Freight rates from Hong Kong to Seattle.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Hong Kong (HKHKG) to Seattle (USSEA), 21 to 22 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 Seattle
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Container shipping cost Hong Kong to Seattle
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 | $5,791 | $6,563 | 12 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $8,296 | $9,223 | 12 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $8,296 | $9,223 | 12 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 12 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 20 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Hong Kong to Seattle
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 San Francisco · DAH | 12 Nov 2026 | 3 Dec 2026 | 21 d | $5,791 | $8,296 | $8,296 |
| CMA CGMOocl Seattle · DAH | 25 Nov 2026 | 17 Dec 2026 | 22 d | $6,001 | $8,596 | $8,596 |
| CMA CGMOocl Oakland · DAH | 2 Dec 2026 | 24 Dec 2026 | 22 d | $6,001 | $8,596 | $8,596 |
| CMA CGMOocl Tbn 24 · DAH | 9 Dec 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | 22 d | $6,001 | $8,596 | $8,596 |
| CMA CGMOocl San Francisco · DAH | 11 Nov 2026 | 3 Dec 2026 | 22 d | $6,311 | $8,996 | $8,996 |
| CMA CGMOocl Tbn 27 · DAH | 18 Nov 2026 | 10 Dec 2026 | 22 d | $6,311 | $8,996 | $8,996 |
| CMA CGM | 12 Nov 2026 | 3 Dec 2026 | 21 d | $6,815 | $9,450 | $9,450 |
| CMA CGMOocl New York | 12 Nov 2026 | 3 Dec 2026 | 21 d | $6,815 | $9,450 | $9,450 |
Shipping lines from Hong Kong to Seattle
1 carrier with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA CGM | 12 | 21 d | $5,791 | $8,296 | $8,296 |
Container shipping cost from Hong Kong to Seattle
On Hong Kong to Seattle the cheapest ocean freight we see is $5,791 for a 20GP, $8,296 for a 40GP and $8,296 for a 40HC.
Across 12 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $8,296 to $9,450, with a median of $9,223. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 14% 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 Seattle
Carriers list 12 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 11 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 21 to 22 days port to port, all on direct services.
Carrier on the lane: CMA CGM.
By sea Hong Kong to Seattle is 5,821 nautical miles, about 17.3 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 Seattle: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 20 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 Seattle 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 Seattle?
The lowest price we hold for Hong Kong to Seattle is $5,791 per 20GP, $8,296 per 40GP and $8,296 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 Seattle take?
Carriers schedule 21 to 22 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 5,821 nm, about 17.3 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Hong Kong to Seattle?
CMA CGM 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 Seattle
Yantian to
Seattle40HC $7,830
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Seattle40HC $8,250
Qingdao to
Seattle40HC $8,574
Ningbo to
Seattle40HC $8,250
Dalian to
Seattle40HC $8,396
Xiamen to
Seattle40HC $8,296
Haiphong to
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Singapore to
Seattle40HC $9,450
All lanes: freight rates by origin country. Distance and transit: Hong Kong to Seattle shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.