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Practical articles about pricing in international shipping and logistics.
How to compare two freight quotes on equal terms
Compare freight quotes by adding the charges for the same shipment and service scope. Match the route, billing units, dates and exclusions before choosing the lower total. In the synthetic worked example below, Quote B costs US$659, against US$727 for Quote A. B is US$68 cheaper despite its higher ocean rate. If a charge you need has no price, you cannot compare the totals yet.
Landed cost per unit: split shared costs between SKUs
To find landed cost per unit, add each SKU's goods cost, direct charges and share of common logistics costs. Divide that total by the units assigned to that SKU. In the synthetic example below, a volume split gives SKU A a cost of $22.70 per unit and SKU B $15.30. A value split gives $25.50 and $12.50. Both methods account for the same $3,800 shipment total. They place different shares of the $600 common bill on each product.
How Much Does It Cost to Ship from Bangladesh to the USA? What Sets the Price
Shipping from Bangladesh to the USA costs about US$2,200–3,800 for a 20ft container and US$3,300–6,000 for a 40ft, including the feeder to a hub port. LCL runs about US$90–170 per CBM, and air freight about US$3.50–5.50 per kg. At arrival, Clearit lists USD 149.95 per ocean entry, USD 129.95 per air entry and USD 25 handling.
How Much Does It Cost to Ship from Brazil to the USA? What Sets the Price
Shipping from Brazil to the USA costs about US$1,400–2,200 for a 20ft container and US$2,800–4,200 for a 40ft from Santos to Miami. LCL runs about US$55–85 per CBM, and air freight about US$2.50–4.50 per kg. At arrival, Clearit lists ocean customs brokerage at USD 149.95 per entry, plus USD 25 handling. Below you’ll find each cost line and how duties work.
How Much Does It Cost to Ship from China to Brazil? What Sets the Price
Shipping from China to Brazil costs about US$1,800–3,000 for a 20ft container and US$3,000–5,500 for a 40ft. LCL runs about US$70–150 per CBM, and air freight about US$5.00–7.50 per kg. In Brazil, add the AFRMM of 8% on ocean freight and the import taxes, which follow the NCM code and the state.
How Much Does It Cost to Ship from China to Egypt? What Sets the Price
Shipping from China to Egypt costs about US$2,000–2,800 for a 20ft container and US$3,800–4,800 for a 40ft to Port Said or Alexandria. LCL runs about US$70–150 per CBM, and air freight about US$4.50–6.00 per kg. Your total adds the charges at the Egyptian port, customs duty and 14% VAT.
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.
How Much Does It Cost to Ship from China to Mexico? What Sets the Price
Shipping from China to Mexico costs about US$4,200–5,400 for a 20ft container and US$6,600–8,100 for a 40ft to Manzanillo. LCL runs about US$50–150 per CBM, and air freight about US$5.00–7.00 per kg. At import, Mexico adds the DTA of 8 per thousand of the customs value in the general case and 16% IVA; the import duty (IGI) depends on the tariff fraction.
How Much Does It Cost to Ship from China to the USA? Dated Prices by Mode
Shipping from China to the USA costs about US$4,400–5,200 for a 20ft container and US$7,352 for a 40ft to Los Angeles, or US$5,800–6,800 and US$9,726 to New York. LCL runs about USD 45–160 per CBM to the West Coast and USD 65–180 to the East Coast, and air freight about USD 6.30 per kg. Add the US costs at arrival before you compare quotes.
How Much Does It Cost to Ship from India to the USA? What Sets the Price
Shipping from India to the USA costs about US$2,000–3,500 for a 20ft container and US$3,000–5,500 for a 40ft. LCL runs about US$85–160 per CBM, and air freight about US$3.00–5.00 per kg. At arrival, Clearit lists USD 149.95 per ocean entry, USD 129.95 per air entry and USD 25 handling.
How Much Does It Cost to Ship from South Korea to the USA? What Sets the Price
Shipping from South Korea to the USA costs about US$3,900–5,000 for a 20ft container and US$6,200–7,400 for a 40ft to the West Coast. LCL runs about US$55–150 per CBM, and air freight about US$3.00–5.00 per kg. Below you’ll find the price by mode, the US fees at arrival, tariffs and what to send for a quote.
How Much Does It Cost to Ship from the USA to Brazil? What Sets the Price
Shipping from the USA to Brazil costs about US$1,500–2,500 for a 20ft container and US$2,800–4,500 for a 40ft. LCL runs about US$60–110 per CBM, and air freight about US$2.50–4.50 per kg. In Brazil, add the AFRMM of 8% on ocean freight (Law 10,893/2004) and the import taxes II, IPI, PIS/COFINS and ICMS, which follow the NCM code and the state.
