Ship a container from China to South Africa
Container shipping services from China to South Africa offering the most reliable ocean freight with the cheapest shipping rates to South Africa from China with a faster transit time to ship a 20ft container or a, 40ft container to the major ports in South Africa.
Shipping a container from China to South Africa has never been easier than with BR LOGISTICS CHINA Freight Forwarder Company, which provides the most reliable container shipping service to South Africa.
Ship a container from China to South Africa
Ship a container to the major ports in South Africa from China.
How much does it cost to ship a container from China to South Africa?
- How much does it cost to ship a container from China to South Africa?, the average price to ship a container from China to South Africa is from $2150 to $5850 US Dollars.
- The shipping price to ship a full container from China to South Africa 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 South Africa.
How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container from China to South Africa?
How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container from China to South Africa, the average price to ship a 20ft container from China to South Africa is from $2150 to $4250. The shipping timeline to ship a 20 foot container from China to South Africa ranges depending on the route.
How much does it cost to ship a 40ft container from China to South Africa?
How much does it cost to ship a 40ft container from China to South Africa, the average price to ship a 40ft container from China to South Africa is from $3150 to $5850. The shipping timeline to ship a 40 foot container from China to South Africa ranges depending on the route.
Historical ocean freight rates to ship a container from China to South Africa:
Will ocean freight rates go down to ship from China to South Africa 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 South Africa.
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 South Africa?
The average transit time to ship a container from China to South Africa is from 2 weeks to 6 weeks.
Estimated transit time to ship a container from China to South Africa:
The average transit time, sailing, and vessel schedule to ship your container from China to South Africa 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 Durban | 35 | $4150 |
| Asia | China | Port of Shenzhen | Port of Cape Town | 40 | $4850 |
| Asia | China | Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan | Port of Durban | 38 | $4850 |
| Asia | China | Port of Hong Kong | Port of Cape Town | 39 | $4850 |
| Asia | China | Port of Guangzhou | Port of Durban | 40 | $4850 |
| Asia | China | Port of Qingdao | Port of Cape Town | 42 | $4850 |
| Asia | China | Port of Tianjin | Port of Durban | 42 | $5850 |
| Asia | China | Port of Dalian | Port of Cape Town | 17 | $2150 |
| Asia | China | Port of Xiamen | Port of Durban | 20 | $3150 |
| Asia | China | Port of Yingkou | Port of Cape Town | 20 | $4250 |
Shortest transit time to ship a container from China to South Africa:
One of the fastest transit times to ship a container from China to South Africa is the route from Shanghai China to Apapa Port with an average transit time from 15 to 20 shipping days. The next fastest route to ship your ocean container to South Africa is from China is from the port of Tianjin to Port of Lagos transit time of 17 to 22 days.
Longest transit time to ship a container from China to South Africa:
The longest or slowest transit time to ship a container from China to South Africa is from the port of Guangzhou China to Onne Port, with an estimated average transit time between 30 and 42 days. The next longest route is from the port of Shenzhen to Tin Can Island, with an average transit time of 45 days.
Container shipping rates from China to South Africa:
These are the average prices to ship a container from China South Africa with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in China to South Africa 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 South Africa.
| Container shipping service from China to South Africa | Type of container | Ocean freight rates from China to South Africa: |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai China to South Africa | 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 South Africa | 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 South Africa | 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 South Africa | 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 South Africa | 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 South Africa | 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 South Africa | 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 South Africa | 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 South Africa | 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 South Africa | 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 South Africa:
The cost of shipping to ship a container to South Africa 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 South Africa, the location of your cargo in China from where you plan to export it to South Africa, 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 South Africa from any port in China.
Online container shipping rate calculator from China to South Africa:
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 South Africa. Get the most updated container prices from many carriers using the get a quote request.
How to export a container from China to South Africa?
To export and then import in containers from China to South Africa 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 South Africa, plus import fees from South Africa customs that are applied on the import of goods to be imported into South Africa, which will be an average of import Duties & Taxes, calculated on the cost, insurance and freight value (CIF), to pay import taxes in South Africa. 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 South Africa.
Can i import cargo via container from China to South Africa?
Can a container with commercial merchandise or moving goods be imported to South Africa from China? The answer is Yes, I can import a container with merchandise, vehicles or moving home to South Africa from China if the cargo meets the import standards of South Africa Customs, so that it can pass the procedure for import and nationalization of merchandise or vehicles in South Africa.
What documents are required to import in South Africa from China?
