The BY-LINE team at Ningbo-Zhoushan Port

About BY-LINE

A port-side freight forwarding team built on 15+ years of hands-on operations at Ningbo-Zhoushan — the world's busiest port by cargo throughput.

Our story

From a Two-Person Desk at Beilun Terminal

Ningbo By-Line International Forwarding Co., Ltd. was founded in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, by a team of port operations and customs specialists who believed that mid-sized manufacturers deserved the same calibre of logistics service as large trading houses. Starting from a two-person desk near the Beilun terminal, we handled our first full container of machinery parts within our opening month — and have been growing ever since.

Today BY-LINE is a full-service international freight forwarder moving more than 2,000 shipments a year by sea and air. We operate our own consolidation warehouse in Ningbo, hold long-term space contracts with the major carriers calling at Ningbo-Zhoushan, and maintain a vetted partner network that covers more than 200 ports worldwide — from Los Angeles and Rotterdam to Dubai and Ho Chi Minh City.

Our mission is simple: make international shipping predictable. One dedicated contact, transparent itemized pricing, proactive updates at every milestone, and no surprises at destination. That is how we have earned the trust of manufacturers, traders and e-commerce sellers across the Yangtze River Delta — and kept them shipping with us year after year.

Core advantages

What Sets BY-LINE Apart

01

Port-Side, Hands-On

Our operators work minutes from the Beilun and Chuanshan terminals. We coordinate directly with terminal staff, customs and surveyors on the ground — resolving issues in hours, not days.

02

Transparent, Itemized Pricing

Every quote breaks down ocean freight, local charges, documentation and destination fees line by line. The price you accept is the price you pay — no hidden surcharges added later.

03

One Dedicated Contact

From first quote to final delivery, you work with one bilingual operator who knows your cargo, your deadlines and your destination. No call centers, no hand-offs, no middlemen.

Credentials & compliance

Certified Where It Matters

Independently audited, accredited and registered — so your cargo moves on a fully compliant footing.

FIATA Member NVOCC Registered ISO 9001 Certified
Our team

The People Behind Your Shipment

Small enough to be personal, experienced enough to handle anything your cargo throws at us.

Alex, Senior Freight Consultant at BY-LINE, at the Ningbo office

Alex

Senior Freight Consultant

15 years in ocean and air freight operations at Ningbo-Zhoushan Port. Your single point of contact from quote to delivery — ask him anything about rates, routing or incoterms.

Languages: English & Chinese
Mobile: +86-18668291666
Email: [email protected]

Lina, Operations Manager at BY-LINE, with the operations team

Lina

Operations Manager

Coordinates carrier bookings, container space, warehousing and customs paperwork across every active shipment — the reason our on-time delivery rate stays above 98%.

Languages: Chinese
Mobile: +86-13858229674
Email: [email protected]

Global network

200+ Ports, One Partner

From our base at the world's busiest port, BY-LINE moves cargo to more than 200 ports across Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Long-term space contracts with the major carriers calling at Ningbo-Zhoushan protect your booking even in peak season, while our vetted destination partners handle import clearance, drayage and final delivery on the other side.

Wherever your cargo lands, one contract and one point of contact in Ningbo cover the entire journey.

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