When I first tried CNfans in April, I wasn’t expecting a dramatic shift in my logistics experience. As a long-time GoNest user, I was used to streamlined orders, quick processing, and efficient international delivery. But curiosity led me to explore CNfans — a platform often recommended for Taobao and 1688 forwarding. Here’s what I learned after shipping two large packages to Odense, Denmark using CNfans, and why I found myself missing GoNest more than expected.
CNfans Shipping Timeline: What to Expect
Let’s break down the actual timeline of my first order using CNfans:
- June 11 – Payment completed on CNfans
- ~2 weeks – Some items took 2 days, others took 2 weeks to reach the CNfans warehouse
- Items ordered: 21 total
- 7 items canceled
- 14 successfully delivered
- 1 returned and replaced
- Packaging & Shipping Request – Initiated after items arrived
- July 31 – Final delivery received in Denmark
Total time from payment to delivery: 50 days
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Why the CNfans Process Feels Slow
The core issue isn’t just delivery—it’s the many intermediary steps involved. Here’s how it works:
- You pay for your items.
- CNfans contacts the sellers.
- Sellers ship items to CNfans’ warehouse.
- Items are inspected.
- You request packaging.
- CNfans packs the order.
- You pay for shipping.
- CNfans ships the parcel.
- The package is delivered to your address.
Each of these steps can take anywhere from a few hours to several days. If one item is delayed, the entire process stalls—especially without automated packing triggers.
What About Cost?
First Package
- Size: 51 × 41 × 40 cm
- Weight: 10.125 kg
- Total Cost: $430 USD (items + shipping + insurance)
Second Package (Still not shipped as of Nov 23)
- Ordered: Sept 11
- Weight: 16.796 kg
- Size: 65 × 46 × 46 cm
- Status: Still waiting for packing
- Total Cost: $970 USD
CNfans doesn’t offer a real-time shipping calculator, so it’s hard to predict final costs before checkout. That makes budgeting difficult, especially with fluctuating packaging sizes and weights.
CNfans Shipping Tracking: Manual and Slow
There’s no automated progress indicator. You need to check back regularly, or contact customer service to find out whether:
- All items have arrived
- Items were rejected
- Replacements are needed
- Packing has started
- Shipment has been dispatched
This lack of transparency adds frustration, especially for time-sensitive shipments.
Shipping to Denmark with GoNest: A More Predictable Option
After this experience, I revisited GoNest and compared actual prices and speed. Here’s what GoNest currently offers for shipping to Denmark:
| Route | Estimated Delivery | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Air Freight | 7–12 days | €18.81/kg, additional €4.78/0.5kg |
| Sea Freight | 30–35 days | $54.57 per 21kg |
| Truck Freight | 25–35 days | €57.02 per 12kg |
- ✅ Free insurance
- ✅ No residential surcharges
- ✅ DDP service (Delivered Duty Paid)
- ✅ Door-to-door delivery
GoNest also offers real-time tracking, sensitive cargo support, and professional repackaging, which avoids wasted volume from oversized boxes.
CNfans vs GoNest: Which Should You Choose?
| Feature | CNfans | GoNest |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping Calculator | ❌ Manual estimation | ✅ Transparent cost estimation |
| Delivery Speed | ❌ Often delayed | ✅ Predictable timelines |
| Tracking Transparency | ❌ Manual checking needed | ✅ Automated tracking |
| Sensitive Goods Support | ⚠️ Partial | ✅ Full (cosmetics, batteries, etc.) |
| Packaging Optimization | ❌ Often oversized | ✅ Smart consolidation |
| Customer Service | ⚠️ Varies, slow response | ✅ Fast, professional |
Final Thoughts: Be Ready to Wait with CNfans
If you’re trying CNfans for the first time, set your expectations accordingly. Your parcel will probably arrive, but the process is long and requires manual attention. Shipping cost isn’t always predictable, and delays are common.
If you’re shipping to Europe regularly—especially high-volume or time-sensitive items—GoNest remains the more efficient and reliable choice. With competitive shipping rates to Denmark, better support for mixed and sensitive goods, and automated tracking, it offers the experience I originally came to expect.
