the final destination, and customs procedures.

Advance planning, especially during Asian holiday periods, is essential to avoid delays and meet commercial commitments.

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Which regions of Asia do we ship to?

With MBE, you can ship easily and with continuous expert support to any Asian country:

East Asia: China, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, Mongolia, Taiwan.
Southeast Asia: Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Brunei, and Timor-Leste.
South Asia: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, the Maldives, and Afghanistan.
West Asia: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.
Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan.

Trust MBE with your shipments to Asia

If your company needs to ship to Asia from Spain, having an experienced logistics partner can make all the difference. At Mail Boxes Etc., we help you plan and manage your shipments safely, adapting to the timelines, destinations, and specific needs of your business.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The required documentation depends on the destination country and the type of goods being shipped. In most cases, you will need to provide a commercial invoice, the relevant shipping documentation, and, in some cases, additional certificates or documents required by the customs authorities. At Mail Boxes Etc., we help you prepare all the necessary documentation correctly to facilitate customs clearance at destination.

Delivery times vary depending on the destination country, the mode of transport, and customs procedures. As a general guide, shipments may take between 4 and 25 days, depending on whether the destination is in East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, or Central Asia.

Delays may be caused by customs inspections, incomplete documentation, import restrictions, or peak demand periods during local holidays, such as Chinese New Year or Japan's Golden Week. Planning your shipment in advance and preparing the required documentation correctly will help minimise potential delays.

Mail Boxes Etc. ships to the main Asian markets, including China, Japan, South Korea, India, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and many other destinations across the continent. We tailor every shipment to the regulations and specific requirements of each country.

Shipments to Asia often travel long distances and pass through multiple logistics hubs before reaching their destination. At Mail Boxes Etc., we offer a professional packing service tailored to the characteristics of your goods, along with MBE SafeValue, our shipment protection solution designed to safeguard the value of your shipment against potential incidents during transit.

A nossa equipa presta-lhe apoio ao longo de todo o processo, desde a preparação da documentação e a escolha do serviço de transporte mais adequado até ao acompanhamento do envio e à gestão dos procedimentos necessários. Desta forma, ajudamos a tornar as suas exportações para a Ásia mais seguras, eficientes e em conformidade com a regulamentação de cada mercado.

Business shipping to Asia

Why do shipments to Asia require a specialized approach?

Delivery times and planning

Which regions of Asia do we ship to?

Trust MBE with your shipments to Asia

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