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United StatesFreight rates from Laem Chabang to Charleston.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Laem Chabang (THLCH) to Charleston (USCHS), 39 to 60 days in transit. Prices as of 26 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Laem Chabang to Charleston
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Container shipping cost Laem Chabang 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 | $9,673 | $9,873 | 19 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $11,908 | $11,908 | 19 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $12,046 | $12,283 | 19 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 19 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 7 Oct 2026 to 26 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Laem Chabang 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 CGMApl Chongqing · PEARLAS1/CBX | 13 Nov 2026 | 12 Jan 2027 | 60 d · via | $10,216 | $12,046 | $12,046 |
| CMA CGMQingdao Tower · CT8CNC/CBX | 13 Nov 2026 | 12 Jan 2027 | 60 d · via | $10,216 | $12,046 | $12,046 |
| ZIMMsc Cote DâIvoire · Z7S | 12 Nov 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 | 56 d · via | $9,673 | $11,908 | $12,283 |
| ZIMMsc Oriane · Z7S | 12 Nov 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 | 39 d · via | $9,673 | $11,908 | $12,283 |
| ZIMMsc Vittoria · Z7S | 12 Nov 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 | 39 d · via | $9,673 | $11,908 | $12,283 |
| ZIMMtt Bangkok · SXT | 12 Nov 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 | 45 d · via | $9,873 | $11,908 | $12,283 |
| ZIMZhong Gu 6 · SKV | 12 Nov 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 | 39 d · via | $9,873 | $11,908 | $12,283 |
| ZIMKanway Fortune · SXT | 19 Nov 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | 46 d · via | $9,873 | $11,908 | $12,283 |
Container shipping cost from Laem Chabang to Charleston
The lowest container shipping cost from Laem Chabang to Charleston we have on record is $9,673 for a 20GP, $11,908 for a 40GP and $12,046 for a 40HC.
Across 19 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $12,046 to $12,446, with a median of $12,283. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 3% 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 Laem Chabang to Charleston
Carriers list 19 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 12 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 39 to 60 days port to port; 2 of the 19 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: ZIM and CMA CGM.
By sea Laem Chabang to Charleston is 11,425 nautical miles via Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca and Strait of Gibraltar, about 34.0 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Laem Chabang to Charleston: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 7 Oct 2026 and 26 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 Laem Chabang 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 Laem Chabang to Charleston?
The lowest price we hold for Laem Chabang to Charleston is $9,673 per 20GP, $11,908 per 40GP and $12,046 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 Laem Chabang to Charleston take?
Carriers schedule 39 to 60 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 11,425 nm, about 34.0 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Laem Chabang to Charleston?
ZIM and 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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All lanes: freight rates by origin country. Distance and transit: Laem Chabang to Charleston shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.