While US-China trade continues to grow, the current international situation is not optimistic. Rising oil prices and high US customs inspection rates have led more and more importers to seek reliable logistics partners to handle China freight to US smoothly and efficiently. Whether you import electronics, furniture, clothing, machinery, or e-commerce products, choosing the right freight forwarder can save you time, reduce costs, and avoid customs clearance delays.
Our services below may help solve your problems.
Services We Provide
Sea freight
Sea freight is one of the most cost-effective ways to ship goods from China to the US. We offer Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) services to meet your various shipping needs. With our extensive network of shipping companies, we ensure your cargo arrives at its destination safely and efficiently.
Typical sea freight shipping time from China to the US is:
West Coast: 14 to 23 days.
East Coast: 25 to 40 days.
Some of the key shipping companies playing a crucial role in shipping goods from China to the United States are as follows:
CMA CGM: CMA CGM Group is one of the world's largest shipping companies, renowned for its extensive global network and modern fleet.
ONE: They provide reliable and efficient container shipping services, focusing on customer satisfaction and operational excellence. Their advanced tracking system allows you to monitor the status of your cargo in real time.
HMM: HMM offers highly competitive prices and a variety of shipping options, including FCL and LCL services.
HPL: With its strong presence in the Asian and American markets, Hapag-Lloyd is one of the reliable options for shipping goods from China to the United States.
WHL: Wan Hai Lines is a shipping company based in Taiwan, China specializing in intra-Asian and trans-Pacific routes.
YML: Yang Ming places great emphasis on customer service and operational efficiency, ensuring your cargo is handled properly throughout the entire transportation process.
MSC: Mediterranean Shipping Company is one of the world's largest container shipping companies, boasting a vast network of routes connecting Asia and the United States. They offer flexible shipping solutions and are renowned for their reliability and efficiency.
If you have a preferred shipping company, please specify this before booking with us, and we will book space for you.
Air freight
Air freight is ideal for urgent shipments, high-value products, and time-sensitive cargo.
Our air freight services include:
Airport-to-airport shipping;
Door-to-door air cargo delivery;
Customs brokerage support.
We cooperate with major airlines (CA, CZ, CX, EK, TK, O3, etc.)to ensure stable space availability during peak seasons.
(Due to high fuel prices, all prices require separate inquiry. You can use the current prices we offer for reference only, but please confirm the price with us again after confirming the shipment.)
Common air freight cargo: Electronics, medical supplies, fashion products, auto parts, precision instruments, etc.
Average air freight shipping time: 3 to 7 business days.
End-to-End Support
Customs clearance: Professional handling of import and export documents (e.g., commercial invoices, packing lists, etc.) to ensure smooth customs clearance.
(Currently, the US 5H inspection process is being strictly enforced. If the results determine that physical inspection or forced return is required, it will lead to customs clearance delays and the risk of return shipment. Therefore, proper declaration and compliant import are crucial. Senghor Logistics will strictly control the process and carefully review the necessary documents for customs clearance.)
Warehousing and consolidation: We provide temporary warehousing and LCL consolidation services at our hubs in China to optimize costs.
Real-time tracking: Our customer service specialists will track the status of your goods in real time and provide you with feedback.
Real-Life Case
One of our US clients, John, runs a clothing business in Los Angeles. He had a 40HQ container of goods that needed to be shipped to a clothing and textile trade show in California in mid-March.
However, due to factory production delays, he needed to ship the goods to the California trade show within 20 days. At that time, fuel prices were high, and air freight costs were extremely high. John sought our help, and we used a fast ship service to transport the goods to LB port in 12 days. An additional 3 days were spent on customs clearance and delivery, ensuring the goods arrived at the trade show on time.
Important Information You Can Learn About
Common ports
In China, we ship from major ports like Shanghai, Shenzhen, Ningbo, and Qingdao.
In the US, we can ship to various ports, including popular ports such as Los Angeles, Long Beach, New York, and Savannah. We also ship to Oakland, Seattle, Tacoma, Norfolk, Charleston, Baltimore, Miami, Houston, Tampa, and inland cities like Salt Lake City and Cincinnati.
Required documents
1. Commercial Invoice: Includes value, quantity, and buyer/seller information.
2. Packing List: Includes weight, dimensions, and number of cartons.
3. Bill of Lading (B/L) or Air Waybill (AWB): Issued by the carrier.
4. Arrival Notice: Issued by us after the goods arrive at the U.S. port.
5. Importer Security Filing (ISF): Must be submitted 24 hours before shipment.
6. Customs Duty Payment Receipt: For Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) shipments, we will pay the customs duties and provide proof.
Cost factors
Shipping costs from China to the United States depend on the following factors: shipping method (sea freight/air freight/express), cargo size/weight/volume, port of origin/port of destination, and season (prices may rise during peak seasons such as Black Friday, Christmas, and Chinese New Year). Currently, there is also the factor of rising fuel costs, which has led to an overall increase in shipping costs.
Why Choose Us
Outstanding performance
Senghor Logistics boasts over 10 years of experience in China freight to US, with over 2000 successful service cases. We are a member of both NVOCC and WCA, ensuring our services are qualified and reliable.
Competitive freight rates
We offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Senghor Logistics has partnered with shipping companies and airlines for many years, receiving the latest notifications when they release new routes, giving us first-hand access to space and prices. Our long-term clients save 3% to 5% on logistics costs annually, which is something we are committed to doing for our clients.
Flexible shipping solutions
We serve importers of all sizes, from small e-commerce businesses to large industrial buyers. We have high customer loyalty because we can provide logistics solutions based on customer needs, and we can respond and handle problems in a timely manner when they occur, striving to minimize losses for our customers.
Contact us, let us turn your China-to-US shipment into a stress-free success story.
FAQ
Q1: How long does it take to ship from China to the US?
A: Sea freight from major Chinese ports to the West Coast (Los Angeles/Long Beach): 14 to 23 days. To the East Coast (New York/Savannah): 25 to 40 days. Customs clearance and delivery require an additional 2 to 7 days. Fast shipping services (such as Matson) can reduce transit time to the West Coast to 12 days. To the central United States, typically via rail or truck from ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the total time is 23 to 30 days.
Air freight: 3 to 7 days; similarly, customs clearance and delivery require an additional 2 to 7 days.
Q2: Can you handle oversized or fragile goods?
A: Yes. We offer solutions for products with special sizes (additional charges may apply). We have also handled the transportation of large-sized goods, so please tell us the specific dimensions of your goods and we will provide you with a suitable solution.
Q3: Can you provide door-to-door shipping service?
A: Yes. We provide complete door-to-door logistics solutions including pickup, customs clearance, and final delivery. You will need to provide us with the supplier's pick-up address and your designated delivery address.
Q4: Can you help with repackaging and labeling?
A: Yes, our warehouse offers value-added services such as packaging, labeling, and palletizing to ensure your products meet shipping and regulatory requirements.
Q5: How can I get an accurate freight quote?
A: Please provide the following information: Product name; Dimensions, volume, weight, and quantity of goods; Pick-up address in China; Delivery address in the United States; Preferred shipping method; and cargo ready time.
Our team will provide you with a customized logistics quote as soon as possible.
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