Ocean Freight Peak Season: Calendar, Surcharges & Booking Strategy
Ocean freight peak season runs from August through October, with a second rush before Chinese New Year. This guide walks through the full annual calendar, explains GRI and PSS charges, and shows how early to book by mode. Use it to keep cargo moving while everyone else scrambles for space.
Freight Class Explained: The NMFC Guide for LTL Shippers
Freight class decides what you pay for every LTL shipment in the US. Get the class wrong, and the carrier re-bills you at a higher rate plus a fee. This guide covers all 18 classes, the four factors behind them, and a simple way to calculate your density.
Ocean Freight Surcharges: Every Fee on Your Invoice, Decoded
Your base ocean rate is often less than half of the final invoice. BAF, LSS, THC, GRI, PSS — carriers stack surcharges with little explanation. This guide decodes each one, shows typical mid-2026 ranges, and teaches you to compare quotes line by line.
Amazon FBA Shipping Cost Breakdown: Every Line Item Explained (2026)
FBA sellers lose margin not on the big, obvious costs — but on the fees they never saw coming. This breakdown covers all 9 cost groups in FBA inbound shipping. It includes sample math for a 20ft FCL shipment, and a 5 CBM LCL shipment, both from China to a US fulfillment center.
Customs Broker Fees 2026: Complete Cost Breakdown
Customs broker fees run $150–$400+ per formal entry in 2026. Government fees come on top: the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464% of value), a Harbor Maintenance Fee on ocean imports, plus bonds and duties. This guide breaks down every line so you can budget right and compare itemized quotes.
FCL Container Rates 2026: 20ft & 40ft Costs by Route
A 40ft container from Shanghai costs about US$7,352 to Los Angeles and US$9,726 to New York (Drewry WCI, September 10, 2026). Below are prices by container size and route, plus the charges outside the ocean rate.
International Shipping Costs 2026: Complete Rate Guide
International shipping in 2026 costs about $30–$180 per CBM by ocean LCL, $1,200–$7,500 per container by FCL and $2.50–$6.00 per kg by standard air freight. This guide breaks down real 2026 prices by mode and lane, so you can budget, compare options and get better rates.
International Shipping Rates: Ocean vs Air vs Ground
Choosing the right shipping mode is the most impactful logistics decision you'll make. The difference between ocean and air freight on the same route can be 5-8x in cost but 4-6x in speed. This side-by-side comparison of 2026 rates, transit times, and real-world scenarios helps you pick the optimal mode for every shipment.
Ocean Freight Rates 2026: Complete Pricing Guide
A 40ft container from Shanghai costs about US$3,997 to Rotterdam and US$4,216 to Genoa (Drewry WCI, September 10, 2026). LCL from China to the US West Coast runs about US$45–160/CBM (early 2026). Compare the FCL and LCL tables, then add the local costs outside each rate.
Warehouse Costs 2026: Complete Pricing Guide
Warehousing is often the second-biggest logistics cost after freight, at 20-30% of total supply chain spend. Whether you lease your own space, use a 3PL, or check out fulfillment centers, knowing the real cost of warehouse storage in 2026 helps you make a better call. This guide covers every pricing model, rate gaps by region, and proven ways to cut your warehousing costs.
LCL Fees Explained Every Charge, Decoded
LCL quotes can look like alphabet soup: CFS, THC, BAF, CAF, PSS, GRI, EBS, and more. Each fee has a real reason behind it. But most freight forwarders bury the details, and hide costs deep in the fine print. This guide breaks down every single charge, so you know just what you pay for.
LCL Cost per CBM 2026 Full Breakdown & Savings
LCL pricing can be hard to grasp, but it matters a lot for your supply chain choices. This guide breaks down every cost part, shows real 2026 rates by trade lane, and reveals what drives pricing up or down.
LCL Sea Freight Cost 2026 All-In Pricing by CBM
LCL sea freight from China to the USA runs about $80–$180 per CBM of base freight, and China to Europe about $70–$150 per CBM. With CFS, port and customs fees, 1 CBM from China to Los Angeles lands at about $230–$380 all-in. This guide breaks down every part of LCL cost, so you can budget right and negotiate smarter.
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.
Freight Forwarding Cost Complete Breakdown for 2026
Freight forwarding fees can be confusing. This guide breaks down every cost — from origin to destination — so you know exactly what you're paying for and how to save.
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