How is Malaysia Sea Freight Charged? Based on the provided Malaysia Sea Freight Quotation Table, Malaysia sea freight is mainly charged by cubic meter (CBM). The specific charging standards and notes are as follows:
I. Core Charging Standards
| Departure City |
Cargo Type |
Sea Freight Rate |
Transit Time |
| Guangzhou |
General cargo |
RMB620/CBM |
18-20 days |
| Guangzhou |
Sensitive cargo (e.g., food, cosmetics) |
RMB670/CBM |
18-20 days |
| Guangzhou |
Desktop computer |
RMB1000/CBM |
18-20 days |
| Guangzhou |
Laptop computer |
RMB1350/CBM |
18-20 days |
| Shenzhen |
General cargo |
RMB670/CBM |
18-20 days |
| Shenzhen |
Sensitive cargo |
RMB720/CBM |
18-20 days |
| Yiwu |
General cargo |
RMB645/CBM |
18-20 days |
| Yiwu |
Sensitive cargo |
RMB695/CBM |
18-20 days |
II. Other Important Charging Rules
1. Minimum Charge
- Minimum billing: 0.3 CBM
- If your cargo volume is less than 0.3 CBM, it will be charged as 0.3 CBM.
- Example: Sending a small amount of dried tangerine peel from Guangzhou, volume 0.1 CBM, charged at 0.3 CBM → 0.3 × 670 = RMB201
2. Remote Area Surcharge
| Destination Type |
Surcharge Standard |
| Remote areas in West Malaysia (Genting Highlands, Cameron Highlands, Redang Island, Perhentian Island, Tioman Island, etc.) |
+RMB50/CBM or +MYR50/shipment |
| East Malaysia (Sabah, Sarawak) |
Refer to Malaysia (East Malaysia Sarawak) Sea Freight Quotation Table, prices differ |
3. DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) Explanation
- The prices in the table are DDP (including China export customs clearance + Malaysia import customs clearance + duties)
- However, additional charges may apply in the following cases:
- Declared cargo value exceeds a certain threshold (e.g., air freight over 25KG or over MYR500)
- Formal customs declaration is required (e.g., for export tax rebate)
4. Other Potential Charges
| Item |
Description |
| Fumigation Fee |
Wooden packaging (wooden crates/pallets) requires fumigation, approx. RMB200-500/shipment |
| Terminal Fee / Documentation Fee |
Some freight forwarders may charge extra; confirm before shipping |
| Delivery Fee |
Prices in the table usually include door-to-door delivery (most areas in West Malaysia), but remote areas and East Malaysia need confirmation |
III. Charging Examples (Guangzhou to West Malaysia)
| Cargo |
Volume |
Type |
Sea Freight Calculation |
Total Freight |
| 20KG clothing (approx. 0.15 CBM) |
0.15 CBM (charged as 0.3 CBM) |
General cargo |
0.3 × 620 |
RMB186 |
| 1 CBM phone cases (general cargo) |
1 CBM |
General cargo |
1 × 620 |
RMB620 |
| 0.5 CBM dried tangerine peel (sensitive cargo) |
0.5 CBM |
Sensitive cargo |
0.5 × 670 |
RMB335 |
| 0.3 CBM power bank (sensitive cargo/battery) |
0.3 CBM |
Requires special battery channel |
Need separate inquiry |
Consult sales representative |
IV. Important Notes (continued)
- Volume Calculation: Length × Width × Height (unit: meters) = CBM. Example: A box 50cm × 40cm × 30cm = 0.5 × 0.4 × 0.3 = 0.06 CBM.
- Accurate Cargo Classification:
- Clothing, phone cases, data cables → General cargo
- Food (dried tangerine peel), cosmetics, liquids, powders → Sensitive cargo
- Power banks, products with batteries → Must use special battery channel
- Information required before shipping: Cargo list (item name, quantity, value), recipient address, contact number.
- It is recommended to confirm with the sales representative before shipping: Especially for sensitive cargo, remote areas, and battery-containing goods, prices may fluctuate.
V. Sea Freight vs. Air Freight: How to Choose?
| Situation |
Recommended Method |
Reason |
| Small quantity (<20KG), urgent |
Air freight |
4-5 days door-to-door, first 1KG approx. RMB36-42 |
| Large quantity (>0.3 CBM), not urgent |
Sea freight |
18-20 days door-to-door, average RMB620-670/CBM |
| Products with batteries |
Sea freight + overseas warehouse |
Air freight has strict battery restrictions and is more expensive; sea freight is more reliable |
If you can tell Guangdong Smart Logistics the specific cargo type, volume (approx. how many CBM), and destination city, Guangdong Smart Logistics can calculate a more accurate reference freight for you.
