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United StatesFreight rates from Hamburg to New York.
Ocean freight for 40HC from Hamburg (DEHAM) to New York (USNYC). Prices as of 5 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Hamburg to New York
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Container shipping cost Hamburg to New York
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40HC | Live quotes (Navo search) | $3,033 | $15,186 | 5 quotes, 5 Nov 2026 to 5 Nov 2026, terms as quoted |
| 40HC | Market index | $2,913 | $2,945 | Market index, not bookable: regional average |
Sources: quotes the Navo rates app returned to searches on this lane (5 Nov 2026 to 5 Nov 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Container shipping cost from Hamburg to New York
Shipping a container from Hamburg to New York starts at $3,033 for a 40HC in the prices we hold for this lane.
Prices from searches keep the terms the provider quoted: some are port to port, some include local charges, customs or door delivery. Check the terms in a live search before you compare.
Shipping from Hamburg to New York
By sea Hamburg to New York is 3,499 nautical miles, about 10.4 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Hamburg to New York: where the numbers come from
Navo Rates also holds the prices returned to searches on this lane between 5 Nov 2026 and 5 Nov 2026.
Market index figures are regional averages for the trade, not a price from a carrier. They are shown for reference only and cannot be booked.
Prices on this page are a snapshot from 5 Nov 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 Hamburg to New York?
The lowest price we hold for Hamburg to New York is $3,033 per 40HC, on the terms the provider quoted. Prices change every week; run a live search for today's rates.
How long does shipping from Hamburg to New York take?
The sea distance is 3,499 nm, about 10.4 days at 14 knots without port calls. Liner services add calls and transhipment.
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?
Terminal handling, documentation, customs clearance, inland transport and insurance are extra unless a live quote says it includes them.
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