Ocean Freight · Canada → China
Ocean Freight from Canada to China
16 port combinations connect Canada and China in our network. The shortest, Vancouver → Shanghai, is 5,152 nautical miles; transit across the lane ranges 13–41 days port to port.
- Distance
- 5,152 nm
- Transit
- 13–41 days
- Service
- FCL & LCL
Lane at a glance
Route facts
GoForwarder books full-container (FCL) and consolidated (LCL) space on this lane, coordinates pickup and export in Canada, and hands the cargo to import clearance and final delivery in China.
- Origin
- Canada
- Destination
- China
- Distance
- from 5,152 nm (9,542 km)
- Estimated transit
- 13–41 days
- Routing via
- Suez Canal, Strait of Malacca, Strait of Gibraltar, Bab-el-Mandeb and Panama Canal
- Equipment
- FCL 20', 40', 40' HC · reefer · LCL
- Incoterms
- EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP · DDP
Network
Main port pairs
| Origin | Destination | Distance | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | Shanghai | 5,152 nm | 13–20 days |
| Vancouver | Qingdao | 5,177 nm | 13–20 days |
| Vancouver | Ningbo | 5,222 nm | 13–20 days |
| Vancouver | Dalian | 5,240 nm | 13–20 days |
| Vancouver | Tianjin | 5,388 nm | 13–21 days |
| Vancouver | Xiamen | 5,587 nm | 14–21 days |
| Vancouver | Shenzhen | 5,917 nm | 15–22 days |
| Vancouver | Guangzhou | 5,928 nm | 15–22 days |
| Montreal | Shenzhen | 11,729 nm | 28–40 days |
| Montreal | Guangzhou | 11,739 nm | 28–40 days |
| Montreal | Xiamen | 11,937 nm | 29–41 days |
| Montreal | Shanghai | 11,974 nm | 29–41 days |
| Montreal | Qingdao | 11,999 nm | 29–41 days |
| Montreal | Ningbo | 12,044 nm | 29–41 days |
| Montreal | Dalian | 12,063 nm | 29–41 days |
| Montreal | Tianjin | 12,210 nm | 30–41 days |
How it works
From quote to delivery
- 01
Quote and booking
Send cargo details on WhatsApp; we confirm the rate and book vessel space from Canada.
- 02
Pickup and export clearance
We coordinate container release, pickup and export customs in Canada.
- 03
Ocean transit
Sailing Canada → China: about 13–41 days port to port, with tracking until arrival.
- 04
Import clearance
Customs clearance in China, coordinated with our customs broker partners.
- 05
Final delivery
Drayage from the terminal to your warehouse, with proof of delivery.
Checklist
Documents and cost drivers
Documents to import into China
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading (B/L)
- Certificate of origin
- Import declaration under China customs rules
What drives the price on this lane
- Base ocean freight (per container for FCL, per CBM for LCL)
- Bunker / fuel surcharges (BAF) and peak-season surcharges
- Terminal handling at origin and destination (THC)
- Documentation and B/L fees
- Customs clearance at both ends
- Drayage from the port to the final address
- Cargo insurance
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does ocean freight from Canada to China take?+
Estimated transit is 13–41 days port to port. Direct services sit at the low end; transshipment, peak season or inspections push it to the high end.
How far is Canada from China?+
The shortest pair is 5,152 nm (9,542 km) by sea via the Suez Canal, Strait of Malacca, Strait of Gibraltar, Bab-el-Mandeb and Panama Canal.
How much does ocean freight from Canada to China cost?+
It depends on container size or volume (CBM), the season and surcharges. Send your cargo details on WhatsApp and we reply with a written quote.
FCL or LCL — which one do I need?+
Below roughly 15 m³, consolidated LCL is usually cheaper. Above that, a 20-foot container starts to pay off; a 40-foot container fits about 67 m³.
What documents do I need to import into China?+
Commercial invoice; Packing list; Bill of lading (B/L); Certificate of origin; Import declaration under China customs rules.
From Canada to other destinations in China
Other origins in Canada to China
Ready to move your cargo?
Send origin, destination and cargo details — we reply with a written quote.