China to Yemen sea freight rates — September 2026
Rate update published 11 September 2026 · sailings from 16 September 2026. All rates are per container in USD and are subject to space and to confirmation at the time of booking.
Yemen is covered in this update through Aden (YEADE), the country's principal commercial port. All three September 2026 sailings load in Shanghai and carry 14 days of free time at destination.
China to Yemen sea freight rates — September 2026
The table below lists the port of loading, destination port, service and routing, vessel and voyage, carrier, ETD and the 20GP / 40GP / 40HQ ocean freight in US dollars. In this update 40GP and 40HQ are quoted at the same level.
| Port of loading | Destination port | Service & routing | Vessel / voyage | Carrier | ETD | 20GP (USD) | 40GP (USD) | 40HQ (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | Aden YEADE 14 days free time at destination | AM1 via Port Klang (PKG) | X-PRESS ODYSSEY 2637W | CU Lines (CUL) | 16 Sep 2026 | 5,500 | 8,600 | 8,600 |
| Shanghai (Yangshan) | Aden YEADE 14 days free time at destination | RES via Hong Kong (HK) | HONG DA XIN 708 V.2638W | CU Lines (CUL) | 23 Sep 2026 | 5,500 | 8,200 | 8,200 |
| Shanghai (Waigaoqiao) | Aden YEADE 14 days free time at destination | Extra loader via Port Klang (PKG) | GLOBAL 01 | Chartered extra loader | 30 Sep 2026 | 5,500 | 8,200 | 8,200 |
Plot of the dated quotations in the table above, on a date (x) and rate (y) axis. Where one period carries several quotations the points are averaged. Rates are indicative, exclude destination charges unless the row says otherwise, and are reconfirmed at booking.
Plot data (9 points)
| Date | Route / equipment | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-16 | Aden YEADE 14 days free time at destination – 20GP | 5,500 |
| 2026-09-23 | Aden YEADE 14 days free time at destination – 20GP | 5,500 |
| 2026-09-30 | Aden YEADE 14 days free time at destination – 20GP | 5,500 |
| 2026-09-16 | Aden YEADE 14 days free time at destination – 40GP | 8,600 |
| 2026-09-23 | Aden YEADE 14 days free time at destination – 40GP | 8,200 |
| 2026-09-30 | Aden YEADE 14 days free time at destination – 40GP | 8,200 |
| 2026-09-16 | Aden YEADE 14 days free time at destination – 40HQ | 8,600 |
| 2026-09-23 | Aden YEADE 14 days free time at destination – 40HQ | 8,200 |
| 2026-09-30 | Aden YEADE 14 days free time at destination – 40HQ | 8,200 |
All figures are ocean freight per container in USD and exclude origin local charges, destination local charges, customs duty and any drop-off fee unless the notes below say otherwise. Free time at the destination port is shown under each destination. Rates are indicative and are reconfirmed when the booking is placed.
Service details and loading notes
- The AM1 and RES services and the CGX Gulf service are operated by CU Lines (CUL). AM1 and RES load in Shanghai; CGX loads in Nansha, Guangzhou.
- Aden sits on the AM1 rotation after Djibouti and Port Sudan, so cargo routed via Port Klang tranships onto the same Middle East / Red Sea network.
- Freight levels on the China–Middle East, Red Sea and Indian subcontinent trades are currently running high. For this reason we are temporarily not signing new monthly settlement (credit) agreements with first-time customers; spot bookings paid on delivery or against invoice remain available.
Destination ports in Yemen
| Port | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Port of Aden (YEADE) | Yemen's main commercial seaport on the Gulf of Aden, handling general cargo for the Aden free zone and the surrounding region. |
Get a quotation for Yemen today
Send us your commodity, total weight and volume, the pickup city in China and the delivery address in Yemen. Our freight team will confirm the applicable service, cut-off and all-in cost, usually within one working day. You can reach us at sales007@goodhopefreight.com or on WhatsApp / WeChat +86 18938691638.
China to Yemen — freight rate and market updates (dated log, 2026)
Compiled 23 September 2026 from our booking-desk logs and from market quotations shared by carrier and consolidator desks. Ocean and rail rates are per container; air, express and DDP rates are per kilogram. Figures are indicative, are in USD unless stated otherwise, and must be re-confirmed when you book.
