Shipping rates from China to Gambia
Summary:International logistics transportation services from China to Gambia mainly include sea transportation, air transportation, express delivery and other modes. These services can meet the needs of different customers for time, cost and cargo characteristics. The following introduces a variety of transportation services and prices.
FCL Shipping rates from China to Gambia
Compared with other modes of transportation, such as air or express delivery, the FCL freight is
relatively low. It is particularly suitable for the transportation of large quantities of goods
and can help customers save freight costs.
Sea freight ships have large capacity and can carry a large number of full containers of goods,
which is very suitable for the transportation needs of bulk goods.
From Shenzhen Yantian, Hong Kong, Shenzhen Shekou and Guangzhou Nansha as the departure
ports,ocean freight FCL to Banjul, Gambia, sea freight and sea voyage.
Departure Port |
Destination Port |
Shipping Line |
Delivery time/day | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC | Validity period |
YANTIAN | BANJUL | MSC | 63 | 1500 | 1750 | 1750 | 2024-03-15—2024-03-31 |
HONGKONG | BANJUL | MSC | 63 | 1500 | 1750 | 1750 | 2024-03-15—2024-03-31 |
SHEKOU | BANJUL | MSC | 63 | 1500 | 1750 | 1750 | 2024-03-15—2024-03-31 |
NANSHA | BANJUL | MSC | 63 | 1500 | 1750 | 1750 | 2024-03-15—2024-03-31 |
The sea freight service from Yantian Port and Shekou Port in Shenzhen, China, and Nansha Port in Guangzhou to Banjul, the capital of Gambia, is provided by the world-renowned MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company. The sea voyage is about 63 days, and the sea freight range is 1,500 to 1,750 US dollars (USD), and this sea freight is valid from March 15 to March 31, 2024.
Three container freight rates from Shenzhen to Gambia:
· The freight for a 20-foot standard container is equivalent to 101,850 Gambian Dalasi
(GMD);
· For larger 40-foot standard containers and 40-foot high-cube containers, the freight
rates are the same, both at 118,825 Gambian Dalasi (GMD).
LCL Shipping rates from China to Gambia
For the small-volume cargo transportation needs from China to Gambia, the sea freight service is undoubtedly an economical and efficient choice. This model cleverly gathers the goods of multiple shippers in the same container, effectively sharing the freight cost, so that each shipper can enjoy a more economical transportation plan. In addition, sea freight LCL also demonstrates extremely high flexibility. Whether it is large goods or small commodities, it can achieve convenient and safe cross-border transportation through this method, ensuring that the goods arrive in every corner of Gambia quickly.
Cost of LCL shipping from Nanning, Guangxi, China to Gambia:
There are many departure cities in China, such as Shenzhen, Shanghai, Changsha, Wuhan, Ji'an, etc. These cities can be shipped by LCL to Gambia.
Destination Port | Volume range |
Ocean freight(USD) | Shipping Line |
Delivery time/day | Volume Ratio |
Banjul | 0~15 |
190 |
ONE | 43 | 1:1000 |
·For cargoes of 0~15 cubic meters, the freight is 12,901 Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
per cubic meter
·Services provided by the shipping company ONE Ocean Network Shipping
·Sea transportation takes 43 days
·The volume ratio is 1:1000, which refers to the ratio of cargo volume to cargo
weight: 1 cubic meter = 1000 kilograms
Things to note when shipping LCL from China to Gambia
1.Cargo packaging and marking: sure the cargo is well packed and can withstand the vibration and shock of long-distance transportation. And correctly mark the cargo, including necessary dangerous goods signs, labels and shipping marks, so that it can be smoothly identified and handled during transportation and customs clearance.
2. Understand customs regulations and customs declaration procedures: Before shipment, understand Gambia's customs policies and import requirements to ensure that the goods comply with relevant regulations. Prepare all necessary customs declaration documents and information to smoothly handle customs clearance procedures.
3. Choose a reliable freight forwarder: Work with experienced freight forwarders who can provide you with professional LCL transportation services, including cargo organization, packing, customs declaration, transportation and tracking. Make sure the freight forwarder has a good reputation and a reliable transportation network.
4. Pay attention to transportation timeliness: Sea LCL transportation may take a long time, so you need to pay attention to the transportation timeliness of the goods. Keep in touch with the freight forwarder to understand the transportation progress and estimated arrival time of the goods so as to do a good job of receiving and arranging them.
