Shipping times and costs from Port Elizabeth, South Africa to Shanghai, China

Shipping times
1 - 3 Days by air
21 - 26 Days by sea

1 Bedroom flat

Shipping costs by air £3,778 - £4,176
Shipping costs by sea £1,983 - £2,192

3 Bedroom house

Shipping costs by air N/A
Shipping costs by sea £3,051 - £3,373

5 Bedroom house

Shipping costs by air N/A
Shipping costs by sea £4,577 - £5,059

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 China

Shanghai is China's financial centre and is also known for having the world's busiest container port. The city offers several different types of accommodation, including modern high-rise developments, suburban neighbourhoods and older, deluxe houses. Although traffic can be heavy, the city boasts an extensive, easy to use public transport system consisting of buses, metros and taxis. Fashion, art and cinema are a big part of the city's culture, offering expats an exciting environment in which to live. Shop-a-holics will be in their element, as the city has countless shopping centres and outlets to meet all your retail needs. Residents can also escape the metropolis by enjoying the many parks and gardens that are open to the public for free.

Before you make the move to Shanghai, it's essential to make sure you pick the right size shipping container, based on your individual needs. Here's a rough guide for you to follow: a 20-foot container could hold the contents of a 3-bedroom house, whilst a 40-foot container could hold the contents of a 4 to 5-bedroom house. If you are also moving a vehicle, such as a car, along with the contents of a 3-bedroom house, a 40-foot container should be the better choice. You'll be ready for Shanghai before you know it!

Shipping Container Options

20Ft Shipping Container

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

Price: £3,051 - £3,373

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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: £5,797 - £6,408

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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: £944 - £1,044

Quarantine & Taxes: £1,000 - £2,500

Price: £5,151 - £8,623

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Unusual Restricted Items

Cigarettes
Cigarettes are subject to restricted entry requirements.
Alcohol
Alcohol is subject to restricted entry requirements.
Disruptive Media
Films, prints, records, digital media which could be considered harmful to China's politics, economy or culture.
Cash
Amounts over RMB 6000 in Yuan (approx 550 GBP).
Any Weapons
Weapons, simulated weapons, ammunition and explosives.
Animals
All living animals (excluding dogs and cats) and their sperm, zygotes, embryos and other genetic things.