Spain and Italy are gateways to Southern Europe with busy ports like Valencia, Barcelona, Genoa, y 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 |
| Servicio | 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.
Conclusión
Mediterranean destinations require expertise; HYTCARGO’s DDP makes FCL to Spain and Italy reliable and predictable.