China to Morocco freight rates and market updates — dated log 2026
Rate log compiled 23 September 2026. Ocean, rail, air, express and DDP figures are indicative and must be confirmed at the time of booking.
China to Morocco — freight rate and market updates (dated log, 2026)
Compiled 23 September 2026 from our booking-desk logs and from market quotations shared by carrier and consolidator desks. Ocean and rail rates are per container; air, express and DDP rates are per kilogram. Figures are indicative, are in USD unless stated otherwise, and must be re-confirmed when you book.
We logged 45 full-container quotations to Morocco during 2026. The most frequently quoted gateways were Casablanca, Tangier Med. The lowest container level recorded was USD 5,900 (2026-08-19) and the highest USD 6,300 (2026-08-19), which shows how wide the spread was between carriers and sailing windows.
For air cargo we recorded 8 service updates to Morocco in 2026, mostly on China Eastern Airlines (MU), Gulf Air (GF), Ethiopian Airlines (ET).
FCL — full container load (sea freight)
Container rates actually quoted, grouped by month and gateway. Ranges show the lowest and the highest level we saw in that month.
| Month | Port of loading | Destination | Equipment | Ocean freight (USD) | Booking notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | Nansha / Yantian | Casablanca | as quoted | USD 1,975 – USD 4,315 | 2 quotations |
| March 2026 | Yantian | Tangier Med | as quoted | USD 4,315 | — |
| July 2026 | Xingang (Tianjin) | Tangier Med | 40ft | USD 6,300 | — |
| August 2026 | Ningbo / Yantian | Casablanca | 40ft | USD 5,900 – USD 6,300 | 2 quotations |
| September 2026 | Shekou | Tangier Med | as quoted | USD 3,800 | — |
Plot of the dated quotations in the table above, on a date (x) and rate (y) axis. Where one period carries several quotations the points are averaged. Rates are indicative, exclude destination charges unless the row says otherwise, and are reconfirmed at booking.
Plot data (2 points)
| Date | Route / equipment | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-01 | Tangier Med | 4,315 |
| 2026-09-01 | Tangier Med | 3,800 |
Space offered without a published rate
The following sailings were offered with equipment or space available while the carrier kept the freight rate on request.
| Month | Port of loading | Destination | Equipment | Ocean freight (USD) | Availability notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | Yantian | Casablanca | as quoted | — | 1 space-only offer |
| February 2026 | Yantian | Tangier Med | as quoted | — | 1 space-only offer |
| April 2026 | Yantian / Shekou / Nansha | Casablanca | as quoted | — | 13 space-only offers |
| May 2026 | Nansha | Casablanca | as quoted | — | 8 space-only offers |
| June 2026 | Nansha | Casablanca | 40ft | — | 9 space-only offers · CMA · CMA |
| June 2026 | Nansha | Casablanca | as quoted | — | 1 space-only offer |
| June 2026 | Yantian | Tangier Med | 40ft | — | 1 space-only offer |
| August 2026 | Shekou | Tangier Med / Casablanca | as quoted | — | 2 space-only offers |
| September 2026 | Shekou | Tangier Med / Casablanca | 40ft | — | 2 space-only offers |
Air freight
| Date | Airline | Destination airport | Rate | Space status and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | Gulf Air (GF) | Casablanca (CMN) | — | promotional rate |
| 2026-02-25 | Ethiopian Airlines (ET) | Casablanca (CMN) | — | — |
| 2026-02-25 | Saudia (SV) | Casablanca (CMN) | — | lithium batteries accepted |
| 2026-07-22 | China Eastern Airlines (MU) | Casablanca (CMN) | — | space open; promotional rate; loose cargo accepted; lithium batteries accepted |
| 2026-08-24 | China Eastern Airlines (MU) | Casablanca (CMN) | — | space open; loose cargo accepted; palletised cargo; priority for heavy cargo |
| 2026-08-25 | China Eastern Airlines (MU) | Casablanca (CMN) | — | space open; consolidated allocation; direct flight; priority for heavy cargo; lithium batteries accepted; onward road transfer available |
| 2026-09-09 | China Eastern Airlines (MU) | Casablanca (CMN) | — | space open; loose cargo accepted |
| 2026-09-17 | China Eastern Airlines (MU) | Casablanca (CMN) | — | space open; direct flight |
Airline promotions and capacity notices
Chronological record of the airline and consolidator promotion notices for China–Morocco air cargo that our quotation desk logged during 2026. Each line records what was being advertised on the day, not a confirmed rate; space, routings and prices move within hours, so treat every entry as market colour and ask us to re-check the flight before you commit cargo.