The requirements to import into South Africa 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 South Africa:
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 South Africa
- Location of the tariff subheading, and commodity
- Registration as a importer in South Africa
- South Africa Customs Value Declaration
- Debt free in South Africa
- Moving Inventory to South Africa from China (simple copy)
- Have a trade or company patent in South Africa that must indicate that you are dedicated to importing from China.
- Phytosanitary Export Certificate from China (simple copy)
- Demonstrate economic solvency in South Africa
- Establish the terms of the Incoterms agreement for importation.
- Find a good customs broker in South Africa
- 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 South Africa.
If you need more information to ship a container from China to South Africa please contact the shipping company BR LOGISTICS CHINA
www.brlogistics.net
Tel: +12012015020 USA & CHINA
Tel: +34628279703 EUROPE & SPAIN
Email: info@brlogistics.net
Taxes and duties to import from China to South Africa:
Taxes and duties for importing items from a China supply chain management into South Africa from CN are subject to tariffs. You have to pay the import tariffs of South Africa 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 South Africa, if the import comes from China it can be subject to extra tariffs.
Import fees in South Africa from China:
Most goods imported into South Africa from China are subject to duty and Taxes, the rates vary, depending on the type of the product you want to import to South Africa 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 South Africa?
The first step in shipping a container from China to South Africa is to follow the step-by-step guide to shipping a container to South Africa from China and provide your carrier or freight forwarder with the full details to ship your container to South Africa.
Step-by-step guide for shipping a container from China to South Africa:
- Search for companies specializing in container transport and offering shipping services from China to South Africa with a Shipping container tracking.
- Request a shipping fee from China to South Africa for your container shipment with a Container shipping insurance.
- 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).
- Provide the documents to the shipping company to make the reservation (booking) to send your container from China to South Africa.
- Load and deliver the container to the port of export in China and then satisfy the Chinese customs export process to South Africa.
- Make the payment for freight and port expenses to the transport company (freight forwarder or shipping company)
- Send your container release or bill of lading to your customs broker in South Africa for the Shipping container delivery.
Major Ports in China to ship containers to South Africa:
The Below list of ports are the best ones for shipping and importing cargo in sea containers to South Africa 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 South Africa?
Advantages of container shipping service from China to South Africa:
- 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 South Africa
- Trip frequency & Schedule options with transhipments.
- Fast shipping speed if you choose a good sea shipping route from China to South Africa
- 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 South Africa
At BR LOGISTICS China company we offer many options of routes to ship containers to South Africa from China. The following are the 10 most popular busiest shipping routes to the major container port in South Africa used by exporters and importers from China.
| Origin port in China | Destination port in South Africa |
|---|---|
| Port of Shanghai | Port of Durban |
| Port of Shenzhen | Port of Cape Town |
| Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan | Port of Durban |
| Port of Hong Kong | Port of Cape Town |
| Port of Guangzhou | Port of Durban |
| Port of Qingdao | Port of Cape Town |
| Port of Tianjin | Port of Durban |
| Port of Dalian | Port of Cape Town |
| Port of Xiamen | Port of Durban |
| Port of Yingkou | Port of Cape Town |
Best Shipping Companies in China to Ship Containers to South Africa:
These are some of the best Chinese shipping companies for international shipping to send containers from China to South Africa that strikes a delicate balance between fast and cheap international shipping services.
- Maersk line China
- Mediterranean Shipping Company China (MSC)
- COSCO Group China
- CMA CGM China Group
- Hapag-Lloyd China
- Ocean Network Express China (ONE)
- Evergreen Marine China
- Yang Ming China Marine Transport Corporation
- Orient Overseas Container China (OOCL)
- Zim Integrated China Shipping Services (ZIM)
How to ship hazardous dangerous goods in containers from China to South Africa?
How to ship hazardous dangerous good from China to South Africa? To ship a container with IMO or Hazmat dangerous products to South Africa 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 South Africa 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 South Africa with dangerous goods (IMO-Hazmat):
- Inform the shipping company of the type of IMO and cargo that you want to ship from China to South Africa.
- Check that the IMO cargo is in good conditions to be able to be loaded on the ship.
- The container must be labeled on all its faces with the corresponding IMO label.
- Check with the shipping company that the IMO container will be accepted in South Africa.
- Make a booking with the shipping company as IMO to send the container from China to South Africa.
- The Shipper in China or exporter of the container has to provide the MSDS of the merchandise to validate the parameters of hazardous materials
- Finally, the consignor or importer has to inform Customs in South Africa that he is going to import an IMO container.
What is an IMO shipment from China to South Africa?
An IMO shipment from China to South Africa 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 South Africa:
Bellow list shows the most popular classification of IMO commodities from China to South Africa.
- 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
