Appliances Shipping Cost from Cotonou to Kolkata

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.

Sea Freight from China to Lebanon (November 2025) Cost-Effectiveness: Competitive flat rates of $1,950 USD for a 20-foot container and $3,340 USD for a 40-foot container make bulk shipments economical. Direct Routes: Direct maritime routes to the Port of Beirut reduce handling and transit times.

Ocean freight from Shanghai to the USA takes 15 to 40 days (port-to-port), depending on the type of load (FCL or LCL) and the port of arrival – West Coast is generally faster to reach from China than East Coast ports. Air freight is much faster, with expedited options ranging from 1 to 3 days.