Rate Update | Updated July 22, 2026: Cainiao China-to-Malaysia Air & Sea Shipping Rates
Update note: According to the latest rate-card information in the Cainiao app, this article organizes the West and East Malaysia air and sea shipping prices, billing rules, estimated transit times, and compensation standards using the data marked updated July 22, 2026.
This rate card is useful for shoppers consolidating Taobao, Tmall, or other China-based purchases for delivery to Malaysia. The tables below organize Cainiao’s West and East Malaysia air and sea rates together with the main billing, delivery-time, and compensation rules.
Routes, prices, service coverage, and promotional rules can change. Use the figures below for preliminary estimates. All prices are in Chinese yuan.
2026 West Malaysia Air Shipping Rates
West Malaysia air shipping is divided into Air Express and Air Economy, with separate general-cargo and special-cargo prices. The rate card bills in 0.5kg increments.
| Service | Cargo type | Weight tier | First 0.5kg | Each additional 0.5kg | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Express | General cargo | All tiers | ¥17 | ¥16.50 | 6–8 calendar days |
| Air Express | Special cargo | All tiers | ¥19.50 | ¥19 | 6–8 calendar days |
| Air Economy | General cargo | All tiers | ¥14 | ¥11 | 9–11 calendar days |
| Air Economy | Special cargo | All tiers | ¥17 | ¥14 | 9–11 calendar days |
West Malaysia Air Billing Rules
- Limits: actual weight no more than 30kg, longest side no more than 100cm, and total of three sides no more than 160cm.
- Dimensional weight:
length × width × height (cm) ÷ 6000. - The rate card states that when dimensional weight exceeds actual weight by no more than 20kg, actual weight is charged. When the difference exceeds 20kg, chargeable weight is
(dimensional weight + actual weight) ÷ 2. - Any partial first or additional 0.5kg is rounded up to 0.5kg.
2026 West Malaysia Sea Shipping Rates
West Malaysia sea shipping is divided into Sea Express and Sea Economy. Small parcels use first-kilogram and additional-kilogram pricing. The 30–500kg tier is treated as large freight and carries a ¥60 surcharge per shipment.
| Service | Weight tier | First kg | Additional kg | Surcharge | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Express | 1–10kg | ¥12 | ¥8.50 | None | 17–20 calendar days |
| Sea Express | 11–29kg | ¥8.50 | ¥8.50 | None | 17–20 calendar days |
| Sea Express | 30–500kg | ¥8 | ¥8 | ¥60/shipment | 21–23 calendar days |
| Sea Economy | 1–10kg | ¥12 | ¥8 | None | 20–25 calendar days |
| Sea Economy | 11–29kg | ¥8 | ¥8 | None | 20–25 calendar days |
| Sea Economy | 30–500kg | ¥7.50 | ¥7.50 | ¥60/shipment | 20–25 calendar days |
2026 West Malaysia Sea Green Line Rates (Food Only)
The rate card also lists a food-only Sea Green Line. A food product is not automatically eligible; check the food category and restricted-item rules in the app before ordering.
| Weight tier | First kg | Additional kg | Surcharge | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10kg | ¥13 | ¥10 | None | 17–20 calendar days |
| 11–29kg | ¥9 | ¥9 | None | 17–20 calendar days |
| 30–500kg | ¥8.50 | ¥8.50 | ¥60/shipment | 21–23 calendar days |
West Malaysia Sea Billing Rules
- The greater of actual and dimensional weight is charged. Dimensional weight is
length × width × height (cm) ÷ 6000. - Any partial first or additional kilogram is rounded up to 1kg.
- A parcel is treated as large freight when actual weight exceeds 30kg or the total of three sides exceeds 180cm.
- The overall limits shown on the West Malaysia sea rate card are 500kg actual weight, 200cm on one side, and 500cm for the total of three sides.
- The local carrier may collect additional fees offline for large-item delivery to islands or remote areas.
2026 East Malaysia Air Shipping Rates
East Malaysia air rates distinguish between general and special cargo and are billed per 0.5kg.
| Cargo type | Weight tier | Price per 0.5kg | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General cargo | 0–10kg | ¥22 | 8–13 calendar days |
| General cargo | 11–30kg | ¥14 | 8–13 calendar days |
| Special cargo | 0–10kg | ¥24 | 8–13 calendar days |
| Special cargo | 11–30kg | ¥16 | 8–13 calendar days |
East Malaysia Air Billing Rules
- Limits: actual weight no more than 30kg, longest side no more than 100cm, and total of three sides no more than 160cm.
