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Ship a container from China to Benin

Container shipping services from China to Benin offering the most reliable ocean freight with the cheapest shipping rates to Benin from China with a faster transit time to ship a 20ft container or a, 40ft container to the major ports in Benin.

Shipping a container from China to Benin has never been easier than with BR LOGISTICS CHINA Freight Forwarder Company, which provides the most reliable container shipping service to Benin.

Ship a container from China to Benin

Ship a container to the major ports in Benin from China.

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How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Benin?

  • How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Benin?, the average price to ship a container from China to Benin is from $2150 to $5850 US Dollars.
  • The shipping price to ship a full container from China to Benin ranges depending on the size of the container (20ft or 40ft), and the schedule route, please contact our quotation team to receive a detailed rate to ship your container from China to the major container ports in Benin.

How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container from China to Benin, the average price to ship a 20ft container from China to Benin is from $2150 to $4250. The shipping timeline to ship a 20 foot container from China to Benin ranges depending on the route.

How much does it cost to ship a 40ft container from China to Benin, the average price to ship a 40ft container from China to Benin is from $3150 to $5850. The shipping timeline to ship a 40 foot container from China to Benin ranges depending on the route.

Historical ocean freight rates to ship a container from China to Benin:

Will ocean freight rates go down to ship from China to Benin in 2023?, Yes the rates slowly began falling in the first quarter of 2023 and are expected to continue to drop, little by little. You calculate the ocean freight rate based on oil prices (BAF), cargo dimensions, weight, port of export, port of destination, and season congestion. The following annual chart is showing the prices and costs for the year 2023 for average maritime freight to send containers from China to Benin.

These prices do not include additional or unforeseen costs that may be added during the course of your reservation or shipment itself. These are not the current or final price to ship your container, please request a rate for an updated price.

How long does it take to ship a container from China to Benin?

The average transit time to ship a container from China to Benin is from 2 weeks to 6 weeks.

Estimated transit time to ship a container from China to Benin:

The average transit time, sailing, and vessel schedule to ship your container from China to Benin from the major ports in China.

Continent of origin Country of origin Port of origin Port of destination Transit time (days) 20DV FCL
40HQ FCL
Asia China Port of Shanghai Port of Cotonou 35 $4150
Asia China Port of Shenzhen Port of Cotonou 40 $4850
Asia China Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan Port of Cotonou 38 $4850
Asia China Port of Hong Kong Port of Cotonou 39 $4850
Asia China Port of Guangzhou Port of Cotonou 40 $4850
Asia China Port of Qingdao Port of Cotonou 42 $4850
Asia China Port of Tianjin Port of Cotonou 42 $5850
Asia China Port of Dalian Port of Cotonou 17 $2150
Asia China Port of Xiamen Port of Cotonou 20 $3150
Asia China Port of Yingkou Port of Cotonou 20 $4250

Shortest transit time to ship a container from China to Benin:

One of the fastest transit times to ship a container from China to Benin is the route from Shanghai China to Port of Cotonou with an average transit time from 15 to 20 shipping days. The next fastest route to ship your ocean container to Benin is from China is from the port of Tianjin to Port of Cotonou transit time of 17 to 22 days.

Longest transit time to ship a container from China to Benin:

The longest or slowest transit time to ship a container from China to Benin is from the port of Guangzhou China to Port of Cotonou, with an estimated average transit time between 30 and 42 days. The next longest route is from the port of Shenzhen to Port of Cotonou, with an average transit time of 45 days.

Container shipping rates from China to Benin:

These are the average prices to ship a container from China to Benin with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in China to Benin for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments from China to Benin.

