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United StatesFreight rates from Shanghai to Charleston.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Charleston (USCHS), 28 to 63 days in transit. Prices as of 7 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Shanghai to Charleston
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Container shipping cost Shanghai 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 | $5,808 | $9,976 | 42 sailings, updated 7 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $7,260 | $12,046 | 43 sailings, updated 7 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $7,310 | $12,046 | 43 sailings, updated 7 Nov 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 43 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 13 Oct 2026 to 7 Nov 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Shanghai 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MaerskMilan Express · AE3 | 11 Nov 2026 | 13 Jan 2027 | 63 d · via | $5,808 | $7,260 | $7,310 |
| Hapag-LloydWan Hai A20 · AA7 | 4 Dec 2026 | 18 Jan 2027 | 46 d | $6,317 | $8,048 | $8,048 |
| OOCL | 22 Nov 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | 33 d | n/a | $8,380 | $8,380 |
| Hapag-LloydGsl Kalliopi · US1 | 14 Nov 2026 | 19 Dec 2026 | 34 d | $6,787 | $8,708 | $8,708 |
| Hapag-LloydMaersk Skarstind · US1 | 21 Nov 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | 34 d | $6,787 | $8,708 | $8,708 |
| Hapag-LloydAtacama · US1 | 28 Nov 2026 | 2 Jan 2027 | 34 d | $6,787 | $8,708 | $8,708 |
| Hapag-LloydMaersk Lirquen · US1 | 5 Dec 2026 | 9 Jan 2027 | 34 d | $6,957 | $8,908 | $8,908 |
| Wan Hai | 13 Nov 2026 | 29 Dec 2026 | 46 d | $7,245 | $8,925 | $8,925 |
Shipping lines from Shanghai to Charleston
11 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA CGM | 18 | 33 d | $9,976 | $11,746 | $11,746 |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 7 | 34 d | $6,317 | $8,048 | $8,048 |
| COSCO | 4 | 30 d | $9,924 | $11,675 | $11,675 |
| MSC | 3 | 31 d | $9,731 | $12,166 | $12,166 |
| ONE | 2 | 44 d | $9,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Wan Hai | 2 | 46 d | $7,245 | $8,925 | $8,925 |
| Yang Ming | 2 | 31 d | $9,855 | $10,950 | $10,950 |
| ZIM | 2 | 28 d | $9,300 | $11,250 | $11,625 |
| Evergreen | 1 | 31 d | $9,280 | $11,600 | $11,600 |
| Maersk | 1 | 63 d | $5,808 | $7,260 | $7,310 |
| OOCL | 1 | 33 d | n/a | $8,380 | $8,380 |
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Charleston
On Shanghai to Charleston the cheapest ocean freight we see is $5,808 for a 20GP, $7,260 for a 40GP and $7,310 for a 40HC.
Across 43 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $7,310 to $12,900, with a median of $12,046. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 76% 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 Shanghai to Charleston
Carriers list 43 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 11 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 28 to 63 days port to port; 42 of the 43 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, MSC, ONE, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, ZIM, Evergreen and Maersk and 1 more.
By sea Shanghai to Charleston is 10,262 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 30.5 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Shanghai to Charleston: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 13 Oct 2026 and 7 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.
For a price you can book today, run a live search for Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Charleston?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Charleston is $5,808 per 20GP, $7,260 per 40GP and $7,310 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 Shanghai to Charleston take?
Carriers schedule 28 to 63 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,262 nm, about 30.5 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Charleston?
CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, MSC, ONE, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, ZIM, Evergreen, Maersk 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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- Dalian to Charleston40HC $8,580
Hong Kong to Charleston40HC $10,046
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Laem Chabang to Charleston40HC $12,046
All lanes: freight rates by origin country. Distance and transit: Shanghai to Charleston shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.