Shanghai - USPTI China Inc. (Shanghai)
Shanghai - USPTI China Inc. (Shanghai) is an independent, licensed, and bonded ocean transportation intermediary based in Shanghai, China. Established in 1995, US Pacific Transport Inc. (USPTI) has grown from its origins in the Europe and Mediterranean trades to a robust Asia-to-US service network, underpinned by C-TPAT compliance and automated advance cargo manifest processes. The company emphasizes a strong regional presence in Asia, aiming to shorten truck waiting times in China and to leverage a dedicated barge feeder network throughout the Pearl River Delta and Central China. This structure supports its commitment to delivering competitive costs and attentive customer service to importers.
USPTI describes its service portfolio as a comprehensive suite designed to address end-to-end supply chain needs. Core offerings include Sea Freight, Air Freight, Land Transport, Logistics, and Brokerage. As a true NVOCC, USPTI positions itself to provide flexible sea freight options with both LCL and FCL services and a range of transit times at competitive rates. The company also offers air freight solutions designed for reliability, efficiency, and adaptable scheduling to meet customers’ dynamic supply chains.
A key differentiator highlighted by USPTI is its focus on customs clearance and brokerage, where a dedicated team leverages extensive customs knowledge and advanced information technology to streamline cargo releases on a nationwide scale. This capability is complemented by a logistics discipline that coordinates each stage of the journey, from origin PO management and vessel scheduling to final-mile rail and trucking delivery, aiming to ensure on-time arrival and cost-effective performance.
USPTI markets itself as a global logistics partner with a personal, attentive approach. The organization emphasizes a “4 Rs” promise—Right Cargo, Right Place, Right Time, and Right Price—intended to guide decision-making and service delivery. The Shanghai operation underscores the company’s focus on Asia, while offering a global network that seeks to consolidate transportation needs under a single, accountable source.
According to its service descriptions, USPTI supports door-to-door and port-to-port configurations, FCL and LTL capabilities, ocean freight forwarding, and multiple carrier choices by trade lane. In addition to ocean and air freight, the company highlights its barge and truck services within China as part of its integrated logistics coverage. These features collectively position USPTI as a flexible partner for importers and exporters seeking reliable, end-to-end logistics solutions in a rapidly evolving market.
