Freight Guide: Shipping from Shanghai to Atlanta, GA

Sea Freight

• FCL (Full – Container Load)
  • Since there are no direct FCL services, transshipment is the norm. There is a wide array of options across different days:
    • Monday: HMM offers a 36 – day transit and MSC 23 days. Shippers can opt for the quicker MSC option if time is of the essence, or HMM for other considerations.
    • Tuesday: Multiple carriers are available. HMM has a 29 – day transit, MAERSK 38 days, MSC 41 days, OOCL 36 days, COSCO 28 – 34 days, EMC 21 – 33 days, HAPAG 33 – 38 days, and ZIM 28 – 44 days. This variety allows for selection based on specific delivery timelines and budget constraints.
    • Wednesday: HMM offers a 36 – 42 – day transit, MATSON 13 days (a very quick option), ONE 35 – 39 days, EMC 21 days, and YML 31 – 37 days.
    • Thursday: MATSON again provides a 13 – day transit, OOCL 35 – 39 days, CMA 24 – 41 days, COSCO 26 – 40 days, and EMC 34 days.
    • Friday: HMM has a 44 – day transit, ONE 42 days, MSC 26 days, YML 41 days, and HAPAG 58 – 62 days.
    • Saturday: HMM offers a 32 – day transit and YML 23 days.
    • Sunday: OOCL has a 36 – day transit, CMA 39 – 42 days, COSCO 38 days, and EMC 24 – 37 days.
• 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