We logged 38 full-container offers to Yemen during 2026; the most frequently quoted gateways were Aden. Carriers advised the ocean freight on request.
FCL — full container load (sea freight)
Container rates actually quoted, grouped by month and gateway. Ranges show the lowest and the highest level we saw in that month.
| Month | Port of loading | Destination | Equipment | Ocean freight (USD) | Booking notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Nansha | Aden | as quoted | USD 7,650 – USD 7,750 | 3 quotations · cut-off on the 30 · cut-off on the 30 |
| June 2026 | Nansha | Aden | as quoted | USD 7,700 – USD 7,950 | 5 quotations · cut-off on the 14 · cut-off on the 14 |
| July 2026 | Nansha / Shekou | Aden | as quoted | USD 8,350 – USD 9,300 | 9 quotations · cut-off on the 10 · cut-off on the 10 |
| August 2026 | Nansha / Shekou | Aden | as quoted | USD 8,600 – USD 9,200 | 18 quotations · 1 with space only · cut-off on the 2 · cut-off on the 2 |
Earlier quotations held in our log (2023–2025)
2023 FCL (1 entries), 2024 FCL (1 entries), 2025 FCL (27 entries). Ask our desk for the dated archive if you need to benchmark an earlier period.
Frequently asked questions — shipping from China
The answers below are drawn from the same quotation log as the tables above. Figures are indicative and are reconfirmed at booking.
How much does a 20GP container from Guangzhou (Nansha) or Shenzhen (Shekou) in China to Aden cost?
In our quotation log for May to September 2026 the 20GP rate to Aden ran from USD 5,300 – USD 6,300 per container across 34 quotations, loaded mainly at Nansha / Shekou. Ocean freight is quoted port-to-port and the figure moves with the weekly GRI, peak-season surcharges and equipment availability, so treat it as a benchmark rather than a fixed tariff and confirm it against your cargo ready date.
What is the 40ft / 40HQ rate from China to Aden?
The 40ft and 40HQ quotations we logged to Aden in May to September 2026 ranged from USD 7,650 – USD 9,300 per container across 34 quotations. A 40ft high cube carries roughly twice the volume of a 20GP for well under twice the freight, so once your cargo passes about 28 CBM the 40HQ is normally the cheaper unit per cubic metre.
Is container space available from China to Yemen right now?
Yes. During 2026 we logged 4 offers to Yemen where equipment or space was available to the desk while the carrier kept the freight rate on request (mostly to Aden). That pattern usually means space is open but the tariff is being quoted case by case. Send your cargo ready date and we will come back with the vessel, the sailing and a named price.
How long does shipping from China to Yemen take?
Typical port-to-port sailing time from South China is 22 to 34 days; add three to seven days if the cargo loads in North China. Direct services beat transhipment routings by one to two weeks, and schedule reliability, blank sailings and port congestion all move the date. We confirm the actual ETD and ETA against your booking rather than quoting a standard transit time.
What is included in the freight rates shown on this page?
Ocean and rail figures are the port-to-port (or terminal-to-terminal) freight only. They exclude origin handling, export customs, THC and CFS, documentation, destination THC, import duty and final delivery, unless the row names a door-to-door or DDP service. Air figures are airport-to-airport per chargeable kilo and exclude pick-up and delivery. Every figure is indicative until it is confirmed against a specific vessel, flight or train and a cargo ready date.
Can I ship less than a container load (LCL) from China to Yemen?
Yes. LCL groupage is charged per revenue tonne (1 CBM or 1,000 kg, with volume weight taken if it is greater) plus fixed documentation and CFS charges, so it is usually the better option below roughly 15 CBM. Above that a 20GP starts to win on cost per cubic metre. Give us the volume, weight and cargo readiness and we will price both side by side for Yemen.
How do I get an exact quote for shipping to Yemen?
Send the commodity, gross weight, volume, the pick-up city in China and the delivery address in Yemen to sales007@goodhopefreight.com. We reply with the applicable service, the named vessel, flight or train, the cut-off and an all-in cost, usually the same working day. If you are weighing up routes, tell us the ready date and we will price sea, rail and air side by side.
Rates, surcharges, cut-offs and equipment availability change daily. Send your commodity, gross weight, volume, the pickup city in China and the delivery address in Yemen and we will confirm the applicable service, sailing or flight and the all-in cost: sales007@goodhopefreight.com.