China
United KingdomFreight rates from Xiamen to London Gateway.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Xiamen (CNXMN) to London Gateway (GBLGP), 34 to 55 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 London Gateway
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 | Navo Rates | $1,720 | $2,900 | 11 sailings, updated 7 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $3,000 | $4,150 | 10 sailings, updated 7 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $3,000 | $4,150 | 10 sailings, updated 7 Nov 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 11 priced sailings updated 15 Oct 2026 to 7 Nov 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Xiamen to London Gateway by shipping type
Lowest price we hold on this lane, in USD. Source: Navo Rates. Reference prices, not an offer: run a live search for a price you can book.
Other shipping types
- FTLFull truck load
- LTLLess than truck load
- BulkDry bulk and break bulk
- RoRoVehicles and rolling cargo
- Rail freightContainers and wagons by rail
Estimates: Navo Rates formula from comparable lanes, distance and fuel prices (VLSFO $816.5 per tonne, 2026-11-11), USD. Indicative, not bookable: request a rate on Navo Mesh or run a live search.
Road, bulk, RoRo and rail prices depend on cargo, weight and dates: open a live search or request rates on Navo Mesh below.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Xiamen to London Gateway
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 | 11 Jan 2027 | 46 d · via | $2,985 | n/a | n/a |
 MaerskSavannah · ASIA SHUTTLE 3 | 11 Nov 2026 | 20 Dec 2026 | 39 d · via | $1,720 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
 MSCMsc Iva · ALBATROS SERVICE | 11 Nov 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | 45 d · via | $2,165 | $3,340 | $3,340 |
| MSCMsc Mariagrazia · SWAN | 12 Nov 2026 | 6 Jan 2027 | 55 d · via | $2,308 | $3,566 | $3,566 |
 CMA CGMCma Cgm Titus · OCR/WCC | 12 Nov 2026 | 17 Dec 2026 | 35 d · via | $2,400 | $3,675 | $3,675 |
| CMA CGMOocl Malaysia · CIX/NEWMO | 26 Nov 2026 | 3 Jan 2027 | 38 d · via | $2,875 | $4,125 | $4,125 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Thames · OCR/WCC | 26 Nov 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | 35 d · via | $2,900 | $4,175 | $4,175 |
| CMA CGMCscl Mercury · BEX/NEWMO | 13 Nov 2026 | 2 Jan 2027 | 50 d · via | $3,375 | $4,725 | $4,725 |
Shipping lines from Xiamen to London Gateway
4 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA CGM | 7 | 34 d | $2,400 | $3,675 | $3,675 |
| MSC | 2 | 45 d | $2,165 | $3,340 | $3,340 |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 1 | 46 d | $2,985 | n/a | n/a |
| Maersk | 1 | 39 d | $1,720 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Container shipping cost from Xiamen to London Gateway
On Xiamen to London Gateway the cheapest ocean freight we see is $1,720 for a 20GP, $3,000 for a 40GP and $3,000 for a 40HC.
Across 10 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $3,000 to $5,275, with a median of $4,150. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 76% 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 London Gateway
11 sailings from Xiamen to London Gateway carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 27 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 34 to 55 days port to port, with transhipment on the way.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk.
By sea Xiamen to London Gateway is 9,969 nautical miles via Strait of Gibraltar, Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca and Suez Canal, about 29.7 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 London Gateway: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 15 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 London Gateway?
The lowest price we hold for Xiamen to London Gateway is $1,720 per 20GP, $3,000 per 40GP and $3,000 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 London Gateway take?
Carriers schedule 34 to 55 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 9,969 nm, about 29.7 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Xiamen to London Gateway?
CMA CGM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd 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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