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Freight rates from Xiamen to Seattle.

Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Xiamen (CNXMN) to Seattle (USSEA), 19 to 26 days in transit. Prices as of 30 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.

20GP from$5,791lowest seen, USD

40GP from$8,296lowest seen, USD

40HC from$8,296lowest seen, USD

Transit19-26 dscheduled, port to port

Live rates Xiamen to Seattle

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Container shipping cost Xiamen 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	$5,791	$6,995	15 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026
40GP	Carrier sailings	$8,296	$9,275	15 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026
40HC	Carrier sailings	$8,296	$9,275	15 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026

Sources: published carrier prices on 15 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 19 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.

Cheapest upcoming sailings Xiamen 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
CMA CGMCma Cgm Fort James · CPNW	12 Nov 2026	7 Dec 2026	25 d	$5,791	$8,296	$8,296
CMA CGMLotus A · CPNW	30 Nov 2026	22 Dec 2026	22 d	$6,001	$8,596	$8,596
CMA CGMLotus A · CPNW	27 Nov 2026	20 Dec 2026	23 d	$6,211	$8,896	$8,896
CMA CGMLotus A · CPNW	1 Dec 2026	23 Dec 2026	22 d	$6,211	$8,896	$8,896
CMA CGMCma Cgm Fort James · CPNW	14 Nov 2026	6 Dec 2026	22 d	$6,311	$8,996	$8,996
OOCL	17 Nov 2026	12 Dec 2026	25 d · via	$7,508	$9,260	$9,260
COSCO	16 Nov 2026	12 Dec 2026	26 d	$7,520	$9,275	$9,275
COSCO	17 Nov 2026	12 Dec 2026	25 d · via	$7,520	$9,275	$9,275

Shipping lines from Xiamen to Seattle

5 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.

Carrier	Sailings	Fastest	20GP	40GP	40HC
CMA CGM	8	19 d	$5,791	$8,296	$8,296
COSCO	2	25 d	$7,520	$9,275	$9,275
Evergreen	2	24 d	$7,620	$9,400	$9,400
MSC	2	26 d	$7,602	$9,394	$9,394
OOCL	1	25 d	$7,508	$9,260	$9,260

Container shipping cost from Xiamen to Seattle

Shipping a container from Xiamen to Seattle starts at $5,791 for a 20GP, $8,296 for a 40GP and $8,296 for a 40HC in the prices we hold for this lane.

Across 15 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $8,296 to $9,650, with a median of $9,275. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 16% more on a different sailing.

Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.

Shipping from Xiamen to Seattle

15 sailings from Xiamen to Seattle carry a published price between 12 Nov 2026 and 1 Dec 2026.

Scheduled transit is 19 to 26 days port to port; 9 of the 15 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.

Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC and OOCL.

By sea Xiamen to Seattle is 5,566 nautical miles, about 16.6 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 Seattle: where the numbers come from

Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 19 Oct 2026 and 30 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.

Prices on this page are a snapshot from 30 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 Xiamen to Seattle?

The lowest price we hold for Xiamen to Seattle is $5,791 per 20GP, $8,296 per 40GP and $8,296 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 Seattle take?

Carriers schedule 19 to 26 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 5,566 nm, about 16.6 days at 14 knots without port calls.

Which shipping lines sail from Xiamen to Seattle?

CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC 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.