Ocean Freight Route

ShekouCharleston

CNSHK
USCHS
Distance
7,396 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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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

Shekou

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Modern container berths equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Integrated intermodal connections to Shenzhen’s expressway and rail networks
  • Dedicated facilities for feeder services within the Pearl River Delta
  • On-dock logistics parks and container freight stations for consolidation and distribution

Key Exports

Electronics and electrical machineryTelecommunications equipmentMachinery and mechanical appliancesFurniture and household goodsTextiles and garments

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with Chinese customs regulations, including accurate Harmonized System classification and value declaration.

US
Destination Port

Charleston

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-draft berths supporting post-Panamax ships
  • Advanced container terminals with super-post-Panamax cranes
  • Integrated rail connections to inland intermodal hubs
  • Upgraded 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

Arriving freight is subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations and advance manifest requirements (including ISF 10+2)

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