Shipping rates from China to the Philippines
Summary:There are a variety of logistics channels available for shipping from China to the Philippines, including full container load (FCL) ocean freight, less than container load (LCL) ocean freight, air freight to airport, express delivery to doorstep, and DDP (Delivery Duty Paid) services. Each channel offers different pricing, giving customers more options and flexibility. The pricing for these logistics channels varies based on specific services, transit time, and transportation mode, ensuring that we can tailor our solutions to meet the unique needs and budgets of each customer.
Ocean Freight
Full Container Load (FCL) Shipping from China to the Philippines
Origin Ports in China: Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Xiamen, Ningbo, Shanghai,
Qingdao, Dalian, and Tianjin.
Example: FCL Shipping Rates from Shenzhen Shekou to the Philippines
Note: All shipping rates are quoted in USD unless otherwise specified.
Origin Port | Destination Port | Shipping Line | Closing/Sailing | Voyage | Load Port | Transshipment | 20GP | 40GP |
Shekou, Shenzhen | SITC | 6/7 CPX5 |
2 | SHEKOU | DIR | 30 | 20 | 10 |
Shekou, Shenzhen | WHL | 5/6 CP3 |
3 | SHEKOU | DIR | 20 | 18 | 17 |
Explanation:
The table above presents a sample of ocean freight rates for Full Container Load (FCL)
shipments from Shekou Port in Shenzhen, China to Manila, Philippines. The major shipping
lines operating this route include SITC and WHL.
Based on the current rates from SITC, ocean freight for a 20GP container is priced at
$30 USD, a 40GP at $20 USD, and a 40HC at $10 USD. As the attached rate sheet indicates,
various carriers offer different pricing and transit times. SITC provides a 2-day
transit time, while WHL offers a 3-day transit. Notably, SITC's 40GP rate is
particularly competitive, with all shipments routing through DIR for transshipment.
For the current week, SITC's cut-off date for bookings is this Saturday, with the vessel
departing next Sunday. WHL's cut-off is this Friday, with departure scheduled for next
Saturday. Please note that these rates from Shenzhen to Australia are valid from January
8th to January 14th, 2024.
Destination Port | Country | Volume Range (CBM) | Ocean Freight (USD/CBM) |
Manila(S) | Philippines | 0~3 | 10 |
Manila(S) | Philippines | 3~5 | 20 |
Cebu | Philippines | 0~3 | 30 |
The ocean freight rate from China to Philippine ports is approximately USD 10-30 per cubic meter. The first LCL shipment from China to Manila has a rate of USD 10/CBM for a volume range of 0-3 CBM, with a minimum charge of 1 CBM. The second LCL shipment to Manila has a rate of USD 20/CBM for a volume range of 3-5 CBM, also with a minimum charge of 1 CBM. The third LCL shipment to Cebu has a rate of USD 30/CBM for a volume range of 0-3 CBM, with a minimum charge of 1 CBM. The volume ratio for all three routes is 1:1000. The shipping lines for ocean freight LCL from China to Australia are TSL (TS Lines) and HK-WHL (Wan Hai Lines (Hong Kong) Ltd.).
Air Freight
Air Freight Rates from China to the Philippines
Origin Airport | Destination Airport | 45+ kg (USD/kg) | 100+ kg (USD/kg) | 300+ kg (USD/kg) | 500+ kg (USD/kg) | 1000+ kg (USD/kg) |
PEK | CEB | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 10 |
PEK | CEB | * | 18.4 | 17.6 | 15.6 | 14 |
PEK | MNL | 18.5 | 17 | 16 | 12.5 | 10.5 |
*Indicates no service
Note: PEK refers to Beijing Capital International Airport, CEB refers to
Mactan-Cebu International Airport, and MNL refers to Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Rate Breakdown:
Beijing to Cebu (Mactan-Cebu International Airport):
45-100 kg: USD 18/kg
100-300 kg: USD 17/kg
300-500 kg: USD 16/kg
500-1000 kg: USD 15/kg
1000+ kg: USD 10/kg
Beijing to Cebu (Mactan-Cebu International Airport), another service:
100-300 kg: USD 18.4/kg
300-500 kg: USD 17.6/kg
500-1000 kg: USD 15.6/kg
1000+ kg: USD 14/kg
Beijing to Manila (Ninoy Aquino International Airport):
45-100 kg: USD 18.5/kg
100-300 kg: USD 17/kg
300-500 kg: USD 16/kg
500-1000 kg: USD 12.5/kg
1000+ kg: USD 10.5/kg
International Cargo Airports in the Phipppines: Bacolod, Butuan, Cagayan de
Oro, Cebu, Manila
International Express
DHL International Express: Hong Kong DHLO Europe Promotion
This is a promotional rate for DHL International Express from Hong Kong to the Philippines. The price is relatively competitive among international shipping rates from China to the Philippines. This channel accepts shipments weighing between 0.5kg and 290kg. Only general goods are accepted. Prohibited items include: electronic products with batteries, any type of knives, paste cosmetics, liquids, counterfeit goods, powders, food, and other prohibited items.
