Appliances Shipping Cost from Shanghai to Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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.

How Much Does It Cost To Ship Appliances? In general, for an appliance shipping service, you can expect to pay around $1.81 per mile for shorter trips and $0.59 per mile for longer journeys.

Shipping from China to the US varies widely, from $5-$12/kg for small express packages (3-5 days) to $5-$8/kg for air freight (4-10 days), and significantly more for larger shipments, with ocean freight costing $2,000-$6,000+ per container (2-6 weeks), depending on speed, weight, size, and market demand in late 2025. For bulk, LCL (Less than Container Load) ocean freight might cost around $50-$80 per cubic meter (CBM).