Shipping to Dalian and north-east China
Dalian, at the tip of the Liaodong Peninsula, is the main port of north-east China and an ice-free gateway for Liaoning, Jilin and Heilongjiang. It is known for its software and shipbuilding industries and has a large Japanese business community.
Practical tips. Choose Dalian for consignees in Dalian, Shenyang and the north-east. Winters are cold, but the port stays open all year. Commercial cargo for factories in Liaoning is common, and personal effects are cleared for residents with a work or residence permit.
Dalian is also a popular city for foreign teachers and engineers, with international schools and a relaxed seaside atmosphere. Many Japanese companies run factories in the Dalian development zone, and commercial shipments of parts and machinery are routine for local brokers. Keep the packing list detailed and in line with the invoice.
Shipping rates from Canada to Dalian
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalian | USD 3 / cu ft 50 days · min. USD 370.96 | USD 3 / cu ft 50 days · min. USD 370.96 | USD 2 / cu ft 40 days · min. USD 335.64 |
Examples from Vancouver: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 335.64; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 406.28. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies, the quote adds Fastfrate trucking to Montreal or Vancouver.
Personal effects: Personal effects and household goods are accepted subject to carrier approval: we send your packing list and passport copy to the carrier before you pay. Carrier conditions for China: Commercial Invoice / Packing List Required; Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; Alcohol / Tobacco Are NOT Accepted in China; USCC or Tax ID Number Of Consignee Required; Enterprise Code (VAT, GST) Number Of Shipper Required; Chongqing Cargo Customs Cleared in Shanghai; Personal Effects Accepted in Hong Kong but not in Guangzhou; No Personal Effects Accepted in Macau; Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Collect Freight On Approval; Hong Kong: Commercial Invoice / Packing List Required; Hong Kong: Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; Hong Kong: Alcohol / Tobacco Are Accepted to Hong Kong if consignee can provide import permit; Hong Kong: Alcohol / Tobacco Are NOT Accepted via Hong Kong for any transhipment; Hong Kong: USCC or Tax ID Number Of Consignee Required; Hong Kong: Enterprise Code (VAT, GST) Number Of Shipper Required; Hong Kong: Personal Effects is NOT Accepted in or via Hong Kong; Hong Kong: No Personal Effects Accepted in Macau.
Documents: a signed packing list and a passport copy for personal effects, a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
Nearest other destinations in China: Xingang (400 km), Tianjin (418 km), Qingdao (440 km), Beijing (501 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to China.
Rates valid October 1–31, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.