Appliances Shipping Cost from Shanghai to Franklin, Tennessee

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 fastest way to ship from China to the USA is Express Air Freight using couriers like DHL, FedEx, or UPS, offering door-to-door delivery in as little as 3-5 business days, ideal for urgent, lightweight, or high-value goods, though pricier than other methods. For slightly larger but still urgent shipments, regular Air Freight takes 10-14 days, while ocean freight is significantly slower (30+ days) and best for bulk cargo.

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. (The shortest express vessels might be around 11-12 days port-to-port, while some make a stop or two and take up to 20+ days.)