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Break bulk shipping from China is for cargo that will not fit a standard dry container, or for a lot that is better on a multipurpose or breakbulk vessel than in boxes. Yihang compares liner breakbulk sailings, part-cargo (parcel) space on a fixed sailing, and full-vessel charter options by volume and cargo type. The quote is built from your cargo list, stowage factor, load and discharge ports, laycan, and trade terms such as FIO or liner terms. This page does not publish a rate, a tonnage claim, or a carrier name.
| Mode | What drives the choice | Typical fit |
|---|---|---|
| Liner breakbulk | Space on a scheduled multipurpose or breakbulk service. Acceptance depends on the line and the stow plan. | Regular export parcels that match the vessel’s gear and port calls. |
| Part-cargo (parcel) | A share of hold space on a vessel already fixed for the lane. Quoted when the lot fits the stow plan. | Mid-size parcels that do not need the whole ship but will not go in containers. |
| Full charter | A vessel booked for your laycan when the volume and port pair need a dedicated ship. | Large or urgent projects where liner space or parcel space is not the right tool. |
Part-cargo and liner breakbulk suit many commercial parcels. Full charter is quoted when the volume needs a dedicated vessel. The desk compares by your cargo list, not a tonnage band on this page.
Each piece: weight, length, width, height, and whether it can be lifted. For bulk parcels, stowage factor and total volume.
Load port in China, discharge port abroad, laycan and how much flexibility you have, plus FIO/liner terms if already agreed.
Liner breakbulk, part-cargo, or charter — whichever fits the volume. The reply names the option, not a blog average.
A sketch of the box. Not a freight rate.
Cube against weight. Breakbulk is often quoted in tonnes or revenue tonnes after stowage factor.
Container weight limits for heavy cargo ToolWhen FCL weighs out before breakbulk.
Construction equipment from China ToolLarge units that skip the container.
Steel structures from China ToolWhen beams and columns skip the dry box.
The same job, pointed at a country. Open the lane if you already know the destination.
China to USA shipping: FCL, LCL and air. West and East Coast ports with inland doors on one quote. Quote within 24h.
Canada China to CanadaChina to Canada FCL, LCL, flat rack and DG via Vancouver and Prince Rupert. CARM, steel surtax and ISPM 15 checks before booking. Quote within 24h.
Singapore China to SingaporeChina to Singapore FCL, LCL and air from Dalian or South China. Hub moves to ASEAN when needed. Quote within 24h with origin and cargo.
Australia China to AustraliaChina to Australia FCL, LCL and air to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle. Biosecurity and door terms on the quote. Quote within 24h.
New Zealand China to New ZealandChina to New Zealand FCL, LCL and air to Auckland, Tauranga and Lyttelton. MPI and door delivery on the quote. Quote within 24h.
Mexico China to MexicoFreight forwarder China to Mexico: ocean FCL, LCL and air to Manzanillo, Lázaro Cárdenas and Veracruz. Customs basics on the quote. Reply within 24h.
Caribbean China to CaribbeanFreight forwarder China to Caribbean: FCL, LCL and air to Trinidad, Guyana, Guadeloupe and island ports. OOG quoted prepaid. Desk reply within 24h.
South America China to South AmericaFreight forwarder China to South America: FCL, LCL and air to Argentina, Venezuela and regional ports. OOG quoted prepaid. Desk reply within 24h.
Europe China to EuropeChina to Europe by sea, rail and air. Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp and UK gateways with inland delivery on request. Quote within 24h.
Russia and Central Asia China to Russia and Central AsiaChina to Russia and Central Asia by rail, plus ocean or truck when needed. Door-to-station on one file. Quote within 24h.
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Cargo that ships in the hold or on deck of a breakbulk or multipurpose vessel, or as part-cargo on a fixed sailing, instead of inside a standard container. Yihang compares liner breakbulk, part-cargo, and full charter by volume once the cargo list and ports are known.
A cargo list with piece weights and dimensions, stowage factor if applicable, load and discharge ports, laycan and flexibility, and trade terms (FIO, liner, or as agreed). Without that list the desk cannot compare modes.
No. Breakbulk and charter markets move by week, port, and stowage. The form returns a routing option for your file.
Often related. Many project pieces start on a flat rack or open top; breakbulk is the next step when container equipment will not take the piece or when the lot is better in the hold. See the project cargo page for container-side options.
Yes, as a paid add-on when you need a record of lashing and stow. Say so on the inquiry.
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