Shipping times and costs from Shanghai, China to Johannesburg, South Africa

Shipping times
1 - 3 Days by air
20 - 25 Days by sea

1 Bedroom flat

Shipping costs by air £4,105 - £4,540
Shipping costs by sea £2,155 - £2,383

3 Bedroom house

Shipping costs by air N/A
Shipping costs by sea £3,316 - £3,667

5 Bedroom house

Shipping costs by air N/A
Shipping costs by sea £4,974 - £5,500

Please note: the prices listed here are meant as an estimate only. The best way to get a comprehensive, tailored quote is to fill out our form and be matched with a supplier.

Shipping Container Costs to South Africa

This lively, bustling city is the largest city in South Africa and is home to millions of people, including expats from all over the world. Johannesburg has something for everyone, from shopping and entertainment, to sport and art galleries. Another of the city’s big drawing point is the climate, which is warm and comfortable year round, with the winter months bringing the sunniest days. Johannesburg is home to many sports teams, with the most popular sports being cricket, rugby and football, along with several sporting venues in which to catch a game or two. The University of Johannesburg, University of Pretoria and the University of the Witwatersrand are only a few examples of the educational institutions in the city, many of which have fantastic reputations. Expats will have their pick of galleries and museums to visit, which cover a diverse range of interests, such as the Johannesburg Art Gallery, Zoology Museum and Museum Africa. Food connoisseurs will be in heaven, as Johannesburg is home to several high-end restaurants, which not only serve up local cuisine, but delicious cuisine from around the world. Countless bars and nightclubs are also located in Johannesburg, offering you a fun, exciting night out in the city anytime you want! Amongst your moving preparations, it is essential to figure out how to transport your belongings to your new home. A 20-foot shipping container could hold the contents of a 3-bedroom house, with some room remaining for the kid’s bikes. If you have more to move, a 40-foot container is another option, which could hold the contents of a 4 or 5-bedroom house, or a 3-bedroom house in addition to a family car.

Shipping Container Options

20Ft Shipping Container

Dimensions:
33 Cubic Meters
5.9m x 2.35m x 2.39m (l x w x h)

Price: £3,316 - £3,667

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  • Boxes
    16 x medium boxes
  • Kitchen
    1 x american fridge, 1 x small fridge, 3 x kitchen appliances
  • Bedrooms
    1 x wardrobe, 1 x double bed, 1 x single bed, 2 x lamps
  • Lounge
    1 x sofa, 4 x chairs, 1 x table, 1 x armchair, 1 x television
  • Various
    1 x motorbike, 4 x bicycles

Please note that this is an estimate and is intended for rough guidance only.

40Ft Shipping Container

Dimensions:
67 Cubic Meters
12.03m x 2.35m x 2.39m (l x w x h)

Price: £6,300 - £6,967

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  • Boxes
    28 x medium boxes
  • Kitchen
    1 x american fridge, 1 x small fridge, 3 x kitchen appliances
  • Bedroom
    1 x wardrobe, 1 x double bed, 1 x single bed, 2 x lamps
  • Lounge
    1 x sofa, 4 x chairs, 1 x table, 1 x armchair, 1 x television
  • Various
    1 x car, 1 x motorbike, 4 x bicycles

Please note that this is an estimate and is intended for rough guidance only.

Car shipped by sea freight

Max Dimensions: 5.75m x 2.2m x 2.2m (l x w x h)

Base Price: £1,026 - £1,135

Quarantine & Taxes: £1,000 - £2,500

Price: £5,416 - £8,917

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Unusual Restricted Items

Cigarettes
Cigarettes weighing over 2kg per 1000
Fireworks
Fireworks are subject to restrictions.
Counterfeit Items
All counterfeit products are strictly prohibited.
Drugs and Narcotics
Habit-forming drugs and narcotics in any form
Automatic Weapons
Weapons & firearms are subject to restrictions.
Goods Breaking Copyright Laws
Goods breaking copyrights laws are banned.