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United KingdomFreight rates from Yantian to London Gateway.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Yantian (CNYTN) to London Gateway (GBLGP), 32 to 50 days in transit. Prices as of 10 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Yantian 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 | $2,165 | $3,900 | 5 sailings, updated 10 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $3,340 | $5,275 | 5 sailings, updated 10 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $3,235 | $3,550 | 14 sailings, updated 10 Nov 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 14 priced sailings updated 8 Oct 2026 to 10 Nov 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Yantian 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 Yantian 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-LloydSpeed · NE3 | 14 Nov 2026 | 20 Dec 2026 | 35 d | n/a | n/a | $3,235 |
 MSCMsc Adya · LION | 13 Nov 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | 43 d | $2,165 | $3,340 | $3,340 |
| Hapag-LloydSpeed · NE3 | 15 Nov 2026 | 20 Dec 2026 | 34 d | n/a | n/a | $3,535 |
| Hapag-LloydWilhelmshaven Express · NE2 | 15 Nov 2026 | 28 Dec 2026 | 42 d | n/a | n/a | $3,535 |
| Hapag-LloydAl Dhail · NE3 | 25 Nov 2026 | 27 Dec 2026 | 32 d | n/a | n/a | $3,535 |
| Hapag-LloydManila Express · NE2 | 25 Nov 2026 | 4 Jan 2027 | 40 d | n/a | n/a | $3,535 |
| Hapag-LloydTihama · NE2 | 25 Nov 2026 | 11 Jan 2027 | 46 d | n/a | n/a | $3,535 |
| MSCMsc Martina Maria · BRITANNIA | 13 Nov 2026 | 2 Jan 2027 | 50 d | $2,308 | $3,566 | $3,566 |
Shipping lines from Yantian to London Gateway
3 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapag-Lloyd | 9 | 32 d | n/a | n/a | $3,235 |
 CMA CGM | 3 | 35 d | $3,900 | $5,275 | $5,275 |
| MSC | 2 | 43 d | $2,165 | $3,340 | $3,340 |
Container shipping cost from Yantian to London Gateway
The lowest container shipping cost from Yantian to London Gateway we have on record is $2,165 for a 20GP, $3,340 for a 40GP and $3,235 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 14 sailings is $3,550; the cheapest is $3,235 and the dearest $5,275. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $2,040 per box.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Yantian to London Gateway
Carriers list 14 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 13 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 32 to 50 days port to port; 11 of the 14 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM and MSC.
By sea Yantian to London Gateway is 9,765 nautical miles via Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca and Strait of Gibraltar, about 29.1 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 London Gateway: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 8 Oct 2026 and 10 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.
For a price you can book today, run a live search for Yantian to London Gateway 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 Yantian to London Gateway?
The lowest price we hold for Yantian to London Gateway is $2,165 per 20GP, $3,340 per 40GP and $3,235 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 London Gateway take?
Carriers schedule 32 to 50 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 9,765 nm, about 29.1 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Yantian to London Gateway?
Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM 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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