Sea Freight China to USA
Bacolod Shipping company offers competitive sea freight from China to the USA for shipment goods by FCL and LCL. We have extensive operational experience and provide the most professional transportation services. In addition to port-to-port shipping services, we offer the best door-to-door transport services from China to the USA.
Some of the basic ports in the U.S. are congested, and we have the ability to provide flexible shipping routes to avoid congestion to the point where our customers’ shipments are not delayed.
Why Bacolod Can Be Your First Choice for Sea Freight China to USA
- Global business partners
- 24/7 support
- Full range of sea freight services
- Dedication to trade logistics
How Much The Cost of Sea Freight China to USA
Sea freight prices for FCL cargo from China to the United States typically run from $3,000 to $5,500 for a 20-foot container. A 40-foot container can cost anywhere from $4,500 to $10,000.
LCL prices range as well. If you are shipping from Ningbo to the US, LCL shipping would cost about $700. If you are shipping from Shanghai, the price can go up to $950. Typically, LCL shipments are priced per CBM, so we would need to know that before we can provide you with an accurate estimate.
Furthermore, sea freight prices depend on the port of arrival. For instance, shipping to New York is often less expensive than shipping to Los Angeles, while shipping to Dallas is even more expensive.
How Long Does Sea Freight China to USA Take
On average, port-to-port shipping from China to United States takes 14-42 days, while door-to-door freight would take about 50 days. Shipping to the West Coast of the United States takes 14-18 days. The journey to the US East Coast takes 25-50 days.
Moreover, the distance matters. For example, shipping from Shanghai to Long Beach takes 15 days, while shipping from Tianjin to Houston takes about 40 days.
Note that FCL shipping takes less time than LCL shipping, because LCL freight requires extra time for item consolidation.
Major Ocean Ports in the USA
The major sea ports in the USA include:
- Port of Los Angeles, which is the busiest port in the USA
- Port of Long Beach, which is key to Trans-Pacific trade
- Port of New York and New Jersey, which is the largest in the east coast
- Port of Savannah, which has 2 deepwater terminals
- Port of Seattle-Tacoma, which is located on the north west coast
Special Sea Freight from China to the USA
At Bacolod, we offer sea freight from China to the USA, operating with all sorts of special cargo. We work with bulk cargo, OOG cargo, and hazardous cargo. Bulk shipments include grain, ore, coal, etc. We can offer special loading services for such cargo. OOG items are larger than the container, so they require special handling and loading. Finally, for hazardous shipments, we offer special containers, such as insulated and reefer. Whatever your specialty—industrial, agricultural, machinery, liquid bulk, etc—Bacolod will arrange the best sea freight option for you.
The term “full container load” (FCL) refers to cargo that can fill a whole container. A full container is assigned to a single consignee in this marine freight service. FCL freight from China to Bacolod is a simple and cost-effective way to import goods to the USA. We have a variety of container sizes available, including 20ft, 40ft, 45ft, and 45HQ. We also offer many types of special containers like flat rack and reefer.
LCL (less than container load) shipping from China is used when cargo does not fill a normal FCL container. In this container, the cargo is shared with the cargo of other importers besides you. This is an excellent alternative for small firms looking to outsource to Chinese vendors. Bacolod offer all necessary services, such as consolidation, to provide excellent LCL sea freight for your company.
We can collect your items from your Chinese location and deliver them to any location or port in the USA.
We can keep your things for 28 days in one of China’s major transportation hubs, such as Guangzhou, before shipping them via sea freight to the USA. Additionally, we can consolidate, package, assemble, and sort your shipment before sea freight.
The USA has countless Amazon FBA locations, so shipping there is common. Bacolod has vast experience in organizing sea freight from China to any of the US Amazon FBA spots.
For shipments conducted by cargo ship, Bacolod can provide freight insurance. If your things are damaged or broken, insurance will protect you from financial loss.
Goods imported fom China to the USA are typically taxed at 25%. Moreover, customs clearance requires many documents and declarations, which is something that Bacolod can help you with.
To prevent damage to your goods, our agents will supervise the loading of your goods into trucks, into containers, and aboard a ship.
The cargo is rolled on and off the ship using ramps in the RoRo method of loading and unloading. In Lo-Lo (lift-on-lift-off), cargo is loaded aboard by cranes. Both types of loading and shipping are perfect for large industrial cargo with or without wheels.