How long does shipping from Korea take?

Average ocean lead time from Busan is 4-6 weeks to most destinations. Tokyo 3 days, Vietnam 7 days, Los Angeles 14 days, US East Coast 28 days, Rotterdam 32 days, Sydney 18 days. Air cargo from Incheon (ICN): 1-5 days globally.

What is CIF and why is it Korea's default Incoterm?

CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) means the seller pays freight and marine insurance to the destination port. It's Korea's default because it gives the buyer a single landed-at-port price without separate freight quoting.

Which Korean port is best for my product?

Busan handles ~95% of containerised exports and is the default. Use Incheon for capital-region makers, Pyeongtaek for auto/parts, Gwangyang for steel/petrochemical, Ulsan for heavy industry, and Incheon Airport (ICN) for air cargo (cosmetics, electronics, perishables).

What is the typical container freight rate from Korea?

Quarterly averages (FBX + Drewry WCI 2026-Q2): BUS to USWC ~$1,850/40ft, BUS to USEC ~$3,200/40ft, BUS to Rotterdam ~$2,600/40ft, BUS to Tokyo ~$500/40ft, BUS to Vietnam ~$700/40ft. See the Landed Cost Calculator for full 14x14 rate matrix.

Does ERGSN handle the freight booking?

Yes. Under default CIF terms, ERGSN's trade desk books freight, marine insurance, and export clearance through our forwarder network. Buyer receives a single CIF price with no separate freight invoicing.

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Korea Trade Route Map

Visualize Korean export shipping routes from Busan and Incheon to 16 major global ports. Default CIF terms · 4-6 week lead time · T/T payment. Built and maintained by ERGSN's trade desk.

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ERGSN ships from Seoul to every major port worldwide — CIF terms, on schedule. Select any destination and request a quote.

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Weeks Lead Time

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