General Vessel Truck Delivery (COSCO)

Economy Ocean Freight from Xiamen on COSCO

General Vessel Truck Delivery is our economy tier for planned replenishment. Cargo sails from Xiamen on COSCO services to Los Angeles (about 18–22 days on the water) or New York (about 35 days), then moves by our own trucking to your FBA or overseas-warehouse codes with tax-inclusive handling.

When to Choose Economy over Express

If your sales velocity allows a 4–6 week replenishment cycle, this channel cuts freight cost per CBM substantially versus Matson services. It suits bulk restocking, heavy or bulky goods where freight cost is a large share of landed cost, and sellers building inventory ahead of a known promotion window. For urgent top-ups, combine it with a small express batch on Matson.

Acceptance & Handling

• Volume weight 1 CBM = 167 KG (heavy cargo 1 CBM = 363 KG); billed on the greater weight. 100KG minimum, 21–100KG accepted with a small-goods surcharge.
• General cargo standard; batteries accepted with MSDS and sea transport appraisal.
• Formal 9810 declaration supported; dual-customs tax-inclusive handling standard.
• Cartons must be rectangular and transport-grade; oversized items quoted separately.

FAQ

• Which service is cheaper, COSCO standard or the OA special rate? The OA special rate saves more but adds roughly 5–10 days; choose based on your stock cover.
• Can East Coast warehouses use this channel? Yes — the Xiamen–New York all-water routing serves NY/NJ-area codes at about 35 days on the water.