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Ship a container to Hong Kong

Container shipping services to Hong Kong offering the most reliable Ocean freight with the cheapest shipping rates to Hong Kong with a faster transit time to ship a 20ft container or a, 40ft container to the major ports in Hong Kong.

Shipping a container to Hong Kong has never been easier than with BR LOGISTICS COMPANY, which provides the most reliable container shipping service to Hong Kong.

Ship a container to Hong Kong

Ship a container to the major ports in Hong Kong: Port of Hong Kong

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How much does it cost to ship a container to Hong Kong?

  • How much does it cost to ship a container to Hong Kong, the average price to ship a container to Hong Kong is from $350 to $4550 US Dollars.
  • The shipping timeline to ship a full container to Hong Kong 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 to the port in Hong Kong.

How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container to Hong Kong, the average price to ship a 20ft container to Hong Kong is from $850 to $1530. The shipping timeline to ship a 20 foot container to Hong Kong ranges depending on the route.

How much does it cost to ship a 40ft container to Hong Kong, the average price to ship a 40ft container to Hong Kong is from $850 to $4500. The shipping timeline to ship a 40 foot container to Hong Kong ranges depending on the route.

Historical ocean freight rates to ship a container to Hong Kong:

Will ocean freight rates go down to ship to Hong Kong 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 to Hong Kong.

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 to Hong Kong?

The estimated transit time to ship a container to Hong Kong is 2-6 weeks, with an average shipping time of 15-65 days to ship a container to Hong Kong from major world ports.

Estimated transit time to ship a container to Hong Kong:

The average transit times and sailing schedule to ship your container to Hong Kong from the major ports in the world as from the United States ports, Europen ports, and Asian ports.

Continent of origin Country of origin Port of origin Port of destination Transit time (days) 20DV FCL
40HQ FCL
Europe Spain Barcelona Hong Kong 35 2115€
Europe Spain Valencia Hong Kong 32 2115€
Europe Spain Algeciras Hong Kong 35 2115€
Europe Netherlands Rotterdam Hong Kong 40 1850€
North America United States New York Hong Kong 38 $3500
North America United States Miami Hong Kong 35 $3850
North America United States Los Angeles Hong Kong 15 $1500
North America United States Houston TX Hong Kong 52 $3650
Asia China Shanghai Hong Kong 15 $1350

Shortest transit time to ship a container to Hong Kong:

One of the fastest transit times to ship a container to Hong Kong is the route from Valencia Spain to Hong Kong with an average of 15 to 25 shipping days. The next fastest route to ship your ocean container to Hong Kong is from New York USA to the port of Hong Kong, with an average transit time of 30 to 38 days.

Longest transit times to ship a container to Hong Kong:

The longest or slowest transit time to ship a container to Hong Kong is from the port of Houston Texas, with an estimated average transit time between 45 and 52 days. The next longest route is from the port of Barcelona Spain, with an average transit time of 38-42 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from USA to Hong Kong?

How much does it cost to ship a container from USA to Hong Kong?, the average price to ship a container from the United States to Hong Kong is from $850 to $4500 US Dollars.

Container shipping rates from USA to Hong Kong

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

Container shipping service to Hong Kong Type of container Ocean freight rates to Hong Kong:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Boston to Hong Kong. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from New York to Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from New Jersey to Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Norfolk to Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Baltimore to Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Charleston to Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Savannah to Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Brunswick to Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Jacksonville to Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Miami to Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Houston Texas to Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Galveston to Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Freeport Texas to Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from California to Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Tacoma to Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Washington to Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Canadá to Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from USA to Hong Kong?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from the United States to Hong Kong, the average transit time to ship a container from the USA to Hong Kong is from 18 to 35 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Hong Kong?

How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Hong Kong?, the average price to ship a container from Spain to Hong Kong is from 1150€ to 4550€ Euros.

Container shipping rates from Spain to Hong Kong

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

Container shipping service to Hong Kong Type of container Ocean freight rates to Hong Kong:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Valencia to Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Barcelona a Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Málaga to Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Vigo to Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Bilbao to Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Santander to Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Madrid to Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from Spain to Hong Kong?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from Spain to Hong Kong, the average transit time to ship a container from Spain to Hong Kong is from 25 to 35 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to Hong Kong?

