LCL or FCL basis
LCL needs packed CBM, gross weight and stackability; confirm the weight / measure basis and minimum charges. FCL needs 20GP / 40GP / 40HQ type and count, plus loading requirements.
BY SEA
Sea freight
LCL and FCL sea freight from China to the US.
Service overview
- Best suited to
- Bulky cargo / commercial shipments
- Information to prepare
- CBM, gross weight, packaging and stackability
- Delivery scope
- LCL / FCL, port or door delivery
SHIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
- For LCL, provide total CBM and gross weight; for FCL, container type and count.
- Specify pallets, crates, oversized pieces and non-stackable cargo.
- Confirm origin, destination-port, customs and final-delivery charges.
- Schedules, port handling, inspections and delivery appointments affect overall transit.
Sea freight departs via Yantian or Huangpu. Destination port, customs and onward delivery are set out in your shipping quotation.
SHIPPING PROCESS
Shipment workflow
- 01
LCL or FCL planning
- 02
Consolidation and loading
- 03
Ocean transport and documents
- 04
Arrival and delivery
SHIPMENT PREPARATION
Cost factors
Ask the team to identify included charges, excluded charges and the point where delivery responsibility ends.
Ocean & terminal charges
Review origin collection / terminal handling, ocean freight, documentation and destination handling. Ask about storage, demurrage / detention and their applicable conditions.
US arrival & delivery
List customs clearance, handling, duties and fees, transfer and final delivery separately. Review the ZIP code, oversized cargo and receiving appointment.
Handover responsibilities
Guangzhou → Yantian / Huangpu
Agree receiving, packing / palletisation, container loading or LCL handover, export documents and terminal cut-off for the selected sailing.
Agreed US port → delivery point
Confirm the US arrival port, customs clearance, cargo release, collection and onward delivery arrangements.
Cargo acceptance review
Share the exact product, material / use and packing details. Batteries, liquids, powders, magnets, food, cosmetics and wood packaging need service-specific review; a product category alone does not confirm acceptance.
Special cargo requirementsOther shipment directions
The examples above cover China-to-US shipments. Use the relevant service page for US-to-China shipments or onward transport within the US.
Related preparation tools
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SHIPMENT ENQUIRIES
Discuss your shipping requirements
Share your goods, packed dimensions and destination. Our team will outline the available services and charges.
Final measurements and US receiving arrangements
What information is needed for a US pallet delivery?
Share the collection and delivery addresses, pallet count, final dimensions, weight and stackability. Confirm receiving hours, booking references, vehicle access and unloading responsibilities.
Will moving cartons on a pallet always cost less?
Compare quotes for the same collection, destination and receiving scope. Carton and pallet charges depend on the actual load, handling and delivery arrangement.
Which measurements should I use after repacking?
Use the final outer dimensions and gross weight of each sealed package. Update carton or pallet counts and confirm the selected service’s charging unit and rules before approval.