8 sailings · 5 carriers · transit 11–21 days
40HC $7,100 · 20ft $5,750 · ~17 days · MSC
This week there are 8 sailings from Shanghai to Seattle across 5 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $6,700 with CMA, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 11 days. Most services sail direct.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA | — | 16d | $5,200 | $7,100 | |||
| OOCL | CMA CGM ARKANSAS | 0TNIXS | — | 11d | $5,600 | $6,850 | |
| CMA | CMA CGM ARKANSAS | 0TNIXS1MA | — | 21d | $4,950 | $6,700 | |
| OOCL | CMA CGM BYBLOS | 0TNJ1S | — | 11d | $6,050 | $7,400 | |
| EMC | CMA CGM BYBLOS | 0TNJ1S1MA | — | 15d | $5,600 | $6,900 | |
| OOCL | COSCO VENICE | 080N | — | 11d | $5,600 | $6,850 | |
| MSC | EXPRESS ROME | UK628A | — | 17d | $5,750 | $7,100 | |
| COSCO | XIN SHAN TOU | 224N | — | 18d | $5,600 | $6,850 |
Rates on the Shanghai → Seattle 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 Seattle is $7,100 for a 40ft HC container and $5,750 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Seattle takes around 17 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include CMA, OOCL, EMC, MSC, COSCO. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 8 live sailings on the Shanghai → Seattle lane, with multiple departures every week.