Dangerous Goods LCL Shipping
from China to Mexico
Book LCL space on the Shanghai–Manzanillo lane for IMDG hazard classes 2.2, 3, 4.1, 6.1, 8 and 9. Manzanillo is the only Mexican port on the November sheet, priced per CBM with a 2 CBM minimum.
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
- ManzanilloUSD30/CBM
Valid for ETD November 1–14, 2026. Base rate plus USD30/CBM uplift.
DG LCL to Mexico: what the numbers mean
LCL is charged on the greater of actual volume and the 2 CBM minimum, so a 1.2 CBM shipment still bills as 2 CBM. Manzanillo takes a Wednesday direct sailing with 29 days transit, and the sheet marks the CISF column at 50 W/M with the transshipment handling charge at N.
Ocean freight is only part of the invoice. Add the RMB local charge package, VGM per bill of lading, the AMS charge that applies on the Mexico lane, the Class 2 destination surcharge, and a 10% palletizing charge on collect-basis shipments.
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| Destination | Ocean rate | Minimum | Sailing | Direct / Transship | Via | Transit | CISF | Transshipment handling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manzanillo, Mexico | USD30/CBM | 2 CBM | Wednesday | Direct | — | 29 days | 50 W/M | N |
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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
Mexico lane surcharges
- VGM: USD15/BL
- AMS: USD25/BILL on the Mexico lane
- Collect-basis shipments: 10% palletizing charge
- Palletizing: all DG must be palletized and hazard-labelled
VGM and AMS are charged per bill of lading, not per CBM, so a small consolidated shipment still carries both on the invoice.
Accepted Hazard Classes and the Hot-Weather Receiving Window
Classes open for LCL
- Class 2 cargo carries a USD200 destination surcharge.
- The Manzanillo line shows no extra Class 4.1 column surcharge; out-of-terminal Class 4.1 cargo is charged RMB800 per shipment.
- All dangerous goods must be palletized and hazard-labelled; we bill separately if we do it.
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
Cargo has to be at our warehouse at the latest four days before the booked sailing, so plan trucking around these receiving hours.
Sailing Day and Transit Time by Port
Wednesday sailing, direct, 29 days transit. USD30/CBM, 2 CBM minimum. CISF 50 W/M, transshipment handling N. The November sheet lists no other Mexican port, so any inland destination moves from Manzanillo.
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 per booking; anything below bills as 2 CBM and shows on the B/L.
- VGM: USD15/BL.
- AMS: USD25/BILL applies on the Mexico lane.
- Collect basis: add a 10% palletizing charge.
- Palletizing: all DG must be palletized and hazard-labelled; palletizing or labelling by us is billed separately.
- CISF / transshipment handling: Manzanillo shows 50 W/M and N respectively.
- 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.
- Booking lead time: 10 working days in writing; cargo at our warehouse four days before sailing; inspection and other exceptional costs at cost.
FAQ: Dangerous Goods LCL from China to Mexico
Manzanillo is priced at USD30/CBM with a 2 CBM minimum per booking. That figure is the carrier base rate plus a USD30/CBM uplift; anything under 2 CBM still bills as 2 CBM. Rates hold for ETD November 1-14, 2026.
Manzanillo sails on Wednesday, direct (marked Y in the direct column), with a transit time of 29 days. The transshipment column reads direct for this port.
The rate sheet opens IMDG Class 2.2, 3, 4.1, 6.1, 8 and 9 cargo to LCL consolidation.
The Manzanillo line carries no extra Class 4.1 column surcharge on this sheet. Out-of-terminal Class 4.1 cargo is charged RMB800 per shipment under the RMB local charge package.
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.
VGM is USD15/BL. The Mexico lane also carries an AMS charge of USD25/BILL. The CISF column reads 50 W/M and collect-basis shipments take a 10% palletizing charge.
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 received at the warehouse only between 08:00-10:00 and 16:00-18:00.
The minimum is 2 CBM per booking; anything below bills as 2 CBM and shows on the B/L. All dangerous goods must be palletized and carry hazard labels; if we palletize or label for you, that work is billed separately.
Book at least 10 working days ahead, in writing, with a copy of the packing certificate for dangerous goods transport. Cylinder cargo also needs the cylinder safety inspection certificate and report. Cargo must be at our warehouse 4 days before the sailing date.
The rates on this page come from the November 2026 Shanghai export DG LCL sheet (ETD November 1-14, 2026) plus the USD30/CBM uplift. Guangzhou-origin DG LCL on the same lane is quoted shipment by shipment.
DDU and DDP are available at all ports; pricing is quoted on request.