Appliances Shipping Cost from Shanghai to Greensboro, North Carolina

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 hugely in cost, from ~$20 for small parcels via postal service (USPS) to $2,500-$6,000+ for a 20/40ft ocean container, with air freight averaging $5-$8/kg, depending on speed, size, weight, and chosen carrier (like DHL, FedEx, UPS for small items or freight forwarders for larger shipments). Expect 3-5 days for express air, 15-40 days for sea freight, and always compare quotes from freight forwarders for the best rates.

Air cargo from Shanghai, Shanghai to Toronto, ON While 90% of everything is shipped by ocean freight, air freight connects the world faster, cutting China - Canada freight shipping time from 20-30 days by ocean to only three days by air cargo.