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KenyaFreight rates from Dalian to Mombasa.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Dalian (CNDLC) to Mombasa (KEMBA), 41 to 44 days in transit. Prices as of 28 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Dalian to Mombasa
Ocean freight per container in USD. Carrier prices are port to port before local charges; live quotes keep the terms the provider quoted. Reference prices with date and source, not an offer.
| Container | Source | From | Median | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20GP | Navo Rates | $4,014 | $4,514 | 5 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $6,414 | $7,414 | 5 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $6,414 | $7,414 | 5 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 5 priced sailings updated 28 Oct 2026 to 28 Oct 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Dalian to Mombasa by shipping type
Lowest price we hold on this lane, in USD. Source: Navo Rates. Reference prices, not an offer: run a live search for a price you can book.
Other shipping types
- FTLFull truck load
- LTLLess than truck load
- BulkDry bulk and break bulk
- RoRoVehicles and rolling cargo
- Rail freightContainers and wagons by rail
Estimates: Navo Rates formula from comparable lanes, distance and fuel prices (VLSFO $816.5 per tonne, 2026-11-11), USD. Indicative, not bookable: request a rate on Navo Mesh or run a live search.
Road, bulk, RoRo and rail prices depend on cargo, weight and dates: open a live search or request rates on Navo Mesh below.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Dalian to Mombasa
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CMA CGMTb Taiyuan · BMXCNC/KILIMA | 13 Nov 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | 42 d | $4,014 | $6,414 | $6,414 |
| CMA CGMHeng Hui 5 · BMXCNC/KILIMA | 18 Nov 2026 | 1 Jan 2027 | 44 d | $4,514 | $7,414 | $7,414 |
| CMA CGMKuo Long · CSE1CNC/KILIMA | 18 Nov 2026 | 1 Jan 2027 | 44 d | $4,514 | $7,414 | $7,414 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm America · BMXCNC/KILIMA | 25 Nov 2026 | 8 Jan 2027 | 44 d | $4,514 | $7,414 | $7,414 |
| CMA CGMSea Of Luck · CSE1CNC/KILIMA | 28 Nov 2026 | 8 Jan 2027 | 41 d | $4,514 | $7,414 | $7,414 |
Shipping lines from Dalian to Mombasa
1 carrier with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA CGM | 5 | 41 d | $4,014 | $6,414 | $6,414 |
Container shipping cost from Dalian to Mombasa
Shipping a container from Dalian to Mombasa starts at $4,014 for a 20GP, $6,414 for a 40GP and $6,414 for a 40HC in the prices we hold for this lane.
Across 5 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $6,414 to $7,414, with a median of $7,414. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 16% more on a different sailing.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Dalian to Mombasa
Carriers list 5 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 13 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 41 to 44 days port to port, all on direct services.
Carrier on the lane: CMA CGM.
By sea Dalian to Mombasa is 6,741 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 20.1 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Dalian to Mombasa: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 28 Oct 2026 and 28 Oct 2026. Each figure is a list price for one sailing, not an offer: availability and the final price are confirmed when you request a quote.
For a price you can book today, run a live search for Dalian to Mombasa above: it asks the carriers and forwarders connected to Navo at the moment you search.
FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a container from Dalian to Mombasa?
The lowest price we hold for Dalian to Mombasa is $4,014 per 20GP, $6,414 per 40GP and $6,414 per 40HC. Carrier prices are port to port, before local charges. Prices change every week; run a live search for today's rates.
How long does shipping from Dalian to Mombasa take?
Carriers schedule 41 to 44 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 6,741 nm, about 20.1 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Dalian to Mombasa?
CMA CGM have priced sailings or quotes on this lane.
Can I book these freight rates?
No, they are reference prices from Navo Rates with their date. To book, run a live search or request a quote: the price you get there is confirmed by the carrier or forwarder.
What is included in the price?
Carrier prices cover ocean freight for one container, port to port. Terminal handling, documentation, customs clearance, inland transport and insurance are extra unless a live quote says it includes them.
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All lanes: freight rates by country, China to Kenya, from China, to Kenya. Distance and transit: Dalian to Mombasa shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.
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