How accurate are the shipping cost calculations?

Our calculators use real-time rates and industry-standard formulas to provide accurate estimates. Final costs may vary based on specific cargo requirements, seasonal rates, and additional services.

Are these calculators free to use?

Yes, all 13 calculators are completely free to use with no registration required. You can access shipping cost, customs duty, transit time, and all other calculators instantly.

What is the AI Smart Calculator?

The AI Smart Calculator uses artificial intelligence to analyse your shipping requirements and provide intelligent recommendations for the most cost-effective and efficient shipping solutions from China to Australia.

Can I calculate customs duties for Australia?

Yes, our Customs Duty Calculator helps you estimate import duties, GST (10%), and customs clearance costs for goods imported from China to Australia based on HS codes and cargo value.

How do I optimise container loading?

Use our Container Load Optimiser to calculate the best container type (20ft, 40ft, 40HC) for your cargo. Enter your cargo dimensions and quantities to see optimal loading configurations and cost comparisons.

What is transit time from China to Australia?

Sea freight is estimated at 25–30 days, beginning after transit from China. Air freight is estimated at 7–10 days, beginning after transit from China. Inspection delays are excluded.

How do I calculate demurrage and detention charges?

Our Demurrage & Detention Calculator helps you estimate daily charges when containers are held beyond free time. Demurrage applies at the port/terminal, detention applies when you have the container. Rates vary by shipping line and container type.

Can I calculate carbon emissions for my shipments?

Yes, our Carbon Footprint Calculator estimates CO2 emissions based on shipping method, distance, and cargo weight. Sea freight produces 10-50g CO2/ton-km while air freight produces 500-1500g CO2/ton-km. Track your environmental impact for ESG reporting.

What insurance premium should I expect?

Cargo insurance typically costs 0.2-0.5% of the cargo value (CIF + 10%). Use our Insurance Premium Calculator to estimate costs based on your cargo type, value, and shipping route. Higher-risk goods may have premium rates.

Which calculator should e-commerce businesses use?

E-commerce sellers should use the AI Smart Calculator for intelligent recommendations, Shipping Cost Calculator for delivered pricing, Customs Duty Calculator for landed costs, and Transit Time Calculator for inventory planning. Combined, these help optimize margins and customer delivery expectations.

Shipping Cost Calculator

Estimate China to Australia shipping costs. Choose your lane, shipment size and delivery terms to see a detailed price breakdown.

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Shipping Cost Estimate

Estimate China-Australia shipping costs using your current shipment details. These figures are indicative only and do not include customs duties or taxes.

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How would you like to ship?

Choose the closest option. The next steps will show only the cargo fields and charges relevant to it.

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1. Lane & Ports: Pick your origin (China) and destination (Australia) ports. Each lane has its own contracted base rate.

2. Shipment Type: LCL for <15 CBM (charged per CBM), FCL for full containers (flat rate per container), Air for urgent <500 kg.

3. Cargo Details: Either enter dimensions per carton OR enter total CBM directly from your supplier's packing list.

4. Trade Terms: FOB / CIF / DDU / DDP determine who pays what. DDP = door-to-door tax-inclusive (LCL only). DDU = you pay GST + duty separately to ABF. Tick "Supplier arranges freight" if your supplier quoted CIF/CFR — only destination services will be calculated.

5. Cargo Value: Drives high-value rate (~AUD 204/CBM above ~AUD 2,062 / 10,000 RMB), insurance, and estimated GST/duty. Enter in AUD, CNY/RMB or USD.

6. Add-ons: Insurance (0.3-0.5%), COO (saves 5% duty), and any configured oversize fee if an item exceeds 240 cm. For air freight: extra ¥150 RMB (~AUD 30.93) per item if any single dimension (L, W, or H) exceeds 100 cm.

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Where is it going?

