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LCL sea freight from China to Slovenia (Koper, Ljubljana & Maribor) — 2026 reference rates

LCL consolidation from China to Slovenia

Rate rangeUSD 30–61 per CBM

Transit time23–40 days

Best laneJiangmen direct, 23 days

GatewayKoper

Slovenia has a structural advantage: Koper is its own deep-water port and also the main gateway for Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Cargo to Slovenia therefore needs no feeder and no cross-border relay, which is why transit can be as short as 23 days.

Jiangmen is the standout origin with a full volume ladder to Koper — USD 36, 35, 32 and 30 per CBM — on a direct 23-day sailing. Shanghai and Ningbo are considerably more expensive at USD 46–56.

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 Slovenia

Port of departure	Port of destination	Volume range (CBM)	Rate (USD/CBM)	MIN (CBM)	Transit port	Cut-off / ETD	Carrier	Transit time (days)
Jiangmen	Koper	0~1	36	1	Direct	Closed Thu / ETD Thu	CMA	23
Jiangmen	Koper	1~3	35	1	Direct	Closed Thu / ETD Thu	CMA	23
Jiangmen	Koper	3~5	32	1	Direct	Closed Thu / ETD Thu	CMA	23
Jiangmen	Koper	5~15	30	1	Direct	Closed Thu / ETD Thu	CMA	23
Dongguan	Kranj	0~15	36	1	Koper	Closed Thu / ETD Thu	CMA	24
Dongguan	Maribor	0~15	45	1	Koper	Closed Thu / ETD Thu	CMA	24
Xiamen	Celje	0~15	34	1	Koper	Closed Thu / ETD Thu	CMA	24
Shantou	Ljubljana	0~15	38	1	Koper	Closed Thu / ETD Thu	CMA	24
Shanghai	Koper	0~15	56 volume / 61 per tonne	1	Direct	Closed Thu / ETD Wed	COSCO	30
Shanghai	Ljubljana	0~15	58 volume / 63 per tonne	1	Koper	Closed Thu / ETD Wed	COSCO	40
Ningbo	Koper	0~15	46	1	Direct	Closed Mon / ETD Thu	COSCO & OOCL	29

Jiangmen to Koper — USD 36 per CBM, volume range 0~1 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier CMA; cut-off/ETD Closed Thu / ETD Thu; transit time about 23 days.
Jiangmen to Koper — USD 35 per CBM, volume range 1~3 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier CMA; cut-off/ETD Closed Thu / ETD Thu; transit time about 23 days.
Jiangmen to Koper — USD 32 per CBM, volume range 3~5 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier CMA; cut-off/ETD Closed Thu / ETD Thu; transit time about 23 days.
Jiangmen to Koper — USD 30 per CBM, volume range 5~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier CMA; cut-off/ETD Closed Thu / ETD Thu; transit time about 23 days.
Dongguan to Kranj — USD 36 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; transhipment via Koper; carrier CMA; cut-off/ETD Closed Thu / ETD Thu; transit time about 24 days.
Dongguan to Maribor — USD 45 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; transhipment via Koper; carrier CMA; cut-off/ETD Closed Thu / ETD Thu; transit time about 24 days.
Xiamen to Celje — USD 34 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; transhipment via Koper; carrier CMA; cut-off/ETD Closed Thu / ETD Thu; transit time about 24 days.
Shantou to Ljubljana — USD 38 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; transhipment via Koper; carrier CMA; cut-off/ETD Closed Thu / ETD Thu; transit time about 24 days.
Shanghai to Koper — USD 56 volume / 61 per tonne per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier COSCO; cut-off/ETD Closed Thu / ETD Wed; transit time about 30 days.
Shanghai to Ljubljana — USD 58 volume / 63 per tonne per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; transhipment via Koper; carrier COSCO; cut-off/ETD Closed Thu / ETD Wed; transit time about 40 days.
Ningbo to Koper — USD 46 per CBM, volume range 0~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier COSCO & OOCL; cut-off/ETD Closed Mon / ETD Thu; transit time about 29 days.

Jiangmen is the best lane on the page. Direct to Koper in 23 days with a four-band volume ladder down to USD 30 per CBM. It is quicker and cheaper than anything else we hold for Slovenia.

Dongguan reaches four inland cities. Kranj at USD 36, Maribor at USD 45, Xiamen to Celje at USD 34 and Shantou to Ljubljana at USD 38. Maribor is the outlier, reflecting its position in the far north-east near the Austrian border.

Shanghai quotes two bases. USD 56 per CBM or USD 61 per tonne to Koper; the higher figure applies. It is the most expensive origin here and the only one with a dual basis.

Koper: a small port with a large hinterland

Koper handles only a modest volume of Slovenian domestic cargo — the majority of its throughput is transit traffic for Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. That hinterland role is why it is one of the best-served Adriatic ports, and why Slovenian consignees benefit from schedules and rates designed for a much larger market. It is also the port that feeds our Hungary, Slovakia and Albania services.

Why the Shanghai rate is so much higher

Shanghai does not have a direct allocation on the Koper trade in the way Jiangmen does, so the cargo is priced on a secondary tariff. The gap is substantial — USD 56 per CBM against Jiangmen's USD 30 — for a transit six days longer. Unless the cargo is specifically in Shanghai, it is worth railing it south to Jiangmen before loading.

FAQ — LCL shipping from China to Slovenia

What is the cheapest LCL rate to Slovenia?

USD 30 per CBM from Jiangmen to Koper for consignments above 5 CBM, on a direct 23-day sailing — the best rate and transit we hold for the country.

How long does LCL from China to Slovenia take?

23–24 days on the Jiangmen, Dongguan, Xiamen and Shantou lanes, 29–30 days from Ningbo and Shanghai to Koper, and 40 days from Shanghai to Ljubljana.

Why is Maribor more expensive than Ljubljana?

Maribor lies in the far north-east near the Austrian border, so the inland haul from Koper is longer and crosses more of the country.

What is Koper used for beyond Slovenia?

Koper is the main Adriatic gateway for Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Most of its throughput is transit cargo, which is why it is so well served.

Can you deliver to Austria or Hungary via Koper?

Yes. We hold dedicated Slovenia, Hungary and Slovakia services that all feed through Koper. Ask for a through quotation for any of those destinations.