FAQ
FAQ

FAQ: shipping from China to the USA.

What U.S. importers and Amazon sellers usually ask before they book FCL, LCL, or Amazon FBA ocean freight.

Do you offer air freight or express parcels?

No. Flexshipping focuses exclusively on ocean freight—FCL and LCL—on the China–U.S. lane. That focus is how we keep service stable and pricing competitive.

How long does ocean freight take from China to the USA?

West Coast FCL is typically about 14–20 days (for example Shanghai or Shenzhen to Los Angeles / Long Beach). East Coast FCL is typically about 40 days (for example to New York/New Jersey or Savannah). Exact schedules vary by sailing and destination gateway.

What is the difference between FCL and LCL shipping from China to the USA?

FCL (full container load) uses a dedicated container when volume is ready—usually clearer unit cost. LCL (less-than-container load) consolidates smaller shipments and charges by volume. Both are ocean only on Flexshipping’s China–USA lane.

Do you offer door-to-door shipping from China to the USA?

Yes. Pickup in China, ocean FCL or LCL, U.S. import coordination, and self-operated trucking to a warehouse or Amazon FBA fulfillment center.

Can I ship a 20ft or 40ft container from Shanghai or Shenzhen to Los Angeles?

Yes. That is standard FCL on this lane. Typical West Coast ocean window is about 14–20 days into Los Angeles or Long Beach. Register to check live FCL rates in the system.

Can you ship from China to Amazon FBA by ocean?

Yes. We provide Amazon FBA shipping from China by ocean—FCL or LCL—with delivery coverage to Amazon warehouses across the United States and U.S. trucking to the assigned fulfillment center.

Which ports do you cover?

Major China origins include Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Qingdao, Tianjin, Xiamen, Dalian, Hong Kong, and Lianyungang. U.S. gateways include Los Angeles, Long Beach, New York/New Jersey, Savannah, Houston, Miami, Seattle/Tacoma, Oakland, Norfolk, and Charleston.

Can you deliver to Amazon FBA warehouses?

Yes. We provide ocean inbound with delivery coverage to Amazon warehouses across the United States, supported by our U.S. trucking capability.

How do I get a rate?

Register or log in to check live pricing in the Flexshipping system. For general inquiries, email info@flexclearing.com.

What does “AI visibility” mean for my shipment?

You can follow cargo milestones as the shipment moves—supported by algorithms and operational updates—so your team sees progress instead of waiting on scattered emails.

Why work with a China–U.S. specialist instead of a broad U.S. platform?

We operate logistics companies and warehouse services on both sides and concentrate resources on this one corridor. That usually means tighter control from Chinese factories to U.S. doors—without spreading attention across air, express, and unrelated markets.

Still deciding between FCL and LCL?

Start in the system—or browse the product pages.