Dangerous Goods LCL Shipping
from China to Nigeria
LCL space on the Shanghai–Lagos lane for IMDG hazard classes 2.2, 3, 4.1, 6.1, 8 and 9. One routing is quoted below: a Sunday sailing that relays at Rotterdam and reaches Lagos (Apapa) in 67 days, priced per CBM with a 2 CBM minimum. Lagos (Apapa) is a prepaid-only point.
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
- Lagos (Apapa) (PP), via RotterdamUSD390/CBM
Sunday sailing via Rotterdam (RTM), 67 days. Base rate plus USD30/CBM uplift, ETD November 1–14, 2026.
DG LCL to Nigeria: what the numbers mean
Lagos (Apapa) is quoted at USD390/CBM with a 2 CBM minimum. The direct column on the sheet is marked N, so the box relays at Rotterdam (RTM) and the transit time is 67 days on a Sunday departure. The (PP) suffix marks a prepaid-only point: local charges at destination are settled before shipment, not collect.
LCL bills on the greater of actual volume or the 2 CBM minimum, so a 1 CBM shipment still bills as 2 CBM. On top of ocean freight you pay the RMB local charge package, VGM and the new ENS charge, and the relay handling fee of EUR650/BILL that applies to this point.
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| Destination | Ocean rate | Minimum | Sailing | Direct / Transship | Via | Transit | CISF | Relay handling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos (Apapa) (PP) Europe base-port lane | USD390/CBM | 2 CBM | Sunday | Transship | RTM | 67 days | N | EUR650/BILL; local charges prepaid |
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Rates hold for ETD November 1–14, 2026. Guangzhou-origin DG LCL on the same lane is quoted shipment by shipment — the sheet itself covers Shanghai exports only.
RMB Local Charges and Lagos Routing 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
Lagos (Apapa) (PP) Europe base-port lane, via Rotterdam
- VGM: USD15/BL
- New ENS charge: USD25/BILL
- CISF: marked N
- Relay handling: EUR650/BILL
- Destination local charges: prepaid only
The lane note states that all local charges at destination must be prepaid; no collect arrangement applies to this point.
Destination charges flagged on the lane note
- Lithium battery cargo: EUR65/BILL surcharge at destination
- Overseas handling charges may be collect; when settled at the destination port an 11% collection fee is added on relay-to-collect shipments
These figures come from the same lane note as the Lagos rate and apply in addition to the per-CBM ocean rate.
Booking conditions on this lane
- Transshipment cargo over 6.5 tonnes per shipment must be confirmed shipment by shipment
- The consignee's telephone number must be printed on the bill of lading for all transshipment cargo
- Class 4.1 cargo relayed via ROT needs acceptance and surcharge confirmation per shipment
Accepted Hazard Classes and the Hot-Weather Receiving Window
Classes open for LCL
- Class 2 cargo carries a USD200 destination surcharge.
- Class 4.1 cargo shipped out of terminal carries an RMB800 per shipment surcharge.
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
Outside these hours the warehouse will not take Class 2, 3 or 4.1 cargo during the summer window, so plan trucking accordingly.
Sailing Day and Transit Time to Lagos
Sunday sailing, relay via Rotterdam (RTM), 67 days. USD390/CBM, 2 CBM minimum, CISF marked N, relay handling EUR650/BILL, destination local charges prepaid.
DDU and DDP delivery is available at all Nigerian ports, including inland destinations beyond Lagos, priced per enquiry.
Route Notes to Check Before You Book
- Validity: ETD November 1–14, 2026.
- Rate basis: carrier base rate plus USD30/CBM per cubic meter.
- Routing: transshipment via RTM (Rotterdam), Sunday sailing, 67 days; the direct column is marked N.
- Prepaid point: Lagos (Apapa) is marked (PP); the lane note requires all local charges at destination to be prepaid.
- VGM and ENS: VGM USD15/BL, new ENS charge USD25/BILL.
- CISF and relay handling: CISF marked N; relay handling EUR650/BILL.
- Weight: transshipment cargo over 6.5 tonnes per shipment is confirmed shipment by shipment.
- Consignee data: the consignee's telephone number must appear on the bill of lading for all transshipment cargo.
- Class 4.1 via ROT: acceptance and relay surcharge confirmed per shipment.
- Lithium batteries: EUR65/BILL destination surcharge.
- Collect charges: overseas handling charges may be collect; relay-to-collect shipments add an 11% collection fee.
- RMB charges: handling RMB200/BL, export declaration RMB200 per commodity, shipping declaration RMB100 per commodity, Class 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.
FAQ: Dangerous Goods LCL from China to Nigeria
Lagos (Apapa) (PP) is USD390/CBM with a 2 CBM minimum. That is the carrier's base rate plus a USD30/CBM uplift, valid for ETD November 1–14, 2026.
One routing is quoted: Lagos (Apapa) (PP) sails Sunday, relays at Rotterdam (RTM) and arrives in 67 days. The direct column on the sheet is marked N for this point.
The Nigeria lane accepts IMDG Class 2.2, 3, 4.1, 6.1, 8 and 9 cargo for LCL.
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.
The Europe base-port lane note lists VGM at USD15/BL and a new ENS charge at USD25/BILL. The CISF column for Lagos (Apapa) is marked N.
The sheet lists EUR650/BILL for Lagos (Apapa), and notes that all local charges at destination are on a prepaid basis.
The lane note states that transshipment cargo over 6.5 tonnes per shipment must be confirmed shipment by shipment.
Cargo transshipped via ROT must be confirmed shipment by shipment for acceptance and for the relay surcharge. Separately, the RMB local charge package adds RMB800 per shipment for Class 4.1 cargo shipped out of terminal.
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 accepted at the warehouse from 08:00 to 10:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00 only.
The rates on this page 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.
Yes. DDU and DDP service is available at all Nigerian ports, priced on request.