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Ship a container to Malaysia

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

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

Ship a container to Malaysia

Ship a container to the major ports in Malaysia: Port Penang, Port Kelang, Port of Kuantan, Port of Johor Bahru, Bintulu Port

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How much does it cost to ship a container to Malaysia?

How much does it cost to ship a container to Malaysia, the average price to ship a container to Malaysia is from $850 to $4500 US Dollars. The shipping timeline to ship a full container to Malaysia 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 Malaysia.

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

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

Historical ocean freight rates to ship a container to Malaysia:

Will ocean freight rates go down to ship to Malaysia 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 Malaysia.

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 Malaysia?

The average transit time to ship a container to Malaysia is from 4 weeks to 6 weeks.

Estimated transit time to ship a container to Malaysia:

The average transit times and sailing schedule to ship your container to Malaysia 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 Port Kelang 35 2115€
Europe Spain Valencia Port Kelang 32 2115€
Europe Spain Barcelona Port Kelang 35 2115€
Europe Netherlands Rotterdam Port Kelang 40 1850€
North America United States New York Port Kelang 38 $3500
North America United States Miami Port Kelang 35 $3850
North America United States Los Angeles Port Kelang 15 $1500
North America United States Houston TX Port Kelang 52 $3650
Asia China Shanghai Port Kelang 15 $1350

Shortest transit time to ship a container to Malaysia:

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

Longest transit times to ship a container to Malaysia:

The longest or slowest transit time to ship a container to Malaysia 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 Malaysia?

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

Container shipping rates from USA to Malaysia

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

Container shipping service to Malaysia Type of container Ocean freight rates to Malaysia:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Boston to Malaysia. 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia?

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

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

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

Container shipping rates from Spain to Malaysia

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

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

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

Container shipping service to Malaysia Type of container Ocean freight rates to Malaysia:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Valencia to Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Europe to Malaysia?

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

Container shipping rates from Europe to Malaysia

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

Container shipping service to Malaysia Type of container Ocean freight rates to Malaysia:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Belgium to Malaysia. 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 Malaysia. 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 Malaysia. 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 Malaysia. 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 Malaysia. 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 Malaysia. 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 Malaysia. 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 Malaysia. 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 Malaysia?

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

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

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

Container shipping rates from China to Malaysia

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

Container shipping service to Malaysia Type of container Ocean freight rates to Malaysia:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai to Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from the China to Malaysia, the average transit time to ship a container from China to Malaysia is from 15 to 25 days.

Price factor to ship a container to Malaysia:

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

 

Online container shipping rate calculator to Malaysia 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 Malaysia. Get the most updated container prices from many carriers using the get a quote request.

How to export a container to Malaysia?

To export and then import a container to Malaysia via sea containers begins with an ocean freight cost of between $850 USD to $4550 USD for shipment from the port of export to the port of import in Malaysia, plus import fees from Malaysia customs that are applied on the import of goods to be imported into Malaysia, which will be an average of 10% tariffs + 5% to 10% customs VAT, calculated on the cost, insurance and freight value (CIF), to pay import taxes in Malaysia. You are exempt from paying these tariffs or a lesser amount will be paid, when the importer apply for a trade agreement in Malaysia when it is established by some Malaysia regulations for imports without taxes to Malaysia. 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 Malaysia.

Can i import cargo via container to Malaysia?

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

What documents are needed for customs in Malaysia?

The requirements to import into Malaysia are to present the commercial invoice translated into Malay 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 Malaysia:

Imports must have the following documentation:

  • Bill of lading manifest, which is used for the import, release, and tax purposes.
  • Tax Identification Number in Malaysia
  • Location of the tariff subheading, and commodity
  • Registration as a importer in Malaysia
  • Malaysia Customs Value Declaration
  • Debt free in Malaysia
  • Malaysia Moving Inventory (original)
  • Have a trade or company patent in Malaysia that must indicate that you are dedicated to importing.
  • Phytosanitary Export Certificate from the country of origin (simple copy)
  • Demonstrate economic solvency in Malaysia
  • Establish the terms of the Incoterms agreement for importation.
  • Find a good customs broker in Malaysia
  • 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 Malaysia Customs.

