Transport options to the Netherlands
Sea freight
The lowest cost for larger volumes. LCL from 1 CBM, FCL in 20′, 40′ and 40′ HC containers.
- Transit time
- 33–43 days
- Indicative from (per CBM)
- $66.01
Rail freight
Typically faster than sea and cheaper than air on China–Europe and China–Russia services.
- Transit time
- 20–28 days
- Indicative from (per CBM)
- $180
Air freight
The fastest option for urgent, light or high-value goods.
- Transit time
- 4–7 days
- Indicative from (per kg)
- $5.55
Road freight
Flexible overland service to Europe and Russia, including part loads.
- Transit time
- 15–23 days
- Indicative from (per CBM)
- $273
Main destinations: Rotterdam · Amsterdam · Venlo
Sample calculation: 10 CBM, 3,000 kg to the Netherlands
Includes receiving, verification, palletizing, export customs and freight. Open the calculator to adjust the values.
| Mode | Transit | Freight | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea freight LCL Lowest cost | 33–43 days | $683 | $934 |
| Sea freight FCL | 33–43 days | $1,680 | $2,097 |
| Rail freight LCL | 20–28 days | $1,860 | $2,112 |
| Rail freight FCL | 20–28 days | $4,051 | $4,467 |
| Air freight Fastest | 4–7 days | $16,668 | $16,920 |
| Road freight | 15–23 days | $2,791 | $3,042 |
All prices are indicative list prices in CNY, converted at the reference rate shown. Your written quote is binding. Import customs, duties and VAT are managed by your customs broker or quoted separately on request.
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