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South Africa Lane · DG LCL (Less-than-Container Load)

Dangerous Goods LCL Shipping
from China to South Africa

Book LCL space on the Shanghai–South Africa lane for IMDG hazard classes 2.2, 3, 4.1, 6.1, 8 and 9. The rates below cover Durban, Cape Town, Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth, priced per CBM with a 2 CBM minimum.

4South African ports
6Accepted hazard classes
28–41Days transit

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

  • DurbanUSD85/CBM
  • JohannesburgUSD130/CBM
  • Cape TownUSD200/CBM
  • Port ElizabethUSD200/CBM

A second routing relays through Singapore on PSA3 terms: Durban and Cape Town at USD245/CBM. Valid for ETD November 1–14, 2026.

DG LCL to South Africa: what the numbers mean

LCL bills on the greater of actual volume and the 2 CBM minimum. Durban is the cheapest call on the lane at USD85/CBM and the only direct sailing; Johannesburg, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth all relay through Durban in 35 days, with Cape Town and Port Elizabeth pricing the same at USD200/CBM.

A second option moves through Singapore on PSA3 terms: Durban and Cape Town at USD245/CBM in 34 and 41 days, on a 16-item MSDS confirmed with SIN before booking. Ocean freight is only part of the invoice — add the RMB local charges, VGM, the Class 2 destination surcharge, and the PSA3 transshipment fee where it applies.

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2026 DG LCL Rate Sheet: Shanghai to South Africa

Destination Ocean rate Minimum Sailing Direct / Transship Via Transit CISF Transshipment fee / notes
Durban
DURBAN(PSA3)		 USD245/CBM 2 CBM Sat / Fri Transship SIN 34 days N PSA3 USD400/BILL; PSA2S and PSA2 case by case
Cape Town
CAPETOWN(PSA3)		 USD245/CBM 2 CBM Sat / Fri Transship SIN 41 days N PSA3 USD400/BILL; PSA2S and PSA2 case by case
Durban
DURBAN		 USD85/CBM 2 CBM Saturday Direct — 28 days N N
Johannesburg
JOHANNESBURG		 USD130/CBM 2 CBM Saturday Transship DURBAN 35 days N N
Cape Town
CAPE TOWN		 USD200/CBM 2 CBM Saturday Transship DURBAN 35 days N N
Port Elizabeth
PORT ELIZABETH		 USD200/CBM 2 CBM Saturday Transship DURBAN 35 days N N

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How to read this sheet: “Direct” means the carrier's own vessel call, “Transship” means a relay through the port shown. CISF is marked N at every South African port. South African cargo moves two ways — the Africa lane, direct to Durban or relayed through Durban, and the PSA3 option relayed through Singapore. The RMB local charges in the next section are quoted in RMB and are separate from the ocean rate.

Rates 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.

RMB Local Charges and Fixed 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

Fixed charges per bill of lading

  • VGM: USD15/BL
  • CISF: marked N at all South African ports
  • Transshipment fee: N at Durban, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth on the Africa lane
  • DDU / DDP: available at all South African ports

VGM is the verified gross mass declaration, charged per bill of lading rather than per CBM. The PSA3 transshipment fee is quoted separately below.

PSA3 relay Durban PSA3 / Cape Town PSA3, via Singapore

  • Transshipment fee: PSA3 USD400/BILL
  • PSA2S and PSA2: case by case
  • Documents: 16-item MSDS before booking to confirm the SIN PSA grade

Under Singapore practice, dangerous goods are graded PSA1, PSA2 or PSA3 on arrival, so the grade has to be confirmed before the booking is accepted.

Weight surcharge Africa lane note

  • Where TON:M3 is 0.75 or above, add USD20/TON
  • PP: not to be collected higher

Accepted Hazard Classes and the Hot-Weather Receiving Window

Classes open for LCL

CLASS 2.2CLASS 3CLASS 4.1 CLASS 6.1CLASS 8CLASS 9
  • Class 2 cargo carries a USD200 destination surcharge.
  • Class 4.1 follows the RMB800 per shipment surcharge for out-of-terminal cargo; the Africa lane and the PSA3 relay list no separate Class 4.1 transshipment 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 by Port

DurbanDURBAN

Saturday sailing, direct, 28 days. USD85/CBM, 2 CBM minimum.

JohannesburgJOHANNESBURG

Saturday sailing, relay via Durban, 35 days. USD130/CBM, 2 CBM minimum.

