TRANSPORT MODE GUIDE

China to USA Ocean Freight: FCL, LCL, Cost and Transit

Compare Chinese export gateways, trans-Pacific backbones, destination regions and rail, truck or drayage delivery with current-data safeguards.

Route and price evidence last updated: 2026-08-19

17,388route samples
46China origins
48destinations
22gateway pairs
MATCHING ROUTE OPTIONS

How cargo can move on this corridor

The options below come from the imported route database. Transit ranges include planned Chinese collection, cross-Pacific transport and North American final delivery; they are not guaranteed schedules.

Route records verify the published backbone source. Feeder, connection and final-mile values are planning estimates and must be reconfirmed for the cargo-ready date.

Ocean + Land RTE-019828

Qingdao → Qingdao → Seattle → Seattle

18–25planning days
China first mile
Truck
Main service
Chinook
North America delivery
Port drayage
Rail/provider
Truck

Backbone evidence reviewed 2026-08-03; feeder and final-mile timing remain planning estimates.

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Ocean + Land RTE-019838

Qingdao → Qingdao → Seattle → Tacoma

18–25planning days
China first mile
Truck
Main service
Chinook
North America delivery
Truck
Rail/provider
Truck

Backbone evidence reviewed 2026-08-03; feeder and final-mile timing remain planning estimates.

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Ocean + Land RTE-020618

Jinan → Qingdao → Seattle → Seattle

18–26planning days
China first mile
Truck
Main service
Chinook
North America delivery
Port drayage
Rail/provider
Truck

Backbone evidence reviewed 2026-08-03; feeder and final-mile timing remain planning estimates.

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Ocean + Land RTE-020628

Jinan → Qingdao → Seattle → Tacoma

18–26planning days
China first mile
Truck
Main service
Chinook
North America delivery
Truck
Rail/provider
Truck

Backbone evidence reviewed 2026-08-03; feeder and final-mile timing remain planning estimates.

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Ocean + Land RTE-021408

Yantai → Qingdao → Seattle → Seattle

18–26planning days
China first mile
Truck
Main service
Chinook
North America delivery
Port drayage
Rail/provider
Truck

Backbone evidence reviewed 2026-08-03; feeder and final-mile timing remain planning estimates.

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Ocean + Land RTE-021418

Yantai → Qingdao → Seattle → Tacoma

18–26planning days
China first mile
Truck
Main service
Chinook
North America delivery
Truck
Rail/provider
Truck

Backbone evidence reviewed 2026-08-03; feeder and final-mile timing remain planning estimates.

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Ocean + Land RTE-006325

Shantou → Xiamen → Long Beach → Los Angeles

19–26planning days
China first mile
Truck
Main service
Sentosa
North America delivery
Port drayage
Rail/provider
Truck

Backbone evidence reviewed 2026-08-03; feeder and final-mile timing remain planning estimates.

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Ocean + Land RTE-006335

Shantou → Xiamen → Long Beach → Long Beach

19–26planning days
China first mile
Truck
Main service
Sentosa
North America delivery
Port drayage
Rail/provider
Truck

Backbone evidence reviewed 2026-08-03; feeder and final-mile timing remain planning estimates.

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Ocean + Land RTE-007115

Xiamen → Xiamen → Long Beach → Los Angeles

19–26planning days
China first mile
Truck
Main service
Sentosa
North America delivery
Port drayage
Rail/provider
Truck

Backbone evidence reviewed 2026-08-03; feeder and final-mile timing remain planning estimates.

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Ocean + Land RTE-007125

Xiamen → Xiamen → Long Beach → Long Beach

19–26planning days
China first mile
Truck
Main service
Sentosa
North America delivery
Port drayage
Rail/provider
Truck

Backbone evidence reviewed 2026-08-03; feeder and final-mile timing remain planning estimates.

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Ocean + Land RTE-007905

Fuzhou → Xiamen → Long Beach → Los Angeles

19–26planning days
China first mile
Truck
Main service
Sentosa
North America delivery
Port drayage
Rail/provider
Truck

Backbone evidence reviewed 2026-08-03; feeder and final-mile timing remain planning estimates.

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Ocean + Land RTE-007915

Fuzhou → Xiamen → Long Beach → Long Beach

19–26planning days
China first mile
Truck
Main service
Sentosa
North America delivery
Port drayage
Rail/provider
Truck

Backbone evidence reviewed 2026-08-03; feeder and final-mile timing remain planning estimates.

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SERVICE OVERVIEW

Ocean freight from China to United States

This service page addresses ocean freight searches for freight from China to United States. It focuses on mode-specific chargeable quantity, gateway selection, shipment acceptance and delivery planning instead of mixing air and ocean requirements in one generic answer.

