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NetherlandsFreight rates from Dalian to Rotterdam.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Dalian (CNDLC) to Rotterdam (NLRTM), 41 to 61 days in transit. Prices as of 9 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Dalian to Rotterdam
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 | $2,165 | $2,604 | 22 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $3,340 | $4,006 | 22 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $3,340 | $4,006 | 21 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 22 priced sailings updated 21 Oct 2026 to 9 Nov 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Dalian to Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MSCMsc Micol · SHIKRA | 13 Nov 2026 | 1 Jan 2027 | 49 d · via | $2,165 | $3,340 | $3,340 |
| MSC | 13 Nov 2026 | 13 Jan 2027 | 61 d · via | $2,165 | $3,340 | $3,340 |
| MSCMsc Mirja · TIGER SERVICE | 13 Nov 2026 | 13 Jan 2027 | 61 d · via | $2,308 | $3,566 | $3,566 |
 HMMOne Trust · FE4 | 12 Nov 2026 | 27 Dec 2026 | 45 d | $2,323 | $3,646 | n/a |
 ONEOne Innovation · FE4 | 21 Nov 2026 | 8 Jan 2027 | 48 d · via | $2,554 | $3,906 | $3,906 |
| ONEOne Trust · FE4 | 12 Nov 2026 | 27 Dec 2026 | 45 d · via | $2,604 | $4,006 | $4,006 |
| ONEOne Infinity · FE4 | 14 Nov 2026 | 3 Jan 2027 | 50 d · via | $2,604 | $4,006 | $4,006 |
| ONEOne Infinity · FE4 | 15 Nov 2026 | 3 Jan 2027 | 49 d · via | $2,604 | $4,006 | $4,006 |
Container shipping cost from Dalian to Rotterdam
On Dalian to Rotterdam the cheapest ocean freight we see is $2,165 for a 20GP, $3,340 for a 40GP and $3,340 for a 40HC.
Across 21 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $3,340 to $5,275, with a median of $4,006. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 58% 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 Rotterdam
Carriers list 22 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 12 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 41 to 61 days port to port; 9 of the 22 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: ONE, CMA CGM, MSC and HMM.
By sea Dalian to Rotterdam is 10,996 nautical miles via Strait of Gibraltar, Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca and Suez Canal, about 32.7 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 Rotterdam: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 21 Oct 2026 and 9 Nov 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.
Prices on this page are a snapshot from 9 Nov 2026. A live search above checks today's rates for your box and date.
FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a container from Dalian to Rotterdam?
The lowest price we hold for Dalian to Rotterdam is $2,165 per 20GP, $3,340 per 40GP and $3,340 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 Rotterdam take?
Carriers schedule 41 to 61 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,996 nm, about 32.7 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Dalian to Rotterdam?
ONE, CMA CGM, MSC and HMM 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 Netherlands, from China, to Netherlands. Distance and transit: Dalian to Rotterdam shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.
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