Mattress Shipping Cost from Shanghai to Guayaquil

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.

FCL shipping is ideal when you're moving large quantities. A 20-foot container typically ranges from $2,000–$3,500, while a 40-foot container may cost between $3,500–$6,000 in 2025, depending on the route and demand.

Shipping from China varies wildly, from cheap small parcels via postal service to expensive air freight or container shipping, with costs depending heavily on weight, size, speed (air is faster/pricier, sea is slower/cheaper), and current market rates, but expect to pay roughly $5-$12/kg for small air shipments (DHL, UPS) and $50-$80/CBM for LCL sea freight, while full containers (FCL) range in thousands of dollars.