57 sailings · 10 carriers · transit 18–38 days
This week there are 57 sailings from Ningbo to Houston across 10 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $8,460 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 18 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
40HC $8,460 · MAERSK · 18–38 days
Best tracked on-time performance: 36% (HMM, 69 sailings).
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAERSK | MAERSK ANTARES | 644E | TP15 | 2026-11-09 | 37d | $7,228 | $8,460 |
| OOCL | BELITA | 026E | GCC1 | 2026-11-09 | 30d | — | $9,182 |
| ONE | — | 2026-11-09 | 28d | — | $8,500 | ||
| ZIM | ANTWERP | 82E | ZSL | 2026-11-10 | 24d | $9,673 | $12,283 |
Rates on the Ningbo → Houston 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 Ningbo to Houston is $8,460 for a 40ft HC container, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Ningbo to Houston takes around 18–38 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, OOCL, ONE, ZIM, COSCO. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 57 live sailings on the Ningbo → Houston lane, with multiple departures every week.