Furniture Shipping Cost from Melbourne to Shanghai

Flat rates of 40' FCL container shipping can start from $1500. LCL Sea shipping from Shanghai to Sydney will be more than $705 for a shipment weighing 200kg. This sea freight quote does not include the charges of shipping line documentation fee, customs clearance cost, duty taxes, storage rates, etc.

Sea Freight from China to Australia Direct routes from major Chinese ports like Shanghai, Ningbo, and Shenzhen to Australian ports such as Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane typically take around 14 to 21 days. These direct services are generally faster and more reliable, minimising the risk of delays.

Shipping furniture overseas is often not worth it unless pieces are high-quality, expensive, or deeply sentimental, as costs (thousands of dollars) usually outweigh the benefit, especially when good, affordable local options exist and appliances/electronics rarely work due to power/signal issues, making selling and buying new often the better, fresher start. Weigh the high cost of shipping (potentially $3,000-$10,000+) against replacement costs and the emotional value, factoring in the destination's climate and local furniture availability.