Shipping rates from China to Cameroon
Summary:Cameroon, strategically located in Central Africa, serves as a crucial transportation hub for the West-Central African region. With its rapidly expanding economy and growing international trade, Cameroon's logistics industry has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years.

Shipping Methods from China to Cameroon
Various shipping methods connect China and Cameroon, including:
Ocean Freight: Ocean freight offers full container load (FCL) and less than
container load (LCL) options, typically taking 20-40 days for delivery. Suitable for large or
heavy items with relatively lower costs.
Air Freight: Air freight connects airports directly, catering to time-sensitive
shipments with higher weight-based charges.
Express Courier: Express deliveries typically reach recipients within 3-8 days.
Popular courier companies include DHL, UPS, and FedEx. Ideal for small parcels.
Ocean Freight
Full Container Load (FCL) Ocean Freight
Container Specifications:
20-foot Standard Container (TEU)
40-foot Standard Container (FEU)
40-foot High Cube Container (HEU)
Types of Cargo Suitable for FCL Shipping:
FCL shipping caters to a wide range of cargo, but certain goods due to their unique
nature or transportation requirements can only be shipped in full containers. Here are
some common examples of cargo that exclusively require FCL shipping:
Valuable Goods: Items like jewelry, diamonds, and high-end watches
demand utmost security and protection during transit, making FCL shipping the preferred
choice.
Oversized Goods: Large machinery, equipment, and vehicles often exceed
standard dimensions, rendering them unsuitable for mixed container loads. FCL ensures
dedicated space and safe handling.
Hazardous Goods: Flammable, explosive, toxic, or harmful substances
pose inherent risks and require specialized containers and safety measures. FCL provides
the necessary isolation and precautions.
Temperature-Controlled Goods: Food and pharmaceutical products that
require specific temperature and humidity conditions demand specialized containers
equipped with temperature control systems. FCL ensures the preservation of product
integrity.
Military Supplies: Military equipment, weapons, and other sensitive
items necessitate secure transportation and handling. FCL provides the is
China's Primary Shipping Ports:
Shenzhen: Shekou Port, Yantian Port, Chiwan Port
Guangzhou: Huangpu Port
Xiamen: Dongdu Port Area
Ningbo: Beilun Port Area
Shanghai: Shanghai Port
Qingdao: Qingdao Port
Cameroon's Primary Port:
Douala Port
Full Container Load (FCL) Shipping Rates from Shekou Port, China to Douala Port, Cameroon
Origin Port /Destination Port |
Shipping Line | Cut-off/Sailing | Voyage | Origin Port |
Transshipment | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC | 45HC |
SHEKOU →DOUALA | CMA | 1/2 WAX3 |
41 | SHEKOU | LOME | 2100 | 2800 | 2800 | |
SHEKOU→DOUALA | CMA | 6/1 WAX |
41 | SHEKOU | KRIBI | 2350 | 3400 | 3400 | 3400 |
According to the table:
Most affordable shipping line: COSCO offers the most competitive FCL rates
from Shekou Port to Douala Port.
20GP container shipping cost: Shipping a 20GP container from Shenzhen,
China to Douala, Cameroon costs USD 2100.
40GP/40HC container shipping cost: Shipping a 40GP or 40HC container from
Shenzhen, China to Douala, Cameroon costs USD 2800.
Transit time: The transit time for shipments from Shekou Port via Lome Port
to Douala Port is approximately 35 days.
Note:The validity period of the sea freight for shipping containers from China to Cameroon
is based on the departure time of the vessel.
LCL Ocean Freight Rates from Nanjing, China to Cameroon

Fee Description | Unit Price | Unit |
Ocean Freight | CBM | |
Customs Clearance Fee | CNY320 | Per Shipment |
Document Fee | CNY300 | Per Shipment |
Consolidation Fee | CNY40 | CBM |
ENS (Entry Notification System) Fee | USD25 | Per Shipment |
Destination
Port |
Chinese Port | Country | Volume Range (CBM) | Ocean Freight (USD)/CBM | MIN | Transshipment Port | Carrier | Transit Time (Days) | Volume Ratio |
Douala | Nanjing | Cameroon | 0~15 | 177 | 1 | Barcelona | MSC /ONE |
55 | 1:1000 |
According to the above table:
LCL (Less than Container Load) ocean freight from Nanjing, China to Douala, Cameroon costs USD 177 per CBM.
The volume ratio for LCL shipments is 1:1000, which means that 1 CBM is equivalent to
1000 kg.
The total transit time for LCL shipments from Nanjing to Douala via Barcelona is 55
days.
The total ocean freight cost for 1 CBM of cargo is USD 294, which includes the following charges:
Ocean freight: USD 177
Port handling charges in Nanjing: CNY 320
Port handling charges in Douala: CNY 300
Documentation fee: CNY 40
Terminal handling charges in Barcelona: USD 25
LCL (Less than Container Load) Shipping Container Dimensions
20' GP (General Purpose) Container:
Volume: Approximately 24-26 cubic meters (828-906 cubic feet)
40' GP (General Purpose) Container:
Volume: Approximately 54 cubic meters (1,891 cubic feet)
40' HQ (High Cube) Container:
Volume: Approximately 68 cubic meters (2,385 cubic feet)
Note:
Despite the large volume of shipping containers, the actual cargo loaded may not completely
fill the entire container space. This is because there are always gaps between containers,
which are unavoidable. Therefore, there is a difference between the actual cargo volume that
can be loaded and the container's volume.
Sea Freight Options from Shenzhen, China to Cameroon:
General Products:
Raw materials
Components
Machinery and electrical products
Furniture and building materials
Equipment
Food Products:
Fruits
Snacks
Tea
Vegetables
Products with Batteries:
Power banks
Portable chargers
Solar lamps
Chemicals and Cosmetics:
Fertipzers
Paints
Toothpaste
Shower gel
Shampoo
Face masks
Air Freight
Air Freight Rates from China to Cameroon

