Our services –
China to US West Coast (AWC)​

 

Connecting Asia to Key U.S. Inland Markets

SeaLead’s AWC (Asia to USWC Service) service combines efficient ocean and intermodal rail solutions, offering seamless connectivity from major Asian ports to key inland destinations in North America. The rail service provider for AWC in the U.S. is Union Pacific (UP), who facilitates reliable, secure, and fast cargo deliveries.

Port rotation and route map

 

 

Transit times eastbound

AWC Route Shanghai Ningbo Busan Long Beach Chicago ** Dallas **
Qingdao 02 03 06 20 +7 +5
Shanghai 01 04 18 +7 +5
Ningbo 02 16 +7 +5
Busan 14 +7 +5

Transit times westbound

AWC Route Long Beach Busan Qingdao Shanghai Ningbo
Chicago ** +7 23 25 27 29
Dallas ** +5 21 23 25 27
Long Beach 16 18 20 22
** Intermodal Transit Time 90 percentile after loading on-dock
Key Advantages of SeaLead’s AWC Service
  • Intermodal Expertise: Seamless integration of ocean and rail transport, powered by Union Pacific.
  • Reliable Transit: Fast and dependable schedules, ensuring your cargo reaches its destination on time.
  • Extensive Coverage: Direct access to inland markets of Chicago and Dallas.
  • Eco-Friendly Solutions: Promoting sustainable transport with rail as the primary intermodal mode.

Ports on this route

Port Code Terminal name
Qingdao CNTAO QQCTN
Shanghai CNSHA WGQ4
Ningbo CNNGB NBCT
Busan KRPUS PNC
Long Beach USLGB PIER A

Rail departure date (From Long Beach – Pier A)

Rail ramp Code Terminal name
Chicago USCHI G4 (Joliet), IL
Dallas USDAL DIT (Hutchins), TX

Port rotation and transit times are subject to change. Please contact us for the latest information

Why choose Sea-leads

 

Efficient & flexible

As a small team we are able to focus on delivering a fast and efficient service in all areas.

Partnership mindset

We like to be seen as partners with our customers and other stakeholders, including terminals and equipment providers.

Reliable service

We are dedicated to offering consistent and reliable service.

Modern fleet

As a new shipping line we operate a modern and efficient fleet.

A range of solutions

We offer a range of equipment solutions for all customer requirements

Competitive pricing

We always aim to provide market competitive rates for our customers.

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