Appliances Shipping Cost from Colombo to Shenzhen

Air cargo prices per kg vary widely, typically from $1.50 to over $10+ per kg, depending heavily on route (e.g., dense lanes cheaper), cargo value/urgency, weight/volume (heavier = lower rate), fuel costs, seasonality, and global events, with general ranges around $4-$8/kg recently but sometimes hitting $20/kg during peak disruptions like the pandemic, notes Freight Right, Agora Freight, Bookairfreight, WebCargo® | Real-Time Air Cargo Booking & Pricing, and The Intech Group.

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.

Shipping from Shenzhen, China to the USA varies greatly by method: Air freight takes roughly 3-10 days, while slower ocean freight can range from 2-6 weeks, depending on your US destination (West Coast faster than East Coast) and customs processing, with general transit around 20-40 days by sea. Express couriers (DHL, FedEx) offer 1-3 day delivery, while standard sea freight takes much longer, with specific port-to-port times depending on the final US port.