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Ocean Freight Forwarding

Sea Freight, Built for Volume

FCL, LCL and DDP ocean services from China to Australia, USA and Europe. Weekly sailings, locked-in carrier contracts, and bonded warehouse partners on both ends, at rates that keep your landed cost down.

Tier-1 Carriers: MAERSK MSC CMA CGM COSCO ONE

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FCL · LCL · DDP

Three Sea Freight Models, Matched to Your Volume

Whether you're shipping a single pallet to Melbourne or 30 containers a month to Los Angeles, we have a sea freight model that fits your volume, timeline and budget. Our weekly sailings cover all major ports, and we book directly with Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, ONE and HMM — no middlemen markup.

FCL — Full Container Load20'GP, 40'GP, 40'HQ, 45'HQ. Dedicated container, fastest transit, lowest per-unit cost above 15 CBM.
LCL — Less than Container LoadConsolidated with other shippers. Pay only for the space you use, from 1 CBM. Ideal for 1–15 CBM shipments.
DDP Sea FreightDoor-to-door with all duties, taxes and last-mile included. The simplest model for Amazon sellers and brand owners.
Container Loading SupervisionOur staff can supervise loading at your factory for FCL shipments — photo/video reports included.

FedEx multi-modal fleet — branded carrier integration for sea freight last-mile distribution

Ocean Operations

Behind the Scenes of Sea Freight

Container loading, port operations, vessel transit, destination delivery — the full chain visualized.

Cargo plane landing for multi-modal sea-air transfer

Port Yard

Container Yard Aerial View

Tens of thousands of TEU staged daily across Shenzhen, Shanghai, Ningbo and Qingdao

Port cranes loading container ships at international dock

Vessel Loading

Tier-1 carriers

Drayage

Port Drayage

Origin trucking included

Load Out

Container Loading

Photos sent to client

Volvo truck moving container — last-mile drayage

Transit

Ocean Transit

Weekly sailings

Transit Times

Sea Freight Transit Time Table

Approximate port-to-port transit times from China's main hubs. Door delivery adds 2–5 days depending on destination.

Origin Port	Destination Port	FCL Transit	LCL Transit	Sailings / Week
Shenzhen / Shanghai	Sydney	18–22 days	22–28 days	3–4
Shenzhen / Shanghai	Melbourne	20–24 days	24–30 days	3
Ningbo / Shanghai	Brisbane	18–22 days	22–28 days	2
Shenzhen	Los Angeles	14–18 days	18–24 days	4–5
Shanghai	New York (East Coast)	26–32 days	30–38 days	3
Shanghai / Ningbo	Hamburg / Rotterdam	30–35 days	35–42 days	2–3
Shenzhen	Felixstowe (UK)	30–35 days	35–42 days	2

What's Included

Full-Service Sea Freight

Every quote covers the full chain — no surprise destination charges.

Origin Trucking

Pickup from any factory in China, including container drayage to the port of departure.

Export Customs

Full documentation, customs filing, and CIQ inspection by our licensed broker.

Ocean Freight

Booked with tier-1 carriers — Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, ONE. Weekly sailings.

Destination Customs

Import clearance, duty / VAT / GST handling, AQIS inspection coordination.

Last-Mile Delivery

Truck delivery to your door, warehouse, or FBA warehouse with appointment booking.

Cargo Insurance

All-risk marine insurance at 0.3–0.6% of cargo value. Optional but highly recommended.

Sea vs Air

When to Choose Sea Freight

A quick framework for picking the right mode.

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Volume > 2 CBM

Below 2 CBM, air or express is usually cheaper per kg. Above 2 CBM, sea wins on cost.

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Cost is Priority

Sea freight is typically 70–85% cheaper than air per kg for the same lane.

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Lead Time > 30 Days

If your in-stock-by date is 30+ days out, sea is the smart move.

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Heavy / Bulky Cargo

Machinery, furniture, fixtures — all far cheaper by ocean than air.

FAQ

Sea Freight from China — FAQ

How long does sea freight from China take?

Port-to-port ocean transit from China is roughly 14–20 days to the US West Coast, 28–35 days to the US East Coast and Europe, and 18–28 days to Australia. Door-to-door DDP adds origin haulage and customs clearance on both ends.

What is the difference between FCL and LCL sea freight?

FCL (Full Container Load) means you book an entire 20ft or 40ft container — best value once you fill roughly 15+ CBM. LCL (Less than Container Load) shares a container with other shippers and is charged per cubic meter, ideal for smaller shipments below 15 CBM.

How much cargo fits in a 20ft and 40ft container?

A 20ft container holds about 28 CBM (usable ~25–26 CBM) and up to ~28 tons. A 40ft container holds about 58 CBM (usable ~55 CBM), and a 40ft High Cube about 68 CBM. We help you choose the most cost-efficient option for your volume.

Do you offer DDP sea freight with duties and taxes included?

Yes. Our DDP sea freight covers ocean freight, export and import customs clearance, duties, taxes and door delivery — one all-in price with nothing to pay on arrival. It is popular with Amazon FBA sellers and importers who want a single invoice.

What documents do I need for sea freight from China?

Typically a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any product-specific certificates (e.g. MSDS for chemicals, FDA/CE where required). For US shipments we also file ISF and AMS. We prepare and check all documents for you.