Hong Kong
United StatesFreight rates from Hong Kong to Charleston.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Hong Kong (HKHKG) to Charleston (USCHS), 23 to 40 days in transit. Prices as of 30 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Hong Kong to Charleston
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Container shipping cost Hong Kong 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 | $8,046 | $10,049 | 25 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $10,046 | $12,128 | 25 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $10,046 | $12,503 | 25 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 25 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 9 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Hong Kong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA CGMOocl Egypt · SAX | 14 Nov 2026 | 24 Dec 2026 | 40 d | $8,046 | $10,046 | $10,046 |
| CMA CGMOocl Egypt · SAX | 13 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 39 d | $10,316 | $12,146 | $12,146 |
| CMA CGMOocl Lilac · SAX | 20 Nov 2026 | 29 Dec 2026 | 39 d | $10,316 | $12,146 | $12,146 |
| CMA CGMOocl Lilac · SAX | 22 Nov 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | 39 d | $10,316 | $12,146 | $12,146 |
| CMA CGMOocl Daffodil · SAX | 4 Dec 2026 | 12 Jan 2027 | 39 d | $10,316 | $12,146 | $12,146 |
| CMA CGMSeaspan Hope · SAX | 11 Dec 2026 | 19 Jan 2027 | 39 d | $10,556 | $12,446 | $12,446 |
| ZIMHong Kong Yantian Barge · QHK | 12 Nov 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 | 38 d · via | $10,049 | $12,128 | $12,503 |
| ZIMHong Kong Yantian Barge · QHK | 12 Nov 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 | 36 d · via | $10,049 | $12,128 | $12,503 |
Container shipping cost from Hong Kong to Charleston
The lowest container shipping cost from Hong Kong to Charleston we have on record is $8,046 for a 20GP, $10,046 for a 40GP and $10,046 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 25 sailings is $12,503; the cheapest is $10,046 and the dearest $13,575. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $3,529 per box.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Hong Kong to Charleston
Carriers list 25 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 12 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 23 to 40 days port to port; 10 of the 25 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: ZIM, CMA CGM and Evergreen.
By sea Hong Kong to Charleston is 10,939 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 32.6 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Hong Kong to Charleston: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 9 Oct 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.
For a price you can book today, run a live search for Hong Kong to Charleston above: it asks the carriers and forwarders connected to Navo at the moment you search.
FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a container from Hong Kong to Charleston?
The lowest price we hold for Hong Kong to Charleston is $8,046 per 20GP, $10,046 per 40GP and $10,046 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 Hong Kong to Charleston take?
Carriers schedule 23 to 40 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,939 nm, about 32.6 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Hong Kong to Charleston?
ZIM, CMA CGM and Evergreen 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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More freight rates to Charleston
Yantian to Charleston40HC $7,548- Qingdao to Charleston40HC $8,515
- Shanghai to Charleston40HC $7,310
- Ningbo to Charleston40HC $8,425
- Dalian to Charleston40HC $8,580
Haiphong to Charleston40HC $12,146- Xiamen to Charleston40HC $11,434
Laem Chabang to Charleston40HC $12,046
All lanes: freight rates by origin country. Distance and transit: Hong Kong to Charleston shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.