Shanghai → Seattle freight rate

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.

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
CMA16d$5,200$7,100
OOCLCMA CGM ARKANSAS0TNIXS11d$5,600$6,850
CMACMA CGM ARKANSAS0TNIXS1MA21d$4,950$6,700
OOCLCMA CGM BYBLOS0TNJ1S11d$6,050$7,400
EMCCMA CGM BYBLOS0TNJ1S1MA15d$5,600$6,900
OOCLCOSCO VENICE080N11d$5,600$6,850
MSCEXPRESS ROMEUK628A17d$5,750$7,100
COSCOXIN SHAN TOU224N18d$5,600$6,850

About this route

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai to Seattle?

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.

How long does shipping from Shanghai to Seattle take?

Ocean transit from Shanghai to Seattle takes around 17 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Shanghai to Seattle?

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

How often do ships depart from Shanghai to Seattle?

We track 8 live sailings on the Shanghai → Seattle lane, with multiple departures every week.

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