Dangerous Goods LCL Shipping
from China to Brazil
Book LCL space on the Shanghai–Brazil lane for IMDG hazard classes 2.2, 3, 4.1, 6.1, 8 and 9. The rates below cover Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Itajai, Canoas and Novo Hamburgo, priced per CBM with a 2 CBM minimum.
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 · 2 CBM minimum
- Santos (direct)USD85/CBM
- Rio de Janeiro (direct)USD45/CBM
- Rio de Janeiro (via Santos)USD40/CBM
- Itajai (via Santos)USD40/CBM
- Canoas (via Santos)USD65/CBM
- Novo Hamburgo (via Santos)USD65/CBM
Valid for ETD November 1–14, 2026. Base rate plus USD30/CBM uplift.
DG LCL to Brazil: what the numbers mean
LCL bills on the greater of actual volume and the 2 CBM minimum, so a 1.5 CBM shipment still bills as 2 CBM. Santos is the direct call at USD85/CBM in 37 days. Rio de Janeiro is direct at USD45/CBM in 32 days, or USD40/CBM by relay through Santos in 45 days. Itajai, Canoas and Novo Hamburgo all move through Santos in 50 days at USD40, USD65 and USD65 per CBM.
Ocean freight is only part of the invoice. Add the RMB local charge package, VGM at USD15/BL, CISF at 50 W/M, and a destination customs transfer charge of USD550/BILL on relay cargo. Inland relay in Brazil, and Guangzhou-origin bookings, are quoted case by case.
Request a DG LCL quote2026 DG LCL Rate Sheet: Shanghai to Brazil
| Destination | Ocean rate | Minimum | Sailing | Direct / Transship | Via | Transit | CISF | Transfer charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santos | USD85/CBM | 2 CBM | Saturday | Direct | — | 37 days | 50 W/M | N |
| Rio de Janeiro | USD45/CBM | 2 CBM | Saturday | Direct | — | 32 days | 50 W/M | N |
| Rio de Janeiro | USD40/CBM | 2 CBM | Saturday | Transship | SANTOS | 45 days | 50 W/M | Destination customs transfer (DTA) USD550/BILL, prepayable |
| Itajai | USD40/CBM | 2 CBM | Saturday | Transship | SANTOS | 50 days | 50 W/M | Destination customs transfer (DTA) USD550/BILL, prepayable |
| Canoas (BAGERGS) | USD65/CBM | 2 CBM | Saturday | Transship | SANTOS | 50 days | 50 W/M | Destination customs transfer (DTA) USD550/BILL, prepayable |
| Novo Hamburgo | USD65/CBM | 2 CBM | Saturday | Transship | SANTOS | 50 days | 50 W/M | Destination customs transfer (DTA) USD550/BILL, prepayable |
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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 and Fixed Surcharges
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
Fixed charges per bill of lading
- VGM: USD15/BL
- CISF: 50 W/M at every Brazilian port on this sheet
- Destination customs transfer (DTA): USD550/BILL, prepayable
- DDU / DDP: available at all ports listed here
CISF is weight-or-measure, so it can be higher than the ocean rate on dense cargo. The DTA charge applies only to relay cargo moving through Santos, never to the direct Santos or direct Rio de Janeiro call.
Accepted Hazard Classes and the Hot-Weather Receiving Window
Classes open for LCL
- Class 2 cargo carries a USD200 destination surcharge.
- Every Brazilian port carries a 2 CBM minimum.
- All South American cargo must be declared by pallet count.
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
Saturday sailing, direct, 37 days. USD85/CBM, 2 CBM minimum.
Saturday sailing: direct in 32 days, or via Santos in 45 days. USD45/CBM direct, USD40/CBM via Santos, 2 CBM minimum.
Saturday sailing, relay via Santos, 50 days. USD40/CBM, 2 CBM minimum.
Saturday sailing, relay via Santos, 50 days. USD65/CBM, 2 CBM minimum.
Saturday sailing, relay via Santos, 50 days. USD65/CBM, 2 CBM minimum. Inland relay bookings in Brazil are confirmed case by case, and release, clearance and pickup can be arranged at the final destination.
Route Notes to Check Before You Book
- Validity: ETD November 1–14, 2026.
- Rate basis: carrier base rate plus USD30/CBM per cubic meter.
- Minimum: 2 CBM at every Brazilian port; below that the booking bills as 2 CBM and the figure appears on the bill of lading.
- VGM: USD15/BL.
- CISF: 50 W/M at every port on this sheet.
- Destination customs transfer (DTA): USD550/BILL, prepayable, on Rio de Janeiro via Santos, Itajai, Canoas and Novo Hamburgo. Direct Santos and direct Rio de Janeiro are marked N.
- Inland relay in Brazil: bookings are confirmed case by case; release, clearance and pickup can be arranged at the final destination.
- Pallets and gross weight: all South American cargo must be declared by pallet count. Brazilian customs weighs all cargo transshipped out of Brazil, and the gross weight on the bill of lading may not differ from the actual gross weight by more than 10%, or a heavy fine applies. Include pallet weight when declaring.
- RMB charges: handling RMB200/BL, export declaration RMB200 per commodity, shipping declaration RMB100 per commodity, Class 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: the rates on this page are Shanghai export; Guangzhou-origin DG LCL on the same lane is quoted case by case.
FAQ: Dangerous Goods LCL from China to Brazil
Current per-CBM rates out of Shanghai, with a 2 CBM minimum per booking:
- Santos (direct): USD85/CBM
- Rio de Janeiro (direct): USD45/CBM
- Rio de Janeiro (via Santos): USD40/CBM
- Itajai (via Santos): USD40/CBM
- Canoas (via Santos): USD65/CBM
- Novo Hamburgo (via Santos): USD65/CBM
These are the carrier's base rate plus a USD30/CBM uplift, valid for ETD November 1–14, 2026.
All five ports sail on Saturday. Santos is direct in 37 days; Rio de Janeiro is direct in 32 days, or via Santos in 45 days; Itajai, Canoas and Novo Hamburgo go via Santos in 50 days.
The Brazil lane accepts IMDG Class 2.2, 3, 4.1, 6.1, 8 and 9 cargo for LCL.
Rio de Janeiro via Santos, Itajai, Canoas and Novo Hamburgo carry a destination customs transfer charge of USD550/BILL, which can be prepaid. Direct Santos and direct Rio de Janeiro are marked N in the transfer column, so no transfer charge applies. Inland relay bookings in Brazil are confirmed case by case.
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.
On the Brazil lane VGM is USD15/BL and CISF is 50 W/M at every port listed on the rate sheet.
Every Brazilian port carries a 2 CBM minimum, so a smaller shipment bills as 2 CBM and that figure appears on the bill of lading. All South American cargo must be declared by pallet count.
Itajai, Canoas and Novo Hamburgo all move via Santos in 50 days, at USD40/CBM, USD65/CBM and USD65/CBM respectively. Inland relay bookings in Brazil are confirmed case by case, and release, clearance and pickup can be arranged at the final destination.
Brazilian customs weighs all cargo transshipped out of Brazil. The gross weight on the bill of lading may not differ from the actual gross weight by more than 10%, or a heavy fine applies. Include pallet weight when declaring.
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.
Yes. DDU and DDP service is available at all ports listed on this page.