48 sailings · 6 carriers · transit 32–56 days
40HC $6,560 · 20ft $5,208 · ~53 days · MAERSK
This week there are 48 sailings from Ningbo to Charleston across 6 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $6,560 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 32 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC | MSC ISTANBUL | FY629A | AFRICA EXPRESS | 2026-07-16 | 34d | $7,412 | $9,274 |
| HMM | ONE HANOI | 056E | EC1 | 2026-07-19 | 48d | $8,050 | — |
| HMM | YM TRANQUILITY | 020E | EC1 | 2026-07-19 | 42d | $8,050 | — |
| HMM | ONE HANOI | 056E | EC1 | 2026-07-24 | 43d | $8,050 | — |
| HMM | ONE HENRY HUDSON | 098E | EC1 | 2026-07-26 | 43d | $8,050 | — |
| HMM | ONE HANOI | 056E | EC1 | 2026-07-26 | 41d | $8,050 | — |
| MAERSK | MAERSK EL BANCO | 631W | AE19 | 2026-07-27 | 53d | $5,280 | $6,650 |
| MAERSK | MAERSK EL BANCO | 631W | AE19 | 2026-07-27 | 53d | $5,280 | $6,650 |
Rates on the Ningbo → Charleston 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 Ningbo to Charleston is $6,560 for a 40ft HC container and $5,208 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Ningbo to Charleston takes around 53 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MSC, HMM, MAERSK, CMA, HPL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 48 live sailings on the Ningbo → Charleston lane, with multiple departures every week.