82 sailings · 11 carriers · transit 12–29 days
This week there are 82 sailings from Shanghai to Los Angeles across 11 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $6,548 with HPL, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 12 days. Most services sail direct.
40HC $6,548 · HPL · 12–29 days
Best tracked on-time performance: 77% (ONE, 31 sailings).
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | HMM OAKLAND | 141E | EXW | 2026-11-09 | 27d | $7,062 | $8,297 |
| COSCO | EVER LOVELY | 1246E | — | 2026-11-09 | 16d | $7,520 | $9,275 |
| EMC | EVER LOVELY | 1246-070E | — | 2026-11-09 | 17d | — | $8,115 |
| ONE | HMM EMERALD | 016E | — | 2026-11-09 | 19d | $7,500 | $9,250 |
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 $6,548 for a 40ft HC container, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Los Angeles takes around 12–29 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include ONE, COSCO, EMC, YML, ZIM. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 82 live sailings on the Shanghai → Los Angeles lane, with multiple departures every week.