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United StatesFreight rates from Yantian to Houston.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Yantian (CNYTN) to Houston (USHOU), 20 to 130 days in transit. Prices as of 9 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Yantian 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 | $6,800 | $9,673 | 76 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $7,275 | $11,908 | 77 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $7,325 | $12,008 | 77 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Live quotes (Navo search) | $8,470 | $12,008 | 80 quotes, 5 Nov 2026 to 5 Nov 2026, terms as quoted |
| 40HC | Market index | $11,900 | $11,900 | Market index, not bookable: regional average |
Sources: published carrier prices on 77 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 22 Aug 2026 to 9 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 Yantian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MaerskMaersk Tunis · TP15 | 11 Nov 2026 | 15 Dec 2026 | 33 d | $7,236 | $7,275 | $7,325 |
| MaerskMaersk Tunis · TP15 | 12 Nov 2026 | 15 Dec 2026 | 32 d | n/a | $7,275 | $7,325 |
| MSC | 22 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 30 d | $6,800 | $8,500 | $8,500 |
| Hapag-LloydMaersk Tunis · US3 | 11 Nov 2026 | 15 Dec 2026 | 34 d | $7,318 | $8,708 | $8,708 |
| Hapag-LloydMaersk Sana · US3 | 18 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 34 d | $7,541 | $8,908 | $8,908 |
| Hapag-LloydGsl Grania · US3 | 25 Nov 2026 | 29 Dec 2026 | 34 d | $7,541 | $8,908 | $8,908 |
| Hapag-LloydSan Fernando · US3 | 2 Dec 2026 | 5 Jan 2027 | 34 d | $7,711 | $9,108 | $9,108 |
| Hapag-LloydTo Be Nominated · US3 | 11 Nov 2026 | 15 Dec 2026 | 34 d | $7,351 | $9,208 | $9,208 |
Shipping lines from Yantian to Houston
8 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
Container shipping cost from Yantian to Houston
The lowest container shipping cost from Yantian to Houston we have on record is $6,800 for a 20GP, $7,275 for a 40GP and $7,325 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 77 sailings is $12,008; the cheapest is $7,325 and the dearest $14,385. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $7,060 per box.
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 Yantian to Houston
Carriers list 77 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 11 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 20 to 130 days port to port; 44 of the 77 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: ZIM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, CMA CGM, Maersk and MSC.
By sea Yantian to Houston is 10,884 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 32.4 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Yantian to Houston: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 22 Aug 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.
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 9 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 Yantian to Houston?
The lowest price we hold for Yantian to Houston is $6,800 per 20GP, $7,275 per 40GP and $7,325 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 Yantian to Houston take?
Carriers schedule 20 to 130 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,884 nm, about 32.4 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Yantian to Houston?
ZIM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, CMA CGM, Maersk 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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All lanes: freight rates by origin country. Distance and transit: Yantian to Houston shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.