Cape TownCAPE TOWN

Saturday sailing, relay via Durban, 35 days. USD200/CBM, 2 CBM minimum.

Port ElizabethPORT ELIZABETH

Saturday sailing, relay via Durban, 35 days. USD200/CBM, 2 CBM minimum.

DurbanDURBAN (PSA3)

Saturday/Friday sailing, relay via Singapore, 34 days. USD245/CBM, 2 CBM minimum. Transshipment fee PSA3 USD400/BILL.

Cape TownCAPETOWN (PSA3)

Saturday/Friday sailing, relay via Singapore, 41 days. USD245/CBM, 2 CBM minimum. Transshipment fee PSA3 USD400/BILL.

Route Notes to Check Before You Book

  • Validity: ETD November 1–14, 2026.
  • Rate basis: carrier base rate plus USD30/CBM per cubic meter.
  • Minimum: 2 CBM at every South African port; a smaller shipment still bills as 2 CBM.
  • VGM: USD15/BL.
  • Weight surcharge: TON:M3 is 0.75 or above, adding USD20/TON; PP is not to be collected higher.
  • PSA3 relay: Durban (PSA3) and Cape Town (CAPETOWN, PSA3) via Singapore, transshipment fee PSA3 USD400/BILL, PSA2S and PSA2 case by case.
  • Documents: 16-item MSDS before booking to confirm the SIN PSA grade; Friday accepts Changjiang-banned UN numbers and lithium batteries, Saturday does not.
  • CISF: marked N at every South African port. On the Africa lane the transshipment fee is also N.
  • RMB charges: handling RMB200/BL, export declaration RMB200 per commodity, shipping declaration RMB100 per commodity, 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.
  • Guangzhou origin: this sheet is Shanghai export only; Guangzhou-origin DG LCL on the same lane is quoted shipment by shipment.

FAQ: Dangerous Goods LCL from China to South Africa

1How much does it cost to ship DG LCL from China to South Africa per CBM?

Per-CBM rates out of Shanghai, with a 2 CBM minimum per booking:

  • Durban: USD85/CBM
  • Johannesburg: USD130/CBM
  • Cape Town: USD200/CBM
  • Port Elizabeth: USD200/CBM
  • Durban (PSA3) and Cape Town (CAPETOWN, PSA3) via Singapore: USD245/CBM

These are the carrier's base rate plus a USD30/CBM uplift. Rates hold for ETD November 1–14, 2026.

2What sailing days and transit times apply from China to South Africa?

On the Africa lane: Durban sails Saturday, direct, 28 days. Johannesburg, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth sail Saturday and relay through Durban in 35 days. The PSA3 relay via Singapore sails Saturday/Friday: Durban in 34 days, Cape Town in 41 days.

3Which hazard classes can be consolidated as LCL from China to South Africa?

The South Africa lane accepts IMDG Class 2.2, 3, 4.1, 6.1, 8 and 9 cargo for LCL.

4How is the PSA3 relay via Singapore charged for Durban and Cape Town?

Durban (PSA3) and Cape Town (CAPETOWN, PSA3) carry a transshipment fee of PSA3 USD400/BILL; PSA2S and PSA2 are case by case. Both ports are marked N in the CISF column.

5What does the RMB local charge package cover?

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.

6How are VGM, CISF and the transshipment fee charged?

VGM is USD15/BL. Every South African port is marked N in the CISF column. On the Africa lane the transshipment fee is N at Durban, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. The PSA3 relay is charged PSA3 USD400/BILL.

7How is the weight surcharge calculated?

The Africa lane note applies a weight surcharge where TON:M3 is 0.75 or above, adding USD20/TON; PP is not to be collected higher.

8What are the minimum volume and Class 2 requirements?

Every South African port carries a 2 CBM minimum, and a smaller shipment still bills as 2 CBM. Class 2 cargo carries a USD200 destination surcharge. Between June 15 and October 15, 2026 Class 2, 3 and 4.1 cargo is received only 08:00–10:00 and 16:00–18:00.

9What documents do I need to book a PSA3 relay?

A 16-item MSDS must be lodged before booking so the local PSA grade can be confirmed with SIN. Friday accepts Changjiang-banned UN numbers and lithium batteries; Saturday does not.

10Are rates the same for Shanghai and Guangzhou origins?

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.

11Can you arrange DDU or DDP delivery for DG cargo to South Africa?

Yes. DDU and DDP service is available at all South African ports, with pricing on request.