Ocean Freight Route

ShanghaiCharleston

CNSHA
USCHS
Distance
6,776 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

Select Your Cargo Type

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

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

CN
Origin Port

Shanghai

Infrastructure Highlights

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

Key Exports

Electronics and electrical machineryMachinery and industrial equipmentTextiles and apparelConsumer goods and household productsAutomotive parts and vehicles

Export Compliance

Shippers are required to follow Chinese customs regulations, including accurate HS classification and value declaration.

US
Destination Port

Charleston

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Panamax-capable berths supporting post-Panamax ships
  • High-throughput container terminals with automated container handling equipment
  • Direct rail connections to inland intermodal hubs
  • Dedicated highway access via truck-friendly road infrastructure

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseFurniture and household itemsElectronics and appliancesTextiles and apparelIndustrial components and raw materials

Import Regulations

Imported shipments must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations and advance manifest requirements (including ISF 10+2)

Shanghai to Charleston Ocean Freight | DNA Supply Chain