Dangerous Goods LCL Shipping
from China to Ireland
Book LCL space on the Shanghai–Ireland lane for IMDG hazard classes 2.2, 3, 4.1, 6.1, 8 and 9. The rates below cover Dublin and Cork, priced per CBM with a 2 CBM minimum, both relayed through Rotterdam.
Rates valid for ETD November 1–14, 2026. Per-CBM prices include a USD30/CBM uplift over the carrier's base rate.
Rates at a glanceUSD per CBM · 2 CBM minimum
- Dublin · Europe base via RTMUSD160/CBM
- Cork · Europe base via RTM (DUBLIN)USD200/CBM
Valid for ETD November 1–14, 2026. Base rate plus USD30/CBM uplift.
DG LCL to Ireland: what the numbers mean
LCL bills on the greater of actual volume and the 2 CBM minimum, so a 1.5 CBM shipment still bills as 2 CBM. Dublin is the cheaper of the two Irish ports at USD160/CBM with a 39-day transit through Rotterdam. Cork sits at USD200/CBM and takes 47 days, because the box is relayed through Dublin rather than fed directly from Rotterdam.
Neither Irish port is a direct call on this sheet: both rows are marked N, so the USD350/BILL transshipment fee is a real line on every bill of lading. Add the RMB local charge package, VGM and ENS per bill, and the USD200 Class 2 destination surcharge where it applies.
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| Destination | Lane | Ocean rate | Minimum | Sailing | Direct / Transship | Via | Transit | CISF | Transshipment fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | Europe base | USD160/CBM | 2 CBM | Sunday | Transship | RTM | 39 days | 50 W/M | USD350/BILL |
| Cork | Europe base | USD200/CBM | 2 CBM | Sunday | Transship | RTM (DUBLIN) | 47 days | 50 W/M | USD350/BILL |
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Rates are the November 2026 Shanghai export DG LCL rates (ETD November 1–14, 2026) plus a USD30/CBM uplift. Guangzhou-origin DG LCL on the same lane is quoted shipment by shipment.
RMB Local Charges and Fixed Surcharges
RMB local charges per BL / per commodity
- Handling: RMB200/BL
- Export declaration: RMB200 per commodity
- Shipping declaration: RMB100 per commodity
- Class 4.1 surcharge, out-of-terminal cargo: RMB800 per shipment
- Class 2 destination surcharge: USD200 by default
Fixed charges per bill of lading
- VGM: USD15/BL
- New ENS filing: USD25/BILL
- CISF: 50 W/M at both Irish destinations
- Transshipment fee: USD350/BILL at both ports
- DDU / DDP: available at all ports on the sheet
VGM is the verified gross mass declaration; ENS is the entry summary declaration now required for EU-bound cargo. Both are charged per bill of lading, not per CBM.
Accepted Hazard Classes and the Hot-Weather Receiving Window
Classes open for LCL
- Class 2 cargo carries a USD200 destination surcharge.
- All liquid Class 8 cargo needs destination confirmation before booking.
- Class 4.1 out-of-terminal surcharge is RMB800 per shipment.
Hot-weather warehouse receiving
- Window: June 15 – October 15, 2026
- Classes affected: 2, 3 and 4.1
- Receiving hours: 08:00–10:00 and 16:00–18:00
During this window the warehouse takes Class 2, 3 and 4.1 cargo only in those two time bands, so plan trucking accordingly.
Sailing Day and Transit Time by Destination
Sunday sailing, relayed via Rotterdam RTM, 39 days, USD160/CBM, USD350/BILL transshipment fee, 2 CBM minimum.
Sunday sailing, relayed via RTM (DUBLIN), 47 days, USD200/CBM, USD350/BILL transshipment fee, 2 CBM minimum.
DDU and DDP delivery can be arranged at all ports on the sheet, priced on request.
Route Notes to Check Before You Book
- Validity: ETD November 1–14, 2026.
- Rate basis: carrier base rate plus USD30/CBM per cubic meter.
- Minimum: 2 CBM at both Irish ports; cargo below the minimum bills as 2 CBM, and the same figure shows on the bill of lading.
- VGM / ENS: VGM USD15/BL, new ENS USD25/BILL, per the Europe base lane notes.
- CISF: 50 W/M on both the Dublin and Cork rows.
- Transshipment: Dublin via RTM in 39 days, Cork via RTM (DUBLIN) in 47 days; the transshipment fee is USD350/BILL at both ports.
- Documents: the Europe base lane notes require an MSDS confirmation for transshipment cargo.
- Booking lead time: ten working days, in writing, with a faxed copy of the packaging performance test certificate; cylinder cargo also needs the export gas cylinder safety performance inspection certificate and report.
- Packing and cut-off: all dangerous goods must be palletised and carry DG marks, with palletising and marking charged separately if we do it; the warehouse charges loading and unloading outside the RMB package, and cargo must be in the nominated warehouse four days before the sailing.
- RMB charges: handling RMB200/BL, export declaration RMB200 per commodity, shipping declaration RMB100 per commodity, 4.1 out-of-terminal surcharge RMB800 per shipment, Class 2 destination surcharge USD200.
- Warehouse: June 15 – October 15, 2026, Class 2, 3 and 4.1 cargo received 08:00–10:00 and 16:00–18:00.
- Exceptions: inspection and other special cases are charged at cost.
FAQ: Dangerous Goods LCL from China to Ireland
Current per-CBM rates out of Shanghai, 2 CBM minimum per booking:
- Dublin, Europe base via RTM: USD160/CBM
- Cork, Europe base via RTM (DUBLIN): USD200/CBM
These are the carrier's base rate plus a USD30/CBM uplift. Rates hold for ETD November 1–14, 2026.
Both Irish destinations move by transshipment on a Sunday sailing. Dublin is relayed via RTM Rotterdam in 39 days; Cork is relayed via RTM (DUBLIN) in 47 days. The direct column is marked N on both rows.
The rate sheet opens LCL consolidation for IMDG Class 2.2, 3, 4.1, 6.1, 8 and 9 cargo.
Handling RMB200/BL; export declaration RMB200 per commodity; shipping declaration RMB100 per commodity; Class 4.1 surcharge for out-of-terminal cargo RMB800 per shipment; Class 2 destination surcharge USD200 by default.
The Europe base lane notes state VGM USD15/BL and a new ENS charge of USD25/BILL. CISF shows 50 W/M on both the Dublin and Cork rows.
The transshipment fee is USD350/BILL at both Dublin and Cork.
Class 2 cargo carries a USD200 destination surcharge by default. During the hot-weather receiving window, June 15 to October 15, 2026, Class 2, 3 and 4.1 cargo is received at the warehouse only between 08:00 and 10:00 and between 16:00 and 18:00.
The rate sheet requires DG bookings ten working days ahead so the carrier can confirm space. Booking must be in writing, together with a faxed copy of the Packaging Performance Test Certificate for the export of dangerous goods; cylinder cargo also needs the export gas cylinder safety performance inspection certificate and report.
All dangerous goods must be palletised and carry DG marks; palletising and marking done by us is charged separately. The warehouse charges loading and unloading, which is not included in the RMB local charge package. Cargo must reach the nominated warehouse no later than four days before the booked sailing.
These rates come from the November 2026 Shanghai export DG LCL rate sheet, ETD November 1–14, 2026, plus the USD30/CBM uplift. DG LCL from Guangzhou on the same lane is quoted shipment by shipment, including space.
DDU and DDP delivery can be arranged at all ports on the sheet, priced on request.