Appliances Shipping Cost from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar

TL;DR: Shipping a 20ft container from China to Australia costs $1,800-$3,500 USD in 2025, while 40ft ranges $2,500-$4,800 USD. Fuel surcharges, port congestion, and HS code updates drive variations. Save 20-30% by comparing quotes and booking early.

The cheapest way to ship from China depends on your package size and speed needs: for small, light items, China Post/Postal Services are cheapest but slow; for bulky, heavy cargo, Sea Freight (FCL/LCL) is most economical over 500kg but takes weeks; for a balance, consider Air Freight (slower, cheaper) or specialized e-commerce forwarders like SF Express for volume discounts ; always use a freight forwarder for better rates than direct carrier prices, especially if consolidating shipments.

Express shipping continues at $5–$10 per kg, with standard post around $10–$20 per kg. Delivery Times (September 2025): Sea freight to Lagos (Apapa/Tincan) remains at 48–52 days, with improved vessel scheduling compared to summer peaks. Air freight still averages 6–8 days, while express parcels reach Lagos in 3–5 days.