Container shipping service from China to Benin Type of container Ocean freight rates from China to Benin:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai China to Benin 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2150 20FT
average price from: $4150 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Shenzhen China to Benin 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $3150 20FT
average price from: $4850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Ningbo-Zhoushan China to Benin 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $3150 20FT
average price from: $4850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Hong Kong China to Benin 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $3150 20FT
average price from: $4850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Guangzhou China to Benin 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $3150 20FT
average price from: $4850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Qingdao China to Benin 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $3150 20FT
average price from: $4850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Tianjin China to Benin 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2150 20FT
average price from: $4150 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Dalian China to Benin 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $3150 20FT
average price from: $4850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Xiamen China to Benin 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $3150 20FT
average price from: $4850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Yingkou China to Benin 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $3150 20FT
average price from: $4850 40FT

Price factor to ship a container from China to Benin:

The cost of shipping to ship a container to Benin from China will vary depending on the type of sea container you chose to ship, the fuel price (BAF), the dimensions and weight of the cargo, the shipping company or steamship line you hire to send the container from China, the destination port in Benin, the location of your cargo in China from where you plan to export it to Benin, and what route you choose to ship your container, if it is a direct route or with transshipment.

Only once we have that information we will be able to more accurately estimate the costs to ship your container to Benin from any port in China.

Online container shipping rate calculator from China to Benin:

With BR LOGISTICS China Company and our ocean freight calculator you can request a rate online, we made over 10000 rates per year to ship containers from China to Benin. Get the most updated container prices from many carriers using the get a quote request.

How to export a container from China to Benin?

To export and then import in containers from China to Benin via sea containers begins with an ocean freight cost of between $2150 USD to $5850 USD for shipment from the port of export in China to the port of import in Benin, plus import fees from Benin customs that are applied on the import of goods to be imported into Benin, which will be an average of import Duties & Taxes, calculated on the cost, insurance and freight value (CIF), to pay import taxes in Benin. You are exempt from paying these tariffs or a lesser amount will be paid, when the importer apply for a trade agreement established by some regulations for imports with less import duties. Likewise, everything must be effectively paid to Customs + other expenses not invoiced with the ocean freight or customs fee to carry out the container from the port of import, as the local port charges to import all kinds of general cargo to Benin.

Can i import cargo via container from China to Benin?

Can a container with commercial merchandise or moving goods be imported to Benin from China? The answer is Yes, I can import a container with merchandise, vehicles or moving home to Benin from China if the cargo meets the import standards of Benin Customs, so that it can pass the procedure for import and nationalization of merchandise or vehicles in Benin.

What documents are required to import in Benin from China?

The requirements to import into Benin from China are to present the commercial invoice translated into English and the detailed packing list, which must indicate the details of the quantity, the type of product and the shipment location, and then provide the following documents to Customs in Benin:

Imports from China must have the following documentation:

  • Bill of lading manifest, which is used for the import, release, and tax purposes.
  • Tax Identification Number in Benin
  • Location of the tariff subheading, and commodity
  • Registration as a importer in Benin
  • Benin Customs Value Declaration
  • Debt free in Benin
  • Moving Inventory to Benin from China (simple copy)
  • Have a trade or company patent in Benin that must indicate that you are dedicated to importing from China.
  • Phytosanitary Export Certificate from China (simple copy)
  • Demonstrate economic solvency in Benin 
  • Establish the terms of the Incoterms agreement for importation.
  • Find a good customs broker in Benin
  • Shipping company’s original bill of lading, sea waybill or airwaybill
  • Packing list
  • Commercial invoice
  • Combined Certificate of Value and Origin from China(CCVO)
  • Power of attorney that authorizes your customs broker to to do the import customs clearance for you in the Benin.

If you need more information to ship a container from China to Benin please contact the shipping company BR LOGISTICS CHINA

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Taxes and duties to import from China to Benin:

Taxes and duties for importing items from a China supply chain management into Benin  from CN are subject to tariffs. You have to pay the import tariffs of Benin Customs that, as a general rule of import, the ad valorem duty or tariff is paid, which is from 0% to 100% on the CIF value of the cargo in the container shipment. Additionally you will have to pay the value added tax (VAT) that corresponds to 0% to 25%. The VAT will be applied to the total price of the import in CIF Incoterm + the Customs tax (tariff). + the general import rates in Benin, if the import comes from China it can be subject to extra tariffs.

