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20ft & 40ft Container Shipping Costs: China to Perth (Fremantle)
Compare FCL container shipping estimates from Shenzhen, China to Perth (Fremantle). 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.
Indicative 20ft & 40ft Container Shipping Costs: China to Perth (Fremantle) — indicative unit prices in AUD
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.
Shenzhen → Perth (Fremantle)
20FT DDP · 1 container · postcode 6000
Declared goods value (not freight): USD 7,069.00
AUD 11,250.00 / container
Example billed quantity: 1 container. Unit price includes the charges below, spread over this example’s billed quantity.
What does a 40ft container from China to Perth (Fremantle) cost?
For the displayed Perth (Fremantle) 6000 example, one 20ft container is AUD 11,250.00 and one 40ft high-cube container is AUD 14,250.00, a difference of AUD 3,000.00. Both examples use the same declared goods value of USD 7,069.00. These are indicative DDP freight totals, not the value of the goods or an ocean-only price. Read the 40HC charge breakdown.
The published 40ft example is a 40HC high-cube container. A standard 40ft container and a 40ft high-cube are different equipment types; do not assume their capacity, availability or price is identical. Your packed cargo and loading plan determine the suitable equipment.
Ocean freight versus delivered container cost
An ocean-only quotation is not directly comparable with a DDP delivered estimate. Match the origin and destination, equipment, cargo value and delivery terms, then compare origin handling, ocean freight, destination handling, tax treatment and delivery. Ask separately about supplier pickup, insurance, inspections, waiting time, storage, unloading and empty-container return.
When should you compare LCL with a full container?
A universal CBM cut-off can be misleading. LCL minimums and destination charges vary, and a partly filled container may still suit fragile, non-stackable or time-sensitive goods. Run both options using the same packing list and compare the full delivered totals.
Compare complete container quotations
FCL examples price one specified container. A 20FT and a 40HC have different space and loading constraints; the cheapest container price is not necessarily the lowest cost for your complete order. Share a packing list before choosing equipment.
Confirm packed dimensions, gross weight and the intended container size.
Ask who arranges loading in China and unloading at the destination.
Confirm delivery access, waiting time, container return and any storage charges.
Delivery to Perth (Fremantle)
The displayed examples use delivery postcode 6000. 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: AUPER. This identifies the configured sea destination, not a confirmed sailing or the airport used for air shipments. View our Perth (Fremantle) service information.
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.
Is this a confirmed shipping price?
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.
How are sea and air freight charged?
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.
What do I need for a firm quote?
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.