Guangzhou → Los Angeles freight rate

1 sailings · 1 carriers · transit 18–18 days

This week there are 1 sailings from Guangzhou to Los Angeles across 1 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $8,700 with ZIM, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 18 days. Most services sail direct.

40HC $8,700 · ZIM · 18 days

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
ZIM—2026-11-1618d$6,960$8,700

About this route

Rates on the Guangzhou → Los Angeles lane are live carrier spot prices from public listings. They move week to week with capacity, fuel and demand, so we refresh them daily to help you time your booking. For a firm, all-in price including local charges and surcharges, request a quote and we match your shipment to a vetted forwarder.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to ship a container from Guangzhou to Los Angeles?

The current ocean spot rate from Guangzhou to Los Angeles is $8,700 for a 40ft HC container, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.

How long does shipping from Guangzhou to Los Angeles take?

Ocean transit from Guangzhou to Los Angeles takes around 18 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Guangzhou to Los Angeles?

Carriers currently sailing this route include ZIM. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.

How often do ships depart from Guangzhou to Los Angeles?

We track 1 live sailings on the Guangzhou → Los Angeles lane, with multiple departures every week.