Compare LCL sea freight estimates from Shenzhen, China to Brisbane. These examples use the same pricing engine as our shipping calculator.
Pricing configuration updated 21/10/2026. Indicative estimates, subject to freight availability and confirmation. Origin collection from other Chinese cities requires a separate quote.
All freight estimates below are in Australian dollars (AUD). Declared goods values in RMB, USD or AUD describe the example cargo for pricing and tax calculations; they are not freight prices or currency conversions of the shipping charge.
| Destination | Shipment / terms | Declared goods value (not freight) | Freight estimate (AUD) | Transit estimate | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane 4000 | LCL sea freight · DDP | Up to RMB 10,000 | AUD 335.31 / CBM | 15–25 days | Breakdown |
| Brisbane 4000 | LCL sea freight · DDP | Over RMB 10,000 | AUD 386.75 / CBM | 15–25 days | Breakdown |
General, non-sensitive cargo; no oversized items; commercial delivery with unloading access. LCL rates are shown per CBM (cubic metre), using the calculator’s volume-based charging option. The example shipment is 1 CBM; weight is a billing assumption only (100 kg). Dense cargo and minimum billable volumes can increase the charged CBM. Air examples use 100 kg actual weight and 0.1 m³, with 100 kg chargeable weight. Container examples use one 20FT or 40HC container. LCL examples show separate cargo-value bands when configured. Exactly the threshold amount stays in the lower band; the higher rate applies only above it. Air examples use AUD 1,000 of goods; FCL examples use the USD equivalent of AUD 10,000 at the configured exchange rate. Each breakdown states its declared goods value.
Prices use the configured standard service, not a confirmed sailing or postcode-specific delivery quote. Local China pickup, insurance, special handling, inspections, storage, residential unloading and remote-area surcharges are excluded. Transit timing depends on the service; see each breakdown for the starting point. Inspection delays are excluded. Final costs depend on your shipment and address.
LCL sea freight · DDP · postcode 4000
Declared goods value (not freight): Up to RMB 10,000
AUD 335.31 / CBM
Example billed quantity: 1 CBM. Unit price includes the charges below, spread over this example’s billed quantity.
Import duty and GST bundled in the freight price. Declared goods value: RMB 5,000.
Transit: 15–25 days, beginning after transit from China.
Calculate your shipment →LCL sea freight · DDP · postcode 4000
Declared goods value (not freight): Over RMB 10,000
AUD 386.75 / CBM
Example billed quantity: 1 CBM. Unit price includes the charges below, spread over this example’s billed quantity.
Import duty and GST bundled in the freight price. Declared goods value: RMB 15,000.
Transit: 15–25 days, beginning after transit from China.
Calculate your shipment →LCL shares container space with other shipments. Measure the final export-packed cartons or pallets, including packaging and overhang. The displayed per-CBM example is not automatically the total price for a smaller or denser shipment.
The displayed examples use delivery postcode 4000. These examples do not establish a flat rate for every suburb or regional address. Send your actual postcode, whether the address is commercial or residential, and whether a forklift or other unloading equipment is available.
Sea-freight destination reference: AUBNE. This identifies the configured sea destination, not a confirmed sailing or the airport used for air shipments. View our Brisbane service information.
Calculate the same shipment with your own dimensions and weight, then request a written quote before booking.
DDP means delivery with applicable import duty and GST included under the agreed quotation. These estimates start at Shenzhen and show their freight, handling and tax treatment. Confirm supplier pickup, delivery postcode and unloading requirements separately.
No. These are indicative examples calculated from current configured rates. Final packed dimensions, gross weight, cargo type, declared value, delivery address and freight availability determine your written quote.
LCL sea examples show a price per billed CBM; dense or oversized cargo and minimum quantities can change the billable volume. Air uses the greater of actual and volumetric weight, subject to service minimums. FCL examples are for one specified container.
Send the packing list, supplier address, cargo description and value, carton dimensions and weights, destination postcode and any special handling requirements. Insurance, QC, inspections and origin pickup must be confirmed in writing.