Senghor Logistics specializes in providing cost-effective air freight solutions from China to the United States, ensuring your goods reach their destination quickly and efficiently. Our services are designed to meet the needs of businesses looking to ship goods to major cities such as Los Angeles and New York, taking into account your two key concerns: low cost and guaranteed speed.
Air freight is the ideal solution when:
Your shipment is urgent;
Your goods are high value or time-sensitive;
You need fast inventory replenishment;
You want to avoid long sea transit times.
Transit time reference:
Airport to Airport: 3 to 5 days
Door to Door: 5 to 8 days
Express Service: 1 to 3 days (selected routes)
Compared with 15 to 40 days of shipping by sea, air freight significantly reduces supply chain risk and improves cash flow turnover.
1. Major China Departure Airports
We arrange daily and weekly flights from:
Shanghai (PVG)
Shenzhen (SZX)
Guangzhou (CAN)
Beijing (PEK)
Hong Kong (HKG)
…
With strong airline partnerships, we secure stable space even during peak seasons.
2. Main U.S. Arrival Gateways
We provide direct and transfer air freight services to:
Los Angeles (LAX) – Best for West Coast distribution and Amazon warehouses.
New York (JFK) – Ideal for East Coast and nationwide delivery.
After arrival, we arrange customs clearance and domestic trucking to any U.S. city.
In general, it takes 1-4 days from China to the west coast airports of the United States, and 1-5 days to the east coast airports.
Air freight cost depends on:
Chargeable weight (actual vs volumetric weight)
Cargo type (general cargo, batteries, DG, etc.)
Airline capacity and season
Fuel surcharge and security fees, etc.
Further reading:
We help reduce your shipping cost through:
1. Contract Rates with Major Airlines
We have long-term contracts with major international airlines operating routes from Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong to the United States.
Advantages of contract pricing: Lower prices than market rates; priority cargo space allocation; faster booking confirmation.
Due to our stable freight volume, airlines offer us highly competitive contract prices, which we pass on to our customers. Furthermore, we are promptly informed when airlines launch new routes, allowing us to plan more cost-effective logistics solutions for our customers.
2. Flexible Routing (Direct or Transit Flights)
Direct flights are faster but sometimes more expensive. Transit flights (for example, via South Korea, Japan, or the Middle East) may take 1-2 extra days but can reduce freight cost.
We analyze urgency of shipment, budget requirements, available airline capacity, and seasonal rate differences, then, based on your needs, we recommend the most cost-effective routing without compromising reliability.
For example:
Urgent retail replenishment → Direct flight
Regular inventory restocking → Cost-saving transit route
3. Off-Peak Booking Strategies
Air freight prices fluctuate throughout the year. Prices typically rise during the following periods:
Peak season (August to November); before Chinese New Year; before major US holidays; before major e-commerce events: Black Friday, Cyber Monday, etc.
We help clients plan ahead by:
Monitoring airline capacity trends;
Recommending early bookings during off-peak demand;
During peak season, prices fluctuate frequently; clients who book 7 to 14 days in advance usually receive lower prices than those booking urgently.
1. Highly Competitive Pricing:
Senghor Logistics has established partnerships with leading airlines (CA, CZ, O3, CX, TK, etc.) to offer highly competitive air freight rates, ensuring your shipping needs receive the best value for money. No middlemen, no markups. We have weekly charter flights to the United States and Europe and have contracted space with long-term airline partners, guaranteeing basic space availability during peak seasons.
2. Customs Clearance Expertise:
US import customs regulations are stringent. Senghor Logistics' experienced team is proficient in customs procedures, especially in-depth research on US import customs rates, ensuring your goods clear customs quickly and avoiding unnecessary delays.
3. Door-to-Door, Hassle-Free:
Our door-to-door service covers from your factory in China to your warehouse in Los Angeles or New York:
Pickup at your Chinese facility: We offer nationwide pickup services; just provide us with the supplier's accurate address.
Customs clearance (USA & China): We can handle customs declaration and clearance support for both China and the United States.
Priority air cargo booking: As mentioned above, we connect our clients with resources from major airlines to guarantee bookable seats and prices.
Delivery to your door: Our delivery methods are DDP and DDU. DDP is delivered duty paid, no additional fees, while DDU requires you to pay the taxes yourself. We will specify this in our quotation.
4. Experienced in Special Products:
Senghor Logistics has over 10 years of experience in logistics from China to the US, especially in handling certain products, where we are more familiar with them than our competitors. For example, with cosmetics, such as eyeshadow, eyeliner, and lip gloss, air freight requires certification for transport of goods and has special requirements: proper handling of cosmetics (liquids, creams, powders) and compliance with FDA regulations. We understand all the necessary documentation and can assist clients with the review process, saving them time and effort.
Q1: How can I get a quote for air freight from China to the United States?
A: You can request a quote through our website. Please provide detailed information such as the name, weight, volume, dimensions, origin, destination, and your delivery address (if door-to-door delivery is required) so that we can provide you with an accurate estimate.
Q2: What if my goods are fragile or require temperature control?
A: We offer specialized handling (e.g., padded crates, refrigerated cargo). Just specify your needs when booking.
Q3: Why are your freight rates cheaper? Are there any hidden fees?
A: “Cheap” refers to our highly competitive freight rates, which we offer thanks to our direct contracts with airlines and our volume advantage. We are transparent. Our quotes include air freight, fuel surcharges, security fees, and export handling fees. Customs duties, taxes (if any), and destination freight will be quoted separately, or you can choose our Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) service, which covers all costs.
Q4: What documents do I need for air freight from China to the USA?
A: Required documents include: a commercial invoice (detailing the product description, value, and country of origin), a packing list (detailing the contents, weight, and dimensions), an air waybill (AWB, serving as the contract of carriage and tracking document), a certificate of origin, and an import license. For sensitive items (batteries, powders, liquids), additional documents are required, such as UN38.3 certification or a certification for transport of goods. Our team will assist you in preparing and verifying all documents to avoid customs delays.
Q5: Can you handle customs clearance in Los Angeles and New York?
A: Yes, of course. We have our own customs clearance teams or long-term partners at both Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). We ensure all documents (commercial invoices, packing lists) are accurate to avoid delays. If you choose our DDP service, we will handle the entire customs clearance process and pay duties on your behalf.
Looking forward to your inquiry!