FCL ocean freight
Dedicated 20-foot or 40-foot container planning for larger, repeat or factory-loaded shipments.
Core United States trade lane
Shipping from China to the USA
Plan commercial freight from Chinese factories and consolidation warehouses to ports, airports, distribution centers and business addresses across the United States.
OceanAirFCLLCLDoor to Door
China-origin commercial freight · Country/region planning · Narrow to a destination before booking
Route strategy
Choose the US gateway around the final delivery point
A China-to-USA shipment is not a single fixed route. The most suitable plan depends on the supplier location, cargo volume, urgency, final ZIP code, importer arrangements and delivery conditions. West Coast entry may shorten the ocean leg, while East Coast, Gulf Coast or direct air routing may reduce inland handling for other destinations.
Rey Logistics compares the complete movement from China pickup through export handling, international transport and US delivery. The objective is to avoid choosing a low ocean or air rate that creates higher destination, rail, truck or appointment costs later.
Country → region → city
Choose a US Region or Destination Guide
Use the country page for the full China-to-USA trade lane, then narrow the route to a coastal region or a destination city before comparing a specific city pair.
REGION
US West Coast
Pacific gateways, drayage, transload and intermodal options.
Open guide REGIONUS East Coast
All-water East Coast gateways and Northeast/Southeast delivery.
Open guide REGIONUS Gulf Coast
Houston and Gulf gateway planning for Texas and central markets.
Open guide REGIONUS Inland Destinations
Ocean plus rail/truck or air delivery to inland commercial markets.
Open guide CITYLos Angeles
Los Angeles / Long Beach gateway and Southern California delivery.
Open guide CITYNew York
New York / New Jersey port, air and Northeast delivery planning.
Open guide CITYHouston
Gulf Coast ocean, air and Texas delivery.
Open guide CITYChicago
Inland rail, air cargo and Midwest delivery.
Open guide CITYDallas
DFW air plus ocean/rail/truck combinations.
Open guide CITYSavannah
Southeast ocean gateway with rail and truck connections.
Open guide
Gateway and market strategy
Choose the Gateway Around the Final Market
The international gateway, inland handoff and final delivery should be treated as one route. These cards show the main planning patterns for this page.
US West Coast
Shorter Pacific ocean legs can work well for western consignees and selected inland rail moves. Compare Los Angeles/Long Beach and other Pacific gateways against the final delivery point.
Open route guideUS East Coast
All-water East Coast services can reduce inland distance for Northeast and Southeast receivers. Destination terminal, rail and truck costs still need to be included.
Open route guideUS Gulf Coast
Gulf routing can support Texas and central US cargo when carrier service, total transit and inland delivery compare well with other gateways.
Open route guideUS Inland
Chicago, Dallas and other inland markets may use ocean plus intermodal rail/truck or direct air. Plan backward from the final ZIP code.
Open route guide
China origin network
Connect Major China Origin Hubs to This Route
The supplier city affects pickup, consolidation, export gateway choice and the practical main freight option. Use an origin guide when the factory location is already known.
ShenzhenChina origin
South China electronics, machinery and general cargo can use Shenzhen, Yantian, Shekou or nearby air gateways depending on the shipment.
Origin guideGuangzhouChina origin
Pearl River Delta suppliers can combine factory pickup, consolidation and export routing before the main freight leg.
Origin guideShanghaiChina origin
East China cargo can use Shanghai ocean and air gateways with strong access to Jiangsu and nearby manufacturing areas.
Origin guideNingboChina origin
Zhejiang suppliers can use Ningbo-Zhoushan for container freight and compare nearby air options for urgent cargo.
Origin guideQingdaoChina origin
Shandong and North China cargo can be routed through Qingdao with the final US destination used to choose the main service.
Origin guideTianjinChina origin
Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei suppliers can use Tianjin ocean services or suitable North China air gateways for time-sensitive freight.
Origin guide
Landed-route planning
What Changes the Final Route and Shipping Cost
A useful quote separates main freight, destination handling, customs scope and final delivery. The exact cargo and destination determine which items apply.
Cost factors
- Chinese pickup city and export gateway
- FCL container size, LCL volume or air chargeable weight
- Final US ZIP code and address type
- Commodity classification, customs scope and possible inspections
- Carrier capacity, season, fuel, security and delivery surcharges
Shipment data
- Commercial invoice with clear product description and values
- Packing list showing cartons, dimensions, weights and packing method
- Bill of lading or air waybill instructions
- Importer and customs-broker details
- Additional product documents when the commodity is regulated or restricted
Common planning mistakes
- Choosing a gateway without calculating inland delivery
- Incomplete dimensions causing incorrect LCL or air calculations
- Unclear importer, duty and customs responsibilities
- Residential, limited-access or appointment delivery not declared before quoting
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Published route data
Representative Route Examples
These examples come from the active route database. They illustrate possible structures and planning ranges, not guaranteed capacity or a binding transit promise.
RTE-000009
Shenzhen → Hong Kong (HKG) → Los Angeles (LAX) → Los Angeles
Cathay Pacific / Cathay Cargo — Hong Kong–Los Angeles · Local truck
2–6planning days
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RTE-000017
Shenzhen → Hong Kong (HKG) → Los Angeles (LAX) → Long Beach
Cathay Pacific / Cathay Cargo — Hong Kong–Los Angeles · Local truck
2–6planning days
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RTE-000038
Shenzhen → Hong Kong (HKG) → San Francisco (SFO) → San Francisco
Cathay Pacific / Cathay Cargo — Hong Kong–San Francisco · Local truck
2–6planning days
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RTE-000048
Shenzhen → Hong Kong (HKG) → San Francisco (SFO) → Oakland
Cathay Pacific / Cathay Cargo — Hong Kong–San Francisco · Local truck
2–6planning days
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Route planning questions
United States Shipping FAQ
Use these answers to narrow the freight structure. Final routing, charges, capacity and customs responsibilities still require shipment-specific confirmation.
Ask about a specific shipmentCost depends on the China pickup city, cargo size, FCL/LCL or air chargeable weight, gateway, customs scope and final ZIP code. Compare the complete delivered route rather than only the international line-haul rate.
Transit varies by origin, mode, carrier, sailing or flight schedule, transshipment, port or airport handling and final inland delivery. The current route should be confirmed for the cargo-ready date.
Choose by total route to the final ZIP code. West Coast entry may shorten the ocean leg, while East Coast or Gulf entry can reduce inland distance for other receivers.
Yes for eligible commercial cargo. Container size, weight, loading method, origin port, destination gateway, free time and final drayage or rail plan should be reviewed together.
Air freight can be reviewed for eligible urgent cargo. Chargeable weight, airline acceptance, airport handling, customs and final delivery should be included in the comparison.
A door-to-door scope can coordinate China pickup, export handling, international freight, customs handoff and final commercial delivery when responsibilities and excluded charges are confirmed in writing.
China → United States
Turn the route hierarchy into a shipment-specific freight plan.
Send the China pickup city, commodity, package count, gross weight, dimensions, cargo-ready date and final destination.