Shipping Cost from Santiago to Shanghai

Ocean Freight From Chile to the United States Ocean freight is the most popular mode of shipping and the cheapest and most flexible way to transport goods around the world.

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.

Many major carriers like FedEx, UPS, DHL, and USPS ship to China, offering options from fast, expensive express services (FedEx Priority, UPS Worldwide) to slower, budget-friendly ones (USPS First-Class, GlobalPost). Specialized logistics platforms like ShipBob, Easyship, and ShipStation also manage shipments via these carriers, often with discounted rates, making shipping accessible for small businesses and individuals.