Origin Port (FOB Port)

Destination Port (Optional)

Delivery Postcode

Selected shipping service

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AI Smart Calculator: Get intelligent shipping recommendations powered by AI
Shipping Cost Calculator: Calculate sea and air shipping costs instantly
Container Load Optimiser: Optimise 20ft, 40ft, and 40HC container loading
Transit Time Calculator: Estimate delivery times for different routes

💰 Cost & Financial Calculators

Customs Duty Calculator: Calculate import duties, GST, and clearance costs
Break-Even Analysis: Analyse profitability and shipping decisions
Insurance Premium: Calculate cargo insurance costs
Demurrage & Detention: Calculate container detention charges

📦 Measurement & Planning Tools

Volume Calculator: Calculate CBM with unit conversion
Weight Calculator: Convert between kg, lbs, tons
Pallet Calculator: Calculate pallet dimensions and capacity
Warehouse Storage: Estimate storage costs and space

🌱 Sustainability & Compliance

Carbon Footprint Calculator: Calculate CO2 emissions for shipments
Customs Compliance: HS code lookup and duty calculations
Regulatory Support: Australian import requirements
Green Shipping: Eco-friendly shipping options

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Shipping cost from China to Australia per kg

A per-kg price is useful only when the service, chargeable weight and included charges match. Air freight and express use chargeable weight; LCL sea freight examples use billed CBM, and full containers are quoted per container. Compare the final shipment total as well as the unit price.

Configured air and express DDP examples — Australian dollars, not a 1 kg parcel quote
Destination	Service	Billed weight	AUD per kg	Example freight total
Melbourne 3000	Air DDP · 100 kg	100 kg	AUD 14.47 / kg	AUD 1,447.00
Sydney 2000	Air DDP · 100 kg	100 kg	AUD 14.47 / kg	AUD 1,447.00
Brisbane 4000	Air DDP · 100 kg	100 kg	AUD 14.47 / kg	AUD 1,447.00
Perth (Fremantle) 6000	Air DDP · 100 kg	100 kg	AUD 14.47 / kg	AUD 1,447.00
Adelaide 5000	Air DDP · 100 kg	100 kg	AUD 14.47 / kg	AUD 1,447.00
Melbourne 3000	Express DDP · 100 kg	100 kg	AUD 28.61 / kg	AUD 2,861.00
Sydney 2000	Express DDP · 100 kg	100 kg	AUD 28.61 / kg	AUD 2,861.00
Brisbane 4000	Express DDP · 100 kg	100 kg	AUD 28.61 / kg	AUD 2,861.00
Perth (Fremantle) 6000	Express DDP · 100 kg	100 kg	AUD 28.61 / kg	AUD 2,861.00
Adelaide 5000	Express DDP · 100 kg	100 kg	AUD 28.61 / kg	AUD 2,861.00

These examples use 100 kg actual weight, 0.1 m³ and AUD 1,000 declared goods value. The goods value is not the freight charge. Prices use the active calculator configuration and the displayed destination postcode. Supplier pickup, insurance, inspections and special handling require separate confirmation; final delivery conditions and cargo eligibility affect your written quote.

Why a light carton can cost more than its scale weight

Ten cartons, each 60 × 40 × 50 cm and 8 kg, weigh 80 kg but occupy 1.2 CBM. With an illustrative air divisor of 6,000, their volumetric weight is 200 kg: 10 × 60 × 40 × 50 ÷ 6,000. A carrier using that divisor would compare 200 kg with the actual 80 kg. Confirm the divisor, rounding and minimum weight for the selected service.

Compare quotations on the same basis

Use the same outside packed dimensions, gross weight, goods value and delivery postcode.
Ask whether the price is airport-to-airport, port-to-port or delivered, and how clearance, duty and GST are treated.
Confirm minimum charges, supplier pickup, restricted cargo, residential delivery and unloading before comparing totals.

Prepare the same shipment details for every freight quote

Choose the China origin, Australian destination and agreed delivery terms.
Enter export-packed dimensions, total gross weight, cargo value and delivery requirements.
Check the charge breakdown and exclusions before requesting a written quote.

Example and interpretation

For 10 cartons measuring 60 × 40 × 50 cm each, total volume is 10 × 0.60 × 0.40 × 0.50 = 1.2 CBM. Enter the actual gross weight too: volume alone does not determine the final freight charge.

Before you rely on the result

Indicative results depend on the configured lane and service. Supplier collection, cargo restrictions, residential access, unloading and inspections must be confirmed for your shipment.