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Shanghai, China to Los Angeles, CA, USA

Find the best freight rates for freight shipping from Shanghai, China to Los Angeles, CA, USA. No matter what your mode of shipment, Flexport.com provides free and instant shipping quotes from leading carriers that gives you access to book instantly.

Types of Services

Air

• 3 offerings
  • Deferred
  • Standard
  • Express

Ocean FCL

• 2 offerings
  • Standard
  • Premium

Ocean LCL

• 4 offerings
  • Standard
  • Premium
  • Deferred

Reliable, Low Cost Service for Air Freight

• While transit times are longer, this service provides the best value.

Standard

• Best balance of speed & value for regular air and ocean freight.
• It offers faster transit than deferred service. It is a great choice for routine business.

Express

• Fastest delivery for urgent air shipments.

Premium

• Fastest delivery for urgent ocean shipments.

Pricing Overview

Air Rates

• Air

  • Deferred • 6 CBM, 1000 KG
    • PVG → LAX
    • 8 days Est. Transit Time
    • $5.91/kg Rate

• Standard • 6 CBM, 1000 KG

  • PVG → LAX
    • 6 days Est. Transit Time
    • $6.13/kg Rate

• Express • 6 CBM, 1000 KG

  • PVG → LAX
  • 4 days Est. Transit Time
  • $7.76/kg Rate

Ocean Rates

• Ocean FCL

  • Standard • 40' HC
    • CNSHG → USLAX
    • 13-17 days Est. Transit Time
    • $5629 Rate

• Premium • 40' HC

  • CNSHG → USLAX
  • 13 days Est. Transit Time
  • $8811 Rate

• Ocean LCL

  • Standard • 5 CBM, 750 KG
    • CNSHG → USLAX
    • 15 days Est. Transit Time
    • $1149 Rate

• LCL Flexibility

  • Premium • 5 CBM, 750 KG
    • CNSHG → USLAX
    • 11 days Est. Transit Time
    • $1755 Rate

Shipping from Shanghai, China to Los Angeles, CA, USA

Ship confidently with Air or Ocean from Shanghai, China to Los Angeles, CA, USA, and never be out of stock. Keep reading for more information about the shipping options on this lane.

• Air Cargo from Shanghai, China to Los Angeles, CA, USA

  • International shippers requiring rapid and dependable transportation often utilize air freight services. Air transportation significantly reduces transit times—from 11 days by sea to just 4 days by air.

• FCL Shipping

  • Ideal for shippers with cargo to fill a full container, ensuring exclusive use of the container space without sharing with other shipments.

• LCL Shipping

  • Offers affordable and efficient options for those who can accommodate longer transit times, reducing costs while maintaining a balance between shipping time and affordability.

Using a Freight Forwarder

Partnering with an experienced freight forwarder like Flexport is essential for managing complex logistics and ensuring smooth transitions between Shanghai, China and Los Angeles, CA, USA. They handle everything from shipping regulations to customs requirements, ensuring your merchandise moves effectively.

What is the Transit Time?

The duration from collection to delivery typically involves three phases: collection, transportation, and final delivery, influenced by factors such as shipment weight, distance, and transportation method. Various external elements can also affect schedules.

Freight Rates from Shanghai to Los Angeles

Transportation expenses reflect multiple variables including method, shipment size, current fuel costs, and available capacity. Different transport modes present distinct pricing structures.