3 sailings · 1 carriers · transit 31–31 days
40HC $6,890 · MAERSK · 31 days
This week there are 3 sailings from Shanghai to Los Angeles across 1 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $6,890 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 31 days. Most services sail direct.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAERSK | GEORG MAERSK | 645E | TP8 | 2026-11-02 | 31d | $4,819 | $6,960 |
| MAERSK | GERDA MAERSK | 646E | TP8 | 2026-11-07 | 31d | $4,819 | $6,960 |
| MAERSK | GUSTAV MAERSK | 647E | TP8 | 2026-11-14 | 31d | $4,763 | $6,890 |
Rates on the Shanghai → 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.
The current ocean spot rate from Shanghai to Los Angeles is $6,890 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 Los Angeles takes around 31 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 3 live sailings on the Shanghai → Los Angeles lane, with multiple departures every week.