Freight route from Bangladesh to China

Shipping from Bangladesh to China

Air in 3-5 days · Sea in 28-35 days · One accountable partner in Dhaka, named-operator replies within two business hours.

Lane overview

Bangladesh to China

Weekly FCL sailings Chattogram → Shanghai and Ningbo plus consolidated LCL into Shenzhen. Daily air uplift via HSIA on carrier partners for apparel, leather and time-critical components into Chinese manufacturing hubs.

DhakaShanghai

Destination

China

Air transit
3-5 days
Sea transit
28-35 days
FCL 20' from
€2,200
LCL from
€72/CBM

Main ports / hubs

  • Shanghai (PVG)
  • Shenzhen (SZX)
  • Ningbo

Common commodities

  • Machinery
  • Pharma
  • Luxury goods
Services on this lane

Three ways we move your cargo

Every mode on this lane is operated by BCL — no opaque sub-contracting. Pick the one that fits your time and cost profile for China.

  • Air freight to China

    Daily uplift out of Dhaka HSIA via major carriers. 3-5 days door-to-airport, with DGR and cool-chain capability where needed.

    From €3.8/kg

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  • Sea freight to China

    Weekly FCL sailings from Chattogram plus our own LCL consolidation. 28-35 days port-to-port on the primary service.

    FCL from €2,200 · LCL from €72/CBM

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  • Customs clearance

    BAFFA-licensed brokerage at Chattogram and HSIA. We handle Bangladesh export declarations and coordinate local China clearance through our overseas partner desks.

    Included in door-to-door quotes

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Indicative pricing

Bangladesh → China — from prices

Directional rates based on recent BCL spot bookings. Firm quotes include surcharges, handling and customs as per your Incoterm.

ModeBasisFromTransit
Air freight (general cargo)Per chargeable kg€3.8/kg3-5 days
Sea — FCL 20' standardPer container, all-in€2,20028-35 days
Sea — LCLPer CBM / 1,000 kg (w/m)€72/CBM28-35 + consol days

Rates shown are indicative, in EUR, and valid at spot. Surcharges (BAF, CAF, PSS), terminal handling, customs fees, duties, VAT and last-mile delivery apply depending on Incoterm. Bookings subject to available capacity. For a firm, itemised quote, use the form below.

Customs & compliance

China customs — what you need to know

Questions we answer every week. Have a specific regulation or tariff you need clarified? The quote form below goes to a named BCL operator.

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Get a firm rate Bangladesh → China

Tell us what you're moving out of Dhaka or Chattogram — we'll come back with an itemised quote and an assigned operator within two business hours.

Origin country
Bangladeshlocked
Destination country
Chinalocked
From the blog

More on this lane

Operational notes and regulatory background relevant to China.

  • Insights

    Top 5 Supply Chain Trends in 2026

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