Hong Kong → Seattle freight rate

28 sailings · 3 carriers · transit 20–34 days

40HC $7,315 · 20ft $5,855 · ~23 days · OOCL

This week there are 28 sailings from Hong Kong to Seattle across 3 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $6,046 with CMA, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 20 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
CMA21d$5,550$7,600
CMAOOCL OAKLAND0TPO1E1MA21d$5,200$7,100
CMAOOCL SEATTLE0TPNZE1MA21d$5,550$7,600
MSCMSC CAPE IIIHD628AORCHID2026-07-1026d$6,132$7,674
MSCATHENA IHD629AORCHID2026-07-2028d$6,132$7,674
MSCATHENA IHD629AORCHID2026-07-2120d$6,132$7,674
MSCATHENA IHD629BORCHID2026-07-2325d$6,132$7,674
MSCMSC MAKALU IIIHD630AORCHID2026-07-2534d$6,132$7,674

About this route

Rates on the Hong Kong → 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 Hong Kong to Seattle?

The current ocean spot rate from Hong Kong to Seattle is $7,315 for a 40ft HC container and $5,855 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.

How long does shipping from Hong Kong to Seattle take?

Ocean transit from Hong Kong to Seattle takes around 23 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Hong Kong to Seattle?

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

How often do ships depart from Hong Kong to Seattle?

We track 28 live sailings on the Hong Kong → Seattle lane, with multiple departures every week.

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