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Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Dalian (CNDLC) to Lagos (Apapa) (NGAPP), 51 to 73 days in transit. Prices as of 30 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Dalian to Lagos (Apapa)
Ocean freight per container in USD. Carrier prices are port to port before local charges; live quotes keep the terms the provider quoted. Reference prices with date and source, not an offer.
| Container | Source | From | Median | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20GP | Carrier sailings | $4,710 | $4,760 | 3 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $6,410 | $6,510 | 3 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $6,410 | $6,510 | 3 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 3 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 14 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Dalian to Lagos (Apapa)
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
Container shipping cost from Dalian to Lagos (Apapa)
On Dalian to Lagos (Apapa) the cheapest ocean freight we see is $4,710 for a 20GP, $6,410 for a 40GP and $6,410 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 3 sailings is $6,510; the cheapest is $6,410 and the dearest $7,643. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $1,233 per box.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Dalian to Lagos (Apapa)
3 sailings from Dalian to Lagos (Apapa) carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 19 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 51 to 73 days port to port; 1 of the 3 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: ZIM and CMA CGM.
By sea Dalian to Lagos (Apapa) is 10,748 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait, about 32.0 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Dalian to Lagos (Apapa): where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 14 Oct 2026 and 30 Oct 2026. Each figure is a list price for one sailing, not an offer: availability and the final price are confirmed when you request a quote.
Prices on this page are a snapshot from 30 Oct 2026. A live search above checks today's rates for your box and date.
FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a container from Dalian to Lagos (Apapa)?
The lowest price we hold for Dalian to Lagos (Apapa) is $4,710 per 20GP, $6,410 per 40GP and $6,410 per 40HC. Carrier prices are port to port, before local charges. Prices change every week; run a live search for today's rates.
How long does shipping from Dalian to Lagos (Apapa) take?
Carriers schedule 51 to 73 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,748 nm, about 32.0 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Dalian to Lagos (Apapa)?
ZIM and CMA CGM have priced sailings or quotes on this lane.
Can I book these freight rates?
No, they are reference prices from Navo Rates with their date. To book, run a live search or request a quote: the price you get there is confirmed by the carrier or forwarder.
What is included in the price?
Carrier prices cover ocean freight for one container, port to port. Terminal handling, documentation, customs clearance, inland transport and insurance are extra unless a live quote says it includes them.
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- Shanghai to Lagos (Apapa)40HC $5,639
- Qingdao to Lagos (Apapa)40HC $5,395
- Ningbo to Lagos (Apapa)40HC $4,795
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All lanes: freight rates by origin country. Distance and transit: Dalian to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.