We manage full container loads (FCL) and less-than-container loads (LCL) through the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach, covering inbound freight from China, Vietnam, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, and the broader Asia-Pacific region. For businesses with ongoing import programs, we manage booking windows, carrier selection, and blank sailing contingencies so volume disruptions don't catch you short.
Sea Freight ForwarderFreight Forwarding Los Angeles, CA
Navia's Los Angeles office handles freight forwarding across sea, air, and road, covering imports, exports, and everything in between. If your cargo moves through the San Pedro Bay port complex, LAX, or anywhere across Southern California, our team is here.
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Freight Forwarding From the Busiest Port Complex in the US
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach together handle approximately 31% of all containerized international waterborne trade in the United States. That's nearly one in three containers entering or leaving the country by sea moving through a single port complex, which means the freight decisions made here have a direct impact on supply chains nationwide.
For businesses importing from China, Vietnam, Taiwan, or other parts of Southeast Asia, Los Angeles is the primary gateway. Six years ago, around 70% of cargo through the complex was tied to China. Today, that's closer to 60%, with more volume coming in from Vietnam, Thailand, and other Southeast Asian nations as businesses diversify their sourcing away from a single origin country.
Our LA freight forwarding team knows this port complex in detail, the terminals, the carriers, the congestion patterns, and how to keep your cargo moving when things get busy.
Sea Freight - FCL & LCL
Air Freight Through LAX
LAX is one of the busiest air cargo gateways in the US. For time-sensitive shipments, high-value goods, or supply chain emergencies, we move freight in and out through LAX and connect to any US destination from there. We work with all major carriers and can consolidate smaller air shipments to keep costs manageable without trading away speed.
Air Freight ForwarderRoad Freight & Inland Distribution
Once cargo clears customs at the port or airport, we coordinate onward delivery by road to your warehouse, fulfillment center, or distribution point anywhere in California or across the US. Whether that's a one-time delivery or a regular inbound run, we manage the domestic leg so you're not coordinating a separate carrier on top of your international freight.
US Customs Clearance - Handled In-House
Customs delays are expensive, and they're often avoidable. Our in-house customs team handles classification, documentation, and CBP clearance for sea and air freight moving through Los Angeles. We don't use a third-party broker, which means faster communication, fewer handoffs, and one team accountable for the whole process.
With tariff policy shifting more frequently than it has in years, staying current on HTS classifications and duty rates is not something you want to leave to chance. We keep across it so your shipments don't.
The NaviaHub - Live Visibility Over Every Shipment
The NaviaHub gives you a real-time view of every active shipment, with exception alerts that flag at-risk cargo before it goes late, KPI reporting against your SLAs, and SKU-level tracking across your supply chain. It connects to your ERP or WMS so your internal systems stay current without manual updates.
Every Navia customer gets it as standard, whether you're moving five containers a month or five hundred.
Importing From Asia Through Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the natural entry point for businesses sourcing from across Asia-Pacific. The transpacific trade lane from China, Vietnam and Southeast Asia into the Port of LA and Long Beach is the highest-volume freight corridor in the US, and it's where Navia has the deepest experience.
We operate our own offices in Australia, New Zealand, and Malaysia, which means we have in-house teams at origin managing your cargo before it even reaches the vessel. That's a different level of control compared to a forwarder who relies on overseas agents for the origin side.
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Our teams work across Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, and Houston. Tell us about your freight, and we'll come back with a quote and set a time to review your current setup.Whether you're moving containers through the port, air freight through LAX, or looking for a forwarder who can handle the whole chain from Asia to your door, our LA team is ready to help.
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What ports does Navia work with in the Los Angeles area?
We work with both the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach across all major terminals. Between the two, the San Pedro Bay complex handles nearly a third of all US containerized trade, so the vast majority of sea freight into Southern California moves through one of these two ports.
How long does sea freight from China take to reach Los Angeles?
Current transit times from Shanghai to Los Angeles run approximately 13-18 days on the water. From Shenzhen or Guangzhou, expect similar times. Actual transit times vary by carrier and sailing schedule, and we'll give you current options when you get a quote.
Can you handle both port clearance and delivery to my warehouse in one service?
Yes. We manage the full cycle from port arrival through customs clearance and final delivery to your facility. You deal with one team throughout, and everything is visible in the NaviaHub.
Do you handle LCL shipments, or only full containers?
Both. If your volumes don't fill a full container, we consolidate your cargo with other freight to keep costs down. LCL is available on all major transpacific lanes into Los Angeles.