If you need more information to ship a container to Malaysia 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 Malaysia:

Taxes and duties for importing general items into Malaysia made abroad whether from Europe, the US, or China are subject to tariffs. You have to pay the import tariffs of Malaysian Customs, which as a general rule of importation, the ad valorem duty or tariff is paid, which is 10% on the CIF value of the container shipment. Additionally you will have to pay the value added tax (VAT) that corresponds from 5% to 10% in Malaysia.  The VAT will be applied to the total price of the import in CIF Incoterm + the Customs tax (tariff). + General import rates in Malaysia, 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 Malaysia:

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

Tariff rates and duties from 0% to 50% + VAT from 0% to 5%

How to ship a container to Malaysia?

The first step in shipping a container to Malaysia is to follow the step-by-step guide to shipping a container to Malaysia 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 Malaysia.

Step-by-step guide to shipping a container to Malaysia:

  1. Search for companies specializing in container transport and offering shipping services to Malaysia.
  2. Request a shipping fee to Malaysia 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 Malaysia.
  5. Load and deliver the container to the port of export for and then satisfy the customs export process to Malaysia.
  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 Malaysia.

Major Ports in Malaysia 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 Malaysia, these are the most important port terminals in Malaysia for the importation of containerized cargo internationally.

Port Kelang

Address: Mail Bag Service 202 Jalan Port Klang, Pelabuhan 42005 Malaysia
Coordinates: 3° 0' 25" N 101° 21' 21" E

Port Penang

Address: 3A-6 Bangunan Sri Weld Pangkalan Weld Penang 10300 Malaysia
Coordinates: 5° 23' 18" N 100° 21' 9" E

Port of Johor Bahru

Address: PO Box 151 Pasir Gudang, Johor 81700 Malaysia
Coordinates: 1° 26' 46" N 103° 53' 10" E

Port of Kuantan

Address: Tanjung Gelang Peti Surat 161 Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur 25720 Malaysia
Coordinates: 3° 58' 23" N 103° 25' 24" E

Port of Bintulu

Address: Lot 15, Block 20, Kemena Land District 12th Mile, Tanjung Kidurong Road Bintulu, Sarawak 97008 Malaysia Coordinates: 3° 15' 27" N 113° 3' 38" E

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

Advantages of container shipping service to Malaysia:

  • 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 Malaysia
  • Trip frequency & Schedule options with transhipments.
  • Fast shipping speed if you choose a good sea shipping route to Malaysia
  • 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 Malaysia

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

International origin port Destination port in Malaysia
Port of Antwerp Belgium Port of destination: Port Kelang; Port Code: MYCKT
Port of Bremerhaven Germany Port of destination: Puerto de Bintulu; Port Code: MYBTU
Port of Rotterdam Netherlands Port of destination: Puerto de Penang; Port Code: MYPEN
Port of Barcelona Spain Port of destination: Puerto de Kuantan; Port Code: MYKNA
Port of Valencia Spain Port of destination: Puerto Johor Bahru; Port Code: THLCH
Port of Savona Italy Port of destination: Port Kelang; Port Code: MYCKT
Port of New York United States Port of destination: Puerto de Bintulu; Port Code: MYBTU
Port of Los Angeles California United States Port of destination: Puerto de Penang; Port Code: MYPEN
Port of Miami Florida United States Port of destination: Puerto de Kuantan; Port Code: MYKNA
Port of Houston Texas United States Port of destination: Puerto Johor Bahru; Port Code: MYPGR

Best Shipping Companies to Ship Containers to Malaysia:

These are some of the top international shipping companies to send containers to Malaysia 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 Malaysia?

How to ship hazardous dangerous good internationally to Malaysia? To ship a container with IMO or Hazmat dangerous products to Malaysia 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 Malaysia:

  1. Inform the shipping company of the type of IMO and cargo that you want to ship to Malaysia.
  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 Malaysia.
  5.  Make a booking with the shipping company like IMO to send the container to Malaysia.
  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 Malaysiathat 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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