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Latvia lane · Dangerous goods LCL

Dangerous Goods LCL to Latvia
Shanghai to Riga via Gdansk

Weekly DG consolidation out of Shanghai for CLASS 2.2, 3, 4.1, 6.1, 8 and 9 cargo. The Latvia lane serves Riga, transshipped at Gdansk, with 54 days transit and a rate of USD60 per CBM at a 3 CBM minimum.

📅Valid for cargo booked on ETD November 1 - November 14, 2026
1Latvian destination
6DG classes accepted
54days transit

Rate snapshotUSD per CBM · 3 CBM minimum

  • Riga RIGAUSD60/CBM

Tuesday sailing, transshipped at Gdansk, 54 days transit. Valid for ETD November 1 - November 14, 2026.

Latvia lane tariff

DG LCL rates from Shanghai to Latvia

USD per CBM, 3 CBM minimum, valid for ETD November 1 - November 14, 2026.

Destination Rate Minimum Sailing Direct / via Transshipment port Transit time CISF Transshipment handling fee
RigaRIGA USD60/CBM 3 CBM Tuesday Via GDANSK (N) GDANSK 54 days 50 W/M EUR200/BILL
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How to read this table: "Via GDANSK (N)" is the tariff's direct-sailing flag set to N with the transshipment port named. Rates are the November 2026 Shanghai DG LCL tariff with the USD30/CBM uplift applied, so every figure is all-in on the ocean leg. Guangzhou origins are quoted case by case.
Cost structure

All-in local charges and surcharges

Beyond ocean freight, the Latvia DG LCL service carries these fixed charges.

RMB all-in local charges

  • Documentation: RMB200/BL
  • Cargo declaration: RMB200 per commodity
  • Shipping declaration: RMB100 per commodity
  • 4.1 class surcharge, out-of-port cargo: RMB800 per shipment
  • Class 2 destination surcharge: USD200

Lane surcharges

  • VGM: USD15/BL
  • New ENS: USD25/BILL
  • CISF: 50 W/M on the Riga lane
  • Transshipment handling: EUR200/BILL

Booking and documents

  • Book DG cargo 10 working days ahead, in writing.
  • Send the fax copy of the outbound dangerous goods packaging use appraisal certificate with the booking.
  • Cylinder cargo needs the export gas cylinder safety performance inspection certificate and report.
  • All cargo must be palletized and carry DG labels; palletizing and labelling by us is charged separately.
  • Warehouse handling at delivery is outside the RMB all-in charges; cargo must be in the warehouse 4 days before the booked sailing.

Cargo and route checks

  • Transshipment cargo needs MSDS confirmation.
  • All class 8 liquids need a destination confirmation.
  • The lane notes state that transshipment via Ukraine, Belarus and Georgia is suspended as a risk, with no liability for cargo held en route.
Accepted cargo

DG classes we consolidate to Latvia

Classes on the Latvia lane

CLASS 2.2CLASS 3CLASS 4.1CLASS 6.1CLASS 8CLASS 9
  • Class 2 cargo carries a USD200 destination surcharge by default.
  • Class 8 liquids require a destination confirmation.
  • Class 4.1 out-of-port cargo carries RMB800 per shipment.

Hot-weather receiving window

  • Period: June 15 - October 15, 2026
  • Classes: 2, 3 and 4.1
  • Warehouse receiving: 08:00-10:00 and 16:00-18:00
Destinations

One Latvian destination, one weekly sailing

The tariff lists Riga as the only Latvian port, routed through Gdansk with no direct call.

RigaRIGA

Tuesday sailing, flagged N (no direct call), transshipped at Gdansk, 54 days transit, USD60/CBM at a 3 CBM minimum. CISF 50 W/M and transshipment handling EUR200/BILL.

Door deliveryDDU / DDP

DDU and DDP are available to all destinations and are confirmed case by case.

Latvia lane notes

  • Validity: cargo booked on ETD November 1 - November 14, 2026.
  • Rate basis: the base tariff plus a USD30/CBM uplift; negative tariff spreads are shown as positive numbers.
  • Destination: Riga is the only Latvian port in the tariff, Tuesday sailing, via Gdansk, 54 days.
  • CISF and transshipment handling: CISF 50 W/M, handling fee EUR200/BILL.
  • VGM and ENS: VGM USD15/BL, new ENS USD25/BILL.
  • Documents: MSDS confirmation for transshipment cargo; destination confirmation for all class 8 liquids.
  • Route risk: transshipment via Ukraine, Belarus and Georgia is suspended as a risk; no liability if cargo is held at a transshipment point.
  • RMB all-in charges: RMB200/BL documentation, RMB200 per commodity cargo declaration, RMB100 per commodity shipping declaration, RMB800 per shipment for 4.1 class out-of-port cargo, USD200 class 2 destination surcharge.
  • Booking: DG cargo booked 10 working days ahead in writing, with the packaging appraisal certificate and, for cylinders, the gas cylinder inspection certificate.
  • Warehouse hours: June 15 - October 15, 2026, class 2, 3 and 4.1 cargo is received 08:00-10:00 and 16:00-18:00.
  • Origin: rates are Shanghai export; Guangzhou origins are quoted case by case.
FAQ

DG LCL to Latvia, answered

Every answer below is drawn from the November 2026 Shanghai DG LCL tariff and its lane notes.

How much does it cost per CBM to ship dangerous goods LCL from China to Latvia?

Riga is the only Latvian port in the tariff: USD60/CBM at a 3 CBM minimum. The figure already includes the USD30/CBM uplift on the base tariff and holds for cargo booked on ETD November 1 - November 14, 2026.

What are the sailing schedule and transit times from China to Latvia?

Riga sails on Tuesday, is flagged N for direct sailing and is transshipped at Gdansk, with 54 days transit.

Which dangerous goods classes can move as LCL to Latvia?

The Latvia LCL service accepts CLASS 2.2, CLASS 3, CLASS 4.1, CLASS 6.1, CLASS 8 and CLASS 9 cargo.

How are CISF and transshipment handling charged to Riga?

The Riga row of the tariff shows CISF 50 W/M and transshipment handling EUR200/BILL.

What is included in the RMB all-in local charges?

Documentation fee RMB200/BL; cargo declaration RMB200 per commodity; shipping declaration RMB100 per commodity; 4.1 class surcharge for out-of-port cargo RMB800 per shipment; class 2 cargo carries a USD200 destination surcharge by default.

How are VGM and ENS charged on the Latvia lane?

The European lane notes quote VGM USD15/BL and a new ENS charge of USD25/BILL. Transshipment cargo needs MSDS confirmation and all class 8 liquids need a destination confirmation.

How far ahead should DG cargo to Latvia be booked, and with which documents?

Book 10 working days ahead in writing, with the fax copy of the outbound dangerous goods packaging use appraisal certificate; cylinder cargo also needs the export gas cylinder safety performance inspection certificate and report.

What applies to class 2 cargo shipped to Latvia?

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

How must the cargo be packed and delivered to the warehouse?

All cargo must be palletized and carry DG labels, with palletizing and labelling by us charged separately. Warehouse handling at delivery is outside the RMB all-in charges, and cargo must reach the warehouse 4 days before the booked sailing.

Are Shanghai and Guangzhou rates the same?

These rates come from the November 2026 Shanghai DG LCL tariff (ETD November 1 - November 14, 2026) plus a USD30/CBM uplift. Guangzhou origins are quoted case by case for both rate and space.

Can you arrange DDU or DDP delivery to Latvia?

Yes. DDU and DDP are available to all destinations and are confirmed case by case.