Shanghai → New York freight rate

142 sailings · 10 carriers · transit 24–51 days

40HC $10,274 · 20ft $8,610 · ~26 days · CMA

This week there are 142 sailings from Shanghai to New York across 10 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $6,555 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 24 days. Most services sail direct.

Best tracked on-time performance: 92% (YML, 13 sailings).

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
EMCEVER FOCUS1275-029E37d$7,500$9,850
CMAEVER FOCUS0VCNXE1MA35d$7,650$9,000
CMACOSCO SHIPPING AZALEA0MBMVE1MA28d$7,650$9,000
OOCLCOSCO SHIPPING AZALEA036E34d$8,975
CMACMA CGM T. JEFFERSON0XRBJE1MA34d$7,650$9,000
OOCLCMA CGM T. JEFFERSON0XRBJE34d$8,975
EMCCMA CGM PANAMA0XRBLE1MA33d$7,500$9,850
OOCLCMA CGM PANAMA0XRBLE34d$8,975

About this route

Rates on the Shanghai → New York 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 New York?

The current ocean spot rate from Shanghai to New York is $10,274 for a 40ft HC container and $8,610 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.

How long does shipping from Shanghai to New York take?

Ocean transit from Shanghai to New York takes around 26 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Shanghai to New York?

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

How often do ships depart from Shanghai to New York?

We track 142 live sailings on the Shanghai → New York lane, with multiple departures every week.

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