Shipping rates from China to Guinea-Bissau

The available transportation methods for transporting goods from China to Guinea-Bissau

Container transportation from China to Guinea-Bissau by sea

Due to the absence of a direct shipping route from China to the port of Bissau in Guinea-Bissau for container transportation, we will first introduce the ocean freight costs for transporting containers from Guangzhou Nansha Port in China to the Port of Leixões in Portugal, from which the goods can then be forwarded to the Port of Bissau.

1 USD (United States Dollar) = 603.5 XOF (West African CFA Franc)

The shipping companies that offer this service include ONE Network Express, EMC Evergreen Marine Corporation, OOCL Orient Overseas Container Line, and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company.

Ocean Freight for Shipping Containers from China to Guinea-Bissau:

The ocean freight cost for shipping containers from China to Guinea-Bissau can be determined by adding $600 USD to the base ocean freight rate for transporting goods from China to the Port of Leixões in Portugal.

For full container load (FCL) shipments from China to Guinea-Bissau, the ocean freight rates for three standard container sizes range between 1,056,125 and 1,569,100 West African CFA Francs (XOF).

Transit Time for Container Shipments from China to Guinea-Bissau:

Shipping a container from China to the Port of Leixões takes approximately 30 to 40 days. Consequently, the estimated transit time for a container shipment from China to Guinea-Bissau is around 60 to 90 days.

Cargo Capacity of a Standard 20-Foot Container:

A standard 20-foot dry container boasts an internal length of 5.69 meters, an internal width of 2.15 meters, and an internal height of 2.19 meters. The maximum payload capacity typically does not exceed 21 tons, while the volumetric capacity approximates 28 cubic meters (m³).

Consolidated Shipping (LCL) from China to Guinea-Bissau:

China offers various origin cities for consolidated shipping, including Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Fujian, Shanghai, Chongqing, Jiangmen, Changsha, Wuhan, Chengdu, Yiwu, Nanning, Xiamen, and more.

Taking Yiwu, Zhejiang Province, China as the point of origin, the freight charges for consolidated shipping (LCL) of goods to Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, are outlined as follows:

Ocean Freight Less Than Container Load (LCL) Rates and Transit Time from China to Guinea-Bissau

For ocean freight Less Than Container Load (LCL) shipments from China to Guinea-Bissau, the shipping line utilized is OOCL (Orient Overseas Container Line). The minimum cargo volume required for shipment is 2 cubic meters.

The freight rate for LCL shipments per cubic meter of cargo is 362,100 West African CFA Francs (XOF), with an estimated sea transit time of 61 days.

Volume Calculation for Ocean Freight Less Than Container Load (LCL) from China to Guinea-Bissau

The formula for calculating the volume in cubic meters is: Volume (V) = Length (m) x Width (m) x Height (m).

Example: If a shipment has dimensions of 1m in length, 2m in width, and 2m in height, what is the volume in cubic meters?

The volume of the shipment in cubic meters is 1m x 2m x 2m = 4m³.

Use Hong Kong DHL and UPS express to send things from China to Guinea-Bissau

Using Hong Kong DHL and UPS express freight services as alternatives for shipping goods from China to Guinea-Bissau, here's a general reference for pricing tables. Please note that actual rates will vary based on the specific details of your shipment, including weight, dimensions, and service options chosen.

The Shipping rates from China to Guinea-Bissau using Hong Kong DHL Express :

For cargo weighing 31~99KG, the express delivery fee is 6174.84 West African francs (XOF) per kilogram.

For cargo weighing 100~500KG and above 500KG, the express delivery fee is 5972.56 West African francs (XOF) per kilogram.

The Shipping rates from China to Guinea-Bissau using UPS international express :

For cargo weighing 21~70KG, the express delivery fee is 42203.92 West African francs (XOF) per kilogram.
For cargo weighing 71~299KG, the express delivery fee is 37318.04 West African francs (XOF) per kilogram.
For cargo weighing 300~1000KG and above 1000KG, the express delivery fee is 36811.95 West African francs (XOF) per kilogram.

Which express delivery method is cheaper for shipping goods from China to Guinea-Bissau?

It is cheaper to use Hong Kong DHL express to ship goods from China to Guinea-Bissau. The transportation time from China to Guinea-Bissau by express delivery is usually 5~8 days. If there is bad weather such as typhoon, blizzard, hail, etc., the express delivery will be delayed by about 10~15 days.

Calculation of the Shipping rates from China to Guinea-Bissau

The calculation of express delivery cost is similar to that of air freight, but the calculation formulas of the two are not consistent. When calculating the express delivery cost of goods, if the actual weight of the goods is greater than the volume weight, the actual weight is selected as the billing weight; if the actual weight is less than the volume weight, the volume weight is selected as the billing weight.

Volume weight calculation formula = length (cm) X width (cm) X height (cm) / 5000 = KG

Notes on Hong Kong DHL and UPS international express delivery from China to Guinea-Bissau

1. Hong Kong DHL
·The billable weight of a single piece of goods cannot exceed 300KG.
·The total billable weight of a single shipment cannot exceed 3000KG; if it exceeds 1000KG, booking is required, and the goods can only be shipped after the booking is successful.
·The length of any side of the goods cannot exceed 3m.
·The goods must be properly packaged to protect the safety of the goods and facilitate transportation; naked packaging, insufficient packaging, irregular packaging, and non-stackable packaging are not accepted.
2. UPS international express
·The longest side of a single piece of goods cannot exceed 270cm.
·The sum of the three dimensions of any package [(width + height) X2 + length] cannot exceed 400cm.
·The billable weight of the goods cannot exceed 70KG.