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United StatesFreight rates from Ningbo to Charleston.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Ningbo (CNNGB) to Charleston (USCHS), 29 to 52 days in transit. Prices as of 9 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Ningbo to Charleston
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Container shipping cost Ningbo 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 | $6,527 | $9,855 | 37 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $8,375 | $11,750 | 37 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $8,425 | $11,740 | 38 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 38 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 9 Oct 2026 to 9 Nov 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Ningbo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MaerskMaersk Edinburgh · AC2 | 14 Nov 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | 42 d · via | $6,700 | $8,375 | $8,425 |
| MaerskMaersk Sana · TP15 | 14 Nov 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | 41 d · via | $6,700 | $8,375 | $8,425 |
| ONE | 16 Nov 2026 | 27 Dec 2026 | 41 d | n/a | $8,500 | $8,500 |
| Yang Ming | 15 Nov 2026 | 17 Dec 2026 | 32 d | $6,915 | $8,530 | $8,530 |
| Hapag-LloydGsl Kalliopi · US1 | 11 Nov 2026 | 19 Dec 2026 | 38 d | $6,734 | $8,708 | $8,608 |
| Hapag-LloydGsl Kalliopi · US1 | 13 Nov 2026 | 19 Dec 2026 | 36 d | $6,649 | $8,608 | $8,608 |
| Hapag-LloydMaersk Skarstind · US1 | 18 Nov 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | 38 d | $6,787 | $8,708 | $8,708 |
| Hapag-LloydAtacama · US1 | 25 Nov 2026 | 2 Jan 2027 | 38 d | $6,787 | $8,708 | $8,708 |
Shipping lines from Ningbo to Charleston
10 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA CGM | 13 | 31 d | $10,316 | $12,146 | $12,146 |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 9 | 36 d | $6,527 | $8,608 | $8,608 |
| COSCO | 4 | 30 d | $9,924 | $11,675 | $11,675 |
| Yang Ming | 3 | 31 d | $6,915 | $8,530 | $8,530 |
| Maersk | 2 | 41 d | $6,700 | $8,375 | $8,425 |
| ONE | 2 | 41 d | $10,305 | $8,500 | $8,500 |
| ZIM | 2 | 32 d | $9,300 | $11,250 | $11,625 |
| Evergreen | 1 | 31 d | $9,280 | $11,600 | $11,600 |
| MSC | 1 | 29 d | $9,781 | $12,221 | $12,221 |
| OOCL | 1 | 31 d | $9,240 | $11,550 | $11,550 |
Container shipping cost from Ningbo to Charleston
Shipping a container from Ningbo to Charleston starts at $6,527 for a 20GP, $8,375 for a 40GP and $8,425 for a 40HC in the prices we hold for this lane.
Across 38 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $8,425 to $12,946, with a median of $11,740. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 54% 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 Ningbo to Charleston
Carriers list 38 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 11 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 29 to 52 days port to port; 27 of the 38 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Yang Ming, Maersk, ONE, ZIM, Evergreen, MSC and OOCL.
By sea Ningbo to Charleston is 10,314 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 30.7 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Ningbo to Charleston: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 9 Oct 2026 and 9 Nov 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.
Prices on this page are a snapshot from 9 Nov 2026. A live search above checks today's rates for your box and date.
FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a container from Ningbo to Charleston?
The lowest price we hold for Ningbo to Charleston is $6,527 per 20GP, $8,375 per 40GP and $8,425 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 Ningbo to Charleston take?
Carriers schedule 29 to 52 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,314 nm, about 30.7 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Ningbo to Charleston?
CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Yang Ming, Maersk, ONE, ZIM, Evergreen, MSC and OOCL 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: Ningbo to Charleston shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.