How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to Hong Kong?, the average price to ship a container from Europe to Hong Kong is from 2500€ to 5500€ Euros.

Container shipping rates from Europe to Hong Kong

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

Container shipping service to Hong Kong Type of container Ocean freight rates to Hong Kong:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Belgium to Hong Kong. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Germany to Hong Kong. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Hong Kong. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from France to Hong Kong. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Portugal to Hong Kong. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Italy to Hong Kong. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Switzerland to Hong Kong. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from United Kingdom to Hong Kong. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from Europe to Hong Kong?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from Europe to Hong Kong, the average transit time to ship a container from Europe to Hong Kong is from 18 to 35 days.

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

How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Hong Kong?, the average price to ship a container from China to Hong Kong is from $850 to $3500 US Dollars.

Container shipping rates from China to Hong Kong

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

Container shipping service to Hong Kong Type of container Ocean freight rates to Hong Kong:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai to Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $850 20FT
average prices from: $1550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Qingdao to Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $850 20FT
average prices from: $1550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Shenzhen to Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $850 20FT
average prices from: $1550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Tianjin to Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $850 20FT
average prices from: $1550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Ningbo to Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $850 20FT
average prices from: $1550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Hong Kong to Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $850 20FT
average prices from: $1550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Guangzhou to Hong Kong 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $850 20FT
average prices from: $1550 40FT

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

Estimated transit time to ship a container from the China to Hong Kong, the average transit time to ship a container from China to Hong Kongis from 15 to 25 days.

Price factor to ship a container to Hong Kong:

The cost of shipping to ship a container to Hong Kong from abroad 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, the destination port in Hong Kong, the location of your cargo in abroad from where you plan to export it to Hong Kong, 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 Hong Kong from any port in the world.

 

Online container shipping rate calculator to Hong Kong from overseas:

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

How to export a container to Hong Kong?

Exporting goods in a sea container to Hong Kong starts at an ocean freight cost of between $350 USD to $4550 USD for shipment from the port of export to the port of import in Hong Kong, plus customs import fees of Hong Kong that are applied on the import of merchandise to be imported to Hong Kong that are among the lowest in the world of an average of 0% tariffs for general merchandise or agricultural products are also 0% VAT (VAT) customs , calculated on the cost, insurance and freight value (CIF), in Hong Kong no import taxes are paid. It is exempt from the payment of import duties to Hong Kong in maritime, air, or land container. Hong Kong importers can import all kinds of goods from the United States or the European Union, when so established by the Hong Kong free zone regulations. If you will have to pay other uninvoiced expenses for customs clearance, such as HK port local expenses, but you will not pay taxes on the full value of the merchandise to import all kinds of general products in Hong Kong.

Can i import cargo via container to Hong Kong?

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

What documents are needed for customs in Hong Kong?

The requirements to export and then be able to import into Hong Kong are to have an import license in Hong Kong, present the commercial invoice translated into Mandarin Chinese (or English) and the detailed packing list, where the details of the shipment must be indicated. quantity, product type and shipment location, and then provide the following documents to Hong Kong Customs:

Imports must have the following documentation:

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

If you need more information to  ship a container to Hong Kong you can contact BR LOGISTICS USA o BR LOGISTICS EUROPE

www.brlogistics.net

Tel: +12012015020 USA
Tel: +34628279703 ESPANA
Email: info@brlogistics.net

Taxes and duties to import into Hong Kong:

Taxes and duties for importing general items to Hong Kong manufactured abroad from Europe, the US, or Spain will be tax free. You do not have to pay Customs import rates in Hong Kong, which are generally one of the lowest in the world. For imports, you do not pay the ad valorem duty or tariff, which is 0% of the CIF value of the shipment. container, according to a study, Hong Kong has the lowest import taxes in the world, nor will you pay taxes for luxury items such as tobacco, alcohol, luxury cars, boats. Additionally, you will have to pay the local expenses of the Hong Kong port and handling of the container in CIF incoterm terms + the general import taxes to Hong Kong, if the import comes from the European Union or USA and there is a exempted by international agreement between the parties you can exonerate taxes or pay less than the before mentioned.

