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United StatesFreight rates from Shanghai to Los Angeles.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Los Angeles (USLAX), 12 to 29 days in transit. Prices as of 31 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Shanghai to Los Angeles
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 | $4,623 | $7,062 | 72 sailings, updated 31 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $6,548 | $8,298 | 72 sailings, updated 31 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $6,548 | $8,300 | 66 sailings, updated 31 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Live quotes (Navo search) | $6,548 | $8,450 | 96 quotes, 28 Oct 2026 to 9 Nov 2026, terms as quoted |
| 40HC | Market index | $7,579 | $8,367 | Market index, not bookable: regional average |
Sources: published carrier prices on 74 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 16 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2026); quotes the Navo rates app returned to searches on this lane (28 Oct 2026 to 9 Nov 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Shanghai to Los Angeles
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapag-LloydGeorg Maersk · WC2 | 16 Nov 2026 | 3 Dec 2026 | 16 d | $4,841 | $6,548 | $6,548 |
| Hapag-LloydGerda Maersk · WC2 | 21 Nov 2026 | 8 Dec 2026 | 16 d | $4,841 | $6,548 | $6,548 |
| Hapag-LloydGustav Maersk · WC2 | 28 Nov 2026 | 15 Dec 2026 | 16 d | $4,841 | $6,548 | $6,548 |
| Hapag-LloydGudrun Maersk · WC2 | 5 Dec 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 16 d | $4,841 | $6,548 | $6,548 |
| Hapag-LloydGunhilde Maersk · WC2 | 12 Dec 2026 | 29 Dec 2026 | 16 d | $4,841 | $6,548 | $6,548 |
| MaerskGerd Maersk · TP8 | 11 Nov 2026 | 26 Nov 2026 | 15 d | $4,623 | $6,585 | $6,635 |
| HMMHmm Emerald | 15 Nov 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | 15 d | $5,360 | $6,680 | $6,680 |
| HMMYm Upsurgence | 22 Nov 2026 | 7 Dec 2026 | 15 d | $5,360 | $6,680 | $6,680 |
Shipping lines from Shanghai to Los Angeles
12 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA CGM | 33 | 12 d | $6,855 | $7,300 | $7,300 |
| HMM | 10 | 12 d | $5,360 | $6,680 | $6,680 |
| OOCL | 6 | 13 d | $5,775 | $7,215 | $7,215 |
| Wan Hai | 6 | 23 d | $5,565 | $6,825 | $6,825 |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 5 | 16 d | $4,841 | $6,548 | $6,548 |
| COSCO | 4 | 15 d | $6,620 | $8,275 | $8,275 |
| Evergreen | 4 | 15 d | $6,720 | $8,400 | $8,115 |
| ONE | 3 | 19 d | $7,062 | $8,297 | $8,297 |
| Yang Ming | 2 | 15 d | $7,470 | $8,300 | $8,300 |
| Maersk | 1 | 15 d | $4,623 | $6,585 | $6,635 |
| WHLlive quote | · | · | n/a | n/a | $7,425 |
| ZIMlive quote | · | · | n/a | n/a | $11,966 |
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Los Angeles
Shipping a container from Shanghai to Los Angeles starts at $4,623 for a 20GP, $6,548 for a 40GP and $6,548 for a 40HC in the prices we hold for this lane.
The median 40ft price over 66 sailings is $8,300; the cheapest is $6,548 and the dearest $15,046. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $8,498 per box.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking. Prices from searches keep the terms the provider quoted, some include local charges or door delivery.
Shipping from Shanghai to Los Angeles
74 sailings from Shanghai to Los Angeles carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 20 Dec 2026, 70 of them in the next 30 days.
Scheduled transit is 12 to 29 days port to port, all on direct services.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, HMM, OOCL, Wan Hai, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Evergreen, ONE, Yang Ming and Maersk and 2 more.
By sea Shanghai to Los Angeles is 5,749 nautical miles, about 17.1 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 Los Angeles: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 16 Oct 2026 and 31 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.
Navo Rates also holds the prices returned to searches on this lane between 28 Oct 2026 and 9 Nov 2026.
Market index figures are regional averages for the trade, not a price from a carrier. They are shown for reference only and cannot be booked.
Prices on this page are a snapshot from 31 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 Shanghai to Los Angeles?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Los Angeles is $4,623 per 20GP, $6,548 per 40GP and $6,548 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 Los Angeles take?
Carriers schedule 12 to 29 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 5,749 nm, about 17.1 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Los Angeles?
CMA CGM, HMM, OOCL, Wan Hai, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Evergreen, ONE, Yang Ming, Maersk, WHL and ZIM 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 Los Angeles
- Yantian to Los Angeles40HC $6,548
Haiphong to Los Angeles40HC $8,262- Qingdao to Los Angeles40HC $6,548
- Ningbo to Los Angeles40HC $6,548
- Xiamen to Los Angeles40HC $7,370
- Dalian to Los Angeles40HC $8,346
Laem Chabang to Los Angeles40HC $6,748
Hong Kong to Los Angeles40HC $8,396
All lanes: freight rates by origin country. Distance and transit: Shanghai to Los Angeles shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.