Air freight shipping rates from China to Gambia
The most notable feature of air transport is its fast delivery speed. Since aircraft are flying in the air and are not restricted by ground traffic congestion, the transport speed is much higher than that of sea and land transport. This makes air freight the preferred transportation method for urgent or high-value goods, but the cost is relatively high.
Air cargo from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in China arrives at Banjul International Airport (BJL) in The Gambia, serviced by China Southern Airlines CZ. The air freight charges are as follows.
Departure Airport |
Destination Airport |
+45(CFR/KG) | +100(CFR/KG) | +300(CFR/KG) | +500(CFR/KG) | +1000(CFR/KG) |
SZX | BJL | * | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 |
Air freight from China to Gambia, the weight of the goods is between 45~100KG, 100~300KG, 300~500KG and 500~1000KG, and the air freight fee is 716.84 Gambian Dalasi (GMD) per kilogram.
Then it usually takes 3~5 days of flight time from China to Gambia by air freight service.
Advantages of air cargo from China to Gambia provided by China Southern Airlines
1. Rich international route network: As one of the major airlines in China,
China Southern Airlines has an extensive international route network covering many countries and
regions around the world, including Gambia. This enables China Southern Airlines to provide
stable and reliable cargo services to ensure that goods can be delivered to their destinations
in a timely and safe manner.
2. Efficient transportation speed: Air transportation is characterized by high
speed and strong timeliness. As an experienced airline, China Southern Airlines has efficient
flight scheduling and operation capabilities, can quickly arrange the transportation of goods,
shorten the time in transit for goods, and meet the Gambian market's demand for fast delivery.
3. Good cooperative relations: China Southern Airlines has established close
cooperative relations with many airlines and freight forwarders around the world, forming a
complete freight cooperation network.
Shipping rates from China to Gambia using Express
International express services can realize express delivery worldwide. No matter where the sender and the recipient are in the world, they can achieve fast and safe delivery of goods through international express services.
It usually takes 5 to 8 days to transport goods from China to Gambia using DHL, FEDEX and UPS express, while it may take half a month to a month to transport goods using EMS express.
Weight(KG) | Price(GMD) |
31-49 KG | 691.37 |
50-69 KG | 691.37 |
70-99 KG | 691.37 |
100-199 KG | 668.74 |
200-299 KG | 668.74 |
300-499 KG | 668.74 |
500 KG and above | 668.74 |
·For goods weighing 31~99KG, the freight is 691.37 Gambian Dalasi (GMD) per kilogram
·For goods weighing 100~500KG and above 500KG, the freight is 668.74 Gambian Dalasi (GMD) per kilogram
Weight(KG) | Price(GMD) |
21-44 KG | 1201.65 |
45-70 KG | 997.92 |
71-99 KG | 946.04 |
100-299 KG | 914.91 |
300-499 KG | 887.56 |
500-999 KG | 865.87 |
1000 KG and above | 861.15 |
How much is the express delivery fee per kilogram for transporting 45~70KG of goods from China to Gambia via FEDEX?
The express delivery fee for transporting 45~70KG of goods is 997.92 Gambian Dalasi (GMD) per kilogram
Weight(KG) | Price(GMD) |
21-44 KG | 4725.48 |
45-70 KG | 4725.48 |
71-99 KG | 4178.42 |
100-299 KG | 4178.42 |
300-499 KG | 4121.83 |
500-999 KG | 4121.83 |
1000 KG and above | 4121.83 |
·For goods weighing 21~70KG, the freight fee is 4725.48 Gambian Dalasi (GMD) per kilogram
· For goods weighing 71~299KG, the freight fee is 4178.42 Gambian Dalasi (GMD) per kilogram
·For goods weighing 300~1000KG and above 1000KG, the freight fee is 4121.83 Gambian Dalasi
(GMD) per kilogram
Which express delivery channel is the cheapest to send 100KG of goods from China to Gambia?
·Using Hong Kong DHL Express:
668.74 Gambian Dalasi (GMD) X 100 = 66874 Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
·Using FEDEX Express:
914.91 Gambian Dalasi (GMD) X 100 = 91491 Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
·Using UPS International Express:
4178.42 Gambian Dalasi (GMD) X 100 = 417842 Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
It is cheapest to use Hong Kong DHL Express to ship 100KG of goods from China to Gambia.