International logistics cost from China to Qatar

Overview

With its unique geographical location, robust economic growth, and well-developed logistics infrastructure, Qatar presents immense prospects for expansion in the international freight logistics sector. Moving forward, as Qatar continues to invest and innovate in transportation, energy, and environmental protection, its logistics transport market is poised to further expand, establishing itself as a pivotal nexus connecting the East and West, Africa, Asia, and Europe.

international logistics cost from china to qatar

Transportation Modes

Ocean Freight: Ocean freight, available in full container load (FCL) and less than container load (LCL) options, is suitable for large shipments. It is the most cost-effective option but has the longest transit times.
Air Freight: This is the preferred mode of transportation for small shipments, urgent shipments, and high-value goods. It offers fast delivery times but is also the most expensive option.
International Express: DHL, UPS, and FedEx are the major international express carriers. They specialize in business-to-business express deliveries, offering fast delivery times, typically within 5-7 days. However, their prices are relatively high, especially for small shipments.

Ocean Freight

General Standard Container (GSC) International Ocean Freight

Container Specifications:
20-foot Standard Container (20'SC)
40-foot Standard Container (40'SC)
40-foot High Cube Container (40'HC)
Suitable Cargo:
These standard containers are suitable for transporting a wide range of general cargo, including:

Dry goods

Non-perishable goods

Manufactured goods

Machinery

Equipment

Origin Ports in China:
Shekou Port, Shenzhen
Yantian Port, Shenzhen
Chiwan Port, Shenzhen
Huangpu Port, Guangzhou
Dongdu Port, Xiamen
Beilun Port, Ningbo
Shanghai Port, Shanghai
Qingdao Port, Qingdao
Destination Port in Qatar:
Hamad Port

Full Container Load (FCL) Rates from Shekou Port, China to Hamad Port, Qatar

Origin Port/Destination Port	Carrier	Cutoff /Departure	Transit Time	Departure Port	Transhipment		20GP/QRA	40GP/QRA	40HC/QRA
SHEKOU →HAMAD PORT	HPL	1/2 AG2	16	SHEKOU		DIR	7114	10,762	10,762
SHEKOU →HAMAD PORT	ONE	5/7 AG3	21	SHEKOU		DIR	6384	9668	9668

Key Points:

The fastest shipping company from Shekou Port to Hamad Port is HPL with a transit time of 16 days.
The most economical shipping company for FCL shipments from Shekou Port to Hamad Port is ONE.
The ocean freight cost for a 20GP container from Shenzhen, China to Hamad, Qatar is $1,750.
The ocean freight cost for a 40GP/40HC container from Shenzhen, China to Hamad, Qatar is $2,650.

Note:

The validity period for the above FCL ocean freight rates from Shekou to Hamad is based on the departure date.
DIR: Direct vessel

Less than Container Load (LCL) Ocean Freight

LCL ocean freight offers several advantages:
Low Minimum Shipment Volume: Shipments as small as 1 cubic meter can be consolidated.
Cost-Effective: LCL rates are generally lower than FCL rates for smaller shipments.
Regular Sailings: LCL services offer regular sailings with fixed procedures and rates.

LCL Rates from Shekou Port, China to Hamad Port, Qatar

LCL Shipping Cost Breakdown from Shanghai, China to Qatar
Charge	Unit Price	Unit
Ocean Freight	QRA/CBM	Cubic Meter
Customs Clearance Fee	CNY 320	Per Shipment
Documentation Fee	CNY 300	Per Shipment
LCL Handling Fee	CNY 40	CBM
AMS (Bulawayo)	USD 25	Per Shipment

Hamad Port LCL Shipping Rates
Destination Port	Port Name	Country	Volume Range	Ocean Freight (QRA)/RT	Shipping Line	Transit Time	Volume Ratio
Hamad Port	Hamad Port	Qatar	0-1	55	HMM/YML	18 days	1:1000
Hamad Port	Hamad Port	Qatar	1-3	47	HMM/YML	18 days	1:1000
Hamad Port	Hamad Port	Qatar	3-15	36	HMM/YML	18 days	1:1000

Key Points

The LCL shipping rate from Shanghai, China to Hamad Port for a shipment of 1 cubic meter or less is QRA 55 per cubic meter.

