February 2026

Port of Portland vs. Port of Seattle: Which Is Better for Your China Imports?     If you want to bring things from China to the U.S. One of the most important routing choices you’ll make in the Pacific Northwest is where to enter the country. The Port of Portland and the Port of Seattle […]

How to Track Your Shipment from China to Port of Portland in Real Time   Introduction If you import items from China to Oregon, you need to know where your cargo is at all times. This is not only convenient, but it is also an important aspect of having a solid supply chain. A container

Understanding HS Codes and Tariffs for China Imports at Port of Portland   Introduction If you are bringing goods into the US from China through the Port of Portland, you need to know Harmonized System (HS) codes and the tiered tariff system that applies to Chinese commodities. This is no longer optional; it is necessary

Door-to-Door Shipping from China to Oregon: A Step-by-Step Breakdown   Introduction A lot of folks don’t know how much Oregon is related to trade throughout the world. At least one out of every eight employment in Oregon is connected to foreign trade. The majority of physical commodities that cross the state’s boundaries do so through

Avoiding Common Mistakes When Importing Goods from China Through Port of Portland Introduction The Port of Portland’s Terminal 6 is one of the most strategically important, but often misunderstood, entry points in the country for importers who get goods from China and ship them to the Pacific Northwest. It is a 202-acre facility located 100

How Long Does It Take to Ship from China to Port of Portland? Transit Time Breakdown by Port   If you’re bringing goods into Oregon through the state’s only international container terminal, knowing how long it takes for them to get there isn’t just a logistical detail—it’s the difference between keeping your supply chain running

Port of Portland Import Guide: Customs Clearance Tips for China Shipments   Introduction If you bring goods from China to the Pacific Northwest, the Port of Portland is a route that you should really think about. It is Oregon’s only operating international container terminal and handles an average of $2.6 billion in imports each year.

Complete Guide to Shipping from China to Port of Portland: Routes, Costs & Transit Times   Introduction The Port of Portland has long been an important commercial gateway for enterprises that bring commodities from China to Oregon and the rest of the Pacific Northwest. Portland’s Terminal 6 is Oregon’s only functioning international container terminal. It

Amazon FBA Sellers: How to Ship Inventory from China Directly to Tacoma Warehouses Introduction Getting inventory to U.S. warehouses quickly is one of the most important and often most difficult components of the business for Amazon FBA merchants who buy goods from China. The Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach usually get all the