Looking for reliable and affordable ocean freight from China to the USA? Cargo316 provides flexible sea shipping for American importers, wholesalers, manufacturers, distributors and e-commerce businesses — from traditional port-to-port service to fully managed DDP door-to-door delivery.
Cargo316 offers different ocean shipping arrangements depending on whether you want to manage US customs clearance yourself or prefer a more complete delivery service. We ship from major Chinese ports including Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao, Xiamen and Tianjin to major US gateways and inland destinations.
Whether you need traditional port-to-port shipping, FCL full container service, LCL consolidated shipping, DAP delivery to a US port or warehouse, or fully managed DDP door-to-door shipping, we can arrange a solution based on your cargo volume, destination and import requirements.
Get a shipping solution that matches your cargo instead of paying for services you do not need.
Different volumes need different container arrangements. We offer several options so you can choose the service that matches your cargo and delivery requirements.
Book a dedicated 20GP, 40GP or 40HQ container. Best for large or regular volumes where a sealed container reduces handling and usually lowers the per-unit cost at scale.
Share container space and pay by CBM or revenue ton. Best for smaller shipments, typically from around 1 CBM, without paying for empty container capacity.
We coordinate collection, export handling, ocean transportation, US customs clearance and final delivery. Under DDP, agreed import duties and taxes are included in one price.
Each option below can be tailored to your commodity, volume and import preferences. Availability is confirmed before booking.
For importers with their own US customs broker and local delivery arrangements, traditional port-to-port ocean freight is a practical choice. We arrange cargo collection or warehouse receiving in China, export customs clearance, container loading, ocean transportation and shipment to the agreed US destination port.
If you want your cargo transported from China to a designated US port but prefer to handle import customs clearance yourself, DAP shipping to a named destination can be arranged.
Need your cargo delivered directly to your warehouse, commercial address or distribution centre? Cargo316 can arrange DAP ocean freight from China to your US delivery address.
For smaller shipments, LCL DDP is a convenient option. Your goods are consolidated with other compatible shipments, and Cargo316 coordinates the agreed import arrangements through to final delivery.
For larger shipments, Cargo316 can arrange dedicated FCL container transportation from China directly to your US warehouse or business address.
The actual cost depends on the Chinese loading port, US destination, cargo volume, container size, shipping terms and delivery address. The ranges below are indicative market planning figures for general commercial cargo.
| Shipping Service | US West Coast | US East Coast |
|---|---|---|
| LCL per CBM | $80–$150 | $100–$180 |
| 20GP | $3,000–$5,000 | $4,000–$6,500 |
| 40GP | $3,800–$6,000 | $4,800–$7,800 |
| 40HQ | $4,200–$6,800 | $5,500–$8,500 |
Indicative ocean freight planning figures, not guaranteed booking prices. Port handling, customs clearance, destination charges and final delivery may be additional.
| Shipping Service | US West Coast | US East Coast |
|---|---|---|
| LCL DAP per CBM | $160–$280 | $200–$340 |
| 20GP DAP | $5,500–$8,500 | $7,500–$11,500 |
| 40GP DAP | $6,500–$9,500 | $8,500–$13,000 |
| 40HQ DAP | $7,000–$10,500 | $9,000–$14,000 |
DAP estimates for budget planning. Import duties, taxes and buyer-side customs clearance are excluded.
| Destination | Estimated DDP Cost |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles / Long Beach | $220–$360 / CBM |
| Oakland / San Francisco | $230–$380 / CBM |
| Seattle / Tacoma | $230–$380 / CBM |
| New York / New Jersey | $280–$450 / CBM |
| Savannah / Charleston | $270–$440 / CBM |
| Houston | $260–$430 / CBM |
LCL DDP rates are indicative estimates for eligible general cargo. Actual prices depend on HS code, duty, tariff treatment, cargo value and delivery location.
| Container | US West Coast | US East Coast |
|---|---|---|
| 20GP | $5,500–$8,500 | $7,500–$11,500 |
| 40GP | $6,500–$9,500 | $8,500–$13,000 |
| 40HQ | $7,000–$10,500 | $9,000–$14,000 |
Estimated door-to-door DAP planning ranges, not guaranteed DDP prices. Import duties and taxes are excluded; DDP full-container service quoted separately after commodity review.
Contact Cargo316 for a route-specific quotation with a clear breakdown of included and excluded charges.
