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United StatesFreight rates from Dalian to Charleston.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Dalian (CNDLC) to Charleston (USCHS), 31 to 157 days in transit. Prices as of 30 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Dalian to Charleston
Ocean freight per container in USD. Carrier prices are port to port before local charges; live quotes keep the terms the provider quoted. Reference prices with date and source, not an offer.
| Container | Source | From | Median | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20GP | Carrier sailings | $6,955 | $10,251 | 29 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $8,580 | $12,196 | 29 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $8,580 | $12,196 | 29 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 29 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 30 Sep 2026 to 30 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Dalian to Charleston
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yang Ming | 11 Nov 2026 | 12 Dec 2026 | 31 d · via | $6,955 | $8,580 | $8,580 |
| Yang Ming | 18 Nov 2026 | 19 Dec 2026 | 31 d · via | $6,955 | $8,580 | $8,580 |
| ONE | 12 Nov 2026 | 27 Dec 2026 | 45 d · via | $9,080 | $10,100 | $10,100 |
| ONE | 19 Nov 2026 | 3 Jan 2027 | 45 d · via | $9,080 | $10,100 | $10,100 |
| Hapag-LloydKota Lukis · BS2 | 16 Nov 2026 | 12 Jan 2027 | 57 d · via | $8,706 | $11,534 | $11,534 |
| Hapag-LloydMaersk Wallis · BS2 | 23 Nov 2026 | 19 Jan 2027 | 57 d · via | $8,706 | $11,534 | $11,534 |
| CMA CGMZhong Gu Bo Hai · CSE1CNC/CBX | 12 Nov 2026 | 18 Apr 2027 | 157 d | $10,111 | $11,896 | $11,896 |
| CMA CGMOocl Malaysia · CIX/CBX | 19 Nov 2026 | 5 Jan 2027 | 47 d · via | $10,251 | $12,096 | $12,096 |
Shipping lines from Dalian to Charleston
4 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA CGM | 23 | 33 d | $10,101 | $11,896 | $11,896 |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 2 | 57 d | $8,706 | $11,534 | $11,534 |
| ONE | 2 | 45 d | $9,080 | $10,100 | $10,100 |
| Yang Ming | 2 | 31 d | $6,955 | $8,580 | $8,580 |
Container shipping cost from Dalian to Charleston
Shipping a container from Dalian to Charleston starts at $6,955 for a 20GP, $8,580 for a 40GP and $8,580 for a 40HC in the prices we hold for this lane.
The median 40ft price over 29 sailings is $12,196; the cheapest is $8,580 and the dearest $13,150. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $4,570 per box.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Dalian to Charleston
29 sailings from Dalian to Charleston carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 10 Dec 2026.
Scheduled transit is 31 to 157 days port to port; 16 of the 29 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and Yang Ming.
By sea Dalian to Charleston is 10,337 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 30.8 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Dalian to Charleston: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 30 Sep 2026 and 30 Oct 2026. Each figure is a list price for one sailing, not an offer: availability and the final price are confirmed when you request a quote.
Prices on this page are a snapshot from 30 Oct 2026. A live search above checks today's rates for your box and date.
FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a container from Dalian to Charleston?
The lowest price we hold for Dalian to Charleston is $6,955 per 20GP, $8,580 per 40GP and $8,580 per 40HC. Carrier prices are port to port, before local charges. Prices change every week; run a live search for today's rates.
How long does shipping from Dalian to Charleston take?
Carriers schedule 31 to 157 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,337 nm, about 30.8 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Dalian to Charleston?
CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and Yang Ming have priced sailings or quotes on this lane.
Can I book these freight rates?
No, they are reference prices from Navo Rates with their date. To book, run a live search or request a quote: the price you get there is confirmed by the carrier or forwarder.
What is included in the price?
Carrier prices cover ocean freight for one container, port to port. Terminal handling, documentation, customs clearance, inland transport and insurance are extra unless a live quote says it includes them.
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All lanes: freight rates by origin country. Distance and transit: Dalian to Charleston shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.