Hong Kong DHLO Europe Promotion | |
Weight (KG) | Price (RMB) |
30 | 667.70 |
34-70 | 23.20 |
71-290 | 20.00 |
The price for the 30kg weight bracket is 667.70 RMB. Prices for other weight brackets increase with the weight of the goods. For the 34-70kg weight bracket, the price is 23.20 RMB/kg. The 71-290kg weight bracket has a relatively affordable price of 20 RMB/kg.
FEDEX International Express: Hong Kong Federal Agent Price FEDI
Channel (IE Service)
Next, we will introduce the FEDI channel (IE Service), which is the Hong Kong Federal agent price for international express shipping from China to the Philippines. The shipping fee is calculated based on the greater of the actual weight and volumetric weight. For multiple items, the chargeable weight is calculated by adding up the greater of the actual weight and volumetric weight for each item (volumetric weight calculation: Length x Width x Height cm / 5000 = kg). Please refer to the following table for specific rates:
Hong Kong Federal Agent Price FEDI Channel (IE Service) | |
Zone Weight |
S (Philippines) |
21-44KG | 9.0 |
45-70KG | 9.1 |
71-99KG | 9.1 |
100-299KG | 13.9 |
300-499KG | 13.0 |
500-999KG | 12.1 |
1000KG or above | 11.8 |
The price for the 21-44KG weight bracket is 9 RMB/kg, the 45-70KG weight bracket is 9.1 RMB/kg, and the 71-99KG weight bracket is 9.1 RMB/kg. The 500-999KG weight bracket has a price of 12.1 RMB/kg, and the 1000KG+ weight bracket is 11.8 RMB/kg. Shipping costs are relatively cheaper for the 21-44KG, 45-70KG, and 71-99KG weight brackets.
UPS International Express
Actual Weight: Billed at a minimum of 22kg.
Dimensional Weight: Billed at a minimum of 28kg.
Multiple Pieces: Minimum chargeable weight per piece is 4kg.
Fuel Surcharge: Not included in the quoted price.
Residential Delivery: No additional charge.
Remote Area Surcharge: No additional charge.
Other Surcharges: As per invoice.
Shanghai UPS to Europe and America Red Label Bulk Shipment: 5500 SUPH | |
Weight (KG) | Malaysia/Philippines/Thailand/Singapore/Vietnam |
21-299 | 18.50 |
300-19000 | 18.50 |
Note: The rates for weight brackets 21-299kg and 300-19000kg are both 18.50 RMB/kg. All weight brackets offer competitive pricing.
EMS International Express
Below is the price list for EMS international express from China to the Philippines. This service does not accept electronic products, components, or prohibited items.
Guangzhou EMS Pricing (Channel Code EMGZ) | |||||||||
No. | Zone | Country | 2-Letter Code | Published Price | Discount | Weight Limit | Status | ||
Base Weight 0.5KG |
Surcharge Weight 0.5KG |
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7 |
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Philippines | PH | 190 | 45 | 45% + 5 RMB/shipment handling fee | 20 |
Note: The first 0.5kg for EMS international express from China to the Philippines is 190 RMB, and subsequent 0.5kg is 45 RMB/kg. The weight limit is 20kg. Shipments exceeding 20kg must be split into multiple shipments.
Channel Description | Channel Code | Cargo Type | BaseWeight 0.5K+ | Surcharge Weight | 11KG+ | 51KG+ | 101KG+ | 301KG+ | 501KG+ | 101KG+ | Delivery | Volume | Weight-to-Volume Ratio | Normal validity |
Manila | PH01 | Standard (Accepts parcels only, single item cannot exceed 60KG) | 45 | 18 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26.5 | 26 | 26 | Manila city free delivery/Other areas delivery fee | /6000 | N/A | 4-5 business days |
PH02 | General electronics, F-brand, cosmetics | 55 | 22 | 39 | 37 | 35.5 | 35 | 34.5 | 34 | 4-5 business days | ||||
PH03 | Ground electronics, liquid | 75 | 30 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | Half-bubble packing | 4-5 business days | |||
PH05 | Mobile phone, Laptop | Mobile phone 60/KG, additional fee 15/unit; Laptop 60/KG, additional fee 15/unit | 4-5 business days |
Pricing Details:
Standard Freight: First 0.5kg is 45 RMB, subsequent 0.5kg is 18 RMB. For shipments over 11kg, the rate is 30 RMB/kg. For shipments over 51kg, the rate is 28 RMB/kg. For shipments over 101kg, the rate is 27 RMB/kg. For shipments over 1001kg, the rate is 26 RMB/kg.
Oversized/Overweight: For Manila, single-piece shipments exceeding 50kg, or
with any side exceeding 99cm, or a total dimension exceeding 300cm, an additional fee of 150
RMB per shipment applies. Other areas do not offer delivery services for
oversized/overweight items.
Standard Freight Channel: Does not accept wooden crates or pallets. No
service is available for single-piece shipments exceeding 60kg.