Appliances Shipping Cost from Baku to Shanghai

TL;DR: Shipping a 20ft container from China to Australia costs $1,800-$3,500 USD in 2025, while 40ft ranges $2,500-$4,800 USD. Fuel surcharges, port congestion, and HS code updates drive variations. Save 20-30% by comparing quotes and booking early.

Ocean freight from Shanghai to the USA takes 15 to 40 days (port-to-port), depending on the type of load (FCL or LCL) and the port of arrival – West Coast is generally faster to reach from China than East Coast ports. Air freight is much faster, with expedited options ranging from 1 to 3 days.

The cheapest way to ship from China depends on your package size and speed needs: for small, light items, China Post/Postal Services are cheapest but slow; for bulky, heavy cargo, Sea Freight (FCL/LCL) is most economical over 500kg but takes weeks; for a balance, consider Air Freight (slower, cheaper) or specialized e-commerce forwarders like SF Express for volume discounts ; always use a freight forwarder for better rates than direct carrier prices, especially if consolidating shipments.