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LCL sea freight from China to Latvia (Riga) — 2026 reference rates

Rate rangeUSD 120–145 per CBM

Transit time35–55 days

Volume tierHong Kong, 3 bands

GatewayKlaipėda / direct

Latvia is served through Riga, its capital port on the Baltic. Most origins tranship at Klaipėda, which makes transit long — up to 55 days from Ningbo — though Tianjin reaches Riga in 35 days through the same gateway.

Hong Kong is the only origin with a volume ladder: USD 145 per CBM below 1 CBM, USD 130 between 1 and 3 CBM and USD 120 above 3 CBM, on a direct sailing and with the shortest transit at 37 days.

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 Latvia — Riga

Port of departure	Port of destination	Volume range (CBM)	Rate (USD/CBM)	MIN (CBM)	Transit port	Cut-off / ETD	Carrier	Transit time (days)
Jiangmen	Riga	0~15	127	1	Klaipėda	Closed Thu / ETD Mon	MSK / CMA	45
Tianjin	Riga	0~15	132	1	Klaipėda	Closed Fri / ETD Mon	YML	35
Ningbo	Riga	0~15	124	1	Klaipėda	Closed Fri / ETD Thu · Closed Mon / ETD Sun	EMC / YML	55
Hong Kong	Riga	0~1	145	1	Direct	Closed Wed / ETD Sun	COSCO	37
Hong Kong	Riga	1~3	130	1	Direct	Closed Wed / ETD Sun	COSCO	37
Hong Kong	Riga	3~15	120	1	Direct	Closed Wed / ETD Sun	COSCO	37

Jiangmen to Riga — USD 127 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; transhipment via Klaipėda; carrier MSK / CMA; cut-off/ETD Closed Thu / ETD Mon; transit time about 45 days.
Tianjin to Riga — USD 132 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; transhipment via Klaipėda; carrier YML; cut-off/ETD Closed Fri / ETD Mon; transit time about 35 days.
Ningbo to Riga — USD 124 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; transhipment via Klaipėda; carrier EMC / YML; cut-off/ETD Closed Fri / ETD Thu · Closed Mon / ETD Sun; transit time about 55 days.
Hong Kong to Riga — USD 145 per CBM, volume range 0~1 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier COSCO; cut-off/ETD Closed Wed / ETD Sun; transit time about 37 days.
Hong Kong to Riga — USD 130 per CBM, volume range 1~3 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier COSCO; cut-off/ETD Closed Wed / ETD Sun; transit time about 37 days.
Hong Kong to Riga — USD 120 per CBM, volume range 3~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier COSCO; cut-off/ETD Closed Wed / ETD Sun; transit time about 37 days.

Hong Kong is the best all-round lane. Direct sailing, 37 days, and the only volume ladder — reaching USD 120 per CBM above 3 CBM, the lowest rate in the table. It also avoids the Klaipėda transhipment that adds a handling cycle on every other origin.

Transit varies enormously. From Tianjin, 35 days; from Ningbo, 55. Both tranship at Klaipėda, so the difference comes from the feeder connection and the position of each origin's loop.

Route comparison. For a 13 CBM consignment Ningbo is USD 39 cheaper than Jiangmen and USD 104 cheaper than Tianjin on headline rates — but Hong Kong at USD 120 per CBM beats all three, saving over USD 100 against Tianjin.

Baltic consolidation through Klaipėda

Klaipėda in Lithuania is the workhorse gateway for the Baltic states; from there Riga is a short sea or road leg. That structure keeps rates low but adds a transhipment, so cargo should be packed for an extra container move. The Hong Kong lane is the exception and sails direct.

Documentation

Latvia is EU territory, so the consignee needs an EORI number and a VAT registration for commercial imports. ENS pre-arrival security data is filed as standard on our Europe service. Note that our published Latvia rates do not carry the separate ENS line item seen on some other EU lanes — confirm the final breakdown at booking.

FAQ — LCL shipping from China to Latvia

Which Chinese origin is cheapest for Riga?

Hong Kong at USD 120 per CBM for consignments above 3 CBM, and it also offers the shortest transit at 37 days on a direct sailing.

Why is the transit to Riga so variable?

It depends on the feeder connection from Klaipėda. Tianjin reaches Riga in 35 days while Ningbo takes 55, despite both transhipping at the same port.

Is there a direct LCL service from China to Latvia?

The Hong Kong lane sails direct. Jiangmen, Tianjin and Ningbo all tranship at Klaipėda in Lithuania.

How long does LCL from China to Latvia take?

35 days from Tianjin, 37 from Hong Kong, 45 from Jiangmen and about 55 from Ningbo, plus clearance in Riga.

Do I need an EORI number for Latvia?

Yes. As an EU member state, Latvia requires the importer to have an EORI number and a VAT registration for commercial imports. We can advise on the documentation but the registration sits with the consignee.