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Why ship to Shenzhen with iContainers?


  • Top-tier global gateway. Shenzhen Port handled 30 + million TEU in 2024, regaining its place among the world’s four “30-million ports” and marking a 13 % YoY jump in volume. eyeshenzhen.com
  • Four specialised terminals. Cargo can berth at Yantian, Shekou, Chiwan, or Mawan, letting shippers switch terminals when one pier is congested. Midstate Containers
  • Deep intra-Asia links. Yantian alone moved 9.66 million TEU in the first eight months of 2024, adding new services to the Americas and Europe. People's Daily Online
  • Air-cargo backup. Nearby Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (SZX) lifted freight volumes to 1.88 million t in 2024, making it China’s #3 cargo hub—ideal for urgent pallets. Wikipedia
  • Live disruption intel. We monitor Pearl-River-Delta truck queues, typhoon alerts, and pre-holiday cargo surges; e.g. Yantian’s January-2025 congestion that left some drivers idling 24 h. Reuters

Our Container Shipping Services to Shenzhen


ServiceBest forTypical lead-time*Main terminals served
Full Container Load (FCL)High-value or bulky goods—electronics, machineryLA → Yantian 19–26 d; Rotterdam → Yantian 30–40 dYantian, Shekou
Less-than-Container Load (LCL)≤ 15 m³—SME spare parts, fashion, specialty foodsAsia hubs depart 2-3× wkSame as FCL
Air freight (alternative)Samples, perishables, e-commerce top-upsEU/US hubs → SZX 5–9 dShenzhen Bao’an (SZX)

*Port-to-port unless noted; customs and last-mile add time.


Lane highlights


  1. Shipping mode trends. Large electronics loads still favour FCL 40 ft, but LCL bookings spike before Golden Week and Christmas when sellers top-up inventory without over-ordering.
  2. Major ports & airport. We serve Yantian (deep-sea), Shekou/Chiwan (western Pearl River mouth feeders), Mawan (new eco-pier) plus SZX for air.
  3. Typical cargoes. Consumer electronics, electrical components, auto parts, industrial machinery.
  4. Transit-time sweet spots. West-coast USA routes reach Yantian in ≈ 3 weeks; North-Europe loops average ≈ 5 weeks.
  5. Challenges/opportunities. Typhoon closures (Jun–Nov) and pre-Lunar-New-Year rushes can choke gate traffic—book 2–3 weeks earlier or split loads across terminals. Reuters

Container shipping rates to Shenzhen

How much does it cost to ship a container to Shenzhen?

Estimated Transit Times to Shenzhen


Origin PortModeEst. Transit TimeNotes
Los Angeles, USFCL19 – 26 daysDirect Trans-Pacific loops
Rotterdam, NLFCL30 – 40 daysAsia-Europe services
SingaporeLCL5 – 7 daysWeekly barge feed
Frankfurt → SZXAir5 – 9 daysDoor-to-door

Key Shenzhen Terminals & Capacities


Terminal2024 Volume / NoteSpecialism
Yantian9.66 m TEU (Jan–Aug 2024)Long-haul deep-sea, reefers
ShekouPart of the 30 m TEU clusterIntra-Asia feeders, break-bulk
Chiwan & MawanWest-port flexibilityProject cargo, automobiles

Common Commodities Shipped to Shenzhen


  • Consumer electronics & components for Guangdong’s tech corridor. oec.world
  • Industrial machinery & semiconductor tools, as China imported US $ 33.5 bn of fab equipment in 2024. gtaic.ai
  • High-value fashion & lifestyle goods feeding cross-border e-commerce warehouses.

FAQs About Shipping Containers to Shenzhen

Is LCL really cheaper for small loads?

Yes—below ~15 m³, LCL almost always beats paying for a full 20 ft container.

How bad are typhoon delays?

Major ports may close 24–48 h; building a 3-day buffer or routing via alternate terminals mitigates risk. Reuters

How long is free-time in Shenzhen?

Standard free-time is 5–7 days; yard fees accrue daily thereafter.

Which Incoterm is most common?

Importers often choose CIF Yantian; exporters wanting more control book FOB origin port.

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