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Europe base-port lane · Dangerous goods LCL

Dangerous Goods LCL to the UK
Shanghai direct to Felixstowe and Southampton, 55 ports via FIX

Weekly DG consolidation out of Shanghai for CLASS 2.2, 3, 4.1, 6.1, 8 and 9 cargo. Felixstowe and Southampton take the Sunday direct sailing in 41 days; 55 ports and inland points are on-carried via FIX in 51 days. Every rate is per CBM at a 2 CBM minimum.

📅Valid for cargo booked on ETD November 1 - November 14, 2026
57UK destinations
6DG classes accepted
41-51days transit

Rate snapshotUSD per CBM · 2 CBM minimum

  • Felixstowe (direct)USD95/CBM
  • Southampton (direct)USD50/CBM
  • LondonUSD55/CBM
  • ManchesterUSD55/CBM
  • BirminghamUSD35/CBM
  • AberdeenUSD30/CBM

All 57 destinations are in the table below. Valid for ETD November 1 - November 14, 2026.

Europe base-port tariff · UK section

DG LCL rates from Shanghai to the UK

USD per CBM, 2 CBM minimum, Sunday sailing. Felixstowe and Southampton direct in 41 days; the other 55 ports via FIX in 51 days. Valid for ETD November 1 - November 14, 2026.

Destination Rate Minimum Sailing Direct / via Transshipment port Transit time CISF Transshipment handling fee
FelixstoweFELIXSTOWE USD95/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Direct (Y) — 41 days 50 W/M N
SouthamptonSOUTHAMPTON USD50/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Direct (Y) — 41 days 50 W/M N
DurhamDURHAM USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
GrangemouthGRANGEMOUTH USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
HalifaxHALIFAX USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
HuddersfieldHUDDERSFIELD USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
HullHULL USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
IpswichIPSWICH USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
LancasterLANCASTER USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
LeedsLEEDS USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
LeicesterLEICESTER USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
LiverpoolLIVERPOOL USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
LondonLONDON USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
ManchesterMANCHESTER USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
Milton KeynesMILTON KEYNES USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
NorthamptonNORTHAMPTON USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
NottinghamNOTTINGHAM USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
OldhamOLDHAM USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
OxfordOXFORD USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
PlymouthPLYMOUTH USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
PrestonPRESTON USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
SalisburySALISBURY USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
SheffieldSHEFFIELD USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
South ShieldsSOUTH SHIELDS USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
SouthhallSOUTHHALL USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
StockportSTOCKPORT USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
SunderlandSUNDERLAND USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
SwanseaSWANSEA USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
SwindonSWINDON USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
TauntonTAUNTON USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
ThamesportTHAMESPORT USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
TilburyTILBURY USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
WakefieldWAKEFIELD USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
WiganWIGAN USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
WolverhamptonWOLVERHAMPTON USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
WorcesterWORCESTER USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
YorkYORK USD55/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
BlackburnBLACKBURN USD45/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
BoltonBOLTON USD45/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
BrightonBRIGHTON USD45/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
BristolBRISTOL USD45/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
CambridgeCAMBRIDGE USD45/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
CardiffCARDIFF USD45/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
ChorleyCHORLEY USD45/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
CoventryCOVENTRY USD45/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
DoverDOVER USD45/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
DudleyDUDLEY USD45/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
GlasgowGLASGOW USD45/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
DundeeDUNDEE USD35/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
AberdeenABERDEEN USD30/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
BradfordBRADFORD USD35/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
BirminghamBIRMINGHAM USD35/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
DurbyDURBY USD45/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
BelfastBELFAST USD45/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
AvonmouthAVONMOUTH USD95/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
GloucesterGLOUCESTER USD95/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
EdinburghEDINBURGH USD95/CBM 2 CBM Sunday Via FIX (N) FELIXSTOWE 51 days 50 W/M N
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How to read this table: "Direct (Y)" is the tariff's direct-sailing flag; "Via FIX (N)" is flagged N with FIX, Felixstowe, named as the transshipment port. A dash means no transshipment port. Rates are the November 2026 Shanghai DG LCL tariff with the USD30/CBM uplift applied. Guangzhou origins are quoted case by case.
Cost structure

All-in local charges and surcharges

Beyond ocean freight, the UK 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 UK lane
  • Transshipment handling: N on every UK line

FIX and SOU on-carriage

  • Cargo on-carried via FIX or SOU must be cleared, documents surrendered and paid at the port of entry first.
  • All UK transshipment points are door points; trucking is quoted per shipment and collected from the consignee by default.

Minimum, packing and booking

  • 2 CBM minimum; shipments below it are charged as 2 CBM and the minimum shows on the B/L.
  • All DG cargo must be palletised and marked as dangerous goods; palletising and marking are charged separately.
  • DG bookings need 10 working days notice, placed in writing.
Accepted cargo

DG classes we consolidate to the UK

Classes on the UK lane

CLASS 2.2CLASS 3CLASS 4.1CLASS 6.1CLASS 8CLASS 9
  • Class 2 cargo carries a USD200 destination surcharge by default.
  • Class 4.1 out-of-port cargo carries RMB800 per shipment.
  • No per-CBM 4.1 surcharge is listed on the UK tariff lines.