Import fees in Benin from China:

Most goods imported into Benin from China are subject to duty and Taxes, the rates vary, depending on the type of the product you want to import to Benin that are subject to the following rates:

Tariff rates and duties from 0 % to 100% + VAT from 0% to 25%

How to ship a container from China to Benin?

The first step in shipping a container from China to Benin is to follow the step-by-step guide to shipping a container to Benin from China and provide your carrier or freight forwarder with the full details to ship your container to Benin.

Step-by-step guide for shipping a container from China to Benin:

  1. Search for companies specializing in container transport and offering shipping services from China to Benin with a Shipping container tracking.
  2. Request a shipping fee from China to Benin for your container shipment with a Container shipping insurance.
  3. Choose the best shipping company to send your container. Depending on your shipping needs, as FOB, EXW, CIF, port to port or door to door service, then you can choose the following types of sea containers, 20ft DV or 40ft FCL, or LCL (shared container shipment).
  4. Provide the documents to the shipping company to make the reservation (booking) to send your container from China to Benin.
  5. Load and deliver the container to the port of export in China and then satisfy the Chinese customs export process to Benin.
  6. Make the payment for freight and port expenses to the transport company (freight forwarder or shipping company)
  7. Send your container release or bill of lading to your customs broker in Benin for the Shipping container delivery.

Major Ports in China to ship containers to Benin:

The Below list of ports are the best ones for shipping and importing cargo in sea containers to Benin from China, these are the most important port handling terminals in China for Cargo shipping.

Port of Shanghai

Address: 358 East Daming Road Shanghai, Shanghai 200080 China
Coordinates: 31° 13' 19" N 121° 29' 22" E

Port of Shenzhen

Address: Shenzhen, China
Coordinates: 22º 31' 1'' N, 114º 1' 43'' E

Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan

Address: Port Administration Office 496 Yanjiang Dong Road Ningbo, Zhejiang 315200 China Coordinates:29° 52' 0" N 121° 33' 19" E

Port of Hong Kong

Address: Harbour Building 38 Pier Road Hong Kong Hong Kong
Coordinates: 22° 19' 16" N 114° 9' 35" E

Port of Guangzhou

Address: 531 Gangqian Road Huangpu District Guangzhou, Guangdong 510000 China
Coordinates: 23° 5' 39" N 113° 24' 53" E

Port of Qingdao

Address: Port Administration Office 6 Gangqing Road Qingdao, Shandong 266011 China Coordinates: 36° 5' 45" N 120° 19' 2" E

Port of Shanghai

Address: 358 East Daming Road Shanghai, Shanghai 200080 China
Coordinates: 31° 13' 19" N 121° 29' 22" E

Port of Shenzhen

Address: Shenzhen, China
Coordinates: 22º 31' 1'' N, 114º 1' 43'' E

Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan

Address: Port Administration Office 496 Yanjiang Dong Road Ningbo, Zhejiang 315200 China Coordinates:29° 52' 0" N 121° 33' 19" E

Port of Tianjin

Address: 35 Xingang Road No 2 Tanggu Tianjin, Heibei 300456 China
Coordinates: 39° 0' 34" N 117° 27' 37" E

Port of Dalian

Address: 1 Gangwan Street Zhongshan District Dalian, Liaoning 116004 China
Coordinates: 38° 56' 1" N 121° 39' 2" E

Port of Xiamen

Address: Admin Off, 1 Xingang Rd Bayuquan District Yingkou, Liaoning 115007 China Coordinates: 40° 42' 1" N 122° 16' 1" E

Port of Yingkou

Address: Admin Off, 1 Xingang Rd Bayuquan District Yingkou, Liaoning 115007 China Coordinates: 40° 42' 1" N 122° 16' 1" E

What are the advantages of shipping containers from China to Benin?

