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United StatesFreight rates from Shanghai to Seattle.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Seattle (USSEA), 11 to 23 days in transit. Prices as of 9 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Shanghai to Seattle
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Container shipping cost Shanghai 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 | $5,615 | $6,815 | 30 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $8,250 | $9,265 | 29 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $8,250 | $9,265 | 29 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 30 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 2 Oct 2026 to 9 Nov 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Shanghai 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OOCLXin Dan Dong · PNW5 | 13 Nov 2026 | 2 Dec 2026 | 19 d | $5,615 | n/a | n/a |
| 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 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Syracuse · M2X/CPNW | 15 Nov 2026 | 7 Dec 2026 | 22 d | $5,791 | $8,296 | $8,296 |
| Evergreen | 22 Nov 2026 | 9 Dec 2026 | 17 d | $6,720 | $8,400 | $8,400 |
| CMA CGMCypress · CPNW | 20 Nov 2026 | 13 Dec 2026 | 23 d | $6,001 | $8,596 | $8,596 |
| CMA CGMLotus A · CPNW | 3 Dec 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 19 d | $6,001 | $8,596 | $8,596 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Miami · CPNW | 5 Dec 2026 | 27 Dec 2026 | 22 d | $6,001 | $8,596 | $8,596 |
Shipping lines from Shanghai to Seattle
5 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Seattle
The lowest container shipping cost from Shanghai to Seattle we have on record is $5,615 for a 20GP, $8,250 for a 40GP and $8,250 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 29 sailings is $9,265; 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 Shanghai to Seattle
30 sailings from Shanghai to Seattle carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 12 Dec 2026, 29 of them in the next 30 days.
Scheduled transit is 11 to 23 days port to port, all on direct services.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, OOCL, Evergreen, COSCO and MSC.
By sea Shanghai to Seattle is 5,144 nautical miles, about 15.3 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 Seattle: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 2 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.
For a price you can book today, run a live search for Shanghai to Seattle 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 Seattle?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Seattle is $5,615 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 Shanghai to Seattle take?
Carriers schedule 11 to 23 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 5,144 nm, about 15.3 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Seattle?
CMA CGM, OOCL, Evergreen, COSCO and MSC 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 Seattle
- Yantian to Seattle40HC $7,830
- Qingdao to Seattle40HC $8,574
- Ningbo to Seattle40HC $8,250
- Dalian to Seattle40HC $8,396
- Xiamen to Seattle40HC $8,296
Hong Kong to Seattle40HC $8,296
Haiphong to Seattle40HC $9,046- Singapore to Seattle40HC $9,450
All lanes: freight rates by origin country. Distance and transit: Shanghai to Seattle shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.