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LCL sea freight from China to Lithuania (Vilnius, Klaipėda & Kaunas) — 2026 reference rates
Lithuania is one of the best-served Baltic destinations because its own port, Klaipėda, is the region's main gateway. That means Vilnius and Kaunas are straightforward inland deliveries rather than multi-leg transhipments, and the rates reflect it — most lanes sit between USD 46 and USD 68 per CBM.
Zhongshan is the only origin with a full volume ladder to Vilnius: USD 56, 54, 53 and finally 49 per CBM as the consignment grows past 3 CBM. Shanghai quotes two bases — USD 48 per CBM or USD 53 per tonne to Klaipėda — so dense cargo should be priced on both.
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 Lithuania
| Port of departure | Port of destination | Volume range (CBM) | Rate (USD/CBM) | MIN (CBM) | Transit port | Cut-off / ETD | Carrier | Transit time (days) | Volume ratio | ENS / BILL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhongshan | Vilnius | 0~1 | 56 | 1 | Direct | Closed Fri / ETD Mon | YML | 34 | 1:1000 | 25 |
| Zhongshan | Vilnius | 1~2 | 54 | 1 | Direct | Closed Fri / ETD Mon | YML | 34 | 1:1000 | 25 |
| Zhongshan | Vilnius | 2~3 | 53 | 1 | Direct | Closed Fri / ETD Mon | YML | 34 | 1:1000 | 25 |
| Zhongshan | Vilnius | 3~15 | 49 | 1 | Direct | Closed Fri / ETD Mon | YML | 34 | 1:1000 | 25 |
| Shunde | Klaipėda | 0~15 | 48 | 1 | Vilnius | Closed Fri / ETD Mon | YML | 35 | 1:1000 | 25 |
| Shantou | Kaunas | 0~15 | 46 | 1 | Vilnius | Closed Fri / ETD Mon | YML | 38 | 1:1000 | 25 |
| Shanghai | Klaipėda | 0~15 | 48 volume / 53 per tonne | 1 | Direct | Closed Thu / ETD Mon | MSK / CMA | 40 | 1:1000 | 25 |
| Shanghai | Vilnius | 0~15 | 49 volume / 54 per tonne | 1 | Klaipėda | Closed Thu / ETD Mon | MSK / CMA | 45 | 1:1000 | 25 |
| Ningbo | Klaipėda | 0~15 | 50 | 1 | Direct | Closed Fri / ETD Thu · Closed Mon / ETD Sun | EMC / YML | 42–46 | 1:1000 | 25 |
| Ningbo | Vilnius | 0~15 | 68 | 1 | Klaipėda | Closed Fri / ETD Thu · Closed Mon / ETD Sun | EMC / YML | 45–60 | 1:1000 | 25 |
Zhongshan to Vilnius — USD 56 per CBM, volume range 0~1 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier YML; cut-off/ETD Closed Fri / ETD Mon; transit time about 34 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 1000 kg.
Zhongshan to Vilnius — USD 54 per CBM, volume range 1~2 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier YML; cut-off/ETD Closed Fri / ETD Mon; transit time about 34 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 1000 kg.
Zhongshan to Vilnius — USD 53 per CBM, volume range 2~3 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier YML; cut-off/ETD Closed Fri / ETD Mon; transit time about 34 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 1000 kg.
Zhongshan to Vilnius — USD 49 per CBM, volume range 3~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier YML; cut-off/ETD Closed Fri / ETD Mon; transit time about 34 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 1000 kg.
Shunde to Klaipėda — USD 48 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; transhipment via Vilnius; carrier YML; cut-off/ETD Closed Fri / ETD Mon; transit time about 35 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 1000 kg.
Shantou to Kaunas — USD 46 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; transhipment via Vilnius; carrier YML; cut-off/ETD Closed Fri / ETD Mon; transit time about 38 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 1000 kg.
Shanghai to Klaipėda — USD 48 volume / 53 per tonne per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier MSK / CMA; cut-off/ETD Closed Thu / ETD Mon; transit time about 40 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 1000 kg.
Shanghai to Vilnius — USD 49 volume / 54 per tonne 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; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 1000 kg.
Ningbo to Klaipėda — USD 50 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier EMC / YML; cut-off/ETD Closed Fri / ETD Thu · Closed Mon / ETD Sun; transit time about 42–46 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 1000 kg.
Ningbo to Vilnius — USD 68 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 45–60 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 1000 kg.
Zhongshan's ladder is the pick of the table. USD 49 per CBM above 3 CBM, direct to Vilnius in 34 days — the fastest and, above 3 CBM, the cheapest Vilnius option on the list.
Shanghai prices by volume and weight. USD 48 per CBM or USD 53 per tonne to Klaipėda; the greater figure applies. For dense cargo the tonne basis will govern, so ask for both.
Ningbo to Vilnius is the expensive lane. At USD 68 per CBM and up to 60 days it is the worst combination here — it tranships through Klaipėda on top of the slower of Ningbo's two loops.
ENS applies. USD 25 per bill of lading on all Lithuania services under EU pre-arrival security rules.
Klaipėda is Lithuania's advantage
Because Klaipėda is the Baltic hub, Lithuanian consignees often pay less than their neighbours. Vilnius and Kaunas are reached by a short road leg from the port, so the inland charge is small and transit is predictable. That is why the same goods can cost USD 46 per CBM to Kaunas while costing USD 55 or more to reach Finland or Estonia.
Calculating the charge
All lanes except Shanghai use 1 CBM = 1,000 kg. Take the greater of actual volume and weight-derived volume. A 13 CBM shipment weighing 14,000 kg converts to 14 CBM and is billed on 14 CBM, not 13 — which is why heavy cargo should always be checked on the tonnage basis.