The active route table includes 17,388 matching ocean freight records connecting 46 Chinese origins with 48 destinations. Observed planning transit is 18–67 planning days through export gateways such as Qingdao and Xiamen and arrival handoffs such as Seattle and Long Beach.

Use the displayed channels to understand price structure, then request a current review. Weight or volume brackets, commodity restrictions, peak-season space, customs scope and final postcode determine whether a listed ocean freight service actually fits the shipment.

Matching route records 17,388

Full matching set in the active route database, not only the cards displayed below.

Planning transit 18–67 planning days

Combined planning range; confirm current cutoff, capacity, customs and delivery.

Service evidence 10 service labels

Carrier or service names found in matching route records.

Last route verification 2026-08-03

The page remains noindex when route evidence is older than the quality limit.

SERVICE AND GATEWAY FIT

Route strategy for Ocean freight to United States

Use these page-specific notes to turn route records into a practical booking plan for this search intent.

Bulk cargo and planned replenishment

Ocean freight + inland delivery

18–25 planning days

Ocean freight suits Ocean freight to United States when volume, density and cost control outweigh urgency. FCL and LCL have different origin charges, destination handling, minimums, cutoffs and delivery arrangements, so a per-kilogram reference must not be confused with a complete container quotation.

Decision checkpoint

When to use another mode

Compare urgency and landed cost

Compare the chosen service with the alternative before booking. Inventory carrying cost, production delay, cargo value and the risk of missed delivery appointments can outweigh a simple unit-rate difference.

Decision points before booking

Chargeable quantity

Confirm actual weight, dimensions and billing unit before comparing prices. Air, parcel-style ocean channels, LCL and full containers do not use the same rating method.

Capacity and acceptance

The selected service must accept the commodity and package dimensions on the requested date. A historical rate or route record does not reserve space.

Service evidence

The matching sample includes Chinook and Sentosa. These labels document route possibilities; schedules, allocations and operating status must be reconfirmed before dispatch.

Customs responsibility

Decide who will act as importer, who supplies classification and permits, and whether duties and taxes are included. DDP, DAP and broker-managed imports create different responsibilities.

Delivery handoff

Matching last-mile methods include Port drayage and Truck. Confirm appointment, liftgate, residential, oversized and warehouse requirements in writing.

BOOKING WORKFLOW

How to prepare a confirmed plan for Ocean freight to United States

  1. Define the shipment Provide commodity, HS code if known, cartons, gross weight, dimensions, declared value and cargo-ready date. Mark batteries, liquids, magnets, wood packaging, brands and regulated products.
  2. Confirm both addresses Supply the complete China pickup address and final North America postcode. State whether delivery is commercial, residential, a fulfillment center or an appointment warehouse.
  3. Compare route structures Review the displayed combinations of Qingdao and Xiamen and Seattle and Long Beach rather than comparing only one headline transit number.
  4. Validate customs scope Confirm importer identity, classification, valuation, permits, duties and taxes. Ask the quotation to state clearly what is included and which events create additional charges.
  5. Reconfirm before booking Check space, cutoff, route status, current price date, surcharges and delivery access. Treat every published figure as planning information until written confirmation is issued.
COST FACTORS

What changes the final landed cost

  • Chargeable weight or volume and the service minimum. Air uses actual versus volumetric weight; LCL, parcel-style ocean and full containers have different rating structures.
  • China pickup distance, consolidation work and feeder access to Qingdao and Xiamen.
  • International capacity, carrier service, cutoff and seasonal surcharges on the selected route for Ocean freight to United States.
  • Customs brokerage, classification, declared value, duty, tax and any product-specific permit or inspection.
  • Arrival handling and onward rail, truck or drayage from Seattle and Long Beach.
  • Final delivery postcode, appointment, residential access, liftgate, waiting time, storage, oversized pieces and failed-delivery risk.
CUSTOMS AND DOCUMENTS

What to prepare before dispatch

  • Commercial invoice showing seller, buyer, accurate commodity description, classification, value, currency and agreed Incoterm.
  • Packing list with carton or pallet count, package dimensions, gross and net weight, marks and packing material.
  • Transport document information, pickup contact, cargo-ready date, consignee details and the complete final postcode.
  • US importer and customs-bond arrangements plus any product-agency requirements, such as FDA, FCC, CPSC or other controls when applicable.
  • For ocean cargo, confirm the required vessel security and manifest filings with the responsible parties before cutoff; air shipments follow different advance-data rules.
TRANSPORT MODE FAQ

Common questions for this page

How is ocean freight charged?

The billing method depends on the service. Confirm actual weight, dimensions, volumetric divisor, minimum charge and whether the channel is per kilogram, per cubic metre, per shipment or per container.

