55 sailings · 4 carriers · transit 33–63 days
40HC $6,560 · 20ft — · ~56 days · MAERSK
This week there are 55 sailings from Dalian to Charleston across 4 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $6,560 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 33 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPL | — | 59d | $5,700 | $7,900 | |||
| MSC | MSC CAPELLA | GA628W | ALBATROS SERVICE | 2026-07-14 | 59d | $7,412 | $9,274 |
| MSC | MSC MAYA | GT628W | TIGER SERVICE | 2026-07-16 | 34d | $7,412 | $9,274 |
| MSC | MSC MAYA | GT628W | TIGER SERVICE | 2026-07-17 | 33d | $7,412 | $9,274 |
| CMA | KUO LONG | 0XSQFS1MA | CSE1CNC/CBX | 2026-07-20 | 48d | $7,831 | $9,196 |
| MAERSK | KOTA LAYANG | 630S | ASIA SHUTTLE 7 | 2026-07-21 | 63d | — | $7,575 |
| MSC | MSC ANNA | GT629W | TIGER SERVICE | 2026-07-22 | 35d | $7,412 | $9,274 |
| MSC | MSC ANNA | GT629W | TIGER SERVICE | 2026-07-23 | 41d | $7,412 | $9,274 |
Rates on the Dalian → Charleston 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.
The current ocean spot rate from Dalian to Charleston is $6,560 for a 40ft HC container and — for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Dalian to Charleston takes around 56 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MSC, CMA, MAERSK, HPL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 55 live sailings on the Dalian → Charleston lane, with multiple departures every week.