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United StatesFreight rates from Ningbo to Seattle.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Ningbo (CNNGB) to Seattle (USSEA), 16 to 32 days in transit. Prices as of 30 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Ningbo to Seattle
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Container shipping cost Ningbo 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 | $6,001 | $6,815 | 22 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $8,250 | $9,106 | 22 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $8,250 | $9,106 | 22 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 22 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 5 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Ningbo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OOCL | 22 Nov 2026 | 9 Dec 2026 | 17 d | $6,600 | $8,250 | $8,250 |
| COSCO | 22 Nov 2026 | 9 Dec 2026 | 17 d | $6,620 | $8,275 | $8,275 |
| Evergreen | 22 Nov 2026 | 9 Dec 2026 | 17 d | $6,720 | $8,400 | $8,400 |
| CMA CGMKoi · PEX3/CPNW | 19 Nov 2026 | 13 Dec 2026 | 24 d · via | $6,001 | $8,596 | $8,596 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Fidelio · PEX3/CPNW | 27 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 25 d · via | $6,001 | $8,596 | $8,596 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Niagara · PEX3/CPNW | 3 Dec 2026 | 3 Jan 2027 | 31 d · via | $6,001 | $8,596 | $8,596 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Niagara · PEX3/CPNW | 4 Dec 2026 | 5 Jan 2027 | 32 d · via | $6,001 | $8,596 | $8,596 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Orfeo · PEX3/CPNW | 10 Dec 2026 | 11 Jan 2027 | 32 d · via | $6,001 | $8,596 | $8,596 |
Container shipping cost from Ningbo to Seattle
On Ningbo to Seattle the cheapest ocean freight we see is $6,001 for a 20GP, $8,250 for a 40GP and $8,250 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 22 sailings is $9,106; the cheapest is $8,250 and the dearest $9,450. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $1,200 per box.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Ningbo to Seattle
22 sailings from Ningbo to Seattle carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 10 Dec 2026.
Scheduled transit is 16 to 32 days port to port; 14 of the 22 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO and Evergreen.
By sea Ningbo to Seattle is 5,196 nautical miles, about 15.5 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 Seattle: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 5 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.
Prices on this page are a snapshot from 30 Oct 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 Seattle?
The lowest price we hold for Ningbo to Seattle is $6,001 per 20GP, $8,250 per 40GP and $8,250 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 Seattle take?
Carriers schedule 16 to 32 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 5,196 nm, about 15.5 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Ningbo to Seattle?
CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO and Evergreen 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 Seattle shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.