Appliances Shipping Cost from Kuwait City to Long Beach, California

Defrost refrigerators at least 24 hours ahead of time. Remove and pack all shelves and drawers separately. Clean and pack ovens, all racks, knobs, and grills separately. Washers and dryers should have their hoses removed and packed by themselves — with the dryer's drum properly secured.

The cheapest way to ship bulky items involves comparing ground services like FedEx Ground and UPS Ground for heavier packages (over 2 lbs), using USPS Ground Advantage for lighter items or specific dense/heavy items fitting Flat Rate boxes, and utilizing online platforms like Pirate Ship for discounts, while always right-sizing packaging and considering freight for very large/heavy pallets.

Here are some typical transit times for popular China–US routes (port-to-port): Shanghai to Los Angeles/Long Beach: approximately 2 to 3 weeks transit on the water. Many vessels can do this route in about 14–18 days under normal conditions.