Shanghai → Long Beach freight rate

26 sailings · 8 carriers · transit 12–20 days

This week there are 26 sailings from Shanghai to Long Beach across 8 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 · 12–20 days

Best tracked on-time performance: 32% (OOCL, 66 sailings).

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
MSCMSC RAVENNAGO644NORIENT SERVICE2026-11-0914d$6,692$8,374
OOCLOOCL IRIS010EPCC12026-11-1013d$6,815$8,515
CMACOSCO OCEANIABOH0I0E19BOHAI2026-11-1313d$7,101$8,346
HMMSM BUSAN2607ECPX2026-11-1315d$6,047—

About this route

Rates on the Shanghai → Long Beach 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 Shanghai to Long Beach?

The current ocean spot rate from Shanghai to Long Beach is $6,548 for a 40ft HC container, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.

How long does shipping from Shanghai to Long Beach take?

Ocean transit from Shanghai to Long Beach takes around 12–20 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Shanghai to Long Beach?

Carriers currently sailing this route include MSC, OOCL, CMA, HMM, COSCO. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.

How often do ships depart from Shanghai to Long Beach?

We track 26 live sailings on the Shanghai → Long Beach lane, with multiple departures every week.

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