Ocean Freight Route

Long BeachShanghai

USLGB
CNSHA
Distance
5,647 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between United States and China.

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

US
Origin Port

Long Beach

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-capacity container terminals with on-dock rail connections
  • Deep-water berths suitable for ultra-large container vessels
  • Integrated intermodal links to major freeways and national rail networks
  • Advanced environmental and shore power systems for container ships

Key Exports

Containerized manufactured goods and machineryAgricultural products and foodstuffsChemicals and petrochemical productsWastepaper, scrap metal, and recyclablesElectronics and high-value consumer goods

Export Compliance

Shippers must ensure compliance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and any applicable sanctions programs before cargo is loaded.

CN
Destination Port

Shanghai

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-scale container terminals with large-vessel berths
  • Modern ship-to-shore gantry cranes and highly mechanized yard equipment
  • Well-connected intermodal links to rail and highway networks
  • Specialized terminals for liquid bulk, dry bulk, and Ro-Ro

Key Imports

Crude oil and refined petroleum productsIron ore and industrial raw materialsAgricultural commodities and food productsHigh-tech components and capital equipmentChemicals and plastics

Import Regulations

All imported goods fall under Chinese customs, quarantine, and inspection rules, with potential CIQ inspection and testing.

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