Shipping Cost from Beijing to Milan

Rail offers a balance between speed and cost, connecting China to Northern Italy via the China-Europe Railway. Cost: Usually $6,000–$9,000 per 40ft container (FCL). LCL shipments often fall between $0.60–$0.80 per kg, depending on route and service.

Ships may take anywhere between 30 and 40 days to travel from China to Italy, though transit times will typically vary depending on the port of departure and the port of arrival.

The cheapest way to ship a car internationally is generally Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo), where you drive your running vehicle onto a specialized ship and off at the destination, costing typically $900-$2500 but offering less protection and no personal items allowed. For more protection, container shipping (shared) is cheaper than sole use, while open transport is cheapest for domestic legs, but RoRo is the overall winner for budget overseas shipping. Comparing quotes from multiple online brokers like Shiply or uShip is crucial for finding the best rates.