Appliances Shipping Cost from Douala to Shenzhen

The cost of shipping from China to Cameroon depends on whether you choose to ship by sea or by air. Generally, the cost of shipping a 20ft container to Douala, Cameroon is between $2,500 and $4,500. The average cost of shipping by sea is between $1 and $3 per kilogram.

Shipping from Shenzhen, China, varies greatly by method: Express couriers (DHL, FedEx, UPS) take 2-7 days, standard air freight 2-15 days, while sea freight can range from 2-4 weeks to 30-45+ days, depending on the destination (US West Coast faster than East Coast) and whether it's Full Container Load (FCL) or Less than Container Load (LCL). Key factors include customs, carrier efficiency, holidays, and the final destination's distance.

Sea Freight: The Cost-Effective Workhorse Major Australian ports Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Fremantle receive constant container traffic from Chinese hubs like Shanghai, Ningbo, and Shenzhen. Full Container Load (FCL): Cost: $1,200-$3,500 (20ft container), $2,500-$2,900 (40ft container)