Freight Forwarding in China
The world's factory. We consolidate and ship from China's top manufacturing hubs — Shanghai, Shenzhen, Ningbo — serving retailers and manufacturers worldwide.
Major Ports & Airports
Shanghai Huangpu Port CNSHA
World's largest container port (47 million TEU/year). Gateway for Chinese exports worldwide. Services: FCL, LCL consolidation, warehousing. 2–3 days port clearance.
Shenzhen Port CNSZX
Southern gateway (28 million TEU/year). Electronics & apparel hub. Connects manufacturing clusters: Shenzhen, Dongguan, Huizhou. 1–2 day clearance.
Ningbo-Zhoushan Port CNNGB
Third-largest port (25 million TEU/year). Fastest growth. Gateway to Southeast Asia. Excellent for consolidation of smaller shipments.
Guangzhou Port CNGZX
Export hub for textiles, apparel, furniture. 22 million TEU. River port with flexible scheduling.
Shanghai Pudong (PVG) ZSPD
China's largest international air cargo hub. Direct flights to USA (SF, LA), Europe (Frankfurt, Amsterdam), Brazil (São Paulo). 1–2 day clearance.
Shenzhen Bao'an (SZX) ZGSZ
South China's cargo gateway. Fast processing, often 6–12 hours. Close to electronics manufacturing. DHL, UPS hubs.
Shanghai Pudong ZSPD
Shanghai airport — international cargo terminal.
Shenzhen Bao'an ZGSZ
Shenzhen airport — international cargo terminal.
Beijing Capital ZBAA
Beijing airport — international cargo terminal.
Guangzhou Baiyun ZGGG
Guangzhou airport — international cargo terminal.
Chengdu Shuangliu ZUUU
Chengdu airport — international cargo terminal.
Routes from/to
The global corridors where our partner network has the most repeat shipper history and tuned operations.
Industries we move into China
Sectors where we have repeat shipper history into this market. Each link opens our domain expertise page.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shipping to
How long does shipping from China to the USA take?
Ocean freight from China to the US West Coast takes 14-18 days. To the US East Coast via the Panama Canal, transit is 25-35 days. Air freight from China typically takes 3-5 business days door-to-door.
What is the difference between shipping from Shanghai vs Shenzhen?
Shanghai (Yangshan Port) is the world's busiest port, ideal for eastern and central China. Shenzhen (Yantian/Shekou) serves the Pearl River Delta manufacturing hub and is closer to electronics and consumer goods factories.
Are there special tariffs on goods from China?
Yes, Section 301 tariffs add 7.5-25% on many Chinese goods entering the US. Proper HTS classification is critical to minimize duty exposure and ensure compliance.
What documents are needed to ship from China?
Required documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and export customs declaration. ISF filing must be completed 24 hours before vessel departure to the US.
Does Suaid Global handle factory pickup in China?
Yes, Suaid Global coordinates door-to-port and door-to-door services from any city in China including factory pickup, inland transport, export customs, and loading at all major Chinese ports.
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