Container Shipping to Guangzhou — Get Instant Quotes
Why Choose iContainers for Shipping to Guangzhou
- Reserve slots early at one of China’s busiest gateways. Guangzhou’s Nansha Port Area alone broke the 20 million TEU mark in 2024, while the wider port handled ≈ 21.75 million TEU in the first ten months—berth windows disappear fast. (en.gzport.com, porttechnology.org)
- Stay ahead of China Customs rules. Our platform guides you through the China Customs Advance Manifest (CCAM) filing that must reach GACC 24 hours before loading, sparing you last-minute penalties or roll-overs.
- FCL, LCL & sea-air combos on every lane. Weekly loops tie the Americas, Europe and Asia to Nansha and Huangpu, backed by real-time milestone tracking and bilingual support.
- Need it faster? Add an air-freight leg via Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)—the hub moves ≈ 2 million t of cargo a year and offers 24/7 freighter slots. (unitex-logistics.com)
- Plan for seasonal crunches. Golden Week (early Oct) and pre-Lunar-New-Year rushes create backlog weeks in advance—our ops team flags schedule shifts so your boxes don’t miss the vessel.
Our Container Shipping Services to Guangzhou
Full Container Load (FCL) Shipping
High-volume exporters—electronics, appliances, toys, furniture, machinery—secure 20′ & 40′ boxes straight into Nansha’s deep-water terminals for same-day rail or barge connections upriver.
Less than Container Load (LCL) Shipping
SMEs trim costs on < 15 m³ loads via weekly consolidations ex-Los Angeles, Rotterdam, Valencia, Singapore & New York—ideal for spare parts and e-commerce restocks.
| Key Service Facts | |
|---|---|
| Popular mode | FCL dominates large export orders; LCL surging for Amazon-style replenishment |
| Major port / airport served | Nansha & Huangpu; urgent freight via CAN Airport |
| Typical cargo | Consumer electronics, household appliances, garments & textiles, toys, auto parts |
| Transit-time snapshots | • Los Angeles → Guangzhou: ≈ 45 days • Rotterdam → Guangzhou: ≈ 51 – 66 days • Valencia → Guangzhou: ≈ 36 days • Singapore → Guangzhou: ≈ 3 – 4 days |
| City-specific challenge | Golden Week & Lunar-New-Year congestion—book 6–8 weeks ahead to avoid roll-overs. |
| Alternative option | Door-to-door air freight (1–3 days) via CAN for time-critical, high-value cargo |
Container shipping rates to Guangzhou
How much does it cost to ship a container to Guangzhou?
How Long Does It Take to Ship a Container to Guangzhou?
- US West Coast → Guangzhou: ≈ 40 – 50 days depending on direct vs trans-Pacific loops.
- North Europe → Guangzhou: ≈ 50 – 66 days via Suez or Cape routes.
- Intra-Asia (e.g., Singapore → Guangzhou): ≈ 3 – 5 days feeder service.
- Air freight: door-to-door in 1–3 days through CAN.
Popular Routes and Ports for Shipping to Guangzhou
Pacific loops (TP11, PSW2) link Nansha with Los Angeles, Long Beach & Oakland weekly, while Asia-Europe services (AE15, Ocean Alliance ME8) call from Rotterdam, Antwerp & Valencia. High-frequency feeders move cargo Singapore ↔ Guangzhou almost daily. Inland, barge corridors sail to Foshan & Dongguan within eight hours of discharge.
Steps to Book Your Container Shipment with iContainers
- Generate an instant quote online.
- Upload documents (commercial invoice, packing list, HS codes — plus CCC or CIQ certs if required).
- Confirm booking & pay securely.
- Track milestones—gate-in, loading, trans-shipment, arrival—in real time.
- Submit the CCAM 24 hours pre-loading (we remind & file for you).
- Arrange final-mile delivery to factory, FTZ, or Amazon FBA warehouse.
What Can You Ship in a Container to Guangzhou?
Common Commodities
Consumer electronics
Smartphones & parts
Toys & gifts
Garments & textiles
Furniture
Machinery
Auto parts
Restricted / Prohibited
Counterfeit goods, lithium batteries without UN 38.3 docs, perishables lacking CIQ clearance, and any cargo breaching China’s hazardous goods list.
FAQs About Shipping Containers to Guangzhou
No—iContainers can file on your behalf as long as documents reach us 48 h before vessel departure.
For volumes < 15 m³, weekly LCL consolidation from major hubs is usually the most cost-effective.
Is cargo insurance mandatory?
Secure space 6–8 weeks in advance and allow buffer days for potential port or factory closures.