Ningbo → Los Angeles freight rate

128 sailings · 10 carriers · transit 10–67 days

40HC $5,846 · 20ft $4,976 · ~17 days · CMA

This week there are 128 sailings from Ningbo to Los Angeles across 10 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,215 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 10 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.

Best tracked on-time performance: 100% (CMA, 9 sailings).

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
YMLWAN HAI 511E11114d$4,500$6,650
ONEWAN HAI 511111E14d$5,500$6,750
YMLNYK RUMINA076E14d$5,050$7,400
YMLMOL EXPERIENCE105E14d$4,150$6,150
HPLMAERSK KINLOSS627E15d$5,400$7,250
ONEHMM TURQUOISE011E32d$5,600
ONEHMM RUBY014E32d$5,600
ONEHMM RAON025E17d$5,500$6,750

About this route

Rates on the Ningbo → 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 Ningbo to Los Angeles?

The current ocean spot rate from Ningbo to Los Angeles is $5,846 for a 40ft HC container and $4,976 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.

How long does shipping from Ningbo to Los Angeles take?

Ocean transit from Ningbo to Los Angeles takes around 17 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Ningbo to Los Angeles?

Carriers currently sailing this route include ZIM, HMM, HPL, ONE, MAERSK. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.

How often do ships depart from Ningbo to Los Angeles?

We track 128 live sailings on the Ningbo → Los Angeles lane, with multiple departures every week.

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