Yantian → Southampton freight rate

54 sailings · 10 carriers · transit 25–48 days

This week there are 54 sailings from Yantian to Southampton across 10 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $2,735 with HPL, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 25 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.

40HC $2,735 · HPL · 25–48 days

Best tracked on-time performance: 7% (OOCL, 27 sailings).

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
CMAAPL LION CITY0FLNDW1MAFAL2026-11-0935d$2,375$3,625
OOCLAPL LION CITY211WLL42026-11-0935d$2,150$3,201
COSCO—2026-11-0935d$2,300$3,600
MSC—2026-11-0937d$2,295$3,600

About this route

Rates on the Yantian → Southampton 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 Yantian to Southampton?

The current ocean spot rate from Yantian to Southampton is $2,735 for a 40ft HC container, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.

How long does shipping from Yantian to Southampton take?

Ocean transit from Yantian to Southampton takes around 25–48 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Yantian to Southampton?

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

How often do ships depart from Yantian to Southampton?

We track 54 live sailings on the Yantian → Southampton lane, with multiple departures every week.

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