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United StatesFreight rates from Xiamen to Houston.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Xiamen (CNXMN) to Houston (USHOU), 20 to 56 days in transit. Prices as of 7 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Xiamen to Houston
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 | $7,228 | $10,046 | 65 sailings, updated 7 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $8,410 | $12,158 | 67 sailings, updated 7 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $8,460 | $12,533 | 66 sailings, updated 7 Nov 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 67 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 5 Oct 2026 to 7 Nov 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Xiamen to Houston
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MaerskSynergy Keelung · ASIA SHUTTLE 14 | 11 Nov 2026 | 15 Dec 2026 | 34 d · via | $7,228 | $8,410 | $8,460 |
| Hapag-LloydSynergy Keelung · BS5 | 11 Nov 2026 | 15 Dec 2026 | 33 d · via | n/a | $11,794 | $11,794 |
| Hapag-LloydSynergy Busan · BS5 | 16 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 36 d · via | $9,420 | $11,794 | $11,794 |
| Hapag-LloydOne Splendour · AN2 | 18 Nov 2026 | 5 Jan 2027 | 47 d · via | $9,420 | $11,794 | $11,794 |
| Hapag-LloydSeaspan Lingue · BS5 | 21 Nov 2026 | 29 Dec 2026 | 38 d · via | $9,420 | $11,794 | $11,794 |
| Hapag-LloydMsc Virgo · AN2 | 26 Nov 2026 | 12 Jan 2027 | 47 d · via | $9,420 | $11,794 | $11,794 |
| Hapag-LloydUte · BS5 | 28 Nov 2026 | 5 Jan 2027 | 38 d · via | $9,420 | $11,794 | $11,794 |
| Hapag-LloydMsc Chiyo · AN2 | 2 Dec 2026 | 19 Jan 2027 | 47 d · via | n/a | $11,794 | n/a |
Shipping lines from Xiamen to Houston
7 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
Container shipping cost from Xiamen to Houston
The lowest container shipping cost from Xiamen to Houston we have on record is $7,228 for a 20GP, $8,410 for a 40GP and $8,460 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 66 sailings is $12,533; the cheapest is $8,460 and the dearest $14,375. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $5,915 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 Houston
Carriers list 67 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 11 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 20 to 56 days port to port; 9 of the 67 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: ZIM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Evergreen, ONE and Maersk.
By sea Xiamen to Houston is 10,628 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 31.6 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 Houston: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 5 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.
Prices on this page are a snapshot from 7 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 Xiamen to Houston?
The lowest price we hold for Xiamen to Houston is $7,228 per 20GP, $8,410 per 40GP and $8,460 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 Houston take?
Carriers schedule 20 to 56 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,628 nm, about 31.6 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Xiamen to Houston?
ZIM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Evergreen, ONE and Maersk 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 Houston shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.