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LCL sea freight from China to Poland (Gdynia, Gdańsk, Warsaw, Kraków & more) — 2026 reference rates

Destinations11 Polish cities

Rate rangeUSD 62–79 per CBM

Transit time31–38 days

ENS filingUSD 25 per bill

Poland has the widest inland coverage of any country in this batch: eleven destinations, all fed through Gdynia, plus a direct consolidation to Gdańsk and a tiered service to Gdynia itself. Rates are competitive, mostly USD 62–79 per CBM.

Guangzhou is the only origin with a volume ladder, falling from USD 76 per CBM below 1 CBM to USD 67 above 3 CBM. Two lanes in our records — Xiamen to Chełm and Ningbo to Cieszyn — are currently suspended.

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 Poland

Port of departure	Port of destination	Volume range (CBM)	Rate (USD/CBM)	MIN (CBM)	Transit port	Cut-off / ETD	Carrier	Transit time (days)	Note	Volume ratio	ENS / BILL
Guangzhou	Gdynia	0~1	76	1	Direct	Closed Fri / ETD Fri	COSCO	31		1:1000	25
Guangzhou	Gdynia	1~3	71	1	Direct	Closed Fri / ETD Fri	COSCO	31		1:1000	25
Guangzhou	Gdynia	3~15	67	1	Direct	Closed Fri / ETD Fri	COSCO	31		1:1000	25
Shanghai	Gdańsk	0~15	78	1	Direct	Closed Fri / ETD Fri	COSCO	37		1:1000	25
Guangxi	Kraków	0~15	65	1	Gdynia	Closed Fri / ETD Fri	COSCO	37		1:1000	25
Shantou	Katowice	0~15	63	1	Gdynia	Closed Fri / ETD Fri	COSCO	37		1:1000	25
Ningbo	Warsaw	0~15	63	1	Gdynia	Closed Fri / ETD Fri	COSCO	37		1:1000	25
Huangpu Xingang	Wrocław	0~15	62	1	Gdynia	Closed Fri / ETD Fri	COSCO	37		1:1000	25
Zhongshan	Szczecin	0~15	66	1	Gdynia	Closed Fri / ETD Fri	COSCO	37	Door-to-door only	1:1000	25
Ningbo	Poznań	0~15	79	1	Gdynia	Closed Fri / ETD Fri	COSCO	37		1:1000	25
Shanghai	Łódź	0~15	68	1	Gdynia	Closed Fri / ETD Fri	COSCO	37		1:1000	25
Xiamen	Chełm	0~15	Suspended	1	Gdynia	Closed Fri / ETD Fri	COSCO	38	Service temporarily suspended	1:1000	25
Ningbo	Cieszyn	0~15	Suspended	1	Gdynia	Closed Fri / ETD Fri	COSCO	38	Service temporarily suspended	1:1000	25

Guangzhou to Gdynia — USD 76 per CBM, volume range 0~1 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier COSCO; cut-off/ETD Closed Fri / ETD Fri; transit time about 31 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 1000 kg.
Guangzhou to Gdynia — USD 71 per CBM, volume range 1~3 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier COSCO; cut-off/ETD Closed Fri / ETD Fri; transit time about 31 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 1000 kg.
Guangzhou to Gdynia — USD 67 per CBM, volume range 3~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier COSCO; cut-off/ETD Closed Fri / ETD Fri; transit time about 31 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 1000 kg.
Shanghai to Gdańsk — USD 78 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier COSCO; cut-off/ETD Closed Fri / ETD Fri; transit time about 37 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 1000 kg.
Guangxi to Kraków — USD 65 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; transhipment via Gdynia; carrier COSCO; cut-off/ETD Closed Fri / ETD Fri; transit time about 37 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 1000 kg.
Shantou to Katowice — USD 63 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; transhipment via Gdynia; carrier COSCO; cut-off/ETD Closed Fri / ETD Fri; transit time about 37 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 1000 kg.
Ningbo to Warsaw — USD 63 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; transhipment via Gdynia; carrier COSCO; cut-off/ETD Closed Fri / ETD Fri; transit time about 37 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 1000 kg.
Huangpu Xingang to Wrocław — USD 62 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; transhipment via Gdynia; carrier COSCO; cut-off/ETD Closed Fri / ETD Fri; transit time about 37 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 1000 kg.
Zhongshan to Szczecin — USD 66 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; transhipment via Gdynia; carrier COSCO; cut-off/ETD Closed Fri / ETD Fri; transit time about 37 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 1000 kg.
Ningbo to Poznań — USD 79 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; transhipment via Gdynia; carrier COSCO; cut-off/ETD Closed Fri / ETD Fri; transit time about 37 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 1000 kg.
Shanghai to Łódź — USD 68 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; transhipment via Gdynia; carrier COSCO; cut-off/ETD Closed Fri / ETD Fri; transit time about 37 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 1000 kg.
Xiamen to Chełm — this consolidation service is temporarily suspended, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; transhipment via Gdynia; carrier COSCO; cut-off/ETD Closed Fri / ETD Fri; transit time about 38 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 1000 kg.
Ningbo to Cieszyn — this consolidation service is temporarily suspended, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; transhipment via Gdynia; carrier COSCO; cut-off/ETD Closed Fri / ETD Fri; transit time about 38 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 1000 kg.

Gdynia is the inland gateway. Ten of the thirteen lanes feed through Gdynia before the domestic leg. Only the Shanghai–Gdańsk lane sails direct, and Guangzhou reaches Gdynia directly with its volume ladder.

Two lanes are suspended. Xiamen to Chełm and Ningbo to Cieszyn are currently out of service. They are listed so you can see the routing, but do not quote them.

Szczecin is door-to-door only. The Zhongshan lane to Szczecin cannot be bought port-to-port; you must take the through delivery service. Budget for it accordingly.

ENS applies. A USD 25 ENS filing per bill of lading is charged on all Poland services under EU pre-arrival security rules.

Gdynia and Gdańsk: Poland's port pair

Gdynia and Gdańsk sit 20 km apart on the same bay and together form Poland's principal container gateway. Most carriers nominate one or the other as the discharge port, and the inland network radiates from there. For consignees in Warsaw, Łódź or Poznań, either port is workable; for Kraków, Katowice and Wrocław in the south, the road leg is longer and the transit reflects it.

Saving with the Guangzhou ladder

Guangzhou to Gdynia is the only tiered Polish lane: USD 76, 71 and 67 per CBM, all direct, all in 31 days. A 12 CBM consignment bills at USD 804 in the top band against USD 912 if the same volume were split across three sub-1 CBM shipments. Merging orders is worth real money here.

FAQ — LCL shipping from China to Poland

Which origin is cheapest for LCL to Poland?

Huangpu Xingang to Wrocław at USD 62 per CBM, followed by Shantou to Katowice and Ningbo to Warsaw at USD 63. Guangzhou to Gdynia is best if you can consolidate above 3 CBM.

How long does LCL from China to Poland take?

31 days from Guangzhou direct to Gdynia, and 37–38 days to the inland destinations via Gdynia. The direct Shanghai–Gdańsk lane takes 37 days.

Are any Poland lanes suspended?

Yes — Xiamen to Chełm and Ningbo to Cieszyn are temporarily out of service. Use the Gdynia-feeding lanes instead.

Why can't I book Szczecin port-to-port?

The Zhongshan lane is sold as a door-to-door service only, so the inland leg is bundled into the rate and cannot be excluded.

Is there an ENS charge?

Yes, USD 25 per bill of lading, charged once per shipment under EU pre-arrival security rules.