Appliances Shipping Cost from Shanghai to Cleveland, Ohio

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.

Shipping from China to the USA varies widely, from a few dollars for small lightweight items via postal services to thousands for full containers; expect express courier at $8-12/kg (3-5 days), air freight around $5-8/kg (5-10 days), and ocean freight from $1500-$6000+ per container (15-40 days) depending on speed, weight, volume, and current market rates, with larger shipments often better by sea and smaller ones by air/courier.

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.