| Date | Airline | Departure airport in China | Promotion and capacity notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | Gulf Air (GF) | Beijing (PEK) | Offers promotional air-freight rates to Casablanca (CMN). |
| 2026-02-25 | Saudia (SV) | Hong Kong, China (HKG) | Has approval to carry lithium batteries to Casablanca (CMN). |
| 2026-07-22 | China Eastern Airlines (MU) | China (not stated) | Offers promotional air-freight rates to Casablanca (CMN). |
| 2026-08-10 | China Eastern Airlines (MU) | Nanjing (NKG) | Has open space to Casablanca (CMN); space opening on Wednesday. |
| 2026-08-25 | China Eastern Airlines (MU) | China (not stated) | Has open space to Casablanca (CMN). |
| 2026-09-09 | China Eastern Airlines (MU) | China (not stated) | Accepts loose cargo to Casablanca (CMN). |
| 2026-09-21 | China Eastern Airlines (MU) | China (not stated) | Reports space opening to Casablanca (CMN) on Friday. |
Earlier quotations held in our log (2023–2025)
2024 AIR (1 entries). Ask our desk for the dated archive if you need to benchmark an earlier period.
Frequently asked questions — shipping from China
The answers below are drawn from the same quotation log as the tables above. Figures are indicative and are reconfirmed at booking.
How much does a 20GP container from Shenzhen (Yantian) or Shenzhen (Shekou) in China to Tangier Med cost?
In our quotation log for February to September 2026 the 20GP rate to Tangier Med ran from USD 2,870 – USD 3,200 per container across 2 quotations, loaded mainly at Yantian / Shekou. Other gateways priced in the same period: Casablanca at USD 2,870. Ocean freight is quoted port-to-port and the figure moves with the weekly GRI, peak-season surcharges and equipment availability, so treat it as a benchmark rather than a fixed tariff and confirm it against your cargo ready date.
What is the 40ft / 40HQ rate from China to Casablanca?
The 40ft and 40HQ quotations we logged to Casablanca in February to September 2026 ranged from USD 4,315 – USD 6,300 per container across 3 quotations. Other gateways priced in the same period: Tangier Med at USD 3,800 – USD 6,300. A 40ft high cube carries roughly twice the volume of a 20GP for well under twice the freight, so once your cargo passes about 28 CBM the 40HQ is normally the cheaper unit per cubic metre.
Is container space available from China to Morocco right now?
Yes. During 2026 we logged 38 offers to Morocco where equipment or space was available to the desk while the carrier kept the freight rate on request (mostly to Casablanca, Tangier Med / Casablanca, Tangier Med). That pattern usually means space is open but the tariff is being quoted case by case. Send your cargo ready date and we will come back with the vessel, the sailing and a named price.
How long does shipping from China to Morocco take?
Typical port-to-port sailing time from South China is 28 to 40 days; add three to seven days if the cargo loads in North China. Direct services beat transhipment routings by one to two weeks, and schedule reliability, blank sailings and port congestion all move the date. We confirm the actual ETD and ETA against your booking rather than quoting a standard transit time.
What is included in the freight rates shown on this page?
Ocean and rail figures are the port-to-port (or terminal-to-terminal) freight only. They exclude origin handling, export customs, THC and CFS, documentation, destination THC, import duty and final delivery, unless the row names a door-to-door or DDP service. Air figures are airport-to-airport per chargeable kilo and exclude pick-up and delivery. Every figure is indicative until it is confirmed against a specific vessel, flight or train and a cargo ready date.
Can I ship less than a container load (LCL) from China to Morocco?
Yes. LCL groupage is charged per revenue tonne (1 CBM or 1,000 kg, with volume weight taken if it is greater) plus fixed documentation and CFS charges, so it is usually the better option below roughly 15 CBM. Above that a 20GP starts to win on cost per cubic metre. Give us the volume, weight and cargo readiness and we will price both side by side for Morocco.
How do I get an exact quote for shipping to Morocco?
Send the commodity, gross weight, volume, the pick-up city in China and the delivery address in Morocco to sales007@goodhopefreight.com. We reply with the applicable service, the named vessel, flight or train, the cut-off and an all-in cost, usually the same working day. If you are weighing up routes, tell us the ready date and we will price sea, rail and air side by side.
Rates, surcharges, cut-offs and equipment availability change daily. Send your commodity, gross weight, volume, the pickup city in China and the delivery address in Morocco and we will confirm the applicable service, sailing or flight and the all-in cost: sales007@goodhopefreight.com.
