FCL ocean
20DC and 40HC services with the port pair, equipment and destination scope stated in the quote.
China → New Zealand
Shipping from China to New Zealand
FCL, LCL and air-freight coordination from Chinese suppliers to Auckland and other New Zealand destinations, with origin, ocean, biosecurity and delivery costs shown clearly.
FCL oceanUSD 3,060–3,740One 20DC to Auckland
LCL oceanfrom USD 80 / CBMConsolidated commercial cargo
Air freightfrom USD 2.50 / kgBased on chargeable weight
Transit12–30 daysChina → New Zealand
Rate examples and planning ranges reviewed on 16 October 2026. The final price depends on the cargo, routing, equipment and agreed service scope.
Shipment options
Choose the mode around the cargo
We compare complete cost, transit and hand-offs, then state the selected route in the commercial quote.
LCL consolidation
For commercial shipments below a full container, including origin consolidation and destination deconsolidation.
Air freight
Urgent shipments to New Zealand airports, subject to chargeable weight and commodity acceptance.
Quote composition
One itemised logistics chain
Included services and separate costs are stated directly in the quote, from pickup through empty-equipment return.
Originpickup under the Incoterms, loading, consolidation, export and terminal operations
Equipmentcontainer, wagon, platform or truck hire for the selected service
Main carriageocean freight, rail tariff, road or air transport
Destinationterminal, clearance coordination, delivery and empty-equipment return where required
Quote inputs
What to send with the request
- supplier address, city or origin port
- destination port, city or postcode
- commodity and HS code if known
- gross weight, volume, package count and dimensions
- packing and stackability
- Incoterms and cargo-ready date
Checks before booking
Commodity and importer requirementsNew Zealand biosecurity pathwayTimber packaging and dunnage declarationsBatteries, dangerous goods and controlled products
2025 operating scale
A freight network built for commercial cargo.
The company-wide operating figures below are the scale behind each route design and carrier comparison.
1,620 TEUhandled in 2025
29,160 tcargo volume in 2025
35 countriesoperating geography in 2025
~120partners and carriers
Shipment calculator
Select the format and cargo volume
FCL remains a container quote at any volume. The calculator shows the required equipment; LCL shows consolidated volume.
Shipment format
Cargo volume32 CBM
Route FAQ
Answers before requesting a quote
Transit and quote scope are confirmed against the shipment details.
How long does shipping from China to New Zealand take?
The indicative planning range is 12–30 days. The exact schedule depends on the origin, mode and final delivery point.
Which shipping modes are available from China to New Zealand?
Available options include FCL ocean, LCL consolidation, Air freight. The mode is selected around the commodity, weight, volume and required transit.
Which gateways can be used for this route?
Routing can use Auckland, Tauranga, Lyttelton, Napier. The exact pair is selected around the supplier, destination and cargo-ready date.
What information is required for a quote?
Send origin, destination, commodity, weight, volume, packing, Incoterms and cargo-ready date.
Contacts
Request an itemised route quote
Include origin, destination, commodity, weight, volume, packing, Incoterms and cargo-ready date.