Shipping Desk Mats from Guangzhou/Shenzhen to Dayton, OH, USA via Ocean Freight
1. Shipping Methods: FCL vs. LCL
For shipping desk mats from Guangzhou or Shenzhen to Dayton, Ohio, USA, two primary shipping methods are typically used: Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL).
Full Container Load (FCL): This method involves booking a full 20-foot or 40-foot container for your cargo. FCL is ideal when you have a large volume of goods to ship. The goods are loaded directly into the container, and no other shipments share the container. This method offers a higher level of security and can be more cost-effective for larger shipments.
Less than Container Load (LCL): If your shipment doesn’t fill an entire container, LCL is a cost-effective option. In this case, your goods are consolidated with other shipments in the same container. While it is more affordable for smaller shipments, the goods may spend more time in transit due to the consolidation process.
For both methods, the cargo will be shipped under CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) terms, which means that the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping, insurance, and freight charges until the goods reach the port of destination.
2. Ocean Freight Transit Time and Route
The journey from Guangzhou or Shenzhen to the port in Dayton, OH, typically takes around 23 days of ocean travel. The shipment will arrive at a major port, such as the Port of Miami or Port of New York, and from there, it will be transported by land to Dayton, Ohio.
- Estimated Ocean Transit Time: Approximately 23 days, depending on the shipping route and any potential delays along the way.
Once the goods arrive at the U.S. port, they will go through customs clearance before being delivered to Dayton, OH, via trucking.
