Shipping from Ningbo, China to Los Angeles, USA

Project Background

A client in Los Angeles, USA, purchased a shipment of household goods and small electronic accessories from various suppliers in Ningbo, totaling approximately 20 cubic meters and weighing approximately 8 tons. They requested a one-stop service from Ningbo for pickup, export customs clearance, and full container load (FCL) shipping to Los Angeles for customs clearance and delivery (DDP terms). They desired safe, fast, and cost-effective delivery of their goods.

Cargo Information

• Cargo Name: Household Goods, Electronic Accessories
• Packaging: Standard export cartons (as shown in the image)
• Number of Packages: Approximately 240 cartons
• Volume: 20 CBM
• Gross Weight: 8,000 kg
• Loading Method: Full Container Load (FCL 40HQ)
• Port of Origin: Ningbo Port, China
• Port of Destination: Los Angeles Port, USA

Shipping Solutions from China to the USA

Customers choose FCL shipping for three main reasons:

• The cargo volume is close to a 40HQ container;
• FCL shipping offers greater security, as it is not mixed with other cargo;
• The cost is slightly higher than LCL shipping, but it offers faster delivery times and lower risks.

Shipping Process from China to the USA

Domestic Pickup and Loading
Our Ningbo team coordinated the delivery of goods from both suppliers to our warehouse for unified inspection and loading and securing.

• Cartons and strapping were used to secure the goods during transport.
• Evenly stacked goods according to weight distribution (as shown in the image below) were loaded into the container to maximize space utilization.
• Photos were taken to document the loading process to ensure that each shipper had complete visibility of the loading status.

Export Declaration
The goods were declared for export at Ningbo Customs, including multiple HS codes for items such as household goods and electronic accessories. With the export invoice, packing list, and customs declaration letter, they were successfully cleared in just one business day.

Sea Freight
The goods departed Ningbo for Los Angeles on a direct COSCO vessel, a journey of approximately 17 days. During this time, our system provided customers with real-time tracking and updated ETAs (estimated time of arrival).

US Customs Clearance and Delivery
After the goods arrived at the port, our US agent team took over and was responsible for:

• ISF declaration and import customs clearance;
• Payment of import duties and excise taxes;
• Arrangement of truck delivery to the customer’s warehouse (located in an industrial area of ​​Los Angeles).
• The entire customs clearance and delivery process took three days, and the customer received the goods on the 21st day.

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Best Freight Forwarder from China to USA

This full container load (FCL) ocean freight from Ningbo, China to Los Angeles, USA, showcases our comprehensive capabilities in export operations, full container load (FCL), cross-border customs clearance, and final delivery. Whether it’s a full container load (FCL) or less than container load (LCL), we can tailor secure, efficient, and transparent international transportation solutions for our customers.