Calculate LCL and FCL sea freight from China to Germany online. fba.solutions combines selected China origins, freight rates, customs-clearance options and German destination requirements in one quotation workflow.
Less-than-container-load shipping is designed for cargo that does not require a complete container. For supported LCL services, the freight calculation considers the shipment volume and weight and applies the relevant chargeable quantity rules.
FCL Sea Freight
Full-container-load shipping is available from selected Chinese origins. The calculator can combine the main sea freight with the applicable destination and inland-delivery logic for the selected service.
Selected sea freight origins in China
For Sea LCL, the configured origins are Shenzhen/Yantian, Shanghai, Qingdao, Xiamen and Tianjin. Sea FCL is available from selected Chinese origins shown in the calculator. The exact origins depend on the selected shipment type and current service configuration.
LCL or FCL?
Sea freight option
Shipment format
Calculation
LCL
Shared container capacity
Based on chargeable shipment quantity and available LCL rate
FCL
Full container
Based on container/routing and available FCL rate
The suitable service depends on cargo size, weight, origin, destination, schedule and the rates available at the time of quotation.
Sea freight to your destination in Germany
For supported LCL services, customers can choose FBA/FBM by zovis GmbH or another destination in Germany. When another destination is selected, the quotation workflow can calculate the applicable on-carriage. FCL services use their configured routing and inland-delivery logic.
Customs clearance and shipping documents
The quotation can include customs clearance. After booking, customers can use the secure shipment workflow to upload available shipping documents and complete customs data. This connects freight calculation with the operational information required for the shipment.
How to calculate sea freight
1. Open the freight calculator and select Sea Freight. 2. Choose LCL or FCL and the Chinese origin. 3. Enter shipment volume, weight and destination information. 4. Calculate the freight price. 5. Create the quotation and continue to booking while it is valid.
Can I calculate LCL sea freight from China to Germany?
Yes. LCL calculation is available from selected origins and uses the shipment volume, weight and available rate data.
Can I calculate FCL sea freight from China to Germany?
Yes. FCL sea freight is available from selected Chinese origins in the freight calculator.
Which Chinese origins are available for sea freight?
For Sea LCL, the configured origins are Shenzhen/Yantian, Shanghai, Qingdao, Xiamen and Tianjin. Sea FCL origins depend on the selected service and current calculator configuration.
Can sea freight include delivery in Germany?
For supported services, customers can select an FBA/FBM logistics option or enter another German destination. The quotation then applies the relevant destination logic.
Calculate your China–Germany sea freight
Enter your cargo details and calculate the applicable LCL or FCL freight price online.