Hong Kong
United StatesFreight rates from Hong Kong to New York.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Hong Kong (HKHKG) to New York (USNYC), 32 to 75 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 New York
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Container shipping cost Hong Kong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20GP | Carrier sailings | $8,060 | $10,060 | 81 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $10,074 | $12,150 | 80 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $10,074 | $12,525 | 78 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 82 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 20 Sep 2026 to 30 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Hong Kong to New York
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapag-LloydCap San Artemissio · ASE | 26 Nov 2026 | 14 Jan 2027 | 49 d · via | $8,626 | n/a | n/a |
| Hapag-LloydMsc Shuba B · AS2 | 2 Dec 2026 | 10 Jan 2027 | 40 d · via | $8,756 | n/a | n/a |
| CMA CGMOocl Egypt · SAX | 14 Nov 2026 | 17 Dec 2026 | 33 d | $8,060 | $10,074 | $10,074 |
| Hapag-LloydSeaspan Belief · AS2 | 11 Nov 2026 | 5 Jan 2027 | 55 d · via | $8,626 | $11,434 | $11,434 |
| Hapag-LloydOne Magdalena · AS2 | 12 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 40 d · via | n/a | $11,434 | $11,434 |
| Hapag-LloydCape Artemisio · AS2 | 14 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 38 d · via | $8,626 | $11,434 | $11,434 |
| Hapag-LloydXiamen Express · AS2 | 21 Nov 2026 | 14 Jan 2027 | 54 d · via | $8,626 | $11,434 | $11,434 |
| Hapag-LloydOne Magdalena · AS2 | 22 Nov 2026 | 5 Jan 2027 | 44 d · via | $8,626 | $11,434 | n/a |
Shipping lines from Hong Kong to New York
4 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIM | 42 | 37 d | $9,860 | $12,150 | $12,525 |
| CMA CGM | 21 | 32 d | $8,060 | $10,074 | $10,074 |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 15 | 38 d | $8,626 | $11,434 | $11,434 |
| COSCO | 4 | 34 d | $11,486 | $12,823 | $12,823 |
Container shipping cost from Hong Kong to New York
On Hong Kong to New York the cheapest ocean freight we see is $8,060 for a 20GP, $10,074 for a 40GP and $10,074 for a 40HC.
Across 78 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $10,074 to $12,928, with a median of $12,525. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 28% more on a different sailing.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Hong Kong to New York
Carriers list 82 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 11 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 32 to 75 days port to port; 25 of the 82 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: ZIM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and COSCO.
By sea Hong Kong to New York is 11,356 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 33.8 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 New York: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 20 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.
For a price you can book today, run a live search for Hong Kong to New York 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 New York?
The lowest price we hold for Hong Kong to New York is $8,060 per 20GP, $10,074 per 40GP and $10,074 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 New York take?
Carriers schedule 32 to 75 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 11,356 nm, about 33.8 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Hong Kong to New York?
ZIM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and COSCO 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 New York
Shanghai to New York40HC $6,800- Yantian to New York40HC $6,800
- Qingdao to New York40HC $8,525
Kaohsiung to New York40HC $11,434- Ningbo to New York40HC $6,548
Laem Chabang to New York40HC $11,434- Xiamen to New York40HC $8,846
- Dalian to New York40HC $10,024
All lanes: freight rates by origin country. Distance and transit: Hong Kong to New York shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.