Shipment
Shipping from China to Singapore in May 2026 offers highly competitive rates, with air freight experiencing significant, historic lows, making it a strong competitor to sea freight.
Sea freight (20GP) is stable at $342–$418, while air rates have dropped to approximately $1.57/kg.
Express options (2-5 days) and LCL (10-15 days) are readily available.
Key Shipping Methods & Times (to Singapore):
- Air Freight: 2–4 days (highly competitive in May 2026).
- Sea Freight (LCL): 9–11 days.
- Express Courier: 1–3 working days (e.g., DHL, FedEx, UPS, SF Express).
Common Shipping Options:
- Taobao2SG: Specializes in Taobao, sea, and air freight forwarding.
- SF Express: Offers varied services like Standard Express, Economy, and Bulk.
- DHL Express: Provides door-to-door, 1-3 day delivery.
- vPost: Offers air shipping, roughly S$7 per 500g.
Key Considerations:
- Costs: As of May 2026, air freight rates have dropped by 37%, making them very attractive for lighter or urgent cargo, while 20GP container prices are stable at $342-$418.
- Best Options: For small parcels, use couriers like DHL or SF Express. For large, heavy, or non-urgent cargo (over 2 CBM), sea freight remains more cost-effective.
- Insurance: Services like Winsky Freight offer cargo insurance as low as 0.3% of the good's value.
- Regulations: Be aware of restrictions for items like batteries, liquids, and chemicals.Note:
Shipping rates and times can fluctuate; verify with specific carriers for the most accurate quotes in 2026. Rate may change base on the order and quotation. Please contact us for for more details.