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LCL sea freight from China to Honduras (San Pedro Sula, Tegucigalpa & Puerto Cortés) — 2026 reference rates

LCL consolidation from China to Honduras

Rate rangeUSD 38–86 per CBM

Transit time45–65 days

Cheapest laneShanghai, flat USD 38/CBM

Minimum1 CBM, or 3 CBM to Cortés

Honduras is served through three points — the industrial city of San Pedro Sula, the capital Tegucigalpa and the Caribbean port of Puerto Cortés. Shanghai is the standout origin: a single flat USD 38 per CBM covers all three destinations, which is the lowest rate per CBM anywhere in this set.

The catch is transit time. Shanghai takes 60–65 days, the slowest lane here; Ningbo is quicker at 46 days but costs more. Ningbo's Puerto Cortés rates also carry a 3 CBM minimum, so small consignments should use San Pedro Sula instead.

How to read these rates: figures are indicative reference levels for port-to-port LCL ocean freight, updated for October 2026. They exclude origin haulage, warehouse and customs charges, destination port charges and any surcharges. Space, cut-off times and rates must be re-confirmed at booking.

LCL rates from China to Honduras

Port of departure	Port of destination	Volume range (CBM)	Rate (USD/CBM)	MIN (CBM)	Transit port	Cut-off / ETD	Carrier	Transit time (days)
Shanghai	San Pedro Sula	0~15	38	1	Direct	Closed Thu / ETD Tue	MSK / HPL	65
Shanghai	Tegucigalpa	0~15	38	1	Direct	Closed Thu / ETD Tue	MSK / HPL	65
Shanghai	Puerto Cortés	0~15	38	1	Direct	Closed Thu / ETD Tue	MSK / HPL	60
Ningbo	San Pedro Sula	0~15	50~60	1	Direct	Closed Wed / ETD Sun	MSK / HPL	46
Chongqing	Tegucigalpa	0~15	67	1	Direct	Closed Wed / ETD Tue	MSK	50
Shantou	San Pedro Sula	0~5	56	1	Direct	Closed Wed / ETD Tue	MSK	45
Shantou	San Pedro Sula	5~15	53	1	Direct	Closed Wed / ETD Tue	MSK	45
Ningbo	Puerto Cortés	0~15	86	3	Direct	Closed Wed / ETD Sun	MSK / HPL	46
Ningbo	Puerto Cortés	0~15	66	3	Direct	Closed Wed / ETD Sun	MSK / HPL	46

Shanghai to San Pedro Sula — USD 38 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier MSK / HPL; cut-off/ETD Closed Thu / ETD Tue; transit time about 65 days.
Shanghai to Tegucigalpa — USD 38 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier MSK / HPL; cut-off/ETD Closed Thu / ETD Tue; transit time about 65 days.
Shanghai to Puerto Cortés — USD 38 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier MSK / HPL; cut-off/ETD Closed Thu / ETD Tue; transit time about 60 days.
Ningbo to San Pedro Sula — USD 50~60 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier MSK / HPL; cut-off/ETD Closed Wed / ETD Sun; transit time about 46 days.
Chongqing to Tegucigalpa — USD 67 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier MSK; cut-off/ETD Closed Wed / ETD Tue; transit time about 50 days.
Shantou to San Pedro Sula — USD 56 per CBM, volume range 0~5 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier MSK; cut-off/ETD Closed Wed / ETD Tue; transit time about 45 days.
Shantou to San Pedro Sula — USD 53 per CBM, volume range 5~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier MSK; cut-off/ETD Closed Wed / ETD Tue; transit time about 45 days.
Ningbo to Puerto Cortés — USD 86 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 3 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier MSK / HPL; cut-off/ETD Closed Wed / ETD Sun; transit time about 46 days.
Ningbo to Puerto Cortés — USD 66 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 3 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier MSK / HPL; cut-off/ETD Closed Wed / ETD Sun; transit time about 46 days.

The Shanghai flat rate. USD 38 per CBM to all three destinations is the strongest single rate we hold for Honduras. The trade-off is 60–65 days against 45–50 from the South China origins.

Cortés carries a 3 CBM minimum from Ningbo. Both Cortés rates (USD 66 and USD 86) require a minimum of 3 CBM, so a 1 CBM consignment is billed as 3 CBM. Route small shipments to San Pedro Sula instead.

Corrected figures. The English version of the source document mis-states the Ningbo and Shantou transit times (showing 5 and 6 days). The Chinese price table gives 46 and 45 days, which is what appears above.

Which Honduran destination?

Puerto Cortés is the country's main Caribbean port and the cheapest place to take delivery if you have a broker there. San Pedro Sula is the industrial capital and the natural choice for manufacturing and maquila cargo. Tegucigalpa is inland and reached by road from the coast, which is why its transit is typically a few days longer.

Note on the port of Cortés

The source document lists the destination as “Cortes” where “Puerto Cortés” is meant. Puerto Cortés is Honduras' principal port; there is no separate port called Cortes in the country. We have used the standard name throughout.

FAQ — LCL shipping from China to Honduras

What is the cheapest LCL rate to Honduras?

USD 38 per CBM from Shanghai, flat to San Pedro Sula, Tegucigalpa and Puerto Cortés. It is the lowest per-CBM rate in our Honduras records, though transit is 60–65 days.

Why does Ningbo to Puerto Cortés need 3 CBM?

The lane carries a 3 CBM floor to keep the consolidation viable. Smaller shipments are billed at 3 CBM, which makes San Pedro Sula the better choice for small volumes.

How long does LCL from China to Honduras take?

45 days from Shantou, 46 from Ningbo, 50 from Chongqing and 60–65 from Shanghai. Customs clearance at Puerto Cortés adds several days in peak season.

Is Puerto Cortés the same as “Cortes” in the price list?

Yes. Puerto Cortés is Honduras' main port; the shortened form in the source table refers to the same place. There is no separate port named Cortes.

Can you deliver to the Bay Islands?

Roatán and the Bay Islands are reached by domestic ferry or feeder from Puerto Cortés. Ask for a separate quotation, as the island schedules are limited.