Spain and Italy are gateways to Southern Europe with busy ports like Valencia, Barcelona, Genoa, and La Spezia. These Mediterranean hubs demand precise planning for FCL shipments due to both heavy traffic and complex customs rules.
Transit Times
| China Port | Spain Port | Days | Italy Port | Days |
| Ningbo | Valencia | 35–39 | Genoa | 34–38 |
| Shanghai | Barcelona | 35–39 | La Spezia | 34–38 |
| Shenzhen | Valencia | 35–39 | Genoa | 35–39 |
Service Terms Comparison
| Term | Pros | Cons | HYTCARGO DDP Advantage |
| FOB | Buyer control | Customs complexity in ES/IT | HYTCARGO handles clearance |
| CIF | Freight & insurance included | Duties/VAT remain buyer’s task | HYTCARGO covers duties fully |
| DDP | Door-to-door cleared & delivered | Needs strong destination ops | HYTCARGO >99% clearance success |
DDP Workflow
- Cargo inspection & stuffing in China
- Export declaration
- Sailing with priority slots
- Customs pre-fill in Spain’s Agencia Tributaria or Italy’s Agenzia delle Dogane
- Inland trucking to sites in Madrid, Milan, etc.
- Delivery confirmation
HYTCARGO vs Ordinary Forwarder
| Metric | Ordinary | HYTCARGO |
| Response | 24–48h | <12h |
| Booking | Limited access | Secured |
| Customs | Basic help | Specialist ES/IT teams |
| Service | Minimal updates | Full tracking |
| Transparency | Multiple docs | Single DDP invoice |
Partners
MSC, Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Yang Ming, PIL.
Risk
Strikes in Genoa or Valencia — HYTCARGO diverts to alternative Mediterranean ports.
Trend
Spain/Italy ports adopting automated gate check-ins — HYTCARGO syncs EDI data for smoother entry.
Conclusion
Mediterranean destinations require expertise; HYTCARGO’s DDP makes FCL to Spain and Italy reliable and predictable.