South Korea

Shipping to South Korea

Ocean Freight to South Korea

At DFreight, we provide a wide range of business sea freight services for a variety of commodities, including foods, fruits, electronicscosmetics, and furniture; offering transparent, effective, and reliable door-to-door cargo to South Korea from the UAE and vice versa. You can conduct business without being concerned about the challenges of shipping from the UAE to South Korea using our all-in-one digital freight solutions.

Our digital freight forwarding platform provides real-time monitoring of shipments, ensuring that you have complete visibility and control over your cargo. We offer end-to-end services tailored to your unique requirements, making shipping to and from South Korea a hassle-free experience. We help you ship business cargo to various cities in South Korea, including Seoul, Busan, Incheon, etc. in the easiest, fastest, and safest way possible.

You can rely on DFreight to assist you with all of your international cargo shipping to South Korea thanks to our FCL and LCL shipment ocean freight cargo services. With the help of our digital freight platform, you may submit your inquiry right away and receive the best competitive prices for shipping your cargo to South Korea.

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Major Sea Ports in South Korea
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Port of Busan

The Busan Port, the largest in South Korea, is located close to the Japanese Tsushima Islands at the southernmost point of the Korean Peninsula at the mouth of the Naktong River. The port, which was built in 1876 to facilitate maritime commerce with China and Japan, has come a long way as a result of its advantageous location and infrastructure expansion. This port imports shipments of cement, oil, timber, steel, and general cargo and exports manufactured products, equipment, and containerized cargoes.

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Port of Incheon

Just a few kilometers southwest of Seoul, the country’s main city, is where Incheon port can be found at the mouth of the Han River. It is South Korea’s second-largest harbor and handles containers, LNG, general cargo, petroleum products, and passengers. It has wharves specifically for handling chemicals, salt, timber, and iron and steel. Gyeongin, the biggest economic region in South Korea, has its maritime entry point at Incheon.

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Port of Donghae

On South Korea’s eastern coast, confronting the Sea of Japan, is the Donghae port. It is the largest commercial port in the east and has deep enough water to accommodate the largest container ships. It is crucial to enhancing South Korea’s maritime commerce ties with other Sea of Japan states due to its geographical location.

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Top South Korea Exports and Imports

The top exports of South Korea are Integrated Circuits, Cars, Refined Petroleum, Passenger and Cargo Ships, and Motor vehicles; parts and accessories, exporting mostly to China, United States, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Japan.

The top imports of South Korea are Crude Petroleum, Integrated Circuits, Petroleum Gas, Refined Petroleum, and Cars, importing mostly from China, United States, Japan, Germany, and Vietnam.

Market Update 2023

According to OEC, in 2020, South Korea was the number 10 economy in the world in terms of GDP, the number 5 in total exports, the number 9 in total imports, the number 37 economy in terms of GDP per capita and the number 5 most complex economy according to the Economic Complexity Index (ECI).

South Korea exported US$3.6 Billion during 2021 to the United Arab Emirates and imported US$1.11 Billion during 2021 from the UAE, according to the Trading Economics database.

The UAE and South Korea have been working together to develop their freight market. In 2023, the two countries plan to establish a direct shipping route between their ports. This will significantly reduce the cost and time of shipping goods between the two countries.

Banned Products

There are a number of products that are banned from being imported into South Korea. These include:

1. Products that contain asbestos
2. Products that contain mercury
3. Products that contain lead
4. Counterfeit goods
5. Illegal drugs
6. Weapons and ammunition
7. Hazardous materials
8. Products that contain herbicides
9. Products that contain fungicides
10. Products that contain insecticides
11. Endangered animal and plant species
12. Radioactive materials

Documents & Customs Clearance

One thing to take into account when exporting cargo internationally is customs clearance. You must be aware of the customs clearance regulations of the destination countries when shipping cargo from South Korea.

The following documentation must be given to local customs for international shipments by the supplier, consignee, or intermediary:

A commercial invoice
A packing list
A bill of lading
A certificate of origin

Rules & Regulations

The South Korean government has set up a number of rules and regulations for importing goods into the country. These rules and regulations are designed to protect the South Korean economy and to ensure that only quality products enter the country.

All goods that are imported into South Korea must be declared to the Customs authorities. The declaration must include information on the value, quantity, and type of goods being imported.

All imports must be accompanied by an invoice detailing the purchase price of the goods. All imports must also be accompanied by a certificate of origin. This certificate must be obtained from the country of origin and must be present in order for the goods to clear customs.

Certain goods may be subject to additional rules and regulations. These goods include food, animals, plants, and pharmaceuticals. For these goods, it is necessary to obtain an import license from the relevant South Korean government agency.

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End-to-End Supply Chain Management

Digital freight forwarding platforms provide air freight services that allow businesses to move their products and materials quickly and efficiently. These platforms offer a variety of services that can be customized to meet the specific needs of each business, and they provide a secure and efficient way to ship items.

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Decide in Transparency

You know exactly what you’re paying for when you use our digital air freight platform. There’s no hidden fees or surcharges – just honest, transparent pricing.

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Manage your booking easily

You can handle all your air freight shipments online from any device, which will reduce the amount of time needed for paperwork.

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Track your cargo live

Keep track of all your bookings in one place and get notified of any changes in shipment status.Digital freight forwarding can help streamline your communication and make it hassle-free. It can also help you streamline your documentation.