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Japan Lane · DG LCL (Less-than-Container Load)

Dangerous Goods LCL Shipping
from China to Japan

Book LCL space on the Shanghai–Japan lane for IMDG hazard classes 2.2, 3, 4.1, 6.1, 8 and 9. The rates below cover Yokohama, Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe and Nagoya, priced per CBM with a 3 CBM minimum.

5Japanese ports
6Accepted hazard classes
3–7Days transit

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 · 3 CBM minimum

  • YokohamaUSD40/CBM
  • TokyoUSD45/CBM
  • OsakaUSD40/CBM
  • KobeUSD40/CBM
  • NagoyaUSD65/CBM

Valid for ETD November 1–14, 2026. Base rate plus USD30/CBM uplift.

DG LCL to Japan: what the numbers mean

LCL is charged on the greater of actual volume and the 3 CBM minimum, so a 1.5 CBM shipment still bills as 3 CBM. Yokohama, Osaka and Kobe sit at USD40/CBM, Tokyo at USD45/CBM, and Nagoya at USD65/CBM. Tokyo and Nagoya can also be reached by relay through Yokohama or Osaka/Kobe if the direct vessel is full.

Ocean freight is only part of the invoice. Add the RMB local charge package, AFR and VGM per bill of lading, a Class 2 destination surcharge, and the Class 4.1 surcharge where it applies.

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2026 DG LCL Rate Sheet: Shanghai to Japan

Destination Ocean rate Minimum Sailing Direct / Transship Via Transit CISF Class 4.1 surcharge
Yokohama USD40/CBM 3 CBM Monday Direct — 3 days N Class 4.1 +USD25/CBM
Tokyo USD45/CBM 3 CBM Monday Transship YOKOHAMA 5 days N Class 4.1 +USD25/CBM
Tokyo USD45/CBM 3 CBM Monday Direct — 3 days N Class 4.1 +USD25/CBM
Osaka USD40/CBM 3 CBM Friday Direct — 3 days N Class 4.1 +USD125/BILL (container unstuffed once two 4.1 bookings are on hand)
Kobe USD40/CBM 3 CBM Friday Transship OSAKA 3 days N Class 4.1 +USD125/BILL (same condition)
Nagoya USD65/CBM 3 CBM Friday Direct — 3 days N Class 4.1 +USD125/BILL (same condition)
Nagoya USD65/CBM 3 CBM Friday Transship OSAKA/KOBE 7 days N Class 4.1 +USD125/BILL (same condition)

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How to read this sheet: “Direct” means the carrier's own vessel call, “Transship” means a relay through the port shown. CISF is marked N at every Japanese port. The RMB local charges in the next section are quoted in RMB and are separate from the ocean rate.

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

  • AFR: USD25/BL
  • VGM: USD15/BL
  • CISF: marked N at all Japanese ports
  • DDU / DDP: available at all five ports

AFR is the Japan Advance Filing Rule filing; VGM is the verified gross mass declaration. Both are charged per bill of lading, not per CBM.

Accepted Hazard Classes and the Hot-Weather Receiving Window

Classes open for LCL

CLASS 2.2CLASS 3CLASS 4.1 CLASS 6.1CLASS 8CLASS 9
  • Class 2 cargo carries a USD200 destination surcharge.
  • Class 4.1 cargo follows the surcharge shown in the rate sheet.

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

Outside these hours the warehouse will not take Class 2, 3 or 4.1 cargo during the summer window, so plan trucking accordingly.

Sailing Day and Transit Time by Port

YokohamaYOKOHAMA

Monday sailing, direct, 3 days. USD40/CBM, 3 CBM minimum.

TokyoTOKYO

Monday sailing: direct in 3 days, or via Yokohama in 5 days. USD45/CBM, 3 CBM minimum.

OsakaOSAKA

Friday sailing, direct, 3 days. USD40/CBM, 3 CBM minimum.

KobeKOBE

Friday sailing, relay via Osaka, 3 days. USD40/CBM, 3 CBM minimum.

NagoyaNAGOYA

Friday sailing: direct in 3 days, or via Osaka/Kobe in 7 days. USD65/CBM, 3 CBM minimum. Direct and transshipment bookings both require a Japanese-language MSDS, confirmed per shipment.

Route Notes to Check Before You Book

  • Validity: ETD November 1–14, 2026.
  • Rate basis: carrier base rate plus USD30/CBM per cubic meter.
  • AFR / VGM: AFR USD25/BL, VGM USD15/BL.
  • Class 4.1: USD25/CBM per the route note; Osaka, Kobe and Nagoya are billed USD125/BILL, and the container is unstuffed only after two 4.1 bookings are on hand.
  • Over-volume pieces: over 3 CBM per piece, add JPY10,000.
  • Oversize: length or height over 2 m needs pre-approval with the carrier and our agent to confirm any extra charge.
  • Nagoya: Japanese-language MSDS required for both direct and transshipment bookings.
  • 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.

FAQ: Dangerous Goods LCL from China to Japan

1How much does it cost to ship DG LCL from China to Japan per cubic meter?

Current per-CBM rates out of Shanghai, with a 3 CBM minimum per booking:

  • Yokohama: USD40/CBM
  • Tokyo: USD45/CBM
  • Osaka: USD40/CBM
  • Kobe: USD40/CBM
  • Nagoya: USD65/CBM

These are the carrier's base rate plus a USD30/CBM uplift. Rates hold for ETD November 1–14, 2026.

2What sailing days and transit times apply from China to Japan?

Yokohama sails Monday, direct, 3 days. Tokyo sails Monday, direct in 3 days or via Yokohama in 5 days. Osaka sails Friday, direct, 3 days. Kobe sails Friday via Osaka, 3 days. Nagoya sails Friday, direct in 3 days or via Osaka/Kobe in 7 days.

3Which hazard classes can be consolidated as LCL from China to Japan?

The Japan lane accepts IMDG Class 2.2, 3, 4.1, 6.1, 8 and 9 cargo for LCL.

4How is the Class 4.1 surcharge applied at Japanese ports?

The route note sets a USD25/CBM surcharge for Class 4.1, matching the Yokohama and Tokyo columns. Osaka, Kobe and Nagoya are quoted at USD125/BILL, and the container is only unstuffed once two 4.1 bookings are on hand. A separate RMB800 per shipment 4.1 surcharge applies to out-of-terminal cargo under the RMB local charges.

5What does the RMB local charge package cover?

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 cargo carries a USD200 destination surcharge by default.

6How are AFR, VGM and CISF charged?

On the Japan lane AFR is USD25/BL and VGM is USD15/BL. Every Japanese port is marked N in the CISF column, so no CISF applies.

7What happens if one piece exceeds 3 CBM or the dimensions are oversize?

Any single piece over 3 CBM carries a JPY10,000 surcharge. If length or height exceeds 2 m, the booking has to be pre-approved with the carrier and our agent to confirm whether extra charges apply.

8Are there special requirements for Class 2 cargo?

Class 2 carries a USD200 destination surcharge by default. During the hot-weather receiving window (June 15–October 15, 2026) Class 2, 3 and 4.1 cargo is accepted at the warehouse from 08:00 to 10:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00 only.

9What documents do I need to book to Nagoya?

Nagoya requires a Japanese-language MSDS for both direct and transshipment bookings, confirmed per shipment.

10Are rates the same for Shanghai and Guangzhou origins?

The rates on this page 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.

11Can you arrange DDU or DDP delivery for DG cargo to Japan?

Yes. DDU and DDP service is available at all five Japanese ports.