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

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

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

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

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

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

Historical ocean freight rates to ship a container to Singapore:

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

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 Singapore?

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

Estimated transit time to ship a container to Singapore:

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

Shortest transit time to ship a container to Singapore:

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

Longest transit times to ship a container to Singapore:

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

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

Container shipping rates from USA to Singapore

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

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

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

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

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

Container shipping rates from Spain to Singapore

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

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

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

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

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

Container shipping rates from Europe to Singapore

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

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

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

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

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

Container shipping rates from China to Singapore

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

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

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

Price factor to ship a container to Singapore:

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

 

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

How to export a container to Singapore?

To export and then import a container to Singapore 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 Singapore, plus import fees from Singapore customs that are applied on the import of goods to be imported into Singapore, which will be an average of 0% to 8% tariffs + 8% customs VAT, calculated on the cost, insurance and value of the freight (CIF), to pay the taxes of import in singapore You are exempt from paying these tariffs or a lesser amount will be paid, when the importer apply for a trade agreement in Singapore when it is established by some Singapore regulations for imports without taxes to Singapore. 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 Singapore.

Can i import cargo via container to Singapore?

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

What documents are needed for customs in Singapore?

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

Imports must have the following documentation:

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

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

Taxes and duties for importing general items into Singapore made abroad whether from Europe, the US, or China are subject to tariffs. You have to pay the import tariffs of Singapore Customs that, as a general rule of import, the ad valorem duty or tariff is paid, which is from 0% to 8% on the CIF value of the container shipment. Additionally, you will have to pay the value added tax (VAT) that corresponds to 8% (known as Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Singapore. The VAT will be applied to the total price of the import in CIF incoterm + the Customs tax (tariff). ) + general import duties in Singapore.

Import fees in Singapore:

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

Duty rates from 0% to 8% + GST ​​8%

How to ship a container to Singapore?

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

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

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

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

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

Singapore Port

Port terminals, located in Tanjong Pagar, Brani, Keppel, Pasir Panjang, Sembawang and Jurong

Address: 460 Alexandra Road #19-00 PSA Building Singapore 119963 Singapore
Coordinates: 1° 17' 34" N 103° 43' 31" E

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

Advantages of container shipping service to Singapore:

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

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

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

Best Shipping Companies to Ship Containers to Singapore:

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

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

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