Import fees in Hong Kong:

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

Hong Kong applies zero (0%) tariffs to all imports from all countries.

How to ship a container to Hong Kong?

The first step in shipping a container to Hong Kong is to follow the step-by-step guide to shipping a container to Hong Kong from the United States, the European Union, Spain, or China and provide your carrier or freight forwarder with the full details to ship your container to Hong Kong.

Step-by-step guide to shipping a container to Hong Kong:

  1. Search for companies specializing in container transport and offering shipping services to Hong Kong.
  2. Request a shipping fee to Hong Kong for your container shipment.
  3. Choose the best shipping company to send your container. Depending on your needs, you can choose the following types of sea containers, 20ft or 40ft.
  4. Provide the documents to the shipping company to make the reservation (booking) to send your container to Hong Kong.
  5. Load and deliver the container to the port of export for and then satisfy the customs export process to Hong Kong.
  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 Hong Kong.

Major Ports in Hong Kong for shipping and importing cargo in containers

The Below list of ports are the best ones for shipping and importing cargo in sea containers to Hong Kong, these are the most important port terminals in Hong Kong for the importation of containerized cargo internationally.

Port of Hong Kong

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

What are the advantages of shipping containers to export your cargo to Hong Kong?

Advantages of container shipping service to Hong Kong:

  • 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 in Hong Kong
  • Trip frequency & Schedule options with transhipments.
  • Fast shipping speed if you choose a good sea shipping route to Hong Kong
  • You can send more weight than air transport
  • The cargo is protected inside the maritime container

Top 10 best shipping routes to ship containers to Hong Kong

In BR LOGISTICS company we offer many options of routes to ship containers to Hong Kong from Spain, the United States, Europe, and China. The following are the 10 most popular busiest shipping routes to Hong Kong used by exporters and importers around the world.

International origin port Destination port in Hong Kong
Port of Antwerp Belgium Port of destination: Hong Kong; Port Code: HKHKG
Port of Bremerhaven Germany Port of destination: Hong Kong; Port Code: HKHKG
Port of Rotterdam Netherlands Port of destination: Hong Kong; Port Code: HKHKG
Port of Barcelona Spain Port of destination: Hong Kong; Port Code: HKHKG
Port of Valencia Spain Port of destination: Hong Kong; Port Code: HKHKG
Port of Savona Italy Port of destination: Hong Kong; Port Code: HKHKG
Port of New York United States Port of destination: Hong Kong; Port Code: HKHKG
Port of Los Angeles California United States Port of destination: Hong Kong; Port Code: HKHKG
Port of Miami Florida United States Port of destination: Hong Kong; Port Code: HKHKG
Port of Houston Texas United States Port of destination: Hong Kong; Port Code: HKHKG

Best Shipping Companies to Ship Containers to Hong Kong:

These are some of the top international shipping companies to send containers to Hong Kong that strikes a delicate balance between fast and cheap international shipping services.

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

How to ship hazardous dangerous goods in containers to Hong Kong?

How to ship hazardous dangerous good internationally to Hong Kong? To ship a container with IMO or Hazmat dangerous products to Hong Kong 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 are Packing and documentation. Packing dangerous goods (Hazmat) is different than normal shipments.

List of steps to follow to send a container with dangerous goods (IMO-Hazmat) to Hong Kong:

  1. Inform the shipping company of the type of IMO and cargo that you want to ship to Hong Kong.
  2. Comprobar que la mercancía IMO este en buenas condiciones para poder ser cargado en el barco. 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 Hong Kong.
  5.  Make a booking with the shipping company like IMO to send the container to Hong Kong.
  6. The Shipper 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 Hong Kong that he is going to import an IMO container.

What is an IMO shipment?

An IMO shipment 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:

  • 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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