The total shipping cost for a 1 cubic meter shipment includes ocean freight, customs clearance fees, documentation fees, LCL handpng fees, and AMS (Bulawayo) fees, which amounts to USD 132.

The shipping time from Shanghai, China to Hamad Port is approximately 18 days.

The shipping pnes used for LCL shipments from Shanghai, China to Hamad Port are HMM (Hyundai Merchant Marine) and YML (Yang Ming pne).

Common LCL Container Sizes

20-foot General Purpose (20GP) Container: Volume approximately 24-26 cubic meters (847-918 cubic feet).

40-foot General Purpose (40GP) Container: Volume approximately 54 cubic meters (1,900 cubic feet).

40-foot High Cube (40HQ) Container: Volume approximately 68 cubic meters (2,402 cubic feet).

Considerations for LCL Container Loading

While LCL containers offer significant volume capacity, it's crucial to note that actual cargo loading may not fully utilize the entire container's volume. This is due to unavoidable gaps between containers during transportation and handling. As a result, the actual cargo loading capacity may differ from the container's nominal volume.

Air Freight

Air Freight Rates from China to Qatar
Main Airport in Qatar: Doha International Airport (DOH)

Air Freight Rates from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Doha International Airport (DOH)

Departure Airport	Destination Airport	+45 (QRA/KG)	+100 (QRA/KG)	+300 (QRA/KG)	+500 (QRA/KG)	+1000 (QRA/KG)
HKG	DOH	*	16.8	15.7	13.7	13.7
CAN	DOH	*	15.7	14.7	13.7	13.7

Air Freight Service from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Doha International Airport (DOH)

Weight range: 100 KG and above

Estimated transit time: 3-4 days

Serving airpnes: Phipppine Airpnes (PR)

Rates:

Weight > 100 kg: 16.8 Qatari Riyals per kg
Weight > 300 kg: 15.7 Qatari Riyals per kg
Weight > 500 kg: 13.7 Qatari Riyals per kg

Air Freight Service from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Doha International Airport (DOH)

Weight range: 100 KG and above

Estimated transit time: 1-2 days

Serving airpnes: Qatar Airways (QR)

Rates:

Weight > 100 kg: 15.7 Qatari Riyals per kg
Weight > 300 kg: 14.7 Qatari Riyals per kg
Weight > 500 kg: 13.7 Qatari Riyals per kg

International Express

Shipping Rates from China to Qatar

FEDEX Express

FEDEX Express
Monthly Fuel Surcharge: 27.5%
Weight (KG)	Price (QAR)
22-44	24.4
45-70	24.4
71-100	23.7
101-300	23.5
301-500	23.4
501-1000	12.7
1000+	12.7

FEDEX (IP Service) Estimated Delivery Time: 6-8 Days

Weight/Zone	Price (QAR)
31-50KG	40.2
51-70KG	37.6
71-300KG	37.6
301-500KG	37.6

UPS Express

UPS Express
Current Fuel Surcharge: 29.75%
Weight (kg)	Price (QAR)
21-44	45.2
45-70	45.2
71-99	44.4
100-299	44.4
300-999	44.4

Estimated Delivery Time: 5-8 days from China to Qatar
Note:
This channel waives the following six surcharges: oversized, remote, extra remote, residential address, general length surcharge, general weight surcharge. General length surcharge is waived for shipments with the longest side not exceeding 274 cm and the perimeter not exceeding 300 cm.
Time limit commitment is not available in special circumstances. Transportation timeliness may be affected by various factors such as weather, traffic conditions, customs, etc., so it cannot be guaranteed that each package will arrive within the specified time frame.