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2026 current FCL freight price list from China to France

In 2025, China's major ports to France FCL shipping rates

There are currently two major ports that provide FCL services from China to France, namely Shenzhen Yantian Port and Shanghai Yangshan Port.

• Shenzhen Yantian Port: An important maritime hub in South China, with routes to Lisbon and Lexos, France. Covers ONE, HMM, MSC and other shipping companies, meeting the needs of goods transportation from South China and surrounding areas to France.
• Shanghai Yangshan Port: Core port in East China, with direct or transit routes to Lisbon and Lexos, France. Cooperates with ONE, OOCL, MSC, facilitating nearby cargo transportation for East China customers, avoiding cross-regional transshipment and reducing domestic transportation costs and losses.

According to the available shipping information, the main ports in France that receive FCL cargo from China are the ports of Lisbon and Lexos. Both ports have complete container handling and transit capabilities, and can efficiently dock goods from ports such as Shenzhen Yantian and Shanghai Yangshan, China.

• Lisbon Port: Covered by multiple routes from Shenzhen Yantian and Shanghai Yangshan, offering richer transportation options.
• Lexos Port: Accessible via routes from Shenzhen Yantian and Shanghai Yangshan. Some routes (e.g., MSC route from Shenzhen Yantian to Lexos) have short transportation time, facilitating the rapid entry of goods into France and surrounding markets.

Currently, there are 4 shipping companies providing FCL services from China to France, namely ONE, HMM, OOCL and MSC, each with its own unique route layout and service characteristics to meet the needs of different customers.

• ONE Shipping Company: Routes cover Shenzhen Yantian and Shanghai Yangshan, involving Lisbon and Lexos. Some routes (e.g., Shenzhen Yantian to Lisbon/Lexos) have advantageous freight rates, suitable for cost-conscious customers.
• HMM Shipping Company: Mainly operates the route from Shenzhen Yantian to Lisbon (transit via Algeciras), providing an exclusive choice for cargo from South China to Lisbon.
• OOCL Shipping Company: Focuses on routes from Shanghai Yangshan to Lisbon and Lexos, suitable for customers with Shanghai as the cargo origin.
• MSC Shipping Company: Routes cover Shenzhen Yantian and Shanghai Yangshan to Lexos. The Shenzhen Yantian to Lexos route takes only 28 days (the fastest among all routes), suitable for customers with high timeliness requirements.

Based on the existing route information, MSC Shipping Company's service performance is outstanding, and its core advantages are focused on the adaptability of transportation timeliness and route coverage.

• Optimal Transportation Timeliness: The Shenzhen Yantian to Lexos route takes only 28 days, the shortest among all China-France FCL shipping routes. Shortens cargo in-transit time, reduces inventory backlog risks, and meets urgent transportation needs (e.g., seasonal goods, short-term replenishment).
• Adaptable Route Coverage: Operates routes from both Shenzhen Yantian and Shanghai Yangshan to Lexos, meeting the needs of customers in South China and East China. Ensures continuity and stability of transportation services without switching shipping companies due to origin restrictions.
• Flexible Transit Options: Routes transit via Sines, providing more choices for customers with specific transit needs and enhancing service flexibility.

From the perspective of freight rate comparison of various shipping companies, ONE Shipping Company has the lowest overall price, and maintains a price advantage in different container sizes and different routes.

• 20-foot Container Advantage: Shenzhen Yantian to Lisbon/Lexos routes are both US$1,500, significantly lower than similar routes of other shipping companies (e.g., HMM Shenzhen Yantian to Lisbon: US$1,700; MSC Shenzhen Yantian to Lexos: US$1,900), saving more costs for 20-foot container transportation.
• 40-foot and High Container Advantage: Shenzhen Yantian to Lisbon/Lexos routes are both US$2,200, lower than similar routes of HMM, MSC and other shipping companies (e.g., HMM Shenzhen Yantian to Lisbon: US$2,900; MSC Shenzhen Yantian to Lexos: US$2,850).
• Wide Regional Coverage: Low-cost routes cover not only Shenzhen Yantian (South China) but also Shanghai Yangshan (East China, 20-foot container: US$1,900). Offers price competitiveness in East China routes, suitable for customers with large cargo volume and cost sensitivity.