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United StatesFreight rates from Xiamen to Charleston.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Xiamen (CNXMN) to Charleston (USCHS), 24 to 55 days in transit. Prices as of 26 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Xiamen 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 | $8,626 | $10,386 | 20 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $11,434 | $12,346 | 20 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $11,434 | $12,346 | 20 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 20 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 9 Oct 2026 to 26 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Xiamen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapag-LloydMaersk Edirne · SE5 | 26 Nov 2026 | 19 Jan 2027 | 55 d · via | $8,626 | $11,434 | $11,434 |
| ONE | 14 Nov 2026 | 24 Dec 2026 | 40 d · via | $10,305 | $11,750 | $11,750 |
| ONE | 21 Nov 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | 40 d · via | $10,305 | $11,750 | $11,750 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Fort James · CPNW/CBX | 13 Nov 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | 48 d · via | $10,216 | $12,046 | $12,046 |
| CMA CGMLotus A · CPNW/CBX | 27 Nov 2026 | 12 Jan 2027 | 46 d · via | $10,216 | $12,046 | $12,046 |
| CMA CGMOocl Egypt · SAX | 16 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 36 d | $10,316 | $12,146 | $12,146 |
| CMA CGMOocl Lilac · SAX | 23 Nov 2026 | 29 Dec 2026 | 36 d | $10,316 | $12,146 | $12,146 |
| MSC | 15 Nov 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | 40 d | $9,751 | $12,191 | $12,191 |
Shipping lines from Xiamen to Charleston
7 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
Container shipping cost from Xiamen to Charleston
The lowest container shipping cost from Xiamen to Charleston we have on record is $8,626 for a 20GP, $11,434 for a 40GP and $11,434 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 20 sailings is $12,346; the cheapest is $11,434 and the dearest $13,575. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $2,141 per box.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Xiamen to Charleston
20 sailings from Xiamen to Charleston carry a published price between 12 Nov 2026 and 27 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 24 to 55 days port to port; 9 of the 20 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, Evergreen, MSC, ONE, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd and OOCL.
By sea Xiamen to Charleston is 10,684 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 Xiamen to Charleston: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 9 Oct 2026 and 26 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.
For a price you can book today, run a live search for Xiamen 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 Xiamen to Charleston?
The lowest price we hold for Xiamen to Charleston is $8,626 per 20GP, $11,434 per 40GP and $11,434 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 Xiamen to Charleston take?
Carriers schedule 24 to 55 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,684 nm, about 31.8 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Xiamen to Charleston?
CMA CGM, Evergreen, MSC, ONE, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd 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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All lanes: freight rates by origin country. Distance and transit: Xiamen to Charleston shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.