Hong Kong
United StatesFreight rates from Hong Kong to Houston.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Hong Kong (HKHKG) to Houston (USHOU), 27 to 89 days in transit. Prices as of 29 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Hong Kong to Houston
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Container shipping cost Hong Kong to Houston
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 | $9,873 | $9,873 | 61 sailings, updated 29 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $11,847 | $12,158 | 61 sailings, updated 29 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $11,847 | $12,533 | 61 sailings, updated 29 Oct 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 61 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 5 Oct 2026 to 29 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Hong Kong to Houston
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONENyk Virgo · PS3 | 11 Nov 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 | 30 d · via | $10,077 | $11,847 | $11,847 |
| ONEYm Upward · PS4 | 11 Nov 2026 | 13 Dec 2026 | 32 d · via | $10,077 | $11,847 | $11,847 |
| ONERuby Tower · PS3 | 19 Nov 2026 | 16 Dec 2026 | 27 d · via | $10,077 | $11,847 | $11,847 |
| ONEYm Unicorn · PS4 | 19 Nov 2026 | 21 Dec 2026 | 32 d · via | $10,077 | $11,847 | $11,847 |
| ONEWan Hai A05 · PS7 | 24 Nov 2026 | 29 Dec 2026 | 35 d · via | $10,077 | $11,847 | $11,847 |
| ONEOne Honolulu · PS3 | 26 Nov 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | 29 d · via | $10,077 | $11,847 | $11,847 |
| ONEYm Uniformity · PS4 | 26 Nov 2026 | 28 Dec 2026 | 32 d · via | $10,077 | $11,847 | $11,847 |
| CMA CGMCnc Cheetah · NCXCNC/PEX3 | 16 Nov 2026 | 1 Jan 2027 | 46 d · via | $9,911 | $12,296 | $12,296 |
Container shipping cost from Hong Kong to Houston
Shipping a container from Hong Kong to Houston starts at $9,873 for a 20GP, $11,847 for a 40GP and $11,847 for a 40HC in the prices we hold for this lane.
The median 40ft price over 61 sailings is $12,533; the cheapest is $11,847 and the dearest $12,896. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $1,049 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 Houston
61 sailings from Hong Kong to Houston carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 12 Jan 2027, 52 of them in the next 30 days.
Scheduled transit is 27 to 89 days port to port, with transhipment on the way.
Carriers on the lane: ZIM, CMA CGM and ONE.
By sea Hong Kong to Houston is 10,884 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 32.4 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 Houston: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 5 Oct 2026 and 29 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 Houston 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 Houston?
The lowest price we hold for Hong Kong to Houston is $9,873 per 20GP, $11,847 per 40GP and $11,847 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 Houston take?
Carriers schedule 27 to 89 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,884 nm, about 32.4 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Hong Kong to Houston?
ZIM, CMA CGM and ONE 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 Houston
Shanghai to Houston40HC $8,457- Yantian to Houston40HC $7,325
- Qingdao to Houston40HC $11,794
Kaohsiung to Houston40HC $8,525- Xiamen to Houston40HC $8,460
Haiphong to Houston40HC $11,812- Ningbo to Houston40HC $8,460
Laem Chabang to Houston40HC $11,846
All lanes: freight rates by origin country. Distance and transit: Hong Kong to Houston shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.