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United StatesFreight rates from Shanghai to New York.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to New York (USNYC), 20 to 111 days in transit. Prices as of 10 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Shanghai to New York
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 | $6,314 | $9,884 | 163 sailings, updated 10 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $6,800 | $11,930 | 167 sailings, updated 10 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $6,800 | $12,305 | 172 sailings, updated 10 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Live quotes (Navo search) | $8,048 | $11,200 | 109 quotes, 5 Nov 2026 to 5 Nov 2026, terms as quoted |
| 40HC | Market index | $11,800 | $12,000 | Market index, not bookable: regional average |
Sources: published carrier prices on 172 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 14 Oct 2026 to 10 Nov 2026); quotes the Navo rates app returned to searches on this lane (5 Nov 2026 to 5 Nov 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Shanghai to New York
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA CGMOocl Egypt | 23 Nov 2026 | 19 Dec 2026 | 26 d | $7,800 | $6,800 | $6,800 |
| Hapag-LloydWan Hai A20 · AA7 | 4 Dec 2026 | 14 Jan 2027 | 41 d | $6,317 | $8,048 | $8,048 |
| OOCLCma Cgm Panama | 15 Nov 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 | 33 d | n/a | $8,380 | $8,380 |
| OOCLCosco Shipping Peony | 15 Nov 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 | 33 d | n/a | $8,380 | $8,380 |
| OOCLOocl Poland | 15 Nov 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 | 33 d | n/a | $8,380 | $8,380 |
| OOCL | 22 Nov 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | 33 d | n/a | $8,380 | $8,380 |
| OOCLEver Fore | 22 Nov 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | 33 d | n/a | $8,380 | $8,380 |
| MaerskHaiphong Express · TP12 | 13 Nov 2026 | 13 Dec 2026 | 31 d | $6,700 | $8,375 | $8,425 |
Shipping lines from Shanghai to New York
9 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIM | 100 | 26 d | $9,300 | $11,250 | $11,625 |
| CMA CGM | 44 | 20 d | $7,800 | $6,800 | $6,800 |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 14 | 27 d | $6,314 | $8,048 | $8,048 |
| OOCL | 7 | 24 d | n/a | $8,380 | $8,380 |
| Evergreen | 3 | 33 d | $9,280 | $11,600 | $9,245 |
| Yang Ming | 2 | 33 d | $9,855 | $10,950 | $10,950 |
| Maersk | 1 | 31 d | $6,700 | $8,375 | $8,425 |
| MSC | 1 | 28 d | $10,201 | $12,871 | $12,871 |
| COSCOlive quote | · | · | n/a | n/a | $8,868 |
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to New York
On Shanghai to New York the cheapest ocean freight we see is $6,314 for a 20GP, $6,800 for a 40GP and $6,800 for a 40HC.
Across 172 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $6,800 to $15,095, with a median of $12,305. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 122% more on a different sailing.
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 New York
172 sailings from Shanghai to New York carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 21 Jan 2027, 167 of them in the next 30 days.
Scheduled transit is 20 to 111 days port to port; 69 of the 172 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: ZIM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Maersk, MSC and COSCO.
By sea Shanghai to New York is 10,678 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 31.8 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 New York: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 14 Oct 2026 and 10 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.
Navo Rates also holds the prices returned to searches on this lane between 5 Nov 2026 and 5 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 10 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 Shanghai to New York?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to New York is $6,314 per 20GP, $6,800 per 40GP and $6,800 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 New York take?
Carriers schedule 20 to 111 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,678 nm, about 31.8 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to New York?
ZIM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Maersk, MSC and COSCO 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 New York
Hong Kong to New York40HC $10,074- Yantian to New York40HC $6,800
- Qingdao to New York40HC $8,525
Kaohsiung to New York40HC $11,434- Ningbo to New York40HC $6,548
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All lanes: freight rates by origin country. Distance and transit: Shanghai to New York shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.