Shenzhen to Long Beach Ocean Freight
De-Zong International Logistics provides ocean freight from Shenzhen, China to the Port of Long Beach, California, including FCL, LCL, export customs clearance, origin pickup, destination coordination, and inland delivery. With access to major South China gateways such as Yantian and Shekou, we help importers, wholesalers, Amazon sellers, and e-commerce businesses choose the right shipping solution based on cargo volume, delivery requirements, and final U.S. destination.
Service Overview
Shenzhen to Long Beach ocean freight is an important shipping route connecting South China with the U.S. West Coast.
For importers, the question is not simply how much it costs to ship from Shenzhen to the United States.
The more important questions are:
Which origin port should be used? Should the shipment move by direct service or transshipment? What happens after the cargo arrives in Long Beach? And how will it reach the final U.S. destination?
De-Zong coordinates the shipment from the Chinese origin to the final U.S. destination.
Depending on the cargo, available options include:
FCL ocean freight
LCL consolidation
Port-to-Port shipping
Port-to-Door delivery
Door-to-Door shipping
U.S. inland trucking
Customs clearance coordination
Warehousing and distribution
The Port of Long Beach is a major U.S. West Coast container gateway and, together with the neighboring Port of Los Angeles, forms the San Pedro Bay port complex. It also provides connections to inland U.S. markets through rail and highway networks.
Key Features
Service Scope
Origin
Shenzhen, China
Primarily covers:
Yantian
Shekou
Dachan Bay
Shenzhen warehouses
Dongguan
Huizhou
Guangzhou
Foshan
Zhongshan
Other Pearl River Delta areas
Destination
Port of Long Beach (USLGB)
Long Beach, California, USA
| Service | English | Suitable for |
| ------- | ------------------- | ---------------- |
| FCL Shipping | FCL | Large-volume shipments |
| LCL Shipping | LCL | Small-volume shipments |
| Port-to-Port | Port-to-Port | Clients with US local operational capabilities |
| Port-to-Door | Port-to-Door | Confirmed US destination |
| Door-to-Door | Door-to-Door | One-stop shipping needs |
| Inland Delivery | Inland Delivery | Onward transport after Long Beach |
| Warehousing | Warehousing | Temporary storage/distribution needs |
| FBA Delivery | Amazon FBA Delivery | Amazon sellers |
Who Is This Service For?
This route is particularly suitable for:
us importer
Amazon seller
E-commerce companies
wholesaler
Chinese manufacturer
Brand owner
Home products company
Electronic product company
Hardware and machinery companies
US warehouse replenishment
U.S. West Coast inventory replenishment
If the final destination of the goods is Southern California, Long Beach can be one of the West Coast ports to consider.
If the goods need to continue into the central or eastern United States, the overall transportation cost and time after rail/truck should be calculated together, rather than just ocean freight.
Timing
Typical port-to-port transit time: approximately 19–30 days.
This is a planning range and does not include origin pickup, export clearance, LCL warehouse handling, U.S. customs clearance, or final delivery.
Actual transit time depends on the carrier, sailing schedule, origin gateway, routing, port operations, customs clearance, and final delivery location.
Pricing
There is no single fixed rate for shipping from Shenzhen to Long Beach.
A proper quotation depends on:
Commodity + Volume/Weight + FCL/LCL + Origin Port + Sailing Schedule + Incoterm + U.S. Destination ZIP Code
For door-to-door shipments, additional costs may include:
Origin pickup
Export customs clearance
Ocean freight
Destination terminal charges
Customs clearance
Drayage
Chassis
Rail transportation
Final-mile delivery
Duties and taxes, where applicable
This is why two shipments moving from Shenzhen to Long Beach can have very different total logistics costs.
Process
01
Cargo Assessment
Confirm product name, quantity, weight, CBM, packaging and destination.
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02
Route & Rate Planning
Choose FCL/LCL according to the cargo volume and match the appropriate shipping date.
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03
Pickup & Export Handling
Arrange to pick up the goods in Shenzhen and the Pearl River Delta and complete export customs declaration.
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04
Ocean Transportation
The goods are loaded via the main export port of Shenzhen and shipped to Long Beach.
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Arrival & Import Clearance
After the goods arrive at Long Beach, they undergo destination port operations and U.S. import customs clearance.
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Inland Distribution
Arrange truck, rail or other transportation within the United States according to the final ZIP Code.
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Final Delivery
Delivery to customer warehouse, business address or designated delivery location.
What Do We Need for a Quote?
To receive an accurate quote for Shenzhen to Long Beach shipping, please provide:
1. Commodity
2. Number of cartons
3. Carton dimensions
4. Total weight
5. Total CBM
6. Pickup address in Shenzhen
7. U.S. destination ZIP Code
8. Customs clearance requirement
9. Final delivery requirement
For FCL shipments, please provide:
Container type + Container quantity + Commodity + Destination
FAQ
Q1. How long does shipping from Shenzhen to Long Beach take?
Port-to-port ocean transit from Shenzhen to Long Beach can generally be planned at around 19–30 days, depending on the carrier, sailing schedule, routing, and port operations.
Q2. What is the difference between Long Beach and Los Angeles?
The Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles are separate ports, although they are located next to each other and form the San Pedro Bay port complex.
For shippers, the important factors are not simply the port names, but the sailing schedule, ocean freight, destination charges, customs arrangements, and inland transportation cost.
Q3. Can I ship LCL from Shenzhen to Long Beach?
Yes.
LCL is suitable for shipments that do not require a full container. Cargo is consolidated at an origin warehouse and shipped together with other shipments in the same container.
Q4. Can you arrange door-to-door delivery after Long Beach?
Yes.
Depending on the final U.S. ZIP Code, we can coordinate trucking, rail, or other inland transportation after the cargo arrives at Long Beach and arrange final delivery.
Q5. Is Long Beach suitable for Amazon FBA shipments?
Yes.
However, Amazon FBA shipping does not end when the cargo reaches the port. The FBA warehouse address, ZIP Code, appointment requirements, labels, customs documents, and inland delivery method should be confirmed before shipment.
Q6. Is Long Beach better than Los Angeles for shipping from China?
There is no universal answer.
Both are major U.S. West Coast gateways. The appropriate option depends on the sailing schedule, freight cost, port operations, final destination, and inland transportation requirements.
Q7. What documents are required?
Common documents include:
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Bill of Lading information
Product description
HS Code
Export declaration information
U.S. import information
Additional compliance or regulatory documents may be required for certain products.
Get a Shenzhen to Long Beach Shipping Quote
Not sure whether your shipment should move by LCL or FCL?
Or do you need to compare Long Beach with other U.S. West Coast gateways?
Send us your:
Commodity + Cartons + Weight + CBM + Shenzhen Pickup Address + U.S. ZIP Code
De-Zong will review the shipment and provide a practical solution covering ocean freight, port handling, customs coordination, and U.S. inland delivery.
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