Appliances Shipping Cost from Tokyo to Long Beach, California

Shipping from Japan to California varies greatly by method: Express Air (DHL, FedEx) takes 1-4 business days, Standard Air/Priority Mail (USPS, EMS) takes 5-14 days, while Ocean Freight (sea cargo) is much slower, ranging from 2-6 weeks, with post office surface mail potentially taking 2-3 months. The biggest factors are speed versus cost: air is fast and expensive; sea is slow and cheap.

Shipping container transport costs range from $1,500 to $15,000 based on size, route, and market conditions. Fuel costs, route distance, container type, and demand affect prices the most. Asia to North America routes cost $3,000–$6,000 for a 20ft container.

How long does it take to ship ocean freight from Japan to US? Transit time averages 20 to 35 days, depending on the departure and arrival ports and whether the shipment is direct or involves transshipment.