Dangerous Goods LCL Shipping
from China to Bulgaria
Book LCL space on the Shanghai–Bulgaria lanes for IMDG hazard classes 2.2, 3, 4.1, 6.1, 8 and 9. The rate sheet carries three Bulgarian destinations — Sofia, Burgas and Varna — on four lane rows: Sofia shows up twice, once via Rotterdam and once via Koper/Genova, 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 · per sailing
- Sofia via RTM · SunUSD155/CBM
- Sofia via KOPER/GENOVA · Fri / MonUSD35/CBM
- Burgas via KOPER/GENOVA · Fri / MonUSD90/CBM
- Varna via KOPER/GENOVA · Fri / MonUSD90/CBM
2 CBM minimum on all four rows. Valid for ETD November 1–14, 2026. Base rate plus USD30/CBM uplift.
DG LCL to Bulgaria: what the numbers mean
Sofia is billed on the greater of actual volume and the 2 CBM minimum. The Rotterdam routing sails on Sunday, relays through RTM and runs 51 days at USD155/CBM with a EUR300/BILL transshipment fee. The Koper/Genova routing sails on Friday and Monday, runs 53 days, and costs USD35/CBM into Sofia and USD90/CBM into Burgas or Varna, each with a EUR150/BILL transshipment fee. None of the four rows is a direct call.
Ocean freight is only part of the invoice. Add the RMB local charge package, VGM and the new ENS filing per bill of lading, the transshipment fee for the relay port, and the Class 2 destination surcharge where it applies.
Request a DG LCL quote2026 DG LCL Rate Sheet: Shanghai to Bulgaria
| Destination | Ocean rate | Minimum | Sailing | Direct / Transship | Via | Transit | CISF | Transshipment fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia | USD155/CBM | 2 CBM | Sunday | Transship | RTM | 51 days | 50 W/M | EUR300/BILL |
| Sofia | USD35/CBM | 2 CBM | Friday / Monday | Transship | KOPER/GENOVA | 53 days | 50 W/M | EUR150/BILL |
| Burgas | USD90/CBM | 2 CBM | Friday / Monday | Transship | KOPER/GENOVA | 53 days | 50 W/M | EUR150/BILL |
| Varna | USD90/CBM | 2 CBM | Friday / Monday | Transship | KOPER/GENOVA | 53 days | 50 W/M | EUR150/BILL |
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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
- New ENS filing: USD25/BILL
- CISF: 50 W/M on all four rows
- Transshipment fee: EUR300/BILL via RTM, EUR150/BILL via Koper/Genova
- DDU / DDP: available at all ports
VGM is the verified gross mass declaration and ENS is the entry summary declaration now required for EU-bound cargo. Both are charged per bill of lading, not per CBM.
Transshipment and destination requirements
- Transshipment cargo needs an MSDS for confirmation
- All Class 8 liquid cargo must be confirmed with the destination first
- Via Genova: the consignee must present documents, pay and clear at Genova before the relay is arranged; customs clearance can be done at destination
- Overseas charges can be paid at destination
Payment terms on destination charges
- Overseas handling charges can be paid at destination
- Collect at the transshipment port carries an extra 11% collection fee
This is the route note wording carried in the same block of the rate sheet as the Bulgarian rows.
Accepted Hazard Classes and the Hot-Weather Receiving Window
Classes open for LCL
- Class 2 cargo carries a USD200 destination surcharge.
- Class 8 liquids need destination confirmation before booking.
- Class 4.1 out-of-terminal cargo adds RMB800 per shipment.
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 Days and Transit Times to Bulgaria
Sunday sailing, relay via RTM, 51 days. USD155/CBM, 2 CBM minimum, CISF 50 W/M, transshipment fee EUR300/BILL. Europe base block.
Friday and Monday sailing, relay via Koper/Genova, 53 days. USD35/CBM, 2 CBM minimum, CISF 50 W/M, transshipment fee EUR150/BILL. Mediterranean block.
Friday and Monday sailing, relay via Koper/Genova, 53 days. USD90/CBM, 2 CBM minimum, CISF 50 W/M, transshipment fee EUR150/BILL.
Friday and Monday sailing, relay via Koper/Genova, 53 days. USD90/CBM, 2 CBM minimum, CISF 50 W/M, transshipment fee EUR150/BILL.
DDU and DDP extension service is available at all ports, quoted per shipment.
Route Notes to Check Before You Book
- Validity: ETD November 1–14, 2026.
- Rate basis: carrier base rate plus USD30/CBM per cubic meter, listed separately for each of the four Bulgarian rows.
- VGM / ENS: VGM USD15/BL, new ENS filing USD25/BILL.
- CISF: 50 W/M on every Bulgarian row.
- Transshipment fee: EUR300/BILL via RTM, EUR150/BILL via Koper/Genova.
- Genova relay: the consignee must present documents, pay and clear at the port of entry, Genova, before the relay is arranged; customs clearance can take place at destination.
- Transshipment documents: MSDS confirmation required; all Class 8 liquid cargo must be confirmed with the destination.
- Collect charges: overseas handling can be paid at destination; collect at the transshipment port adds an 11% collection fee.
- 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.
- Other relay wording: the same block of the sheet also carries Hamburg, Barcelona and Alexandria wording that does not apply to Bulgarian cargo relayed via RTM or Koper/Genova; confirm by shipment if your relay port differs.
FAQ: Dangerous Goods LCL from China to Bulgaria
Bulgaria has four lane rows in the sheet, all with a 2 CBM minimum: Sofia via Rotterdam USD155/CBM; Sofia via Koper/Genova USD35/CBM; Burgas via Koper/Genova USD90/CBM; Varna via Koper/Genova USD90/CBM. These are the carrier's base rate plus a USD30/CBM uplift. Rates hold for ETD November 1–14, 2026.
No Bulgarian port is a direct call. Sofia via Rotterdam sails on Sunday with a 51-day transit; Sofia via Koper/Genova sails on Friday and Monday with a 53-day transit; Burgas and Varna both sail on Friday and Monday with a 53-day transit via Koper/Genova.
The Bulgarian lane accepts IMDG Class 2.2, 3, 4.1, 6.1, 8 and 9 cargo for LCL.
Sofia via Rotterdam is a Sunday sailing with a 51-day transit, priced at USD155/CBM with a EUR300/BILL transshipment fee. Sofia via Koper/Genova is a Friday and Monday sailing with a 53-day transit, priced at USD35/CBM with a EUR150/BILL transshipment fee. Burgas and Varna use the same Koper/Genova routing at USD90/CBM.
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.
The route note lists VGM USD15/BL and a new ENS filing at USD25/BILL. CISF is 50 W/M on every Bulgarian row.
For cargo transshipped via Genova, the consignee must present documents, pay and clear at the port of entry, Genova, before the relay is arranged. Customs clearance can take place at destination.
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.
All Class 8 liquid cargo must be confirmed with the destination first. Overseas charges paid at destination are accepted, and collect at the transshipment point adds an 11% collection fee.
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.