173 sailings · 12 carriers · transit 10–50 days
40HC $7,346 · 20ft $6,251 · ~13 days · CMA
This week there are 173 sailings from Shanghai to Los Angeles across 12 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,215 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 10 days. Most services sail direct.
Best tracked on-time performance: 61% (CMA, 36 sailings).
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMM | YM UTILITY | 0102E | — | 15d | $5,920 | $7,400 | |
| HMM | YM UPSURGENCE | 0080E | — | 14d | $4,424 | $5,530 | |
| ONE | YM UPSURGENCE | 080E | — | 16d | $5,000 | $6,650 | |
| HMM | YM UPSURGENCE | 0080E | — | 16d | $4,900 | $6,550 | |
| HMM | YM UBIQUITY | 0078E | — | 14d | $4,560 | $5,700 | |
| YML | YM UBIQUITY | 078E | — | 16d | $4,200 | $6,050 | |
| HMM | YM UBIQUITY | 0078E | — | 16d | $4,900 | $6,550 | |
| YML | YM ETERNITY | 140E | — | 16d | $4,550 | $6,600 |
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 $7,346 for a 40ft HC container and $6,251 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Los Angeles takes around 13 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, CMA, HPL, HMM, ZIM. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 173 live sailings on the Shanghai → Los Angeles lane, with multiple departures every week.