TENCO is a China-origin LCL freight forwarder for importers shipping consolidated cargo to the USA—weekly sailings to West and East Coast gateways, with export documentation support and destination coordination.
China → USA
Los Angeles Port · Long Beach Port
Weekly LCL sailings to US West Coast
Route at a glance
18–28
Days transit (typical)
Weekly
LCL sailings
8 + 6
China + U.S. ports
24h
Quote response
Why importers trust TENCO for China–USA LCL
Founded in Shenzhen with a decade of focused China export logistics experience on the China–USA lane.
Less-than-container-load consolidation is our core service — not a side offering alongside general freight.
Deep knowledge of export regulations, CFS operations, and supplier coordination across major manufacturing hubs.
Stable sailings and reliable service through established carrier and US deconsolidation partner networks.
Quotes reflect chargeable CBM or weight/measurement, origin pickup, consolidation, ocean freight, destination CFS charges, and the customs and delivery scope you request—no published rate cards, only shipment-specific pricing.
Combine cargo from several China factories into one weekly LCL shipment. Our warehouse team receives, measures, and consolidates at CFS near Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Ningbo with unified export documentation.
China export documentation and AMS/ISF filing coordination. At destination we work with your licensed US customs broker or our partner network for clearance and CFS release—TENCO is a freight forwarder, not a US customs broker.
Pickup at supplier in China and final delivery to your US warehouse — one LCL-focused team managing consolidation, ocean freight, and destination handoff.
Choose China-to-USA LCL when cargo is typically 1–15 CBM from one or more suppliers and a full container is not justified—port-to-port, warehouse-to-warehouse, or door delivery. LCL fits replenishment cycles and multi-factory consolidation; FCL is usually better at higher, steady volumes.
Regular LCL sailings from South China and East China ports to US West and East Coast gateways — ideal for replenishment cycles.
Competitive per-CBM rates and dedicated account support for growing businesses shipping from multiple Chinese suppliers.
Combine cargo from several factories into one weekly LCL shipment with unified export documentation and tracking.
Step-by-step guidance on export docs, ISF/AMS filing, and US import clearance — so your first shipment runs smoothly.
Shipping Process
From supplier cargo in China to your US gateway—consolidation, export handling, and LCL ocean freight managed by one LCL-focused forwarder.
Share origin city, US gateway, weight, and CBM. We respond within one business day with shipment-specific LCL pricing and sailing options.
Supplier cargo is received at our consolidation warehouse/CFS near Shenzhen, Shanghai, or Ningbo, measured, and grouped for the next weekly sailing.
China export declaration, documentation checks, AMS/ISF coordination, and LCL ocean freight to Los Angeles, Long Beach, New York, Savannah, or Houston.
Destination CFS deconsolidation, coordination with your customs broker for import clearance, and optional delivery to your warehouse or door.
Share cargo details for a no-obligation quote within one business day. We include estimated freight and destination charges, sailing options with planning transit time, and documentation next steps. Shipment details stay confidential.
A mid-size retailer sourced home décor from 12 suppliers across Guangdong. Mixed LCL volumes caused inconsistent transit times and fragmented tracking across forwarders.
TENCO consolidated all supplier pickups at our Shenzhen CFS, unified export documentation, and shipped weekly LCL sailings to Los Angeles with a dedicated account manager.
Seasonal demand spikes required flexible LCL capacity without switching to costly FCL. Previous forwarder struggled with customs delays at destination.
We implemented a rolling consolidation schedule from Ningbo, pre-cleared export docs, and coordinated with our Long Beach deconsolidation partner for seamless US import clearance.
Heavy industrial components (8 CBM per shipment) needed reliable LCL handling with cargo insurance and real-time visibility for production planning.
TENCO arranged specialized CFS handling, full cargo insurance coverage, and milestone-based tracking from supplier pickup through Miami warehouse delivery.
A practical comparison of LCL and FCL shipping from China to help businesses choose the most cost-effective option for their cargo volume.
Read article →How China-origin LCL consolidation and freight forwarding work for importers—multi-supplier cargo, major ports, costing, transit, documents, and planning quotes.
Read article →What cargo insurance covers for international shipments, how All Risks and exclusions work, what affects premium, and how claims differ from carrier liability.
Read article →Yes. We receive cargo from multiple factories at our China consolidation warehouses/CFS, measure and group shipments for weekly LCL sailings, and align export documentation across suppliers. LCL is typically economical from about 1 CBM upward—share dimensions for smaller loads.
Yes. You may use your licensed US customs broker for ISF and import entry while TENCO coordinates AMS/ISF data, ocean freight, and destination CFS release with your broker or our partner network. We provide documentation guidance before sailing.
Pricing depends on chargeable CBM or weight/measurement, China origin pickup, consolidation, ocean freight to your US gateway, destination CFS charges, customs-related scope, and delivery terms—not fixed rate cards. Share packed dimensions and gross weight for an itemized quote.
Plan on 18–28 days port-to-port to the US West Coast and 28–35 days to the East Coast, depending on origin, gateway, sailing schedule, and consolidation cutoff. Customs clearance, CFS availability, inspections, and final delivery are additional.
Core China export documents include a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading instructions, and export declaration; US importers arrange ISF and customs entry with their broker.
See our China export documentation checklist for LCL shipping documents, or browse export documentation FAQs.
LCL shares container space and suits smaller or multi-supplier volumes (often under ~15 CBM); FCL uses a full container for larger, steady volumes with faster handling and lower per-unit cost at scale. We compare total landed cost, destination charges, and urgency before recommending either mode.
Restricted, hazardous, battery, branded, food, and regulated cargo require review before booking. Cargo insurance can be discussed separately based on commodity, value, route, and coverage terms.
Yes. Pickup, export handling, LCL ocean freight, destination coordination, customs-broker support, and final delivery can be arranged according to the agreed Incoterm and service scope.
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Shenzhen, CN
