China → New Zealand · B2B freight

Shipping from China to New Zealand

FCL, LCL and air-freight coordination from Chinese suppliers to Auckland or another agreed New Zealand destination. The quote separates origin, main carriage, destination handling, biosecurity and delivery.

We normally start the written conversation within several hours; a complex quote can take longer.

20GP · ocean freightUSD 3,060–3,740October 2026 market range to Auckland.
40GP · ocean freightUSD 6,210–7,590October 2026 range; equipment and carrier confirmation required.
FCL sea planning time18–30 daysUsually includes 12–20 days ocean plus origin and destination handling.

Benchmarks checked 15 October 2026. They are not binding offers and exclude any charge not expressly listed in the final quote.

Shipment options

Select the mode after checking the cargo

We compare the complete cost, transit, hand-offs and restrictions rather than one cheap freight line item.

01

FCL ocean

20GP, 40GP and 40HQ with equipment, sailing, free time and destination scope confirmed before booking.

02

LCL consolidation

For smaller commercial shipments; CFS minimums, deconsolidation and delivery are itemised.

03

Air freight

For urgent or compact cargo, priced on chargeable weight and airline acceptance.

Quote composition

What the price includes

The “from” range is for planning. Booking decisions use a dated, itemised quote with exclusions.

StagePossible inclusionsConfirmation
Originpickup, warehouse, consolidation, export and terminal operationsconfirmed for the actual cargo and booking date
Main carriagefreight for the agreed FCL, LCL, air, rail or road serviceconfirmed for the actual cargo and booking date
Destinationterminal, customs coordination and delivery only where expressly quotedconfirmed for the actual cargo and booking date
Separateduty, tax, inspection, storage, demurrage, permits and unlisted chargesconfirmed for the actual cargo and booking date

Quote inputs

What to send the freight team

If some inputs are not ready, send what you have and we will identify the missing items.

Cargo and route

  • supplier address, city or origin port
  • destination port, city or postcode
  • commodity and HS code if known
  • gross weight, volume and package count
  • dimensions, packing and stackability
  • cargo-ready date and Incoterms

Documents

  • commercial invoice and packing list
  • contract or purchase specification
  • origin or product certificates
  • MSDS/UN documents where relevant
  • battery and liquid details
  • importer and exporter information

Verifiable example

Real market example: 20GP to Auckland

October 2026 public market data placed a China → Auckland 20GP container in the USD 3,060–3,740 range. This is a market benchmark, not a Mugiwara case or binding offer.

  • Equipment20GP
  • DestinationAuckland
  • Market rangeUSD 3,060–3,740
  • Ocean transittypically 12–20 days
  • Additional timeorigin, clearance and delivery
  • Validityreconfirmed for cargo-ready date

Restrictions

Checks before booking

  • biosecurity pathway for the exact commodity
  • timber packaging and dunnage declarations
  • food, plant, animal and used-equipment controls
  • batteries, dangerous goods and restricted imports

Firm quote

Send the shipment details

For the first response include origin, destination, commodity, weight, volume, packing, Incoterms and cargo-ready date.