Major Airports in Cameroon:
Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (YAO)
Douala International Airport (DLA)
Origin Airport | Destination Airport | +45(CFR/KG) | +100(CFR/KG) | +300(CFR/KG) | +500(CFR/KG) | +1000(CFR/KG) |
CAN | DLA | Request for Quotation | Request for Quotation | Request for Quotation | Request for Quotation | Request for Quotation |
MFM | DLA | Request for Quotation | Request for Quotation | Request for Quotation | Request for Quotation | Request for Quotation |
Route: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Douala
International Airport (DLA) via Bole International Airport (BWN)
Transit time: 3-5 days
Carrier: Ethiopian Airlines (ET)
Route: Macau International Airport (MFM) to Douala International
Airport (DLA) via Istanbul Airport (IST)
Transit time: 5-7 days
Carrier: Turkish Airlines (TK)
Dimension Limit: L300W230H15"
Express Courier
Express Shipping Rates from China to Cameroon
Pricing and Billing for Express Shipments
These rates apply to shipments handled by DHL, UPS, and FedEx.
Billing Weight
Shipments weighing up to 20.5 kg (inclusive) will be billed at the actual weight.
Shipments weighing less than 0.5 kg will be billed at the minimum weight of 0.5 kg.
Shipments weighing over 21 kg (inclusive) will be billed at the next whole kilogram.
Conversion: 1 kg = 0.5 kg
Calculating Billing Weight
The billing weight is the greater of the actual weight and the volumetric weight.
Volumetric weight = (length (cm) x width (cm) x height (cm)) / 5000
Example
A shipment from Shanghai to Douala has dimensions of 45 cm x 42 cm x 17 cm and an actual
weight of 3 kg. The volumetric weight is calculated as follows:
Volumetric weight = (45 cm x 42 cm x 17 cm) / 5000 ≈ 6.5 kg
Since 6.5 kg is greater than 3 kg, the billing weight for this shipment will be 6.5 kg.
Shanghai Federal District Full Cargo IP-SFAP Rates | |
Fedex Monthly Fuel Surcharge: 27.5% | |
Weight (KG) | Price (USD) |
22-44 | 6.7 |
45-70 | 6.7 |
71-100 | 6.5 |
101-300 | 6.3 |
301-500 | 6.1 |
501-1000 | 6 |
1000+ | 6 |
UPS Red Label (PAK) Special Offer from Shanghai to Cameroon | |
UPS Fuel Surcharge for Current Month: 29.75% | |
Weight (kg) | Price (USD) |
21-44 | 12.3 |
45-70 | 12.3 |
71-99 | 12 |
100-299 | 12 |
300-999 | 12 |
Estimated Delivery Time from UPS China to Cameroon: 5-8 Days

Friendly Reminder: SUPF exempts you from 6 surcharges: dimensional weight,
remote area, extended remote area, residential delivery, general length surcharge, general
weight surcharge, and general length surcharge with longest side not exceeding 274 cm and
girth not exceeding 300 cm.
Note: SUPF exempts you from 6 surcharges: dimensional
weight, remote area, extended remote area, residential delivery, general length surcharge,
general weight surcharge, and general length surcharge with longest side not exceeding 274
cm and girth not exceeding 300 cm.
DHL Hong Kong Agent Channel Pricing (Channel Code DHLH) | ||
DHL Monthly Fuel Surcharge: 27.75% | ||
Weight/KG | Amount/USD | |
31.0-49.0 | 10.2 | |
50.0 -69.0 | 10.2 | |
70.0 -99.0 | 10.2 | |
100.0 -199.0 | 9.8 | |
200.0 -299.0 | 9.8 | |
300.0 -499.0 | 9.8 | |
500.0 or above | 9.8 |
Restrictions for Shipments via Hong Kong DHL
Single piece chargeable weight cannot exceed 300kg.
Total chargeable weight per shipment cannot exceed 3000kg. Shipments over 1000kg require
booking, and shipments can only be dispatched after successful booking.
No single side of the package can exceed 300cm.
Shipments must be properly packaged. Naked packaging/irregular packaging is not acceptable.
Estimated Delivery Time from Hong Kong DHL China to Cameroon: 5-7 days
Note:Time limit commitments are not provided under special circumstances. Shipping timeliness may be affected by various factors such as weather, traffic conditions, customs, etc., so it cannot be guaranteed that every package will arrive within the specified time.