Ocean freight
Ocean freight from China
The lower-cost way to move larger volumes. Choose express ocean, share a container (LCL) or book a full container (FCL). We consolidate goods from all your suppliers first.
What you get
Matson express ocean to the US
A faster ocean service to the US West Coast. After arrival, goods go on by UPS or truck to anywhere in the US. For when air is too expensive and regular ocean is too slow.
LCL: share a container
Pay only for the space you use, from a few cubic meters.
FCL: your own container
20 ft and 40 ft containers for large orders. Loaded at our warehouse, or we can arrange a truck to load at your factory at an extra cost.
Delivery after arrival
In the US we arrange truck delivery to businesses, warehouses and Amazon FBA.
Routes
- United States: Matson express ocean, LCL, FCL, with truck delivery
- Canada, United Kingdom, EU and Australia: ocean freight lines
- Oversized items to Europe (crated goods, furniture): quote on request
Reference transit times
- Matson express ocean (US)
- About 16–18 days after sailing to the West Coast, 20–30 days to the Central and Eastern US
- US standard ocean / LCL / FCL
- About 20–25 days to Los Angeles, 40–45 days to the East Coast
- Ocean freight to Canada, UK, EU and Australia
- About 30–55 days
Reference transit times only. Your quote is final.
Duties and taxes
- Matson express ocean and ocean freight lines: Duties and taxes can be included (DDP). Your quote states which.
- LCL and FCL: Duties and taxes can be included, or you can clear customs with your own broker. Your quote states which.
Frequently asked questions
Which option should I choose?
As a rough guide: smaller volumes go by express ocean or LCL, and large orders that fill most of a container go by FCL. Send us your volume and we will suggest the best fit.
How is ocean freight priced?
LCL is priced by volume (cubic meters) or weight, and FCL by container. Every quote lists what is included.
Can you load a container at my factory?
For FCL, yes. We can arrange a truck to load the container at your factory, at an extra cost. We can also consolidate goods from several suppliers at our warehouse first.
Do you ship furniture to Europe?
Yes, on request. Oversized items to Europe are quoted case by case.
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