Far East LCL Import Service

LCL Sea Freight from China to Cyprus

Direct consolidations from Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen and 13 more Chinese ports to Limassol — avoiding unnecessary transhipment for a more reliable, secure service. Rates refreshed every two weeks, quoted all-in to your Cyprus door.

Chinese ports we load from

Consolidated LCL departures from China's main gateways, with rates published per port every two weeks.

Shanghai
Ningbo
Shenzhen (Yantian)
Guangzhou (Huangpu)
Qingdao
Tianjin (Xingang)
Xiamen
Dalian
Fuzhou
Zhongshan
Zhuhai
Foshan
Shunde
Jiangmen
Shantou
Hong Kong

Shipping from elsewhere in Asia? See our Far East & Asia LCL service covering 35+ further ports.

How importing from China works

1. Your supplier delivers to port

Your Chinese supplier delivers the cargo to our consolidation warehouse at the port of loading (FOB terms are the most common).

2. We consolidate and ship

Cargo is loaded into a shared container on a direct consolidation to Limassol — no unnecessary transhipment along the way.

3. Customs clearance in Cyprus

Our team handles import clearance, duties and VAT paperwork on arrival at Limassol port.

4. Delivery to your door

Palletised delivery to Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos or the Famagusta area — priced per pallet.

Transparent all-in pricing

per w/m

Priced per cubic metre or 1,000 kg — whichever is greater. Ideal for anything from one pallet upwards.

biweekly rates

Fresh rates from our Far East consolidation partner every two weeks, converted to euro at the live exchange rate.

no surprises

Quotes include destination delivery order, documentation and origin service charges — plus per-pallet delivery to your door.

China to Cyprus shipping — FAQ

How is LCL from China to Cyprus priced?

LCL cargo is priced per weight-or-measure (w/m): 1 cubic metre or 1,000 kg, whichever is greater. Our rates from Chinese ports are refreshed every two weeks, converted to euro at the live exchange rate, and quoted all-in — including destination delivery order, documentation and origin service charges.

Which Chinese ports do you ship from?

We load from 16 Chinese origins including Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen (Yantian), Guangzhou (Huangpu), Qingdao, Tianjin (Xingang), Xiamen, Dalian and Hong Kong, plus 35+ further Far East ports across Asia.

Do you deliver to my door in Cyprus?

Yes. We deliver palletised cargo to Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos and the Famagusta area, priced per pallet. Delivery to more remote areas is also available.

Do I need an EORI number to import from China to Cyprus?

Yes — commercial imports into Cyprus require an EORI number for customs clearance. If you don't have one yet, registration is straightforward and our customs team can guide you through it.

Can you handle customs clearance for my Chinese imports?

Yes. We offer full import customs clearance in Cyprus, including tariff classification, duty and VAT calculation, and document handling, so your cargo moves from vessel to door without you dealing with the paperwork.

Can I insure my cargo from China?

Yes — marine cargo insurance is available on request at 0.35% of the cargo value with a €50 minimum premium, quoted together with your freight rate.

New to importing? Read our guide: Importing from China to Cyprus — a B2B reality check or learn about customs clearance in Cyprus.

Cargo insurance available Full customs clearance Direct consolidations Door delivery island-wide