Romania lane · Dangerous goods LCL

Dangerous Goods LCL to Romania
Shanghai to Bucharest, Timisoara & Constanta

Q: How much does it cost per CBM to ship dangerous goods LCL from China to Romania?

Romania appears in two tariff blocks, all at a 2 CBM minimum: Bucharest BUCHAREST via RTM: USD155/CBM; Timisoara TIMISOARA via RTM: USD155/CBM; Constanta CONSTANTA via RTM: USD185/CBM; Bucharest BUCHAREST via Koper/Genova: USD35/CBM; Constanta CONSTANZA via Koper/Genova: USD35/CBM. All figures already include the USD30/CBM uplift on the base tariff and hold for cargo booked on ETD Nov 1-14, 2026.

Q: What are the sailing schedule and transit times from China to Romania?

Sunday sailings via RTM put Bucharest and Timisoara at 42 days and Constanta at 42 days. Friday/Monday sailings via Koper/Genova put Bucharest at 53 days and Constanta at 55 days. No Romanian lane is flagged direct - the tariff shows N on every line.

Q: Which dangerous goods classes can move as LCL to Romania?

The Romania LCL service accepts CLASS 2.2, CLASS 3, CLASS 4.1, CLASS 6.1, CLASS 8 and CLASS 9 cargo.

Q: What is included in the RMB all-in local charges?

Documentation fee RMB200/BL; cargo declaration RMB200 per commodity; shipping declaration RMB100 per commodity; 4.1 class surcharge for out-of-port cargo RMB800 per shipment; class 2 cargo carries a USD200 destination surcharge by default.

Q: How are VGM, ENS and CISF charged to Romania?

VGM USD15/BL, a new ENS charge of USD25/BILL, and a CISF of 50 W/M on every Romanian lane.

Q: How is the transshipment handling fee charged per port?

The tariff lists it port by port: EUR250/BILL for Bucharest and Constanta via RTM, EUR300/BILL for Timisoara, and EUR150/BILL for Bucharest and Constanta via Koper/Genova.

Q: What applies to class 2 cargo shipped to Romania?

Class 2 cargo carries a USD200 destination surcharge by default. During the hot-weather receiving window (June 15 - October 15, 2026) class 2, class 3 and class 4.1 cargo is received at the warehouse only 08:00-10:00 and 16:00-18:00.

Q: What documents and limits apply to transshipment cargo?

Transshipment cargo requires MSDS confirmation; all class 8 liquids need a destination confirmation; cargo over 6.5 tonnes per shipment is quoted case by case; and the consignee's phone number must be printed on the bill of lading. Transshipment via Ukraine, Belarus and Georgia is suspended as a risk, with no liability where cargo is held at a transshipment point.

Q: How are lithium batteries and class 4.1 cargo surcharged to Romania?

A lithium battery destination surcharge of EUR65/BILL applies. 4.1 class cargo transshipped at ROT is accepted and surcharged case by case, and 4.1 class out-of-port cargo carries RMB800 per shipment.

Weekly DG consolidation out of Shanghai for CLASS 2.2, 3, 4.1, 6.1, 8 and 9 cargo, transshipped via Rotterdam or Koper/Genova to Bucharest, Timisoara and Constanta. Rates run USD35-USD185 per CBM at a 2 CBM minimum.

📅Valid for cargo booked on ETD November 1 - November 14, 2026

3Romanian destinations

6DG classes accepted

42-55days transit

Rate snapshotUSD per CBM · 2 CBM minimum

Bucharest, via RTMUSD155/CBM
Timisoara, via RTMUSD155/CBM
Constanta, via RTMUSD185/CBM
Bucharest, via Koper/GenovaUSD35/CBM
Constanta, via Koper/GenovaUSD35/CBM

Romania appears in two tariff blocks - the Europe base-port block via Rotterdam and the Mediterranean block via Koper/Genova. All figures include the USD30/CBM uplift. Valid for ETD November 1 - November 14, 2026.

Romania lane tariff

DG LCL rates from Shanghai to Romania

USD per CBM, 2 CBM minimum, valid for ETD November 1 - November 14, 2026. Both tariff blocks for Romania are listed.