What transit should I plan for?

Matching routes show 18–67 planning days as a planning window. This is not a guaranteed schedule because cutoff, space, transfer, customs and final delivery can change.

Does the service accept batteries or regulated cargo?

Acceptance is product- and carrier-specific. Provide battery configuration, MSDS and test documents where relevant, plus accurate product and packaging information before relying on a service.

Are the displayed rates current and bookable?

This page shows only channels matched to the destination country, service mode and available regional or zone coverage. They remain planning references; provide cargo details and the final postcode for a current written quotation.

When should I choose another transport mode?

Compare urgency, cargo value, weight, volume, inventory carrying cost and delivery deadline. A lower unit rate is not always the lowest landed-cost decision.

EDITORIAL SHIPPING GUIDES

Use the route data with the full planning guide

The database pages show available route records. These guides explain gateway choice, shipment preparation, customs handoffs, delivery requirements and related routes.

PRICE REFERENCE AND SCOPE

Price references for Ocean freight to United States

Price channels are selected by destination country, transport mode and the closest available postal region or Canadian service zone. They are useful for comparing weight brackets and service structures, but they are not represented as an exact city-pair quotation when the underlying tariff is regional.

A confirmed cost still depends on chargeable weight or volume, commodity acceptance, pickup, final postcode, customs scope, duty and tax treatment, capacity and accessorial charges. If no verified current channel matches this page, the site displays an inquiry path and keeps the page outside the indexable sitemap.

Matched channels8
Verified and current0
Latest price date2026-08-19
REFERENCE PRICE CHANNELS

Available price-data channels

These channels are reference datasets, not binding quotations. The final rate depends on cargo details, route availability and destination charges.

SEA

LA OA – Parcel Delivery

United States · ZIP 0,1,2,3,4

Match scope: country and service level

Inquiry required: this channel is missing current verified price evidence, so numerical values are not republished on the PSEO page.

per_kg2026-08-19
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SEA

LA OA – Parcel Delivery

United States · ZIP 5,6,7

Match scope: country and service level

Inquiry required: this channel is missing current verified price evidence, so numerical values are not republished on the PSEO page.

per_kg2026-08-19
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SEA

LA OA – Parcel Delivery

United States · ZIP 97,98,99

Match scope: country and service level

Inquiry required: this channel is missing current verified price evidence, so numerical values are not republished on the PSEO page.

per_kg2026-08-19
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SEA

LA OA – Parcel Delivery

United States · ZIP 8,9

Match scope: country and service level

Inquiry required: this channel is missing current verified price evidence, so numerical values are not republished on the PSEO page.

per_kg2026-08-19
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SEA

Matson Express – Parcel Delivery

United States · ZIP 0,1,2,3,4

Match scope: country and service level

Inquiry required: this channel is missing current verified price evidence, so numerical values are not republished on the PSEO page.

per_kg2026-08-19
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SEA

Matson Express – Parcel Delivery

United States · ZIP 5,6,7

Match scope: country and service level

Inquiry required: this channel is missing current verified price evidence, so numerical values are not republished on the PSEO page.

per_kg2026-08-19
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SEA

Matson Express – Parcel Delivery

United States · ZIP 97,98,99

Match scope: country and service level

Inquiry required: this channel is missing current verified price evidence, so numerical values are not republished on the PSEO page.

per_kg2026-08-19
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SEA

Matson Express – Parcel Delivery

United States · ZIP 8,9

Match scope: country and service level

Inquiry required: this channel is missing current verified price evidence, so numerical values are not republished on the PSEO page.

per_kg2026-08-19
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WHY REY LOGISTICS

Why use Rey Logistics for Ocean freight to United States

Database-backed route comparison

The page is assembled from matching route records rather than a city-name replacement. Gateway, service, handoff and transit claims are limited to fields available for this page context.

Clear evidence boundaries

Backbone sources, planned feeder time, regional price scope and data dates are labelled separately. Unverified or stale numerical prices are withheld instead of being presented as current quotations.

One shipment review

Pickup, cargo, customs and delivery information can be submitted together so route selection and landed-cost review use the same shipment facts.

Automatic route-backed pages

A generated page is indexable only when its origin, destination or service context has active route records. Search-volume entry and recurring manual page approval are not required.

BEFORE QUOTING

Information needed for a confirmed plan

  • Confirm commodity, cartons, dimensions, gross weight and cargo-ready date.
  • Provide the complete destination city, postcode and delivery-address type.
  • FCL or LCL selection depends on volume, weight, cargo-ready date, port cut-off and destination charges.

Published transit ranges are planning estimates. Carrier schedules, blank sailings, space, customs clearance, rail capacity, chassis availability and delivery appointments may change the actual result.