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Australia Lane · DG LCL (Less-than-Container Load)

Dangerous Goods LCL Shipping
from China to Australia

Book LCL space on the Shanghai–Australia lane for IMDG hazard classes 2.2, 3, 4.1, 6.1, 8 and 9. Rates cover Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Fremantle and Adelaide, priced per CBM with a 2 CBM or 5 CBM minimum depending on the routing.

5Australian ports
6Accepted hazard classes
16–38Days transit

Rates valid for ETD November 1–14, 2026. Per-CBM prices include a USD30/CBM uplift over the carrier's base rate.

Rates at a glanceUSD per CBM · lowest tier per port

  • SydneyUSD45/CBM
  • MelbourneUSD45/CBM
  • BrisbaneUSD45/CBM
  • FremantleUSD250/CBM
  • AdelaideUSD250/CBM

Each port also has an Auckland relay tier and a Singapore PSA tier at different prices — see the full table. Valid for ETD November 1–14, 2026.

DG LCL to Australia: three routings, three prices

Direct sailings from Shanghai reach Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in 16 to 22 days at USD45/CBM, with a 2 CBM minimum. A weekly relay via Auckland covers the same three ports in 31 days at USD220/CBM, and a Singapore relay covers all five ports — including Fremantle and Adelaide — at USD250/CBM for PSA3 cargo or USD420/CBM for PSA2 and PSA2S cargo.

Ocean freight is only part of the invoice. Add the RMB local charge package, VGM per bill of lading, the destination PSA handling surcharge where it applies, and the USD800/BILL charge on Auckland relay bookings.

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2026 DG LCL Rate Sheet: Shanghai to Australia

Destination Ocean rate Minimum Sailing Direct / Transship Via Transit CISF Handling / PSA surcharge
Sydney USD45/CBM 2 CBM Friday Direct — 17 days N —
Sydney USD220/CBM 2 CBM Monday Transship AUCKLAND 31 days N Transshipment handling USD800/BILL
Sydney PSA3 USD250/CBM 2 CBM Saturday/Friday Transship SIN 31 days N PSA3 USD200/BILL
Melbourne USD45/CBM 2 CBM Friday Direct — 22 days N —
Melbourne USD220/CBM 2 CBM Monday Transship AUCKLAND 31 days N Transshipment handling USD800/BILL
Melbourne PSA3 USD250/CBM 2 CBM Saturday/Friday Transship SIN 28 days N PSA3 USD200/BILL
Brisbane USD45/CBM 2 CBM Friday Direct — 16 days N —
Brisbane USD220/CBM 2 CBM Monday Transship AUCKLAND 31 days N Transshipment handling USD800/BILL
Brisbane PSA3 USD250/CBM 2 CBM Saturday/Friday Transship SIN 29 days N PSA3 USD200/BILL
Brisbane PSA2, PSA2S USD420/CBM 5 CBM Saturday/Friday Transship SIN 29 days N PSA2S USD400/BILL; PSA2 USD900/BILL
Fremantle PSA3 USD250/CBM 2 CBM Saturday/Friday Transship SIN 26 days N PSA3 USD200/BILL
Fremantle PSA2, PSA2S USD420/CBM 5 CBM Saturday/Friday Transship SIN 26 days N PSA2S USD400/BILL; PSA2 USD900/BILL
Adelaide PSA3 USD250/CBM 2 CBM Saturday/Friday Transship SIN 38 days N PSA3 USD200/BILL
Adelaide PSA2, PSA2S USD420/CBM 5 CBM Saturday/Friday Transship SIN 38 days N PSA2S USD400/BILL; PSA2 USD900/BILL

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How to read this sheet: “Direct” is the carrier's own vessel call; “Transship” is a relay through the port shown. Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane carry three rows each — direct, via Auckland, via Singapore. Fremantle and Adelaide are quoted only on the Singapore relay and are split by PSA level. CISF is marked N at every Australian port.

Rates are the November 2026 Shanghai export DG LCL rates (ETD November 1–14, 2026) plus a USD30/CBM uplift. Guangzhou-origin DG LCL on the same lane is quoted shipment by shipment.

RMB Local Charges, Fixed Surcharges and PSA Handling

RMB local charges per BL / per commodity

  • Handling: RMB200/BL
  • Export declaration: RMB200 per commodity
  • Shipping declaration: RMB100 per commodity
  • Class 4.1 surcharge, out-of-terminal cargo: RMB800 per shipment
  • Class 2 destination surcharge: USD200 by default

Per bill of lading and per routing

  • VGM: USD15/BL
  • CISF: marked N at all Australian ports
  • Auckland relay: USD800/BILL transshipment handling
  • Singapore relay by PSA level: PSA3 USD200/BILL, PSA2S USD400/BILL, PSA2 USD900/BILL
  • DDU / DDP: available at all five ports

VGM is the verified gross mass declaration and is charged per bill of lading, not per CBM. The rate sheet carries no AFR line on this lane.

Accepted Hazard Classes and the Hot-Weather Receiving Window

Classes open for LCL

CLASS 2.2CLASS 3CLASS 4.1 CLASS 6.1CLASS 8CLASS 9
  • Class 2 cargo carries a USD200 destination surcharge.
  • Class 4.1 out-of-terminal cargo carries a RMB800 per shipment surcharge.
  • Cargo relayed through Singapore is priced by destination PSA level (PSA3, PSA2 or PSA2S).

Hot-weather warehouse receiving

  • Window: June 15 – October 15, 2026
  • Classes affected: 2, 3 and 4.1
  • Receiving hours: 08:00–10:00 and 16:00–18:00

Outside these hours the warehouse will not take Class 2, 3 or 4.1 cargo during the summer window, so plan trucking accordingly.