Destination	Rate	Minimum	Sailing	Direct / via	Transshipment port	Transit time	CISF	Transshipment handling fee
BucharestBUCHAREST · Europe base-port block	USD155/CBM	2 CBM	Sunday	Via RTM (N)	RTM	42 days	50 W/M	EUR250/BILL
TimisoaraTIMISOARA · Europe base-port block	USD155/CBM	2 CBM	Sunday	Via RTM (N)	RTM	42 days	50 W/M	EUR300/BILL
ConstantaCONSTANTA · Europe base-port block	USD185/CBM	2 CBM	Sunday	Via RTM (N)	RTM	42 days	50 W/M	EUR250/BILL
BucharestBUCHAREST · Mediterranean block	USD35/CBM	2 CBM	Friday / Monday	Via Koper/Genova (N)	KOPER/GENOVA	53 days	50 W/M	EUR150/BILL
ConstantaCONSTANZA · Mediterranean block	USD35/CBM	2 CBM	Friday / Monday	Via Koper/Genova (N)	KOPER/GENOVA	55 days	50 W/M	EUR150/BILL

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How to read this table: "Via RTM (N)" and "Via Koper/Genova (N)" are the tariff's N flag with the transshipment port named; no Romanian lane is direct. Rates are the November 2026 Shanghai DG LCL tariff with the USD30/CBM uplift applied. Guangzhou origins are quoted case by case. The same port appears as CONSTANTA in the Europe base-port block and as CONSTANZA in the Mediterranean block; both are shown as printed in the tariff.

Cost structure

All-in local charges and surcharges

Beyond ocean freight, the Romania DG LCL service carries these fixed charges.

RMB all-in local charges

Documentation: RMB200/BL
Cargo declaration: RMB200 per commodity
Shipping declaration: RMB100 per commodity
4.1 class surcharge, out-of-port cargo: RMB800 per shipment
Class 2 destination surcharge: USD200

Lane surcharges

VGM: USD15/BL
New ENS: USD25/BILL
CISF: 50 W/M on every Romanian lane
Lithium battery destination surcharge: EUR65/BILL
Transshipment handling: EUR250-EUR300/BILL via RTM, EUR150/BILL via Koper/Genova

Transshipment via Rotterdam

Transshipment cargo needs MSDS confirmation.
All class 8 liquids need a destination confirmation.
Cargo over 6.5 tonnes per shipment on the transshipment lanes is quoted case by case.
Print the consignee's phone number on the bill of lading for all transshipment cargo.
4.1 class cargo transshipped at ROT is subject to case-by-case acceptance and surcharge confirmation.

Transshipment via Koper / Genova

Cargo moving through GENOVA must be surrendered and paid at the gateway before on-carriage; customs clearance can be done at destination.
Further Italian gateways are available on request.
Transshipment via Ukraine, Belarus and Georgia is suspended as a risk; we accept no liability for cargo held en route.
Freight collect shipments carry an 11% collection fee.

Accepted cargo

DG classes we consolidate to Romania

Classes on the Romania lane

CLASS 2.2CLASS 3CLASS 4.1CLASS 6.1CLASS 8CLASS 9

Class 2 cargo carries a USD200 destination surcharge by default.
Class 8 liquids require a destination confirmation.
Class 4.1 out-of-port cargo carries RMB800 per shipment.

Hot-weather receiving window

Period: June 15 - October 15, 2026
Classes: 2, 3 and 4.1
Warehouse receiving: 08:00-10:00 and 16:00-18:00

Destinations

Three Romanian destinations, two routings

Sunday sailings reach Romania through Rotterdam in 42 days; Friday/Monday sailings reach it through Koper/Genova in 53-55 days.

BucharestBUCHAREST

Europe base-port block: Sunday sailing via RTM, 42 days transit, USD155/CBM, EUR250/BILL handling, 2 CBM minimum. Mediterranean block: Friday/Monday sailing via Koper/Genova, 53 days transit, USD35/CBM, EUR150/BILL handling.

TimisoaraTIMISOARA

Sunday sailing via RTM, 42 days transit, USD155/CBM at a 2 CBM minimum, EUR300/BILL handling.

ConstantaCONSTANTA / CONSTANZA

Europe base-port block (CONSTANTA): Sunday sailing via RTM, 42 days transit, USD185/CBM, EUR250/BILL handling. Mediterranean block (CONSTANZA): Friday/Monday sailing via Koper/Genova, 55 days transit, USD35/CBM, EUR150/BILL handling. 2 CBM minimum either way.

Door deliveryDDU / DDP

DDU and DDP are available to all Romanian destinations and are confirmed case by case.