Advantages of container shipping service from China to Benin:

  • Ocean freight rates are competitive.
  • You can send all kinds of transportable cargo.
  • Containers have good storage capacity.
  • They do not have weather problems for shipments
  • More international reach thanks to container ports all over the world
  • Streamlined procedures for exports and imports from China to Benin
  • Trip frequency & Schedule options with transhipments.
  • Fast shipping speed if you choose a good sea shipping route from China to Benin
  • You can send more weight than air transport
  • The cargo is protected inside the maritime container

Top 10 best shipping routes to ship containers from China to Benin

At BR LOGISTICS China company we offer many options of routes to ship containers to Benin from China. The following are the 10 most popular busiest shipping routes to the major container port in Benin used by exporters and importers from China.

Origin port in China Destination port in Benin
Port of Shanghai Port of Cotonou
Port of Shenzhen Port of Cotonou
Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan Port of Cotonou
Port of Hong Kong Port of Cotonou
Port of Guangzhou Port of Cotonou
Port of Qingdao Port of Cotonou
Port of Tianjin Port of Cotonou
Port of Dalian Port of Cotonou
Port of Xiamen Port of Cotonou
Port of Yingkou Port of Cotonou

Best Shipping Companies in China to Ship Containers to Benin:

These are some of the best Chinese shipping companies for international shipping to send containers from China to Benin that strikes a delicate balance between fast and cheap international shipping services.

  1. Maersk line China
  2. Mediterranean Shipping Company China (MSC)
  3. COSCO Group China
  4. CMA CGM China Group
  5. Hapag-Lloyd China
  6. Ocean Network Express China (ONE)
  7. Evergreen Marine China
  8. Yang Ming China Marine Transport Corporation
  9. Orient Overseas Container China (OOCL)
  10. Zim Integrated China Shipping Services (ZIM)

How to ship hazardous dangerous goods in containers from China to Benin?

How to ship hazardous dangerous good from China to Benin? To ship a container with IMO or Hazmat dangerous products to Benin a series of shipping requirements must be met, such as the MSDS of the cargo to be shipped, the DGD for the maritime transport of dangerous goods and hiring a specialized shipping carrier or forwarder for the transport of dangerous goods internationally.

One of the most important steps in shipping hazardous materials by sea freight containers from China to Benin are Packing and documentation. Packing dangerous goods (Hazmat) is different than normal shipments.

List of steps to follow to send a container from China to Benin with dangerous goods (IMO-Hazmat):

  1. Inform the shipping company of the type of IMO and cargo that you want to ship from China to Benin.
  2. Check that the IMO cargo is in good conditions to be able to be loaded on the ship.
  3. The container must be labeled on all its faces with the corresponding IMO label.
  4. Check with the shipping company that the IMO container will be accepted in Benin.
  5. Make a booking with the shipping company as IMO to send the container from China to Benin.
  6. The Shipper in China or exporter of the container has to provide the MSDS of the merchandise to validate the parameters of hazardous materials
  7. Finally, the consignor or importer has to inform Customs in Benin that he is going to import an IMO container.

What is an IMO shipment from China to Benin?

An IMO shipment from China to Benin is the transport of dangerous goods, both in a container, as by plane, or land transport, the name IMO is due to the acronym International Maritime Organization and includes all those dangerous transportable products and materials that due to their characteristics represent a risk to the safety of ships, planes, or trucks, to the health of the environment and people.

IMO types, classification of dangerous goods from China to Benin:

Bellow list shows the most popular classification of IMO commodities from China to Benin.

  • Class 1. Explosives.
  • Class 2. Gases.
  • Class 3. Flammable liquids.
  • Class 4. Flammable solids.
  • Class 5. Oxidizers and organic peroxides.
  • Class 6. Toxic.
  • Class 7. Radioactive material.
  • Class 8. Corrosive.
  • Class 9. Miscellaneous dangerous objects
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