Shipping times and costs from Shanghai, China to Charleston, United States of America

Shipping times
1 - 3 Days by air
20 - 25 Days by sea

1 Bedroom flat

Shipping costs by air £4,134 - £4,571
Shipping costs by sea £2,170 - £2,400

3 Bedroom house

Shipping costs by air N/A
Shipping costs by sea £3,339 - £3,692

5 Bedroom house

Shipping costs by air N/A
Shipping costs by sea £5,009 - £5,538

Please note: the prices listed here are meant as an estimate only. The best way to get a comprehensive, tailored quote is to fill out our form and be matched with a supplier.

Shipping Container Costs to United States of America

Charleston really does earn its title of West Virginia's capital city, with it's sophisticated architecture and countless cultural offerings. The history of Charleston reaches back to the 18th century and the city has been growing in prominence ever since. Currently, areas such as medicine, trade, education and government support the city's economy and several important companies also have their headquarters in Charleston. West Virginia State Capitol is a spectacular example of the city's historical architecture, along with other important buildings such as the Governor's Mansion and the Masonic Temple. The city is brimming with culture and entertainment and provides year round events that attract a tonne of visitors. The city holds the West Virginia International Film Festival twice a year and expats can enjoy the Vandalia Gathering, held on Memorial Day weekend, which celebrates local foods, dance, crafts and music. Charleston is also a shopping hub, offering five huge shopping plazas and an array of local boutiques.

Choosing how to spend your weekends in this vibrant city may be difficult, but moving your items to the Charleston will not. We can help guide those of you who are not sure what size shipping container to use. You could choose a 20-foot container, which could hold the contents of a 3-bedroom house, or a 40-foot container, which could hold the contents of a larger house, such as a 4 or 5-bedroom. The same 40-foot container could also accommodate a vehicle along with the items from a 3-bedroom house.

Shipping Container Options

20Ft Shipping Container

Dimensions:
33 Cubic Meters
5.9m x 2.35m x 2.39m (l x w x h)

Price: £3,339 - £3,692

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  • Boxes
    16 x medium boxes
  • Kitchen
    1 x american fridge, 1 x small fridge, 3 x kitchen appliances
  • Bedrooms
    1 x wardrobe, 1 x double bed, 1 x single bed, 2 x lamps
  • Lounge
    1 x sofa, 4 x chairs, 1 x table, 1 x armchair, 1 x television
  • Various
    1 x motorbike, 4 x bicycles

Please note that this is an estimate and is intended for rough guidance only.

40Ft Shipping Container

Dimensions:
67 Cubic Meters
12.03m x 2.35m x 2.39m (l x w x h)

Price: £6,344 - £7,014

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  • Boxes
    28 x medium boxes
  • Kitchen
    1 x american fridge, 1 x small fridge, 3 x kitchen appliances
  • Bedroom
    1 x wardrobe, 1 x double bed, 1 x single bed, 2 x lamps
  • Lounge
    1 x sofa, 4 x chairs, 1 x table, 1 x armchair, 1 x television
  • Various
    1 x car, 1 x motorbike, 4 x bicycles

Please note that this is an estimate and is intended for rough guidance only.

Car shipped by sea freight

Max Dimensions: 5.75m x 2.2m x 2.2m (l x w x h)

Base Price: £1,034 - £1,143

Quarantine & Taxes: £1,000 - £2,500

Price: £5,439 - £8,942

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Unusual Restricted Items

Narcotics
Narcotics and some medication containing prohibited substances
Absinthe
Absinthe which is not thujone free is prohibited.
Trademarked Goods
Any articles suspected of being counterfeit goods.
Soil, Livestock or Animal Pests
Soil, Livestock or Animal Pests are prohibited.
Weapons
Fully automatic weapons and semi-automatic weapons.
Pornographic materials
Pornographic materials are banned.