Romania lane notes

Validity: cargo booked on ETD November 1 - November 14, 2026.
Rate basis: the base tariff plus a USD30/CBM uplift; the page shows all-in figures.
VGM and ENS: VGM USD15/BL, new ENS USD25/BILL.
CISF and handling: CISF 50 W/M on all lanes; transshipment handling EUR250/BILL, EUR300/BILL or EUR150/BILL depending on the port line.
Lithium batteries: a destination surcharge of EUR65/BILL applies.
Documents and weight: MSDS confirmation for transshipment cargo; destination confirmation for all class 8 liquids; shipments over 6.5 tonnes quoted case by case; consignee phone number printed on the bill of lading.
4.1 class via ROT: acceptance and transshipment surcharge are confirmed case by case.
Route risk: transshipment via Ukraine, Belarus and Georgia is suspended as a risk; no liability if cargo is held at a transshipment point.
GENOVA gateway: cargo is surrendered and paid at GENOVA before on-carriage; customs clearance may be arranged at destination.
Freight collect: overseas handling is accepted collect, with an 11% collection fee at the transshipment point.
RMB all-in charges: RMB200/BL documentation, RMB200 per commodity cargo declaration, RMB100 per commodity shipping declaration, RMB800 per shipment for 4.1 class out-of-port cargo, USD200 class 2 destination surcharge.
Warehouse hours: June 15 - October 15, 2026, class 2, 3 and 4.1 cargo is received 08:00-10:00 and 16:00-18:00.
Origin: rates are Shanghai export; Guangzhou origins are quoted case by case.

FAQ

DG LCL to Romania, answered

Every answer below is drawn from the November 2026 Shanghai DG LCL tariff and its lane notes.

How much does it cost per CBM to ship dangerous goods LCL from China to Romania?

Romania appears in two tariff blocks. Rates per destination, all at a 2 CBM minimum:

Bucharest BUCHAREST (via RTM): USD155/CBM
Timisoara TIMISOARA (via RTM): USD155/CBM
Constanta CONSTANTA (via RTM): USD185/CBM
Bucharest BUCHAREST (via Koper/Genova): USD35/CBM
Constanta CONSTANZA (via Koper/Genova): USD35/CBM

All figures already include the USD30/CBM uplift on the base tariff and hold for cargo booked on ETD Nov 1-14, 2026.

What are the sailing schedule and transit times from China to Romania?

Sunday sailings via RTM: Bucharest and Timisoara 42 days, Constanta 42 days. Friday/Monday sailings via Koper/Genova: Bucharest 53 days, Constanta 55 days. No Romanian lane is flagged direct - the tariff shows N on every line.

Which dangerous goods classes can move as LCL to Romania?

The Romania LCL service accepts CLASS 2.2, CLASS 3, CLASS 4.1, CLASS 6.1, CLASS 8 and CLASS 9 cargo.

What is included in the RMB all-in local charges?

Documentation fee RMB200/BL; cargo declaration RMB200 per commodity; shipping declaration RMB100 per commodity; 4.1 class surcharge for out-of-port cargo RMB800 per shipment; class 2 cargo carries a USD200 destination surcharge by default.

How are VGM, ENS and CISF charged to Romania?

VGM USD15/BL, a new ENS charge of USD25/BILL, and a CISF of 50 W/M on every Romanian lane.

How is the transshipment handling fee charged per port?

The tariff lists it port by port: EUR250/BILL for Bucharest and Constanta via RTM, EUR300/BILL for Timisoara, and EUR150/BILL for Bucharest and Constanta via Koper/Genova.

What applies to class 2 cargo shipped to Romania?

Class 2 cargo carries a USD200 destination surcharge by default. During the hot-weather receiving window (June 15 - October 15, 2026) class 2, class 3 and class 4.1 cargo is received at the warehouse only 08:00-10:00 and 16:00-18:00.

What documents and limits apply to transshipment cargo?

Transshipment cargo requires MSDS confirmation; all class 8 liquids need a destination confirmation; cargo over 6.5 tonnes per shipment is quoted case by case; and the consignee's phone number must be printed on the bill of lading. Transshipment via Ukraine, Belarus and Georgia is suspended as a risk, with no liability where cargo is held at a transshipment point.

How are lithium batteries and class 4.1 cargo surcharged to Romania?

A lithium battery destination surcharge of EUR65/BILL applies. 4.1 class cargo transshipped at ROT is accepted and surcharged case by case, and 4.1 class out-of-port cargo carries RMB800 per shipment.

Are Shanghai and Guangzhou rates the same?

These rates come from the November 2026 Shanghai DG LCL tariff (ETD Nov 1-14, 2026) plus a USD30/CBM uplift. Guangzhou origins are quoted case by case for both rate and space.

Can you arrange DDU or DDP delivery to Romania?

Yes. DDU and DDP are available to all Romanian destinations and are confirmed case by case.

Dangerous Goods LCL to RomaniaShanghai to Bucharest, Timisoara & Constanta