Freight Guide: Shipping from Shenzhen to Alpharetta, GA

Sea Freight

• FCL (Full – Container Load)
  • Since direct FCL services from Shenzhen to Alpharetta are unavailable, transshipment is essential.
  • On Mondays, HMM offers a 35 – day transit, OOCL has 32 days, COSCO 35 days, EMC 34 days, and YML 28 days. Shippers have multiple quick – transit options to start the week and can choose based on carrier preferences or cost.
  • Tuesdays feature HMM with 46 days, ONE with 52 days, OOCL with 40 days, COSCO with 43 days, YML with 43 days, and HAPAG with 67 days. This wide range allows for selection according to specific delivery timelines and budget considerations.
  • Wednesdays have ZIM with a 37 – day transit, a straightforward choice for mid – week shipments.
  • Thursdays present HMM with 34 – 36 days, COSCO with 29 days, YML with 20 – 28 days, and HAPAG with 57 days. Shippers can select based on their urgency and cost – effectiveness goals.
  • Fridays offer HMM with a 42 – 49 – day transit, ONE with 45 – 49 days, YML with 40 – 44 days, and HAPAG with 54 – 56 days. This variety caters to different delivery time needs.
  • Saturdays have MAERSK with 63 days, OOCL with 53 days, COSCO with 61 days, and EMC with 54 days. These options are suitable for weekend – starting shipments with longer transit expectations.
  • Sundays feature MAERSK with 62 days, OOCL with 37 days, COSCO with 40 days, and EMC with 45 days. Shippers can choose according to their delivery schedules.
• LCL (Less – than – Container Load)
  • For smaller – volume shipments, LCL services follow the same transshipment schedules as FCL. By sharing container space with other shippers, it offers a cost – effective solution. Shippers can select from the available carriers and their transit times according to their delivery requirements and budget constraints.

Air Freight