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JUSTSOLAR — Solar Module Manufacturer

Solar Panel
Shipping Guide

Everything B2B buyers need to know about shipping solar modules from China — trade terms, container loading, ocean freight, insurance, and customs documentation.

Shipping Terms Explained

FOB Shanghai(Free On Board)

Price includes manufacturing + loading onto vessel at Shanghai port. Buyer arranges ocean freight and insurance. Most common for experienced importers who have their own freight forwarders.

Best for: Experienced importers with existing freight relationships

CFR (C&F)(Cost and Freight)

Price includes FOB + ocean freight to your destination port. Buyer arranges cargo insurance. Good balance of convenience and cost control.

Best for: Buyers who want freight included but prefer their own insurance

CIF(Cost, Insurance & Freight)Recommended

Price includes FOB + ocean freight + All Risk cargo insurance. The most convenient option — modules are delivered to your port, insured. JUSTSOLAR handles the entire logistics chain.

Best for: New importers, African/LatAm markets, anyone wanting hassle-free delivery

40HQ Container Loading

600W/640W modules
720 pcs(432-461 kW)
730W modules
612 pcs(447 kW)
Container type
40HQ (40-foot High Cube)
Internal dimensions
12.03m x 2.35m x 2.70m
Max payload
~26,000 kg
BOS (inverters, mounting)
Separate container required

Important: Solar modules fill the entire container. Inverters, mounting structures, cables, and other BOS must ship in a separate container.

Container Calculator →Quote Calculator →

Order-to-Delivery Timeline

1

Quote & Order

1-3 days

Receive quote, negotiate terms, place order with deposit payment.

2

Production

2-6 weeks

Module manufacturing, EL testing, flash testing. Stock items ship within 1-2 weeks.

3

Quality Inspection

1-2 days

Final EL test, flash reports generated, third-party inspection if requested.

4

Packaging & Loading

1-2 days

Wooden crate packaging, foam protection, container loading under supervision.

5

Ocean Freight

7-45 days

Transit time varies by destination. SE Asia 7-15d, Middle East 20-30d, Africa 30-45d, LatAm 25-45d.

6

Customs & Delivery

3-7 days

Customs clearance at destination port. We provide all required documentation.

Shipping Documentation

We prepare all required documents for customs clearance at your destination port.

Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Bill of Lading (B/L)
Certificate of Origin
TUV / IEC Certificate copies
Flash Test Report
EL Test Images (on request)
Cargo Insurance Certificate (CIF)
Fumigation Certificate (wooden crates)
HS Code guidance for customs broker

Cargo Insurance — All Risk Coverage

< 1.2%
Our damage rate (industry avg: 3-5%)
100%
Insurance claim success rate
All Risk
Coverage type on every CIF shipment

Custom wooden crate packaging with foam corner protectors. FCL-only shipments (no LCL mixing). If damage occurs, we handle the insurance claim process on your behalf — you do not need to deal with the insurance company directly.

Quote Calculator

Estimate FOB/CIF costs for your order.

Container Calculator

Optimize container loading for your quantity.

Buy Wholesale

Factory-direct container pricing.

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