25 sailings · 3 carriers · transit 33–87 days
40HC $8,730 · MAERSK · 33–87 days
This week there are 25 sailings from Shanghai to Houston across 3 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $8,730 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | HMM EMERALD | 016E | PS6 | 2026-10-30 | 36d | $9,217 | $10,847 |
| MAERSK | DUMMY VESSEL Z04 | 645E | TP11 | 2026-11-01 | 44d | $7,676 | $9,100 |
| MAERSK | MOSCOW MAERSK | 647W | AE2 | 2026-11-03 | 87d | $7,676 | $9,100 |
| CMA | BELITA | PX30E0E19 | PEX3 | 2026-11-04 | 35d | $10,226 | $12,746 |
Rates on the Shanghai → 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 Shanghai to Houston is $8,730 for a 40ft HC container and — for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Houston takes around 33–87 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include ONE, MAERSK, CMA. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 25 live sailings on the Shanghai → Houston lane, with multiple departures every week.