Sea Freight from China to Worldwide Ports
Reliable FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Consolidation) ocean freight forwarding with guaranteed carrier space, direct port departures, customs clearance, and end-to-end DDP door delivery.
Ocean Freight Snapshot
- Origin Ports: Shenzhen, Ningbo, Shanghai, Qingdao
- Service Types: FCL (20GP, 40GP, 40HQ) / LCL Consolidation
- Incoterms: FOB, CIF, CFR, DAP, DDP Door-to-Door
- Carrier Alliances: COSCO, MAERSK, MSC, MATSON, ONE
- Consolidation Storage: 30 Days Free in China Warehouses
- Customs Handling: Export Filing + Port Clearance
FCL & LCL SEA FREIGHT CONSOLIDATION CHINA
Choose the optimal container loading method tailored to your cargo volume, landed budget, and Amazon FBA timeline.
FCL Ocean Shipping China
Exclusive full container space for bulk commercial goods.
- Best For: Shipments exceeding 15 CBM or weighing over 5,000 KG.
- Maximum Security: Sealed directly at the factory/warehouse until destination arrival.
- Direct Routing: Faster transit times with zero intermediate deconsolidation stops.
- Equipment: 20ft Standard, 40ft Standard, 40ft High Cube, and Reefer containers.
LCL Sea Freight Consolidation
Shared container space paying only for the exact volume you use.
- Best For: Small-to-medium cargo between 1 CBM and 15 CBM.
- Cost Optimization: Pay strictly per cubic meter (CBM) or per 1,000 KG.
- Supplier Merging: Consolidate orders from multiple China vendors into one container.
- Free Storage: Up to 30 days free warehouse holding while gathering inventory.
π Shipping via Matson CLX vs Regular Ocean Alliances?
Understand the exact terminal speed difference between Matson’s private Long Beach dock and regular ocean lines in our Trade Academy: Lesson 4.1: Matson CLX vs Regular Ocean Lines.
South China Port Departures & Ocean Freight Rates
Scheduled weekly departures and cutoffs from Shenzhen (Yantian/Shekou), Ningbo, and Shanghai terminals.
| Trade Corridor | Carrier & Service | CY Cutoff / SI Closing | Departure Day | Port Transit Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yantian (SZX) β LAX / Long Beach | Matson CLX (Expedited Pacific) | Every Monday 18:00 | Wednesday | 11 Days Direct | |
| Shekou (SZX) β UK (Felixstowe) | COSCO / Ocean Alliance | Every Wednesday 12:00 | Friday | 24 β 28 Days | |
| Ningbo β Rotterdam / Hamburg | Maersk Line (AE Line) | Every Thursday 17:00 | Sunday | 26 β 30 Days | |
| Shenzhen β Jebel Ali (Dubai) | Evergreen / ONE Line | Every Tuesday 12:00 | Thursday | 14 β 17 Days |
Major Ocean Freight Transit Times
Average port-to-port and DDP door-to-door transit timelines departing from China ports.
China β USA (West Coast)
China β USA (East Coast)
China β Europe / UK
China β UAE / Middle East
Our Ocean Freight Process
Structured, transparent container handling from Chinese factories to destination discharge.
1. Cargo Collection
Factory pickup arranged or cargo received at our Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Yiwu, or Ningbo warehouse for consolidation.
2. Inspection & Packing
CBM verification, pallet wrapping, carton relabeling, and photographic confirmation under 30-day free storage.
3. Customs & Loading
Export declaration paperwork filed, container stuffed at port terminal, and Bill of Lading (B/L) issued upon departure.
4. Clearance & Delivery
Import customs handled, container de-stuffed or hauled directly via chassis for doorstep or Amazon FBA delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common ocean freight, container volume, and customs questions.