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
  • Loading and unloading at the warehouse is outside the RMB all-in charges.
Destinations

57 UK destinations, six rate bands

Two direct calls and 55 ports and inland points on-carried via FIX, all at a 2 CBM minimum.

FelixstoweUSD95/CBM · DIRECT

Sunday direct sailing, 41 days transit, 2 CBM minimum. Avonmouth, Gloucester and Edinburgh sit on the same USD95/CBM band and are on-carried via FIX in 51 days.

SouthamptonUSD50/CBM · DIRECT

Sunday direct sailing, 41 days transit, 2 CBM minimum. The second of the two direct UK calls in the tariff.

LondonUSD55/CBM · 35 PORTS

Via FIX, 51 days transit, 2 CBM minimum. This band covers Durham, Grangemouth, Halifax, Huddersfield, Hull, Ipswich and 29 more.

GlasgowUSD45/CBM · 13 PORTS

Via FIX, 51 days transit, 2 CBM minimum. This band covers Blackburn, Bolton, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff and 7 more.

BirminghamUSD35/CBM · 3 PORTS

Via FIX, 51 days transit, 2 CBM minimum. This band covers Dundee, Bradford, Birmingham.

AberdeenUSD30/CBM · 1 PORT

Via FIX, 51 days transit, 2 CBM minimum. The lowest rate on the UK page.

Door deliveryDDU / DDP

All UK transshipment points are door points. DDU and DDP are available to all destinations and priced on request.

UK lane notes

  • Validity: cargo booked on ETD November 1 - November 14, 2026.
  • Rate basis: the base tariff plus a USD30/CBM uplift; negative tariff spreads are shown as positive numbers.
  • Sailing and routing: Sunday sailing on every UK line; Felixstowe and Southampton direct in 41 days, the other 55 ports via FIX in 51 days.
  • VGM and ENS: VGM USD15/BL, new ENS USD25/BILL.
  • CISF and handling: CISF 50 W/M on every UK line; the transshipment handling column reads N.
  • FIX and SOU clearance: consignees must clear, surrender documents and pay at FIX or SOU, the port of entry, before on-carriage is booked.
  • Door points: all UK transshipment points are door points; trucking is quoted per shipment and collected from the consignee by default.
  • Belfast: the tariff lists Belfast a second time under Northern Ireland (separate rate, via RTM/Dublin, 42 days). This page uses the UK line; confirm the country basis per shipment.
  • 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; loading and unloading at the warehouse is not part of the RMB all-in charges.
  • Minimum: MIN is our stated minimum; shipments below it are charged at the minimum and it is shown on the bill of lading.
  • Packing: all DG cargo must be palletised and carry dangerous goods marks; we can palletise and mark it for a separate charge.
  • Booking lead time: DG bookings need 10 working days, submitted in writing with the packaging certificate for dangerous goods; cylinders need the cylinder safety certificate and report.
  • Origin: rates are Shanghai export; Guangzhou origins are quoted case by case.
FAQ

DG LCL to the UK, answered

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

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

Rates are banded across 57 UK destinations, all at a 2 CBM minimum:

  • Aberdeen: USD30/CBM, via FIX
  • Dundee, Bradford, Birmingham: USD35/CBM, via FIX
  • Glasgow, Bristol, Cardiff, Dover and 9 more: USD45/CBM, via FIX
  • Southampton: USD50/CBM, direct
  • London, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and 31 more: USD55/CBM, via FIX
  • Felixstowe, Avonmouth, Gloucester, Edinburgh: USD95/CBM (Felixstowe direct, the others via FIX)

Every figure already includes the USD30/CBM uplift on the base tariff and holds for cargo booked on ETD Nov 1-14, 2026.

What are the sailing schedule and transit time from China to the UK?

Every UK destination loads on the Sunday sailing:

  • Felixstowe: direct, 41 days transit
  • Southampton: direct, 41 days transit
  • The other 55 ports and inland points: on-carried via FIX, 51 days transit
Which dangerous goods classes can move as LCL to the UK?

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

What applies to class 4.1 cargo shipped to the UK?

The UK tariff lines do not add a per-CBM class 4.1 surcharge. Under the RMB all-in local charges, class 4.1 cargo moving out of port carries RMB800 per shipment. Cargo must be palletised and marked as dangerous goods.

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

Documentation RMB200/BL; cargo declaration RMB200 per commodity; shipping declaration RMB100 per commodity; class 4.1 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 the UK?

The UK lane notes list VGM USD15/BL and a new ENS USD25/BILL. CISF is 50 W/M on every UK line in the tariff, and the transshipment handling column reads N.

How is the 2 CBM minimum applied?

Every UK destination carries a 2 CBM minimum. Shipments below 2 CBM are charged as 2 CBM, and the minimum is shown on the bill of lading.

What applies to class 2 cargo shipped to the UK?

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. Warehouse loading and unloading is not part of the RMB all-in charges.

What has to happen before cargo is on-carried from FIX or SOU?

The lane notes require the consignee to clear, surrender documents and pay at the port of entry, FIX or SOU, before on-carriage is arranged. All UK transshipment points are door points: the trucking charge is quoted per shipment and collected from the consignee by default.

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 the UK?

Yes. DDU and DDP are available to all destinations and are priced on request.

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