Ocean & air freight from China to Maldives

Ocean Freight from China to the Maldives

Ocean container shipping between China and the Maldives plays a vital role in bilateral trade. As a predominantly island nation, the Maldives heavily relies on maritime transportation for both imports and exports.

Major Export Ports in China and Import Port in the Maldives:

China: Shanghai Port, Shenzhen Port, Guangzhou Port, Zhuhai Port
Maldives: Male’ Port

Container Shipping Rates from China to Maldives

20-foot Container: Lowest rate of USD 1750 (26,985 MVR) from Shekou to Male.
40-foot Container: Lowest rate of USD 2950 (45,489 MVR) from Yangshan to Male.
Fastest Transit Time: 11 days from Shekou to Male via WHL.
Note: The above rates are valid from March 1, 2024, to March 15, 2024, and are subject to the vessel's departure date.

Air Freight from China to the Maldives

Air freight is the fastest way to ship goods from China to the Maldives. Typically, it takes 1-5 days for the cargo to reach the airport. This mode of transportation is ideal for time-sensitive shipments or perishable goods.
Major Export Airports in China: Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Hong Kong International Airport Major Import Airport in the Maldives: Male International Airport (MLE)

Beijing Capital International Airport to Male International Airport: Estimated transit time is 1-2 days. Serving airline: Hainan Airlines (HU). The air freight service is for shipments weighing between 45kg and 1000kg.
Over 45kg: 29 Maldivian Rufiyaa per kilogram
Over 100kg: 25 Maldivian Rufiyaa per kilogram
Over 300kg: 23 Maldivian Rufiyaa per kilogram
Over 500kg: 21 Maldivian Rufiyaa per kilogram
Over 1000kg: 18 Maldivian Rufiyaa per kilogram
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Male International Airport: Estimated transit time is 3-5 days. Serving airline: Emirates (EK). The air freight service is for shipments weighing between 45kg and 1000kg.
Over 45kg: 37 Maldivian Rufiyaa per kilogram
Over 100kg: 35 Maldivian Rufiyaa per kilogram
Over 300kg: 31 Maldivian Rufiyaa per kilogram
Over 500kg: 29 Maldivian Rufiyaa per kilogram
Over 1000kg: 27 Maldivian Rufiyaa per kilogram
Note: The above rates are for reference only and may not reflect actual costs. The actual cost of air freight can vary depending on factors such as the nature of the goods, the distance of the route, fluctuations in fuel prices, and airline pricing strategies.

Calculating Volumetric Weight for Air Freight

Formula: 1 cubic meter = 167kg; (Length x Width x Height) / 6000 = kgs (Length, width, and height are in centimeters)
Example: If a shipment is 120cm x 100cm x 100cm and weighs 90kg, the shipping company will not charge based on the actual weight. Due to the size and space occupied by the package, the chargeable weight needs to be calculated.
Volumetric weight (express) = 120cm x 100cm x 100cm / 5000 = 240kgs
Volumetric weight (air freight) = 120cm x 100cm x 100cm / 6000 = 200kgs
Since 200kgs > 90kg, the volumetric weight will be used for billing.

Express Shipping from China to the Maldives

Introduction: For expedited shipments to the Maldives, international courier services like DHL, UPS, and FedEx are commonly used. These services offer fast delivery times, typically within 5-7 days. However, due to the premium nature of these services, costs can be higher, especially for smaller packages.