- The greater of actual and dimensional weight is charged. Dimensional weight is
length × width × height (cm) ÷ 6000. - Any partial 0.5kg is rounded up to 0.5kg.
2026 East Malaysia Sea Shipping Rates
East Malaysia sea shipping does not distinguish between general and special cargo. Small parcels are 1–29kg; the 30–500kg large-freight tier carries a ¥60 surcharge per shipment.
| Weight tier | First kg | Additional kg | Surcharge | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10kg | ¥20 | ¥13 | None | 25–30 calendar days |
| 11–29kg | ¥12.55 | ¥12.55 | None | 25–30 calendar days |
| 30–500kg | ¥10 | ¥10 | ¥60/shipment | 25–30 calendar days |
East Malaysia Sea Billing Rules
- The greater of actual and dimensional weight is charged. Dimensional weight is
length × width × height (cm) ÷ 6000. - Any partial first or additional kilogram is rounded up to 1kg.
- A consolidated small parcel must stay within 30kg chargeable weight and 180cm for the total of three sides.
- Large consolidated freight uses the 30–500kg tier, with no more than 500cm for the total of three sides and no more than 500cm on one side. Final size acceptance is subject to system review.
2026 Delivery-Time and Compensation Standards
The rate card starts the clock on the next working day after successful payment. The delay threshold is the point at which delay compensation may apply, while the maximum delivery time is used for severe-overdue cases.
| Destination and service | Delay threshold | Maximum delivery time | Delay compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Malaysia Air Express | 9 calendar days | 30 calendar days | ¥10 no-minimum shipping coupon |
| West Malaysia Sea Express, small | 21 calendar days | 45 calendar days | ¥10 no-minimum shipping coupon |
| West Malaysia Sea Express, large | 24 calendar days | 45 calendar days | ¥10 no-minimum shipping coupon |
| West Malaysia Air Economy | 12 calendar days | 35 calendar days | ¥5 no-minimum shipping coupon |
| West Malaysia Sea Economy | 26 calendar days | 45 calendar days | ¥5 no-minimum shipping coupon |
| East Malaysia Air | 14 calendar days | 35 calendar days | ¥10 no-minimum shipping coupon |
| East Malaysia Sea, Sabah | 26 calendar days | 45 calendar days | ¥10 no-minimum shipping coupon |
| East Malaysia Sea, Sarawak | 31 calendar days | 50 calendar days | ¥10 no-minimum shipping coupon |
Damage, Loss, and Maximum-Time Claims
- West Malaysia express services, including the Sea Green Line, and East Malaysia routes: damage or loss is compensated according to cargo value, up to ¥2,000, with shipping refunded.
- West Malaysia economy services: damage or loss is compensated according to cargo value, up to ¥1,000, with shipping refunded.
- If the maximum delivery time is exceeded and the carrier cannot confirm the parcel status, compensation is based on cargo value plus a shipping refund. The limit is ¥2,000 for West Malaysia express and East Malaysia routes, and ¥1,000 for West Malaysia economy routes.
Delays caused by holidays, customs inspections, or other factors outside the carrier’s control generally do not count toward the service clock. Commitments may also change during major promotions such as 11.11 and 12.12. Political events, natural disasters, and other force-majeure events are generally excluded. Final eligibility depends on the compensation terms and support review.
Air or Sea: Which Should You Choose?
- Small and urgent: Compare West Malaysia air first. For East Malaysia, account for the higher air rate.
- Heavy and non-urgent: Compare sea, especially above 11kg or for large consolidated freight, but include the ¥60 large-item surcharge.
- Food: Confirm that the exact product is accepted on the Sea Green Line before comparing its rate and time with standard sea options.
- Bulky but light: Calculate dimensional weight first. Actual weight alone can underestimate cost or move a parcel into the large-freight category.
Final Pre-Payment Check
- Confirm whether the address is in West Malaysia, Sabah, or Sarawak.
- Check whether each item is general cargo, special cargo, food, or restricted.
- Calculate dimensional weight from the warehouse measurements and confirm chargeable weight.
- Include possible large-item and remote-delivery charges in the budget.
- Recheck the route, estimate, discount, and final amount before payment.
The rate card notes that warehouse storage is free for 90 days after intake. After 90 days, the fee is ¥1 per order per day. A parcel left without action for more than 120 days may be treated as abandoned and destroyed. Leave enough time for intake, consolidation, and payment.
Open the Cainiao app to check current Malaysia routes and checkout prices
Latest-rate notice: Cainiao routes, prices, and rate cards may change at any time. Refer to the Cainiao app for the latest updates; use the current prices and latest rate card shown in the app as the final reference.
