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United KingdomFreight rates from Dalian to London Gateway.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Dalian (CNDLC) to London Gateway (GBLGP), 54 to 70 days in transit. Prices as of 26 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Dalian to London Gateway
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 | $2,308 | $3,875 | 5 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $3,566 | $5,225 | 5 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $3,566 | $5,225 | 5 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 5 priced sailings updated 18 Oct 2026 to 26 Oct 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Dalian to London Gateway 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 London Gateway
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 | 22 Jan 2027 | 70 d · via | $2,308 | $3,566 | $3,566 |
 CMA CGMKuo Long · CSE1CNC/FAL3/NEWMO | 16 Nov 2026 | 9 Jan 2027 | 54 d · via | $3,875 | $5,225 | $5,225 |
| CMA CGMSea Of Luck · CSE1CNC/FAL3/NEWMO | 23 Nov 2026 | 30 Jan 2027 | 68 d · via | $3,875 | $5,225 | $5,225 |
| CMA CGMSea Of Luck · CSE1CNC/FAL3/NEWMO | 25 Nov 2026 | 23 Jan 2027 | 59 d · via | $3,875 | $5,225 | $5,225 |
| CMA CGMSea Of Luck · CSE1CNC/FAL3/NEWMO | 28 Nov 2026 | 30 Jan 2027 | 63 d · via | $3,875 | $5,225 | $5,225 |
Container shipping cost from Dalian to London Gateway
The lowest container shipping cost from Dalian to London Gateway we have on record is $2,308 for a 20GP, $3,566 for a 40GP and $3,566 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 5 sailings is $5,225; the cheapest is $3,566 and the dearest $5,225. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $1,659 per box.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Dalian to London Gateway
5 sailings from Dalian to London Gateway carry a published price between 13 Nov 2026 and 28 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 54 to 70 days port to port, with transhipment on the way.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM and MSC.
By sea Dalian to London Gateway is 10,926 nautical miles via Strait of Gibraltar, Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca and Suez Canal, about 32.5 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 London Gateway: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 18 Oct 2026 and 26 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.
Prices on this page are a snapshot from 26 Oct 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 London Gateway?
The lowest price we hold for Dalian to London Gateway is $2,308 per 20GP, $3,566 per 40GP and $3,566 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 London Gateway take?
Carriers schedule 54 to 70 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,926 nm, about 32.5 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Dalian to London Gateway?
CMA CGM and MSC 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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