Choosing the right shipping method can make a significant difference to your total import cost.
| Comparison | FCL Shipping | LCL Shipping |
|---|---|---|
| Container | Dedicated container | Shared container |
| Pricing | Per container | Per CBM / revenue ton |
| Typical volume | 15–68 CBM | 1–15 CBM |
| Cargo handling | Less consolidation handling | More handling |
| Best for | Large shipments | Smaller shipments |
| Shipping terms | Port-to-port / DAP / DDP subject to approval | Port-to-port / DAP / DDP subject to approval |
LCL is a good choice if you do not have enough goods to fill a full container. It lets you pay according to your cargo volume rather than booking an entire container. For shipments below 15 CBM, compare the complete LCL cost against the cost of a 20GP container, including destination handling charges.
Transit time varies according to the departure port, destination port, carrier schedule and whether inland delivery is required.
| Route | Estimated Port-to-Port Transit |
|---|---|
| China to Los Angeles | 15–25 days |
| China to Long Beach | 15–25 days |
| China to Oakland | 18–28 days |
| China to Seattle | 18–30 days |
| China to New York | 28–40 days |
| China to Savannah | 27–40 days |
| China to Houston | 25–38 days |
These are planning estimates, not guaranteed delivery dates. Customs clearance, container availability, port congestion, transloading and trucking schedules can affect the final delivery time.
Indicative planning ranges, not guaranteed arrival dates. Peak season, port congestion, weather and customs inspections can add time.
Cargo316 coordinates ocean shipping from major export gateways across China. The departure port is selected according to your supplier's location, cargo readiness, transportation cost and available vessel schedules.
Our China to USA ocean freight services cover major US coastal gateways and inland business destinations. For inland delivery, provide the destination ZIP code so we can check the appropriate trucking or rail options.
Finding a low ocean freight rate is only part of the importing process. The total cost also depends on origin handling, destination charges, customs clearance and final delivery. Cargo316 helps businesses arrange the complete shipping process with practical service options.
Whether you ship 2 CBM of cargo or several 40HQ containers, we can review the available options and help you select a suitable shipping arrangement.
The estimated port-to-port cost for a 20GP container is around $3,000-$5,000 to the US West Coast and $4,000-$6,500 to the East Coast. A 40HQ container is approximately $4,200-$6,800 to the West Coast and $5,500-$8,500 to the East Coast. Actual rates depend on the loading port, destination, carrier and booking date.
Traditional LCL port-to-port shipping generally starts around $80-$150 per CBM for the West Coast and $100-$180 per CBM for the East Coast. If you require DDP door-to-door shipping, the estimated budget is around $220-$360 per CBM for eligible West Coast destinations and $280-$450 per CBM for eligible East Coast destinations.
Yes. Cargo316 can arrange DAP ocean freight to a named US destination, including warehouse and commercial address delivery. Under DAP terms, the buyer handles import customs clearance, duties and taxes.
Yes. We offer LCL DDP arrangements for eligible commercial cargo. The service can include China pickup, export clearance, ocean transportation, import clearance, applicable duties and taxes under the agreed arrangement, and final delivery.
Yes. We can arrange 20GP, 40GP and 40HQ FCL door-to-door shipping. The final service can be quoted under DAP terms, or DDP where the commodity and customs arrangements permit.
Under DAP, the seller arranges transportation to the named destination, while the buyer handles import clearance and pays applicable import duties and taxes. Under DDP, the seller takes responsibility for import clearance and applicable duties and taxes as agreed in the contract. The exact scope should always be confirmed in the written quotation.
West Coast port-to-port transit is typically around 15-25 days, while East Coast routes generally take around 28-40 days. Door-to-door shipping usually requires additional time for export handling, customs clearance and inland delivery.
For smaller shipments, LCL is usually more economical because you only pay for the space used. However, once your cargo reaches approximately 15 CBM, it is worth comparing a 20GP container against LCL. The best option depends on the total destination charges, not just the ocean freight rate.
Yes. We can coordinate warehouse receiving and consolidation from different suppliers, subject to cargo compatibility, warehouse location and the agreed service.
Please provide the cargo description, total CBM and gross weight, number of cartons or pallets, supplier city in China, destination US port or ZIP code, FCL or LCL preference, and port-to-port, DAP or DDP requirement. For DDP quotations, the HS code and cargo value are also important.
Looking for competitive FCL, LCL, DAP or DDP sea freight from China to the United States? Send us your cargo details — cargo description, total volume in CBM, gross weight, number of cartons or pallets, supplier city in China, destination US port or ZIP code, FCL or LCL preference, and port-to-port, DAP or DDP requirement. For DDP quotations, the HS code and cargo value are also important. We will help you compare FCL, LCL, DAP and DDP shipping options.
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