Sailing Day and Transit Time by Port

SydneySYDNEY

Friday direct sailing in 17 days at USD45/CBM, 2 CBM minimum. Via Auckland in 31 days at USD220/CBM. Via Singapore PSA3 in 31 days at USD250/CBM.

MelbourneMELBOURNE

Friday direct sailing in 22 days at USD45/CBM, 2 CBM minimum. Via Auckland in 31 days at USD220/CBM. Via Singapore PSA3 in 28 days at USD250/CBM.

BrisbaneBRISBANE

Friday direct sailing in 16 days at USD45/CBM, 2 CBM minimum. Via Auckland in 31 days at USD220/CBM. Via Singapore in 29 days: PSA3 at USD250/CBM, PSA2/PSA2S at USD420/CBM with a 5 CBM minimum.

FremantleFREMANTLE

Singapore relay only, 26 days: PSA3 at USD250/CBM with a 2 CBM minimum, PSA2/PSA2S at USD420/CBM with a 5 CBM minimum.

AdelaideADELAIDE

Singapore relay only, 38 days: PSA3 at USD250/CBM with a 2 CBM minimum, PSA2/PSA2S at USD420/CBM with a 5 CBM minimum. DDU and DDP delivery is available at all five ports.

Route Notes to Check Before You Book

  • Validity: ETD November 1–14, 2026.
  • Rate basis: carrier base rate plus USD30/CBM per cubic meter.
  • VGM: USD15/BL.
  • PSA levels: under Singapore rules, dangerous goods are graded PSA1, PSA2 and PSA3; a 16-item MSDS is required before booking so the Singapore office can confirm the local class.
  • Yangtze-forbidden UN numbers and lithium batteries: on the Singapore relay, Friday sailings accept them, Saturday sailings do not.
  • Auckland relay: Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane via Auckland carry a USD800/BILL transshipment handling charge.
  • RMB charges: handling RMB200/BL, export declaration RMB200 per commodity, shipping declaration RMB100 per commodity, 4.1 out-of-terminal surcharge RMB800 per shipment, Class 2 destination surcharge USD200.
  • Warehouse: June 15 – October 15, 2026, Class 2, 3 and 4.1 cargo received 08:00–10:00 and 16:00–18:00.
  • Guangzhou origin: this sheet is the Shanghai export rate; Guangzhou origin is quoted shipment by shipment.

FAQ: Dangerous Goods LCL from China to Australia

1How much does it cost per CBM to ship dangerous goods LCL from China to Australia?

Cheapest tier per port, base rate plus a USD30/CBM uplift:

  • Sydney: USD45/CBM, 2 CBM minimum (direct)
  • Melbourne: USD45/CBM, 2 CBM minimum (direct)
  • Brisbane: USD45/CBM, 2 CBM minimum (direct)
  • Fremantle: USD250/CBM, 2 CBM minimum (PSA3)
  • Adelaide: USD250/CBM, 2 CBM minimum (PSA3)

The Auckland relay tier is USD220/CBM, and the Singapore PSA2/PSA2S tier is USD420/CBM with a 5 CBM minimum.

2What sailing days and transit times apply from China to Australia?

Direct: Brisbane sails Friday in 16 days, Sydney Friday in 17 days, Melbourne Friday in 22 days. Via Auckland: Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane all sail Monday in 31 days. Via Singapore: Saturday/Friday sailings, Sydney 31 days, Melbourne 28 days, Brisbane 29 days, Fremantle 26 days and Adelaide 38 days.

3Which hazard classes can be consolidated as LCL from China to Australia?

The Australia lane accepts IMDG Class 2.2, 3, 4.1, 6.1, 8 and 9 cargo for LCL.

4How are the Singapore PSA levels and surcharges applied on this lane?

Cargo transshipped through Singapore is priced in two PSA tiers:

  • PSA3: USD250/CBM, 2 CBM minimum, USD200/BILL handling surcharge
  • PSA2 and PSA2S: USD420/CBM, 5 CBM minimum, USD400/BILL for PSA2S and USD900/BILL for PSA2

A 16-item MSDS is required before booking so the Singapore office can confirm the local class.

5What does the RMB local charge package cover?

Handling RMB200/BL; export declaration RMB200 per commodity; shipping declaration RMB100 per commodity; Class 4.1 surcharge for out-of-terminal cargo RMB800 per shipment; Class 2 cargo carries a USD200 destination surcharge by default.

6How are VGM and CISF charged to Australia?

VGM is USD15/BL. Every Australian port is marked N in the CISF column, so no CISF applies. The rate sheet has no AFR line for this lane.

7Why do Fremantle and Adelaide carry a higher minimum?

Both ports are quoted only on the Singapore relay: the PSA3 tier takes a 2 CBM minimum at USD250/CBM, while the PSA2/PSA2S tier requires 5 CBM at USD420/CBM. Shipments below the minimum are billed at the minimum.

8Are there special requirements for Class 2 cargo?

Class 2 carries a USD200 destination surcharge by default. During the hot-weather receiving window (June 15–October 15, 2026) Class 2, 3 and 4.1 cargo is accepted at the warehouse from 08:00 to 10:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00 only.

9How much is the Auckland relay handling charge?

Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane cargo relayed via Auckland moves at USD220/CBM with a 2 CBM minimum and a USD800/BILL transshipment handling charge.

10Are rates the same for Shanghai and Guangzhou origins?

The rates on this page are the November 2026 Shanghai export DG LCL rates (ETD November 1–14, 2026) plus a USD30/CBM uplift. Guangzhou-origin DG LCL on the same lane is quoted shipment by shipment.

11Can you arrange DDU or DDP delivery for DG cargo to Australia?

Yes. DDU and DDP service is available at all five Australian ports.