Shipping to Ningbo and Zhejiang
Ningbo-Zhoushan is one of the world's largest ports by tonnage, on the coast of Zhejiang Province south of Shanghai. It serves the manufacturing cities of Ningbo, Shaoxing, Taizhou and Yiwu, famous for its small-commodities market.
Practical tips. Choose Ningbo for consignees in eastern Zhejiang; for Hangzhou both Ningbo and Shanghai are about the same distance, so compare the rates. Most cargo to Ningbo is commercial: samples, machinery parts and raw materials for factories. Personal effects are cleared only for residents with a work or residence permit, and the owner usually needs to be present.
Ningbo's port is linked by rail to inland cities, so cargo can continue to central China if needed. Plan around Chinese New Year, when factories and trucking close for up to two weeks.
Shipping rates from Canada to Ningbo
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ningbo | USD 4 / cu ft 32 days · min. USD 406.28 | USD 4 / cu ft 32 days · min. USD 406.28 | USD 3 / cu ft 22 days · min. USD 370.96 |
Examples from Vancouver: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 370.96; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 476.92. 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: Shanghai (151 km), Changshu (213 km), Nanjing (358 km), Fuzhou (477 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.