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LCL sea freight from China to the Dominican Republic — 2026 reference rates
The Dominican Republic is served through Caucedo, the country's modern container hub, with up-country delivery to Santo Domingo and Río Haina. All services ride COSCO boxes on a Wednesday cut-off, Tuesday sailing cycle, and freight collect is supported — the consignee pays on presentation of the bill of lading.
The per-CBM figures in the source tariff (USD 2–8) are far below realistic levels for this lane; they are recorded here as reference floors only. Request a live quotation — actual all-in rates will be materially higher.
How to read these rates: figures are indicative reference levels for port-to-port LCL ocean freight, updated for October 2026. They exclude origin haulage, warehouse and customs charges, destination port charges and any surcharges. Space, cut-off times and rates must be re-confirmed at booking.
LCL rates from China to the Dominican Republic
| Port of departure | Port of destination | Volume range (CBM) | Rate (USD/CBM) | MIN (CBM) | Transit port | Cut-off / ETD | Carrier | Transit time (days) | Collect allowed | Volume ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dongguan | Caucedo | 0~5 | 3 | 1 | Direct consolidation | Closed Wed / ETD Tue | COSCO | 42 | Yes | 1:1000 |
| Dongguan | Caucedo | 5~15 | 5 | 1 | Direct consolidation | Closed Wed / ETD Tue | COSCO | 42 | Yes | 1:1000 |
| Guangzhou | Santo Domingo | 0~15 | 7 | 1 | Caucedo | Closed Wed / ETD Tue | COSCO | 43 | Yes | 1:1000 |
| Guangzhou | Río Haina | 0~15 | 7 | 1 | Caucedo | Closed Wed / ETD Tue | COSCO | 43 | Yes | 1:1000 |
| Chongqing | Caucedo | 0~5 | 2 | 1 | Direct consolidation | Closed Wed / ETD Tue | COSCO | 42 | Yes | 1:500 |
| Chongqing | Caucedo | 5~15 | 7 | 1 | Direct consolidation | Closed Wed / ETD Tue | COSCO | 42 | Yes | 1:500 |
| Qingdao | Santo Domingo | 0~15 | 8 | 1 | Caucedo | Closed Wed / ETD Tue | COSCO | 43 | Yes | 1:500 |
| Qingdao | Río Haina | 0~15 | 8 | 1 | Caucedo | Closed Wed / ETD Tue | COSCO | 43 | Yes | 1:500 |
Dongguan to Caucedo — USD 3 per CBM, volume range 0~5 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; transhipment via Direct consolidation; carrier COSCO; cut-off/ETD Closed Wed / ETD Tue; transit time about 42 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 1000 kg.
Dongguan to Caucedo — USD 5 per CBM, volume range 5~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; transhipment via Direct consolidation; carrier COSCO; cut-off/ETD Closed Wed / ETD Tue; transit time about 42 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 1000 kg.
Guangzhou to Santo Domingo — USD 7 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; transhipment via Caucedo; carrier COSCO; cut-off/ETD Closed Wed / ETD Tue; transit time about 43 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 1000 kg.
Guangzhou to Río Haina — USD 7 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; transhipment via Caucedo; carrier COSCO; cut-off/ETD Closed Wed / ETD Tue; transit time about 43 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 1000 kg.
Chongqing to Caucedo — USD 2 per CBM, volume range 0~5 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; transhipment via Direct consolidation; carrier COSCO; cut-off/ETD Closed Wed / ETD Tue; transit time about 42 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 500 kg.
Chongqing to Caucedo — USD 7 per CBM, volume range 5~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; transhipment via Direct consolidation; carrier COSCO; cut-off/ETD Closed Wed / ETD Tue; transit time about 42 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 500 kg.
Qingdao to Santo Domingo — USD 8 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; transhipment via Caucedo; carrier COSCO; cut-off/ETD Closed Wed / ETD Tue; transit time about 43 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 500 kg.
Qingdao to Río Haina — USD 8 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; transhipment via Caucedo; carrier COSCO; cut-off/ETD Closed Wed / ETD Tue; transit time about 43 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 500 kg.
Dongguan and Chongqing consolidate direct to Caucedo (42 days); Guangzhou and Qingdao tranship there for the Santo Domingo and Río Haina legs (43 days).
Chongqing and Qingdao convert chargeable weight at 1 CBM = 500 kg — the richer ratio — so dense cargo pays more on those services than the headline rate implies.
Freight collect on this lane
Because Goodhope holds credit terms with both the carrier and the Dominican destination agent, shippers can move cargo without prepaying ocean freight: the consignee settles against the original bill of lading. It is a genuinely useful structure for trading companies selling on FOB-equivalent terms.
Caucedo as the single gateway
Even Santo Domingo city cargo tranships at Caucedo — the 43-day services simply add the short inland leg. Unless your consignee insists on Río Haina, book the direct Caucedo service and truck onward; it is one handling cycle cheaper.