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Shipping insights, customs, and trade-lane analysis for Germany — practical articles.
How Much Does It Cost to Ship from China to Germany? Dated Prices by Mode
Shipping from China to Germany costs about US$2,000–2,600 for a 20ft container and US$3,500–4,500 for a 40ft to Hamburg or Bremerhaven. LCL runs about USD 70–150/CBM, and air freight around USD 4.88/kg. Drewry’s index puts Shanghai–Rotterdam at US$3,997 per 40ft.
LCL Shipping Rates by Route 2026 CBM Pricing Guide
LCL from China costs about USD 45–160/CBM to the US West Coast, USD 65–180/CBM to the US East Coast and USD 70–150/CBM to Europe, in base port-to-port freight for early 2026 (updated 07/23/2026). Minimums and local charges apply on top. Send your route and cargo to request a free quote.
Air Freight Cost per Kg 2026 Rates by Route
Air freight costs about USD 6.30/kg from the Far East to the USA and USD 4.88/kg to Europe, per Freightos. You pay on chargeable weight, so the airports, cargo and service level change the total. Below are the rates by route, how weight is charged and what a complete quote includes.
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